Taylor Swift helps struggling moms with monetary donations
Taylor Swift is helping out a couple of mothers who are struggling financially due to the coronavirus pandemic. She donated $13,000 apiece to 2 moms who have fallen on hard times. Their stories were featured in a recent article about the millions of Americans who are unemployed or behind on their rent and utilities. The women -- Nikki Cornwell from Nashville and Shelbie Selewski from Michigan -- both received the generous donation from Taylor Swift on their GoFundMe pages. Taylor Swift also wrote them each a note. Taylor Swift wrote to Nikki Cornwell, "I read about you in the Washington Post and thought it was really brave of you to share your story. I'm so sorry for everything you've had to go through this year and wanted to send you this gift, from one Nashville girl to another." For Shelbie Selewski she wrote, "I'm sending you this gift after reading about you in the Washington Post. No one should have to feel the kind of stress that's been put on you. I hope you and your beautiful family have a great holiday season." Sadly, these two women aren't alone in their struggles during the pandemic. Not only is that very kind of Taylor Swift, but perhaps it will spark a chain reaction of a giving train!
Alfred Molina, who portrayed the evil Doctor Octopus in the Tobey Maguire-led 2004 Spider-Man sequel, is reprising his role for the third movie in the Tom Holland-led series. The upcoming movie is expected to feature multiple generations of Spider-Man actors, such as Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire. Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone are rumored to be returning as well in addition to Jamie Foxx reportedly appearing again as Electro. The new Spider-Man 3 will also include Marvel Cinematic Universe crossovers. Benedict Cumberbatch is making an appearance as Doctor Strange! Sony plans to release the film on December 17th, 2021.
Ryan Seacrest, Billy Porter & Lucy Hale to host NYE special
They're all coming back! Billy Porter will join Ryan Seacrest and Lucy Hale in hosting the 2020 Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve special. They will emcee the TV special on December 31st at Times Square in New York, with Ciara to host the Los Angeles celebration. The show will have performances, footage from New Year's celebrations around the world, and of course the countdown to midnight.