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world1 month ago•3 min saved

New York to host 50,000-person World Cup final watch party on Central Park's Great Lawn

New York state and city are funding a free 50,000-attendee World Cup final watch party at Central Park’s Great Lawn on July 19, with 10,000 tickets reserved for local youth soccer groups and nonprofits. Tickets will be distributed via a Global Citizen lottery, and attendees must read about a FIFA-Global Citizen charitable fund to qualify. The event features three LED screens, DJs, food, and emcees Charlamagne Tha God and Elvis Duran, ahead of the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford (NY/NJ Stadium).

via Gothamist|

#central-park #global-citizen #lottery

entertainment3 months ago•18 min saved

Usher and Chris Brown announce 2026 stadium tour with charity tie-in

Grammy-winning Usher and Chris Brown announce The R&B Tour, a 33-date co-headlining stadium run across the U.S. and Canada in 2026, kicking off June 26 in Denver and wrapping December 11 in Tampa, with stops in major cities like Detroit, Chicago, Toronto, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Houston and Miami; $1 per ticket will go to the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, with Citi presale, Live Nation All Access presale and VIP experiences available.

via Cleveland Browns|

#chris-brown #entertainment #global-citizen

politics2 years ago•0 min saved

Poland's Donald Tusk: Championing Liberal Democracy and EU Reintegration

Donald Tusk, a former Polish prime minister, is working to restore liberal democracy in Poland and promote global citizenship. Tusk aims to counter the rise of populist and nationalist movements by advocating for democratic values and international cooperation.

via Financial Times|

#donald-tusk #ex-premier #global-citizen

music2 years ago•1 min saved

Stray Kids' Global Citizen Performance Canceled Due to Car Accident Injuries

K-pop group Stray Kids had to cancel their performance at the Global Citizen festival after three members, Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Seungmin, sustained minor injuries in a car accident. The members were diagnosed with mild muscle pain and bruises and were advised to receive conservative treatment. As a replacement, three members of the group, performing as 3RACHA, will take their place at the festival. The Global Citizen festival aims to drive action to end extreme poverty and features artists like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lauryn Hill, BTS' Jung Kook, Conan Gray, and Anitta.

via Rolling Stone|

#car-accident #concert #global-citizen

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

"US and Atlantic Nations Forge Cooperative Pact for Environmental and Economic Progress"

The US has unveiled an Atlantic cooperation pact aimed at strengthening ties and promoting international collaboration. The pact seeks to foster a global citizen mindset and encourage a global perspective by bringing together journalists from over 50 countries to cover politics, business, innovation, and trends. The initiative aims to promote dialogue and understanding among nations while emphasizing the importance of reliable and secure information.

via Financial Times|

#atlantic-cooperation #global-citizen #international-collaboration

entertainment3 years ago•1 min saved

"Billie Eilish leads climate awareness concert at Eiffel Tower with global lineup"

Billie Eilish, Lenny Kravitz, and Jon Batiste are set to headline a climate awareness concert organized by NGO Global Citizen at the foot of the Eiffel Tower in Paris on Thursday. The concert seeks to build pressure for a "new global financial pact" and features a lineup of artists including H.E.R. and Eilish's brother Finneas. The stars will perform short sets for around 20,000 spectators who won free tickets via a lottery, and the event will also be broadcast online.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#billie-eilish #climate-awareness #concert