Justin Timberlake, Vanessa Hudgens and other celebs giving back during coronavirus pandemic

Good News Notes: “Several stars are stepping up to lend a helping hand in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to offering words of advice and support,  some celebrities are opening their wallets to help those struggling with the effects of the outbreak.” View the whole story here: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/16/entertainment/celeb-donations-coronavirus/index.html

Laura Prepon gives birth to second child with husband Ben Foster

 Good News Notes: “Laura Prepon‘s family grew a little larger. The former “That 70s Show” star, 39, gave birth to her second child, a baby boy, with husband, actor Ben Foster. “Welcoming home our new bundle of love. Overwhelmed with gratitude,” she shared on social media alongside a photo of her holding her newborn.” View the…

Ted Danson Turns to Meditation for Pain Relief | Everyday Health

Good News Notes: “Actor Ted Danson has played characters from a lovable lothario in Cheers to a mercurial demon in The Good Place. But off-screen, he doesn’t play around when it comes to taking care of himself. In fact, Danson, 72, began practicing Transcendental Meditation (TM) in 1995, the same year that he tied the knot with actress Mary Steenburgen….

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone shares how she coped with depression during a ‘professional high’

 Good News Notes: “Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has spoken out about her battle with depression, calling for greater public discussion to help tackle the mental health crisis. Padukone, who is one of India’s highest-paid actresses, said her experience during a seeming “professional high” revealed the illness’ indiscriminatory nature and inspired her to campaign for other sufferers.”…

ReelAbilities festival returns to foster acceptance

 Good News Notes: “The power of the arts and conversation to move people of every stripe will be on full display soon as the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Arts Festival returns for an eighth year. The citywide event, which includes some pre-festival happenings and unfolds in earnest Feb. 11-20 at multiple locations, presents film screenings,…

Former Soap Star Eddie Alderson Has Amazing Health Update

Good News Notes: “Eddie Alderson, who grew up before our eyes playing Matthew Buchanan on One Life to Live, began his battle with cancer in late 2016 and his motto ever since has been ‘No Surrender.’” “The young actor proves once again that motto is one that sticks as he has a new report on…

Robin Williams raised $50,000 For Seattle’s Needy Before His Death

 Good News Notes: “Robin Williams was a beloved icon of both comedy and drama whose sudden death in 2014 shocked millions. Williams took his own life at the age of 63; it wasn’t long before those whom he left behind learned that the actor had been dealing with a devastating diagnosis of Lewy body dementia…