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world18 minutes ago•7 min saved

Dolly Parton’s enduring legacy: literacy, vaccines, and charity that changed lives

Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Foundation has transformed millions of lives through the Imagination Library, which has sent over 332 million free books to children worldwide, inspired by her own upbringing; she also funded Covid-19 vaccine research (including early-stage support for Moderna) and donated to hospitals, disaster relief, and adult education for Dollywood staff, with philanthropic efforts spanning concerts, scholarships, and a children's hospital named in her honor, cementing a global legacy of giving.

via BBC|

#dolly-parton #healthcare #imagination-library

entertainment1 hour ago•15 min saved

Dolly Parton passes at 80, leaving a lasting musical and charitable legacy

Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country icon and philanthropist behind Dollywood and the Imagination Library, died in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of timeless hits (Jolene, I Will Always Love You, 9 to 5) and trailblazing charity—from literacy programs to vaccine support.

via CNN|

#country-music #death #dolly-parton

entertainment6 hours ago•12 min saved

Worldwide tributes pour in as Dolly Parton dies at 80

Dolly Parton died at 80, triggering a global wave of tributes from musicians, actors and politicians who celebrated her music, generosity and literacy work. Prominent responses came from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Reba McEntire, Jane Fonda, Kamala Harris, Barack Obama and George W. Bush, among others, praising her artistry and philanthropy. President Trump said he would lower the American flag for a week in her honor. Many highlighted her life’s work, including the Imagination Library and her broader impact as a cultural icon and entrepreneur. Fellow peers also noted Dolly’s personal warmth and lasting legacy, with references to her late husband Carl Dean in certain tributes.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#celebrity-reactions #dolly-parton #entertainment

entertainment18 hours ago•11 min saved

Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a global legacy of music and charity

Global icon Dolly Parton died in Nashville at age 80 after a seven-decade career defined by hit songs, philanthropy (Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library), and a vast entertainment empire (Dollywood). A private service is planned for immediate family. Her husband Carl Dean preceded her in death last spring, and President Trump ordered flags lowered for a week in her honor. Parton’s legacy includes landmark awards, a forthcoming Broadway musical about her life, and ongoing charitable work; she had recently received global certifications and was set to be honored with the Americana Lifetime Achievement Award next month at the 2026 Americana Honors & Awards. Her final public appearance was June 24 at her Tennessean Travel Stop.

via The Music Universe|

#country-music #dolly-parton #dollywood

obituary19 hours ago•7 min saved

Dolly Parton dies at 80, leaving a lasting legacy in music and philanthropy

Dolly Parton, the iconic country singer-songwriter and philanthropist behind the Imagination Library, has died at 80. A career spanning hits like Jolene and 9 to 5, film roles, Dollywood, and a lifelong literacy mission, Parton built a sprawling legacy of music, charity and entrepreneurship; she canceled her 2026 Las Vegas residency due to health issues, with a Broadway musical planned to open later this year.

via The Guardian|

#country-music #dolly-parton #imagination-library

entertainment6 days ago•16 min saved

Krumholtz Pauses Acting to Focus on Giving Back, Not Quitting

Actor David Krumholtz clarified in social posts that he’s putting his acting career on hold to focus on helping others and tending to his mental health, not retiring or quitting. He described a crossroads between the demands of being a professional actor and a desire to give back, emphasizing gratitude for his career while signaling a temporary pause with more work to come in the future.

via Variety|

#acting #david-krumholtz #entertainment

business16 days ago•15 min saved

AI Barons Bet on Charity as They Cash In

A new wave of AI founders, led by David Silver of Ineffable Intelligence, pledge equity proceeds to charity through Founders Pledge, with billions already pledged as the AI industry reshapes philanthropy. While proponents hope for near-term societal impact, critics warn that philanthropic giving can entrench influence, obscure accountability, and fail to address root causes of inequality.

via WIRED|

#artificial-intelligence #business #ethics

environment21 days ago•18 min saved

DiCaprio, Bezos Launch $200 Million Drive to Restore Endangered Species

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund have launched the Phoenix Species Project, a $200 million initiative to recover up to 100 endangered species across 30 countries, supported by Bezos’s fund and matching contributions from DiCaprio and partners; the effort will fund long-term recovery work with Indigenous communities, scientists, and IUCN as a global knowledge partner, aligning with CBD biodiversity targets.

via Variety|

#bezos-earth-fund #conservation #dicaprio

culture26 days ago•137 min saved

Affleck Nets $1 Million for Congo Charity on Millionaire

Ben Affleck and Jeopardy! champ Jamie Ding won $1 million on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, with the prize going to Affleck’s Eastern Congo Initiative. Host Jimmy Kimmel teased Affleck throughout the episode, which wrapped up with a celebratory hug after a prodding final question about presidential turkey pardons. This marks another celebrity win for a good cause, following Matt Damon’s similar win a year earlier.

via The Cut|

#ben-affleck #culture #eastern-congo-initiative

world26 days ago•8 min saved

Oprah Winfrey to close her South Africa girls' academy by 2027

Oprah Winfrey says the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls near Johannesburg will close at the end of the 2027 academic year, with the campus handed back to Gauteng authorities and remaining students offered full scholarships elsewhere. Since opening in 2007, more than 1,000 graduates have passed through the school; the foundation plans to continue education work via scholarships. The project has faced scrutiny over spending and past abuse allegations, but officials say mismanagement was not proven, and the Gauteng education department vows to preserve the academy's legacy.

via BBC|

#education #girls-education #oprah-winfrey

business29 days ago•18 min saved

Nobel economist dares Musk to donate $1 trillion by 2036, Musk hints at taking action

Nobel economist Daron Acemoglu challenged Elon Musk to pledge to donate his roughly $1 trillion fortune by 2036 to charity; Musk replied that he’s “actually going to do something along these lines,” signaling a potential shift from his historical philanthropy pattern and prompting questions about whether the world’s richest man will follow through.

via Yahoo Finance|

#billionaires #business #daron-acemoglu

sports1 month ago•4 min saved

Beltrán's Hall of Fame Moment Spurs Puerto Rican Pride

Carlos Beltrán delivered an emotional Hall of Fame induction moment in Cooperstown, reflecting on his Puerto Rican roots, the encouragement from George Brett early in his career, and his charity work and education-focused initiatives intended to inspire others both on and off the field.

via USA Today|

#baseball #beltran #hall-of-fame

health-and-science1 month ago•4 min saved

From screen star to Parkinson's crusade: Michael J. Fox's mission to cure

Michael J. Fox says his Parkinson's diagnosis at age 29 reshaped his life, steering him from acting toward funding research and advocating for patients. His foundation has funded about $3 billion in Parkinson's research since 2000 and helped advance breakthroughs like a crucial spinal fluid test. Fox and foundation CEO Deborah W. Brooks accepted the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award at The Hollywood Reporter/Social Impact Fund summit, underscoring a shift from stardom to a lifelong mission to cure the disease and give patients a voice.

via USA Today|

#health-and-science #michael-j-fox #michael-j-fox-foundation

entertainment1 month ago•24 min saved

Ford Praises Michael J. Fox’s Philanthropy at THR Social Impact Summit

At THR’s Social Impact Summit, Harrison Ford presented the Michael J. Fox Foundation with the Philanthropic Organization of the Year award, praising Fox’s resilience and the foundation’s leadership in Parkinson’s research and fundraising (including a goal of about $700 million this year); the event also honored John Mayer and Stephen and Ayesha Curry for their philanthropic work and featured panels on Black equity and Los Angeles’ safety net.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#entertainment #harrison-ford #michael-j-fox-foundation

entertainment1 month ago•9 min saved

Michael J. Fox says Parkinson's reveal was 'hell' for his wife but fueled a global research push

Michael J. Fox says going public with his Parkinson's diagnosis was “hell” for his wife Tracy Pollan, a choice he made to fight stigma and be open about the disease. Since founding The Michael J. Fox Foundation in 2000, the charity has raised over $3 billion for Parkinson's research, accelerating global collaboration and breakthroughs. Fox has continued acting and advocacy, with Pollan and foundation leaders praising the impact on patients and the pace of progress.

via Fox News|

#entertainment #michael-j-fox #parkinson-disease