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Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z’s sense of urgency
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z’s sense of urgency

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans says the sense of urgency that younger generations bring to solving international challenges needs to be nurtured in the rest of the world. So we have to get our skates on.” The Associated Press spoke with Evans shortly before Saturday’s Global Citizen Festival in New York, am event headlined by superstars like …

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Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgency
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Global Citizen CEO taps into Generation Z's sense of urgency

The Independent  

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The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The FIFA Club World Cup has venues at last – but so many questions still remain

New York Times  

The controversial Club World Cup is coming closer to fruition. It seems FIFA is, in some ways, leveraging the success of their men’s World Cup to draw interest for the Club World Cup. Gianni Infantino, Hugh Jackman and Gayle King at the Global Citizen Festival in New York Next year’s Club World Cup is also important for FIFA to course-correct …

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Doja Cat puts on a sizzling display in a diamond embellished fringe dress while Chris Martin cuts a laidback figure for stage rehearsals ahead of Global Citizen Festival
6 months ago

Doja Cat puts on a sizzling display in a diamond embellished fringe dress while Chris Martin cuts a laidback figure for stage rehearsals ahead of Global Citizen Festival

Daily Mail  

Doja Cat and Chris Martin were raring to go as they took to the stage to rehearse their upcoming performances for the Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, New York City on Saturday. Doja Cat was raring to go as she took to the stage in a sizzling diamond embellished fringe dress to rehearse her upcoming performance for the Global …

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Biden tells Hillary Clinton 'I love you' as he accepts award from Bill
6 months ago

Biden tells Hillary Clinton 'I love you' as he accepts award from Bill

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden got emotional on Monday when Bill Clinton surprised him with an award for his public service. Biden made an unscheduled stop to the Clinton Global Initiative on Monday evening when Jill Biden was participating in a session on women's health with Chelsea Clinton. At the session, Jill Biden unveiled a new set of actions to address health …

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Emotional Biden, 81, appears to wipe away a tear and tells Hillary Clinton 'I love you' as he accepts award from Bill in New York
6 months ago

Emotional Biden, 81, appears to wipe away a tear and tells Hillary Clinton 'I love you' as he accepts award from Bill in New York

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden got emotional on Monday when Bill Clinton surprised him with an award for his public service. President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden pose for a photo after he was presented with the Global Citizen Award by former President Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the Clinton Global Initiative Biden …

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Doja Cat leaves little to the imagination in a Union Jack corset and lace thong as she performs in a ginger wig at Wireless Festival
8 months, 1 week ago

Doja Cat leaves little to the imagination in a Union Jack corset and lace thong as she performs in a ginger wig at Wireless Festival

Daily Mail  

Doja Cat commanded attention as she sported a sexy Ginger Spice outfit while performing at Wireless Festival in London on Sunday night. The singer and rapper looked incredible in a strapless Union Jack corset which she teamed with a racy black lace thong and nude fish net tights. Doja Cat commanded attention as she sported a sexy Ginger Spice outfit …

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Blackpink rapper Lisa joins Global Citizen Festival lineup in New York’s Central Park
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Blackpink rapper Lisa joins Global Citizen Festival lineup in New York’s Central Park

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Blackpink rapper Lisa will join the Global Citizen Festival lineup in New York’s Central Park for her first solo performance at a festival, the anti-poverty nonprofit announced Tuesday. Lisa joins headliners Post Malone, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll and Raouw Alejandro for the Sept. 28 event, adding to organizers’ plans to attract younger fans and a more international …

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Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young people
9 months, 1 week ago

Post Malone and Doja Cat to headline Global Citizen Festival to mobilize young people

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Post Malone and Doja Cat, two of pop music’s biggest stars, will headline this year’s Global Citizen Festival in New York’s Central Park on Sept. 28, as organizers focus on mobilizing young people to help address the world’s pressing problems. “That’s why we know our work is more urgent than ever and why we’re so thrilled that …

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It's all change for style-queen Meghan as she ditches British labels and opts for Californian cool, writes ELIZA SCARBOROUGH
10 months, 2 weeks ago

It's all change for style-queen Meghan as she ditches British labels and opts for Californian cool, writes ELIZA SCARBOROUGH

Daily Mail  

When Meghan Markle first joined the royals, she leant towards British brands Burberry, Emilia Wickstead and Stella McCartney. Meghan Duchess of Sussex with a girlfriend at Prince Harry's polo match in Carpenteria, California in 2022 They were both from one of her favoured New York luxury brands, Khaite. Cult Gaia Invictus Games 2023 Meghan Markle attended the closing ceremony of …

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Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Global Citizen NOW urges investment in Sub-Saharan Africa and youth outreach

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — This week’s Global Citizen NOW conference featured appeals for long-term investments in the African continent’s fast-growing youth population and increased outreach to young changemakers worldwide, as the international advocacy organization seeks to drive resources toward antipoverty causes. The conflict-riddled international scene has made it even more vital that political, business and philanthropic leaders support education and health …

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Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty
1 year ago

Michelle Yeoh to join business and political leaders at Global Citizen NOW summit to fight poverty

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh, Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg are among the diverse group of political, business and philanthropic leaders Global Citizen will convene in New York on May 1 and 2, the nonprofit announced on Thursday. The Global Citizen NOW summit will seek support for workable solutions to address issues of food …

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Global Citizen plans conference to team young people with world leaders like World Bank's Ajay Banga
1 year, 1 month ago

Global Citizen plans conference to team young people with world leaders like World Bank's Ajay Banga

The Independent  

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Global Citizen plans conference to team young people with world leaders like World Bank’s Ajay Banga
1 year, 1 month ago

Global Citizen plans conference to team young people with world leaders like World Bank’s Ajay Banga

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — International advocacy organization Global Citizen is turning to Gen Z and millennial leaders in its fight to reach the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and end extreme poverty. Global Citizen announced Tuesday that it would hold its first international edition of its Global Citizen NOW conference in Melbourne, Australia, starting March 4, bringing together more than 300 …

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Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative
1 year, 4 months ago

Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative

The Independent  

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Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative
1 year, 4 months ago

Kendrick Lamar plans to bring major concerts to Africa through new Global Citizen initiative

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, a new initiative to establish an international touring circuit on the continent of Africa launching with a concert in Kigali, Rwanda on Dec. 6. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said Lamar’s show at the BK Arena will be financed with a mix of philanthropic donations and …

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Watch: BTS' Jungkook departs from South Korea to attend Global Citizen Festival
1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: BTS' Jungkook departs from South Korea to attend Global Citizen Festival

India Today  

BTS member and main vocalist Jeon Jungkook was recently clicked at the Incheon airport, South Korea, as he took off for the US to attend the Global Citizen Festival. JUNGKOOK TAKES OFF FOR THE US Excited fans clicked pictures of the global star and also posted comments on the widely shared video. Jungkook will be the first K-pop artiste to …

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Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Global Citizen Festival citing 'unforeseen scheduling conflicts' - after debuting new song Bongos with Cardi B
1 year, 6 months ago

Megan Thee Stallion pulls out of Global Citizen Festival citing 'unforeseen scheduling conflicts' - after debuting new song Bongos with Cardi B

Daily Mail  

Fans of Megan Thee Stallion will not see her perform at the Global Citizen Festival later this month in New York City's Central Park. 'Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Megan Thee Stallion will no longer be available to perform at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival,' reps for Megan told Billboard. Conflict: Fans of Megan Thee Stallion will not see …

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‘Can't wait to perform’: BTS Jungkook first K-pop soloist to co-headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival
1 year, 6 months ago

‘Can't wait to perform’: BTS Jungkook first K-pop soloist to co-headline 2023 Global Citizen Festival

Hindustan Times  

BTS ARMY is over the moon ahead of the 2023 Global Citizen Festival, which will be held on September 23 at New York City's Central Park as BTS Jeon Jungkook becomes first K-pop soloist to co-headline the annual charity event alongside Brazilian singer-songwriter Anitta, American rapper-singer Lauryn Hill and rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers while the lineup for the …

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BTS’ Jung Kook to join Global Citizen Festival lineup to make one of his first US solo appearances
1 year, 6 months ago

BTS’ Jung Kook to join Global Citizen Festival lineup to make one of his first US solo appearances

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Jung Kook of BTS will join the Global Citizen Festival lineup, making one of his first live solo appearances at the Sept. 23 concert in New York’s Central Park. 1 in the United States and around the world this summer, will join Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta and Megan Thee Stallion as headliners of …

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BTS’ Jungkook will co-headline 2023 Global Citizen in first solo festival gig
1 year, 6 months ago

BTS’ Jungkook will co-headline 2023 Global Citizen in first solo festival gig

LA Times  

BTS singer Jungkook will co-headline Global Citizens Festival in New York City later this month. The Global Citizens Festival announced Wednesday that the singer, who released his latest single “Seven” in July, will join its lineup as a co-headliner. Also set to perform at Global Citizen later this month are Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Stray Kids, Sofia …

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Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Global Citizen Festival to fight inequality
1 year, 8 months ago

Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill will headline Global Citizen Festival to fight inequality

The Independent  

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Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline Global Citizen Festival
1 year, 8 months ago

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline Global Citizen Festival

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill and Megan Thee Stallion will headline this year’s Global Citizen Festival as the anti-poverty nonprofit looks to focus attention on increasing inequality for girls and young women around the world. Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said the Sept. 23 event at New York’s Central Park will be the centerpiece of …

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Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish set for Global Citizen’s ‘Power Our Planet’ show for climate financing
1 year, 10 months ago

Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish set for Global Citizen’s ‘Power Our Planet’ show for climate financing

Associated Press  

Music superstars Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish and H.E.R. “Power Our Planet: Live in Paris” is set for June 22 to coincide with the Summit for a New Global Financial Pact, a gathering of the world’s political and business leaders to help developing nations finance sustainability projects. “If it doesn’t achieve its goal, we’re going to miss the window this year …

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