When crisis hits, Sean Penn and his relief organisation CORE are always there lending a helping hand. The Hollywood star and humanitarian, who co-founded the non-profit with CEO Ann Lee in 2010 after the devastating earthquakes in Haiti, is now doing what he can to help stop the spread of coronavirus in the U.S. Working…
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Usher Performs New Single “I Cry” Inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement, at Global Citizen Concert
It was easily the most powerful and emotional performance at Global Citizen’s “Unite for Our Future” concert – and one that has received rapturous support online. Usher has performed his new single “I Cry” for the first time, a song inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. The performance began with the singer saying “I…
X-Men Cast Reunite During Global Citizen Concert to Thank the Real Superheroes Fighting For a Better World
Aussie superstar Hugh Jackman and his X-Men castmates have reunited to not only mark the 20th anniversary of the first film in the franchise, but also to take part in Global Citizen’s “Unite for Our Future”concert. The special event which was hosted by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and featured performances from Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Shakira and Miley Cyrus, highlights the…
Kerry Washington, Billy Porter and Opal Tometi Call for Racial Equality During Global Citizen Concert
Kerry Washington, Billy Porter and Opal Tometi have all taken part in the Global Citizen “Unite for Our Future” concert to highlight the impact of COVID-19 on marginalised communities – in particular, people of colour. The special event, which was hosted by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, featured dozens of artists and activists from around the globe including Selma…
Miley Cyrus Dedicates Global Citizen Performance to Researchers Working to End COVID-19
Miley Cyrus has performed a spectacular cover of “Help!” during the Global Citizen “Unite for Our Future” concert. The superstar stood in the middle of an empty Rose Bowl Stadium (where there’s space for 90,000 people!) and belted out the hit Beatles tune standing on a podium which spelled out the title of the song….
Shakira Shines a Light on Impact of COVID-19 on Latin America at Global Citizen Concert
Shakira has taken part in the Global Citizen “Unite for Our Future” concert, a special worldwide event highlighting the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on marginalised and vulnerable communities. The Colombian superstar used her platform to draw attention to the situation in Latin America – “now the hardest hit region of this pandemic,” Shakira says…
Delta Goodrem Announces Launch of Her Foundation to Help Find a Cure for Blood Cancer
Somewhere in between being one of Australia’s most successful recording artists and judging contestants on The Voice, Delta Goodrem has been finding the time to set up a new foundation. Yep, it’s called The Delta Goodrem Foundation and its first initiative is to work with St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney to help fund vital research into…
The Rock Will Host New Global Citizen Concert to Help Marginalised Communities Impacted by Coronavirus
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has been announced as the host of the upcoming Global Citizen “Unite for Our Future” concert. The special which will be streamed on YouTube and other online platforms on June 27 will feature performances by Shakira, Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson and many more. It’s all about highlighting how the…
Halima Aden Designs Masks for Frontline Workers Who Wear Hijabs
Halima Aden has designed a line of face masks for hospital staff who wear hijabs. The supermodel joined Allure magazine’s Banding Together Project and tech company Anywhere to release the collection which features buttons or clasps at the back of the mask so they can be properly secured to a head covering. “Knowing the struggles that…
Camila Cabello Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles and Urges Fans to “Speak Up” Too
Like so many of us on social media, Señorita singer Camila Cabello appears to have a healthy, happy life. But behind the scenes, it’s a different story. The 23-year-old has been struggling with obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety. In recognition of Mental Health Month, Camila has opened up about her experience, penning an essay for…
Tina Knowles Lawson Teams Up with Beyoncé’s Foundation to Offer Mobile COVID-19 Testing in Houston
Philanthropist Tina Knowles Lawson, and mama of superstar Beyoncé, is behind an important initiative to encourage COVID-19 testing. Sponsored by Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation, Knowles Lawson has arranged for free mobile testing services to be available this Mother’s Day weekend in their home city of Houston, Texas. “The virus is wreaking havoc on the Black community so we…
Q & A with Photographer Glenn Marsden, Founder of Imperfectly Perfect Campaign
Just over a year ago, photographer Glenn Marsden set out on a mission to capture raw, powerful images of celebrities and other influential figures to help start a discussion about mental health and suicide. And boy, has he started one. His Imperfectly Perfect Campaign is gaining worldwide attention as he disrupts our social media feeds with…
Daniel Dae Kim Donates Plasma After Surviving Coronavirus
He beat a bad case of COVID-19 and now Daniel Dae Kim is doing his bit to help others who are battling the virus. The Hawaii Five-0 actor has shared a post on social media explaining that he’s donated his plasma and is urging his fans who may be able to help, to do the same….
Ryan Reynolds Wants You to Buy a “Boring AF” T-shirt to Support Canadian Hospital Staff
Ryan Reynolds is hoping to raise money for hospital staff in urgent need of protective gear and in true Ryan Reynolds-style, he’s found a hilarious way to do it! The actor has shared a video of himself on social media wearing a black and white T-shirt that simply reads “Conquer COVID-19”. “As you can see it’s…
Sir Elton John Launches COVID-19 Emergency Fund to Support People with HIV
For decades, Sir Elton John has been on a mission to support people with HIV and AIDS. And now, during the coronavirus pandemic, he’s continuing to do just that. The music icon has announced that his non-profit organisation, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is launching a $1 million COVID-19 Emergency Fund to benefit those affected…
Pink Donates to Coronavirus Relief Efforts and Calls for More Widely Accessible Testing
Pink is using her platform to urge the American government to make testing for coronavirus more widely accessible. In a post on social media, the superstar has revealed that she tested positive to COVID-19 two weeks ago, acknowledging that she’s one of the lucky ones who was able to get tested. “Fortunately, our primary care…
Stars of ‘Contagion’ Share Important Messages About Coronavirus
Back in 2011, Matt Damon, Kate Winslet and Laurence Fishbourne all starred in the fictional movie Contagion, about a killer virus that spreads around the world. Fast forward almost a decade and that movie is on high rotation again, thanks to the current coronavirus pandemic. So the actors have created a series of public service announcements…
Rihanna’s Foundation Donates $5 Million to Coronavirus Response Efforts
Rihanna’s foundation has donated US $5 million to a bunch of organisations helping with coronavirus relief efforts. The Clara Lionel Foundation (named after Riri’s grandparents, Clara and Lional Braithwaite) made the announcement over the weekend and the money will go towards supporting local food banks, virus testing programs in Haiti and Malawi, healthcare worker training, and…