Good News Notes: “Bunkered down at home or not, celebrities all over the world are stepping up to do what they can to combat the coronavirus pandemic by making charitable donations to those in need. As the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 rose to over 200,000 worldwide as of Wednesday morning, the world’s biggest…
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Celebrity livestreams during quarantine: Miley Cyrus, John Legend, more
Good News Notes: “With a growing number of entertainment venues closing due to the coronavirus pandemic, from movie theaters to concerts and festivals, more and more stars are going out of their way to still give us what we want.” “EW has compiled a list of stars like Miley Cyrus, Keith Urban, John Legend and more who are hopping on Instagram…
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offering free online biology classes for children during coronavirus school shutdown
Good News Notes: “The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is doing its part to keep children educated during the planned weeks-long school shutdown tied to coronavirus in Ohio. Beginning Monday, biologists from the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo will host a daily virtual classroom live on Facebook at 11 a.m. A second daily Facebook Live will be hosted by the…
Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively pledge $1 million to food drives; more stars help amid coronavirus
Good News Notes: “When it comes to taking action to help others during the coronavirus pandemic, celebrities are putting their money where their mouths are. Ryan Reynolds announced Monday that he and wife Blake Lively donated $1 million split between food drive organizations Feeding America and Food Banks Canada. (Reynolds was born in Vancouver.) ‘COVID-19 has…
Coronavirus: 9 heartwarming examples of kindness and community spirit during the global outbreak
Good News Notes: “The daily updates on the global spread of the coronavirus are undoubtedly causing many to worry about how it may affect their lives now and in the future. In times of uncertainty, you will always be able to find certain individuals who make it their mission to bolster the morale of those…
Take a break from coronavirus news: The 12 adorable baby animal photos you need right now
Good News Notes: “The news cycle is heavy right now. We get that. The spread of coronavirus in the United States and around the world has affected many of the things once seen as an escape from the anxieties of everyday life. Concerts have been canceled, sporting events postponed, and spring break plans vastly altered as Americans exercise caution amid the…
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
Celebs Send Love to Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson After Coronavirus News
Good News Notes: “Wishing them well. Reese Witherspoon, Tim Allen and more stars extended thoughts and prayers to Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson after news broke that the pair had tested positive for COVID-19. The beloved Toy Story actor, 63, confirmed via Instagram on Wednesday, March 11, that he and his wife, also 63, had been diagnosed with coronavirus while in Australia….
Hillsborough County schools plan to help feed students during coronavirus break
Good News Notes: “The decision from the Florida Department of Education to close public schools for two weeks to help contain coronavirus created a new concern for families not just in Tampa Bay but statewide. “I literally within the last 24 hours have gotten calls and emails from teachers I haven’t even talked to,” said the…
Gobert pledges $500,000 to help with relief, NBA shutdown
Good News Notes: “Rudy Gobert of the Utah Jazz offered the first of what he said will be “many steps” he will take to help with the coronavirus pandemic, pledging Saturday to donate more than $500,000 to relief efforts. Gobert, who was the first NBA player to test positive for COVID-19 — a diagnosis that prompted…