Good News Notes: “Jennifer Garner is in the spotlight for sharing a simple way to give back to those in need. On Wednesday, the actress posted a video on social media explaining an easy way to show a “random act of kindness” using Ziploc bags. In the post, Garner fills up a bag with essential items, including socks,…
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Natalie Portman, Other Celebs, Invest in Vertical Farming Startup Bowery
Good News Notes: “Natalie Portman, an actor as well-known for her film roles as her dedication to causes ranging from the environment to animal welfare, has thrown her financial support behind a new investment round for Bowery Farming. The sustainable agriculture startup, the largest vertical farming firm in the U.S., secured over $300 million from both…
Chelsea Houska’s Baby Born: She Welcomes A Girl With Cole DeBoer
Good News Notes: “Chelsea Houska and Cole DeBoer are parents once again! The couple welcomed their sweet baby girl, Walker June into the world on January 25 — the same day the Teen Mom 2 alum gave birth to their son, Watson Cole in 2017. Chelsea, who shared the first photos of their new bundle of joy to Instagram, revealed that baby Walker’s arrival was…
Strictly star Katya Jones auctions jumpsuit for charity
Good News Notes: “Strictly Come Dancing star Katya Jones has joined a long list of celebrities who are auctioning off some of their prized possessions for charity. The professional dancer is giving away a Miss Selfridge silver jumpsuit to help raise funds for Oxfam’s coronavirus response. The shiny jumpsuit (which looks more black/charcoal than silver in…
Questlove launching virtual celebrity cooking show
Good News Notes: “Questlove is hosting an hourlong Food Network special in which he’ll virtually visit the homes of his celebrity friends to cook up some of their favorite recipes. Among those sharing on “Questlove’s Potluck” will be Zooey Deschanel, Tiffany Haddish, Patti LaBelle, Eva Longoria, George Lopez, Kenan Thompson, Gabrielle Union and Olivia Wilde. It…
Celebrities call for donations to aid Navajo Nation in COVID-19 response
Good News Notes: “Tribal leaders issued a call for medical volunteers and additional donations of personal protective equipment Wednesday as COVID-19 continued its spread across the Navajo Nation. A celebrity-studded public service announcement by Protect the Sacred – a grassroots group organized in response to the growing COVID-19 crisis on the Navajo Nation – called for…
Thanks to the All In Challenge, Celebrities Are Changing Lives Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
Good News Notes: “Celebrities are quite literally going all in to help others amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Since April 14, stars have been participating in the All In Challenge to raise money for those struggling with food insecurity. The digital fundraiser was started by sports retail company Fanatics and will benefit hunger relief…
Celebrities participate in virtual dance-a-thon, raise over $3 million for health care workers
Good News Notes: “Around the world, non-profits and charity groups are working hard to feed the hungry and provide essential supplies to healthcare workers during the global health crisis. In harmony with those efforts, a handful of musically-inclined (and some not so musically-inclined) celebrities are finding a fun way of raising money for healthcare workers….
Here are the celebs who will compete for charity on who wants to be a millionaire
Good News Notes: “Twenty years after ABC’s ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’ with Regis Philbin introduced ‘phone-a-friend’ into the American lexicon, the television quiz show returns tonight with a new host and celebrity contestants. Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will star in the special anniversary edition, asking questions to other celebrities with winnings…
Ben Affleck, Tom Brady and other A-listers partaking in an online poker tournament for charity
Good News Notes: “Ben Affleck has helped to coordinate a special charity event where all the proceeds will go to coronavirus relief. The Oscar winner is taking part in an online celebrity poker tournament on Saturday featuring other A-listers such as Tom Brady, Tobey Maguire, Jon Hamm, Matt Damon, Adam Levine, Adam Sandler and Sarah Silverman. …