Celebrities Spreading Solidarity and Raising Funds for Ukraine
Celebrities have put their money where their mouths are, donating money and launching fundraisers using their public platforms.
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JJ Shavit
- Mar 15, 2022
Jennifer Garner shows ‘random act of kindness’ for people in need
Jennifer Garner is in the spotlight for sharing a simple way to give back to those in need via random acts of kindness using Ziplock bags.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 7, 2022
Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher Give A $3 Million Dollar Helping Hand To The People Of Ukraine
Mila and Ashton took to Instagram to let their followers know they stand with Ukraine.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 13, 2022
Dolly Parton is donating free college tuition to all 11,000 Dollywood workers
Fans are once again begging Dolly Parton to lead this nation as the country queen promises a free ride to college for all Dollywood workers.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 4, 2022
Morgan Wallen donates $500,000 to several Black-led organizations
Morgan Wallen pledged $500,000 because that was the amount of money he estimated he'd made when his music sales spiked after the incident.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 1, 2022
Best TV shows of all-time: ‘Friends’ beats out ‘Seinfeld’ as greatest ever!
According to a survey of 2,000 adults, TV shows from the end of the 20th century are still better than anything on the air today.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 29, 2022
Rihanna's foundation donates $15 million to climate justice
Rihanna is backing her belief that climate change is a social justice issue by pledging $15 million to the movement through her foundation.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 20, 2022
‘I needed to do something’: Cardi B to help pay funeral costs of NYC fire victims
Rap superstar Cardi B plans to help pay for the funeral and burial costs of the 17 people killed in a high-rise building fire in New York.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 18, 2022
Celebrities vs influencers: New research determines a winner
New research looks at who we trust more for product marketing: celebrities or beauty influencers.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 17, 2022
Kevin Hart, Meek Mill and Michael Rubin donate $15 million to Philadelphia schools
Kevin Hart and Meek Mill have teamed up with Michael Rubin to donate $15 million to schools in need of financial aid in Philadelphia.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 29, 2021
Dwayne Johnson gives away his personal pickup truck to hardworking Navy vet
A selfless and hard-working veteran got the surprise of a lifetime from actor Dwayne Johnson at a recent screening of his new movie.
JJ Shavit
- Nov 1, 2021
Sixth-grader receives $10,000 from Katy Perry for ‘Race to Kindness’ project
An 11-year-old Mansfield student, who began a campaign called “Race to Kindness,” received $10,000 from singer Katy Perry.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 21, 2021
Here is the definitive list of the 100 greatest TV series of the 21st Century
We’re only 22 years into this century but have probably spent just as long watching TV. A new poll has revealed the 100 greatest series.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 11, 2021
John Legend Announces Bold, New Initiative To Build Communities That Work For All
John Legend has announced HUMANLEVEL, a new initiative to uplift communities disproportionately impacted by institutionalized racism.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 5, 2021
Its official: Captain Kirk will be 'Boldly Go -ing' to space aboard Blue Origin
Confirmed by The New York Times, William Shatner, the iconic actor who played Captain Kirk on "Star Trek, will launch to the edge of space.
JJ Shavit
- Oct 2, 2021
Seller basks in 'Squid Game' fame of his 'sweet and deadly' treat
Dalgona is typically sold with a variety of shapes but “Squid Game” featured four, a triangle, circle, star, and an umbrella.
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 30, 2021
Captain Kirk may 'Boldly Go' to space aboard Blue Origin on its next flight
TMZ reported that the 90-year-old Shatner would be on the October 12 voyage, making him the oldest person ever to go to space.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 29, 2021
Canadian university to offer a class on Drake and The Weeknd
Drake and The Weeknd have established themselves as certified legends in the music industry. X University will offer a course on the duo.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 22, 2021
Bill Gates raises over $1 billion for clean energy
Bill Gates's nonprofit group Breakthrough Energy announced Monday that it has raised more than $1 billion to fund clean energy development.
JJ Shavit
- Sep 21, 2021
Tom Cruise gets sneak preview from SpaceX's 1st private crew
Representatives for SpaceX's first privately chartered flight reveled that the actor took part in a call with the four space tourists.
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