James Taylor and his wife donate $1M to Boston hospital

John Krasinski is trying to bring what joy he can during these uncertain times with his recently-launched YouTube channel, Some Good News.

John Krasinski has lifted the spirits of healthcare workers in his native Boston, Massachusetts by providing them with Red Sox baseball tickets for life.

John Krasinski gave the health care professionals of Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center a welcome surprise as they continue to work amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. To honor those on the front lines in his native city, Krasinski teamed up with fellow Beantown figure, baseball player David "Big Papi" Ortiz, to arrange for members of the hospital's COVID-19 response team to receive Boston Red Sox tickets for life.

John Krasinski is honoring the people who have sacrificed so much during the coronavirus pandemic. On Sunday's edition of Krasinski's online show, Some Good News, he gave some very important Boston fans the treat of a lifetime. 

The third installment of “Some Good News” on YouTube found host John Krasinski paying special tribute Sunday to health-care heroes around the US by getting them free cellphone service — and, for some Boston hospital workers, Red Sox tickets for life.

John Krasinski is determined to shine some light during a difficult time. He's been proving it for the last three weeks with his YouTube show Some Good News, and on the latest episode he made sure SGN lived up to its name when he gave workers at Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center a sports-themed surprise.

John Krasinski gave the healthcare workers of the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center an epic surprise. To honor those on the frontlines at BIDMC of Boston, The Office alum arranged for members of the hospital's COVID-19 response team to get a special visit from one of their local heroes: David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox.

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Days after sending staff battling the coronavirus pandemic at the Boston Medical Center free meals, a video of Lizzo personally thanking front-line health care workers there was released by the organization. The "Truth Hurts" singer, 31, sent medical workers, including nurses, doctors, and hospital staff members, surprise lunch deliveries as a thank you for risking their lives to save others amid the coronavirus crisis.

The New England Patriots plane is flying much-needed coronavirus crisis medical supplies to Boston from China, CBS Boston reports. A Patriots spokesperson said the team's Boeing 767 went to Shenzhen, China Wednesday to pick up 1.2 million N95 masks, and it's now on its way back to the U.S.

Boston Calling 2020 has been called off due to the coronavirus pandemic. The festival’s organizers announced the news today. “We are heartbroken; however, the health and safety of our audience, artists, partners, vendors, first responders, and staff are of the utmost importance to us, and we felt that this was the only acceptable way forward,” the statement reads. Ticket holders will be given the option of a full refund or tickets to Boston Calling 2021.

Boston Calling has canceled this year's festival, which was set to take place over the course of Memorial Day Weekend (May 22-24).Citing concerns over the global coronavirus pandemic and consultations with local and state authorities, the Boston Calling team expressed that they were "heartbroken" over the difficult decision to cancel in a statement."To our audience, whom we value dearly, we are so sad that we will not be together with you in May," organizers said.

Grammy-winning singer James Taylor and his wife, Kim, have donated $1 million to Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston to help with its battle against the spread of the new coronavirus.

From finding ways to help others cope to sheltering in place to canceling events, here’s a look at some of the ways the entertainment industry is reacting to the spread of the coronavirus, which most people recover from but can cause severe illness in the elderly and those with preexisting medical conditions.

Sending some relief close to home, Boston native James Taylor and his wife, Kim Taylor, have made a $1 million donation to Massachusetts General Hospital to help with the institution’s efforts to deal with the coronavirus pandemic.