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Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Secures $20M for Women’s Causes With Gates Match
music1 day ago

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival Secures $20M for Women’s Causes With Gates Match

Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million, and a $10 million matching gift from Melinda French Gates doubled the total to $20 million, to be distributed equally among 10 nonprofits supporting women and girls (including Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Center for Reproductive Rights, FreeForm, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Institute for Reproductive Health, National Women's Law Center, and Planned Parenthood). Gates joined Rodrigo on stage to applaud the mission, highlighting the long-term impact for organizations aiding women worldwide.

via Yahoo News UK|
#daisy-chain-fields#melinda-french-gates#music
Melinda Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Festival Gift to $20 Million
arts-and-entertainment3 days ago

Melinda Gates Doubles Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Festival Gift to $20 Million

Melinda French Gates matched Olivia Rodrigo's $10 million Daisy Chain Fields Festival donation, bringing the total to $20 million to be split evenly among 10 nonprofits supporting women and girls (including Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights); the Irvine, California event featured Rodrigo, guest appearances, and the festival's Daisy Chain Reaction education component.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|
#arts-and-entertainment#daisy-chain-fields#melinda-french-gates
Daisy Chain Fields: Rodrigo, Gates Propel $20M to Women-Focused nonprofits
entertainment4 days ago

Daisy Chain Fields: Rodrigo, Gates Propel $20M to Women-Focused nonprofits

Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields festival raised $10M for women-focused nonprofits, and Melinda Gates pledged to match every donation, bringing the total to $20M. Gates attended and praised Rodrigo, with the two thanking supporters as ten organizations—Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Center for Reproductive Rights, FreeFrom, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Institute for Reproductive Health, National Women’s Law Center, and Planned Parenthood—split the funds. The festival also featured performances by Chappell Roan, Garbage, Doechii and others, with Lilith Fair inspiration cited by Rodrigo and appearances by Stevie Nicks, Alanis Morissette and Sarah McLachlan.

via Fox News|
#daisy-chain-fields#entertainment#fundraising
Gates doubles Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields pledge to $20 million
entertainment5 days ago

Gates doubles Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields pledge to $20 million

Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival raised $10 million for women-focused nonprofits, and Melinda French Gates doubled the gift to $20 million, to be evenly distributed among 10 beneficiary organizations including Baby2Baby, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Center for Reproductive Rights, FreeFrom, Jhpiego, Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, National Domestic Workers Alliance, National Institute for Reproductive Health, National Women’s Law Center, and Planned Parenthood.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#daisy-chain-fields#donation#entertainment
Melinda French Gates Responds to Epstein Files Referencing Bill Gates
politics7 months ago

Melinda French Gates Responds to Epstein Files Referencing Bill Gates

Melinda French Gates said the new Epstein files mentioning Bill Gates brought back painful memories, while Gates denies wrongdoing and says he regrets meeting Epstein. The documents include Epstein emails alleging extramarital sex and efforts to obtain drugs, as well as discussions about deleting messages; Melinda voiced support for Epstein's victims as their 2021 divorce followed years of public scrutiny.

via The New York Times|
#bill-gates#epstein-files#extramarital-sex
Melinda French Gates' Microsoft Journey Began with an IBM Rejection
business8 months ago

Melinda French Gates' Microsoft Journey Began with an IBM Rejection

Melinda French Gates credits a female IBM manager's advice to join Microsoft, which significantly shaped her career and wealth, highlighting the importance of taking bold career leaps and seeking advice from unlikely sources. The article also shares stories of other billionaires receiving inspiration from unexpected places, emphasizing the value of unconventional guidance in leadership and success.

via Fortune|
#business#career-advice#melinda-french-gates
Melinda French Gates Endorses Joe Biden in First-Ever Presidential Endorsement
businesspolitics2 years ago

Melinda French Gates Endorses Joe Biden in First-Ever Presidential Endorsement

Elon Musk criticized Melinda French Gates for endorsing President Joe Biden, suggesting it could be the "downfall of Western civilization." This follows Musk's previous criticism of MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos' ex-wife, for her charitable work. Musk's disdain for Gates may also be linked to his negative views on Bill Gates and President Biden, whom he has criticized for various reasons, including Tesla's exclusion from a 2021 electric-vehicle summit.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#billionaires#businesspolitics#elon-musk
Elon Musk and Melinda French Gates Clash Over Political Endorsements
businesstechnology2 years ago

Elon Musk and Melinda French Gates Clash Over Political Endorsements

Elon Musk criticized Melinda French Gates for endorsing President Joe Biden, suggesting it could lead to the downfall of Western civilization. Musk has previously criticized other billionaire ex-wives and has a history of disdain for Bill Gates and Biden, partly due to Tesla being excluded from a 2021 electric-vehicle summit. Musk's comments reflect his broader discontent with certain philanthropic actions and political figures.

via Business Insider|
#bill-gates#businesstechnology#elon-musk
Melinda French Gates Pledges $1 Billion for Women's Rights and Families
philanthropy2 years ago

Melinda French Gates Pledges $1 Billion for Women's Rights and Families

Melinda French Gates has pledged to donate $1 billion over the next two years to support women's rights and families globally, including reproductive rights in the U.S. This follows her previous billion-dollar commitment in 2019. French Gates, who recently stepped down from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will direct $200 million in new grants through her organization, Pivotal Ventures, to various groups. She also plans to give 12 individuals $20 million each to distribute to nonprofits. The total commitments announced so far amount to $690 million, with a significant portion aimed at improving women's health and rights.

via The Associated Press|
#gender-equality#melinda-french-gates#philanthropy