No one can make Rihanna feel like she’s the only girl in the world if there’s no world to live in — and more importantly, the communities suffering the most from the climate crisis don’t deserve to feel as though they’re alone in their fight for change. As part of her support for Global Citizen’s call for action Power Our Planet, the musician and business mogul has called on Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and World Bank President Ajay Banga to provide tangible support for those communities.
- 6/20/2023
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty Now, has announced John Boyega, Connie Britton, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, Cyril Dion, Danai Gurira, Diane Kruger, Aïssa Maïga, Norman Reedus and Michelle Yeoh will join ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ on Thursday, June 22, taking place at the historic Champ de Mars in Paris.
The free, ticketed event will provide a platform for calls to action from the world’s leading youth climate activists, including Xiye Bastida, Camille Etienne, Jerome Foster, Brianna Fruean, Helena Gualinga, and Mitzi Jonelle Tan, among others.
‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ will feature performances from Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and special guests Finneas and Mosimann to drive commitments from world leaders and the private sector to confront the climate crisis head on.
Under the high patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic,...
The free, ticketed event will provide a platform for calls to action from the world’s leading youth climate activists, including Xiye Bastida, Camille Etienne, Jerome Foster, Brianna Fruean, Helena Gualinga, and Mitzi Jonelle Tan, among others.
‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ will feature performances from Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and special guests Finneas and Mosimann to drive commitments from world leaders and the private sector to confront the climate crisis head on.
Under the high patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic,...
- 6/15/2023
- Look to the Stars
Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty Now, has announced its return to the iconic Champ de Mars in Paris on Thursday, June 22 with ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’.
A free, ticketed event, ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ will feature performances from Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and special guests Ben Harper, Finneas, and Mosimann to drive commitments from world leaders and the private sector to confront the climate crisis head on.
Under the high patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ will rally global leaders attending the New Financial Pact Summit, chaired by President Macron. The Power Our Planet campaign, which is co-chaired by Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, is calling for a seismic shift in the way the world’s financial systems work to...
A free, ticketed event, ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ will feature performances from Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, H.E.R., Jon Batiste and special guests Ben Harper, Finneas, and Mosimann to drive commitments from world leaders and the private sector to confront the climate crisis head on.
Under the high patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’ will rally global leaders attending the New Financial Pact Summit, chaired by President Macron. The Power Our Planet campaign, which is co-chaired by Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, is calling for a seismic shift in the way the world’s financial systems work to...
- 5/26/2023
- Look to the Stars
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Artist, Activist and Global Citizen Ambassador John Legend have joined the growing list of leaders gathering in New York City this week for Global Citizen Now, the summit setting a global agenda for action on the most urgent issues facing humanity and the planet.
Hosted by the world’s leading international advocacy organization, Global Citizen, Global Citizen Now will convene government leaders, private sector executives, grassroots activists, cultural innovators, philanthropic experts, and leading journalists across two dynamic days to make progress on the systemic challenges our world is facing.
“Building a future that is fair, equal, and peaceful, with clean air and clean water for everyone, is at the heart of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and reflects the vision of the Global Citizen Now summit. In New York City, I look forward to advancing our shared progress and advocating for strong global...
Hosted by the world’s leading international advocacy organization, Global Citizen, Global Citizen Now will convene government leaders, private sector executives, grassroots activists, cultural innovators, philanthropic experts, and leading journalists across two dynamic days to make progress on the systemic challenges our world is facing.
“Building a future that is fair, equal, and peaceful, with clean air and clean water for everyone, is at the heart of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and reflects the vision of the Global Citizen Now summit. In New York City, I look forward to advancing our shared progress and advocating for strong global...
- 4/26/2023
- Look to the Stars
Award winning Exec Maxine Watson joins to bolster creative development Industry veteran Pat Younge invests to support IP push Company’s first formats initiative - Pilot Season - launches on 13 March
Award-winning audio powerhouse Unedited has announced the appointment of two UK industry heavyweights to help fuel its growth into audio formats and the creation of its own IP. The announcement comes as the Unedited prepares to launch Pilot Season, the inaugural showcase of its new formats.
Maxine Watson, MD of Black Ruby Pictures will be Unedited’s **Creative Executive, supporting their push into original documentaries and formats. Multi-award-winning Watson, who led BBC Documentaries Commissioning, has been responsible for a host of high-profile programmes across documentary, drama and factual entertainment. A former Head of Production for Warner Brothers’ indie, Twenty Twenty, and currently Executive Producer for Nutopia’s upcomingNetflix series African Queens, her credits include: formats such as BAFTA-winning Who Do You Think You Are?,...
Award-winning audio powerhouse Unedited has announced the appointment of two UK industry heavyweights to help fuel its growth into audio formats and the creation of its own IP. The announcement comes as the Unedited prepares to launch Pilot Season, the inaugural showcase of its new formats.
Maxine Watson, MD of Black Ruby Pictures will be Unedited’s **Creative Executive, supporting their push into original documentaries and formats. Multi-award-winning Watson, who led BBC Documentaries Commissioning, has been responsible for a host of high-profile programmes across documentary, drama and factual entertainment. A former Head of Production for Warner Brothers’ indie, Twenty Twenty, and currently Executive Producer for Nutopia’s upcomingNetflix series African Queens, her credits include: formats such as BAFTA-winning Who Do You Think You Are?,...
- 2/22/2023
- Podnews.net
Rihanna is raking in the titles. After previously being appointed as ambassador, the singer and entrepreneur has been declared a National Hero by her homeland, Barbados. Rihanna received the honor during the Pride of Nationhood ceremony on Nov. 29 celebrating the island's establishment as its own republic after formally cutting ties with the British monarchy.
"On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people, we therefore present to you the designee for National Hero of Barbados, ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty," Prime Minister Mia Mottley said. "May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your words, by your actions, and to do credit wherever you shall go."
Rihanna, who was born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, is the 11th person to be named a National Hero and only the second woman. The distinction now means Rihanna can tack on Right Excellent...
"On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people, we therefore present to you the designee for National Hero of Barbados, ambassador Robyn Rihanna Fenty," Prime Minister Mia Mottley said. "May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your words, by your actions, and to do credit wherever you shall go."
Rihanna, who was born in Saint Michael and raised in Bridgetown, is the 11th person to be named a National Hero and only the second woman. The distinction now means Rihanna can tack on Right Excellent...
- 11/30/2021
- by Kelsey Garcia
- Popsugar.com
Introducing The Right Honorable Robyn Rihanna Fenty. The 33-year-old multi-faceted singer was bestowed with the honor of becoming the National Hero of Barbados on Monday, Nov. 29, adding yet another title to her already incredibly hefty résumé. In a ceremony held by Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, Rihanna was officially given the honor while wearing a Bottega Veneta orange silk dress, paired with strappy heels. The event, marking the country's split from the United Kingdom to become its own republic, took place in the singer's hometown of Bridgetown. "On behalf of a grateful nation, but an even prouder people," Prime Minister...
- 11/30/2021
- E! Online
Barbados has a new queen. Sort of.
On Monday, the Caribbean nation formally cut political and ceremonial ties with the United Kingdom to become the world’s newest republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. At the same Pride of Nationhood ceremony in Bridgetown, Barbados, Prime Minister Mia Mottley also declared billionaire singer-actress-entrepreneur Rihanna a National Hero.
“May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions,” Mottley told Rihanna, in a nod to the singer’s 2012 global hit single “Diamonds.”
Rihanna, real name Robyn Rihanna ...
On Monday, the Caribbean nation formally cut political and ceremonial ties with the United Kingdom to become the world’s newest republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. At the same Pride of Nationhood ceremony in Bridgetown, Barbados, Prime Minister Mia Mottley also declared billionaire singer-actress-entrepreneur Rihanna a National Hero.
“May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions,” Mottley told Rihanna, in a nod to the singer’s 2012 global hit single “Diamonds.”
Rihanna, real name Robyn Rihanna ...
- 11/30/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Barbados has a new queen. Sort of.
On Monday, the Caribbean nation formally cut political and ceremonial ties with the United Kingdom to become the world’s newest republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. At the same Pride of Nationhood ceremony in Bridgetown, Barbados, Prime Minister Mia Mottley also declared billionaire singer-actress-entrepreneur Rihanna a National Hero.
“May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions,” Mottley told Rihanna, in a nod to the singer’s 2012 global hit single “Diamonds.”
Rihanna, real name Robyn Rihanna ...
On Monday, the Caribbean nation formally cut political and ceremonial ties with the United Kingdom to become the world’s newest republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as head of state. At the same Pride of Nationhood ceremony in Bridgetown, Barbados, Prime Minister Mia Mottley also declared billionaire singer-actress-entrepreneur Rihanna a National Hero.
“May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions,” Mottley told Rihanna, in a nod to the singer’s 2012 global hit single “Diamonds.”
Rihanna, real name Robyn Rihanna ...
- 11/30/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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