Jay-Z Just Invested in $250 Million Plant-Based “Tesla of Chicken” Brand SIMULATE

Good News Notes: “Music legend and entrepreneur Jay-Z is now an investor in plant-based chicken company SIMULATE, which closed a $50 million funding round earlier this month. Led by SEVEN SEVEN SIX, an investment fund created by Twitter founder Alexis Ohanian, the investment round, a SIMULATE spokesperson confirmed to Bloomberg, included participation from Marcy Venture Partners…

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…

Every Celebrity Celebrating the Graduating Class of 2020

Good News Notes: “Stars are honoring the graduating class of 2020! Amid the Coronavirus pandemic, celebs are teaming up to celebrate students with virtual ceremonies.  Miley Cyrus,  Oprah Winfrey, Cardi B and more stars have already honored graduates this weekend with performances, speeches and more. On Friday, Cyrus, Winfrey and Cardi joined Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, Simone Biles, Awkwafina, and Matthew McConaughey during Facebook and…

NHL Star Sidney Crosby Donates 120,000 Pounds of Food Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Good News Notes: “The novel coronavirus has been an economic wrecking ball. However, several celebrities have stepped in to provide some relief to communities. Hockey star Sidney Crosby is joining the ranks.  Earlier this week, the National Hockey League announced that Sidney helped to donate 100,000 meals to the Pittsburgh community. The centerman, who is currently…

Oprah Winfrey makes surprise $13 million donation to Morehouse College

Good News Notes: “I was really surprised to learn that it’s been 30 years since I made that $12 million donation to Morehouse,” “today I would like to add $13 million to that,” Winfrey announced to the young men.” “Over the past three decades, Winfrey’s endowment has funded the education of almost 600 scholars, giving…