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Your daily dose of levity: ‘Some Good News with John Krasinski’, Backstreet Boys, Quarantine playlists
Every day, we’re sharing what we’re reading, watching, doing and listening to … the things that bring levity to our own lives. We’ll also share random things we’re talking about, laughing about and smiling about on social media, in pop culture and beyond. We encourage you to share your daily sources of levity with us in the comments or on social media.
Today…
If you’re like most of America, you’ve been binging familiar Netflix shows like The Office since this whole coronavirus thing started getting serious. Is a mini-reunion of The Office cast enough to lift your spirits today? We hope so, and we’ve. got. you.
Some Good News With John Krasinki
This is NOT a drill. John Krasinski, aka Jim Halpert, and Steve Carrell, aka Michael Scott, joined forces for Krasinki’s first production of Some Good News. Everything about it is truly magical and it’s absolutely packed with feel-good stories from around the globe. Take a look…
Backstreet Boys iHeart Living Room Concert
What could bring more comfort than your favorite childhood boy band, singing a true ’90s classic in 5-part harmony from separate screens in separate living rooms sprinkled around the country? The Backstreet Boys joined Elton John for the iHeart Living Room Concert for America Sunday night to sing their classic, I Want It That Way. It is truly one of the most magical thing to come out of social distancing thus far.
New York Times‘ “The Daily” Special Episode: Jody’s Playlist
Jody Rosen, a writer for The Times Magazine, transports us into his current soundtrack. From Alberta Hunter to Al Green and Missy Elliott, Jody’s playlist mirrors what our staff has been listening to, too.
Some additions from us include:
- I’m So Tired of Being Alone by Al Green
- Everything’s Going to Be Alright ‘Three Little Birds’ by Bob Marley
- I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor
- If This Is It by Huey Lewis & the News
- Saturday in the Park by Chicago
- I’m Still Standing by Elton John