CMT special focuses on good news work of everyday heroes

Georgia 'Toff' Toffolo is back with the good news to cheer you up this week. Bringing you the loveliest news from around the world, this week's uplifting stories including the amazing bravery of a five-year-old boy who was told he'd never walk to the emotional support dog who has changed the life of her owner.

As protests continue throughout the world in response to the tragic death of George Floyd, Oprah Winfrey wants to promote a conversation about racism in America.

Over the last couple of months, you may have seen bits and pieces of actor John Krasinski’s YouTube show “Some Good News”.

With the annual "CMT Music Awards" postponed, some of the biggest country artists in the business gathered virtually for a TV special that highlighted the bravery of essential workers in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Wednesday's "CMT Celebrates Our Heroes" TV special largely didn't address the protests and rallies for racial justice that have gripped the country in the wake of George Floyd's death while in police custody last week in Minneapolis.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Country stars highlighted the heroic work of citizens and communities around the country who were coming together to help each other in the middle of the coronavirus epidemic during the "CMT Celebrates Our Heroes" TV special.

By Brian Steinberg

John Krasinski recently broke his silence and clarified the reasons he sold his fledging feel-good web seriesSome Good News to ViacomCBS, a move which resulted in a backlash on social media and accusations of selling out. Last week,The Hollywood Reporterreported thatViacomCBS had won the rights toSGN after a "massive bidding war" with CBS All Accesshaving the first window for new episodes before they move to a number of the company's linear networks.

By Bruce Haring

In case you missed the “good” news last week, Some Good News, the feel-good, hope-inspiring YouTube show John Krasinski put together in his home office to lift people’s spirits during the quarantine was sold for BIG BUCKS.

John Krasinski didn’t “sell out,” he says. He just sold a TV show concept to a billion-dollar company.

John Krasinski is shedding light on the real reason why he sold “Some Good News” to ViacomCBS and is stepping back from hosting duties.

John Krasinski has brought joy to millions of people all over the world during the COVID-19 lockdown with his YouTube series Some Good News. But after eight episodes, The Office alum signed off and sold the show to ViacomCBS, which disappointed many fans and led some to call him a sell out.

John Krasinski finally broke his silence and explained why he sold his 'Some Good News' web talk show. After people across the world started practicing social distancing earlier this year, the production was various talk shows was put on hold. In an attempt to spread some positivity, The Office actor came up with a YouTube talk show titled Some Good News, in which he reported happy news from across the world. The show was an overnight hit and was highly praised by the viewers.

John Krasinski has defended his decision to sell his lockdown web series Some Good News to ViacomCBS. The A Quiet Place star announced last week that the network would host the show with a new host after a bidding war, with many people accusing him of “selling out” by moving the show from its former free platform to a bigger organization.

John Krasinski is speaking up. The actor recently hosted a web series called "Some Good News" on YouTube, dedicated to spreading only good news amid the coronavirus pandemic.

John Krasinski has defended his decision to sell his lockdown web series Some Good News to ViacomCBS.

John Krasinski has defended his decision to sell his lockdown web series Some Good News to Viacom.

John Krasinski just gave his very first interview since his online show “Some Good News” was acquired by ViacomCBS, and he gave that interview to none other than Rainn Wilson, his one-time co-star on “The Office”.