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6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flat
Read full article: 6 months after Capitol assault, corporate pledges fall flatFollowing the deadly riots at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, many big corporations pledged not to donate to members of Congress who objected to the results of the presidential election.
A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentum
Read full article: A philanthropic drive to aid Black women is gaining momentumThe needs of Black women and girls have become a focus of philanthropic efforts as major donors seek to narrow a racial wealth gap and address chronic funding disparities for groups that serve minority women.
Viral and vital, college gymnasts finding their voice
Read full article: Viral and vital, college gymnasts finding their voiceThe social justice movement in college athletics has popped up in most unusual place: gymnastics. From UCLA to Pittsburgh, Black gymnasts and the programs they represent are using their platform to empower and uplift. Her experience at Arkansas was simply reflective of the culture at large in the sport at the time. From Pittsburgh to California, female gymnasts are using their platform to empower, educate and bring light to causes they believe in. “Personally I would say (gymnastics) is a predominantly white sport,” Ward said.
Joe and Jill Biden to appear on 'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve'
Read full article: Joe and Jill Biden to appear on 'New Year’s Rockin’ Eve'FILE - In this May 14, 2019 file photo, Ryan Seacrest attends the Walt Disney Television 2019 upfront in New York. This week, he will return to New York's Times Square to host Dick Clark New Years Rockin Eve. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Ryan Seacrest will have a special pair of guests alongside the music stars at this year's New Year's Eve celebration on ABC — the president-elect and the future first lady. President-elect Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden are scheduled to give “their last interview of the year” in New York’s Times Square on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021.”The Bidens will "share an inspiring message as we come together to close out 2020 and look ahead with hope to 2021,” according to a statement by the producers. “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021" will run until 2 a.m. Eastern on Jan. 1.
Russell Wilson, Ciara fund charter school in Seattle area
Read full article: Russell Wilson, Ciara fund charter school in Seattle areaWilson and his Grammy-winning wife, pop singer Ciara, are putting their money and celebrity behind rebranding a charter school, which advocates hope will boost the troubled Washington state charter school sector that has suffered from enrollment problems after years of legal challenges. Washington’s charter law allows for up to 40 publicly funded, privately run charter schools to set up by 2021. Then there were two major lawsuits challenging the law before the Supreme Court ruled in support of charter schools, settling the matter in 2018. While Democrats and Republicans have supported charter schools in the past, the issue of school choice has become immensely polarizing politically. Wilson, joining a long line of celebrities that have launched schools, said the couple's charter school financing is not a political statement.
Apple Music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain
Read full article: Apple Music launching shows with Snoop Dogg, Shania TwainNEW YORK Apple Music is launching several new radio shows hosted by A-list musical acts, including Snoop Dogg, Shania Twain and Carrie Underwood. The streaming service announced that it will debut two new radio stations Tuesday: Apple Music Hits, focused on popular songs of the 80s, 90s and 2000s, as well as Apple Music Country, dedicated to the country music genre. Both channels will have daily on-air hosts but will also include several shows hosted by well-known musicians. Apple Music Hits will include shows hosted by Snoop Dogg, Twain, Alanis Morissette, Backstreet Boys, Meghan Trainor, Ciara, blink-182s Mark Hoppus and Huey Lewis. Apple Music also announced Tuesday that its popular Beats 1 radio station featuring shows hosted by Billie Eilish, Elton John and Lil Wayne will be renamed to Apple Music 1.
Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host remote ESPYS feting heroism
Read full article: Wilson, Rapinoe, Bird to host remote ESPYS feting heroismSeahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over The ESPYS two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN. Rapinoe and Bird are partners who share a household, which conveniently eases some logistics. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)LOS ANGELES Its a way different kind of year, and so The ESPYs will be, too. Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, soccer star Megan Rapinoe and three-time WNBA champion Sue Bird will preside over the two-hour broadcast airing June 21 on ESPN. Comedy and music are always part of the show, and Wilson, Rapinoe and Bird will get a chance to show off a sense of humor.
Post Malone to headline Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve
Read full article: Post Malone to headline Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' EveNEW YORK, NY – You can ring in the New Year with Post Malone: The rap-pop star will perform at “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2020” in New York City on Dec. 31. Dick Clark Productions announced Tuesday that K-pop group BTS, country singer Sam Hunt and singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette — joined by the cast of Broadway’s “Jagged Little Pill” — will also perform at the event, which will air live from Times Square on ABC at 8 p.m. Eastern. The annual New Year’s Eve affair will include celebrations from multiple cities. Performers from Hollywood include Green Day, Paula Abdul, Dan + Shay, Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion, Salt-N-Pepa and Ciara, who will host the event. Usher, Sheryl Crow and “Pose” star Billy Porter — who will host — will perform in New Orleans.
Ciara Reflects on 15 Years of 'Goodies' and Now Owning Her Masters: 'I No Longer Feel
Read full article: Ciara Reflects on 15 Years of 'Goodies' and Now Owning Her Masters: 'I No Longer FeelIt's hard to believe it's been 15 years since Ciara dropped her first studio album, Goodies. That was important to me to really kind of tap into the urban-pop combination. Even though it's been 15 years since her first album, Ciara says she feels like she's "just getting started." "It's something that you're really proud of and I think it's the coolest thing that it gathers people together. Ciara is also a judge on the series, along with David Dobrik and Debbie Gibson, with Nick Lachey as host.
Ciara and Russell Wilson Win Halloween With 'Apes**t' Beyonce and JAY-Z Costumes
Read full article: Ciara and Russell Wilson Win Halloween With 'Apes**t' Beyonce and JAY-Z CostumesCiara and Russell Wilson want the rest of us know to we can go home because Halloween has been taken care of. The pair dressed like another pop culture power couple for Halloween -- Beyonce and JAY-Z. Specifically, Ciara and Wilson imitated Bey and JAY's colorful "APES**T" music video looks with Ciara in Beyonce's silk pink suit with a red rope belt and lots of jewels. We goin Ape $#!% #HappyHalloween : @West2EastEmpire," Wilson captioned a video of the pair imitating Bey and JAY's music video. Halsey and Evan Peters Are Instagram Official Following Halloween Party PDAHeidi Klum Shares BTS Secrets About Her Most Iconic Halloween Costumes (Exclusive)
Ciara and Macklemore bring new vibe to Seattle Sounders
Read full article: Ciara and Macklemore bring new vibe to Seattle Sounders(CNN) - Grammy award-winning singer Ciara and rap star Macklemore of "Thrift Shop" fame have joined Seattle Sounders' new ownership group. Ciara's husband Russell Wilson, the 2014 Super Bowl winning quarterback with the Seattle Seahawks, is also part of the group. "It's an honor to join the Sounders team and have the unique opportunity to represent female ownership within major league sports," said Ciara, who entered mainstream prominence with her platinum-selling debut album "Goodies" in 2004. Seattle native Macklemore was equally excited. "We want to bring the best soccer players in the world to Seattle," he said.
Ciara on Daughter's Obsession With Makeup and Why It Makes Dad Russell Wilson Uncomfortable
Read full article: Ciara on Daughter's Obsession With Makeup and Why It Makes Dad Russell Wilson Uncomfortable"I say, 'Ask your dad,' 'cause you know dads, they get really, like, tricky about their girls," Ciara said of her husband, Russell Wilson. Ciara has shared an adorable video on social media of her daughter playing with makeup. "But, you know, I'm, like, very simple, you know, I like my really light makeup days," she added. And when he said that to me, it actually made me feel really good. In preparation for her Beauty Marks tour, which kicks off in September, Ciara and Russell are staying healthy.
Ciara Promises More Kids With Russell Wilson While Celebrating Third Wedding Anniversary
Read full article: Ciara Promises More Kids With Russell Wilson While Celebrating Third Wedding AnniversaryAs Ciara and Russell Wilson celebrate their third anniversary together, the happy couple got their fans wondering if they're planning on having another kid together. The way you love, I love that about you," Wilson gushed as Ciara smiled by his side. "The way you love our kids. RELATED CONTENT:Ciara Talks Meeting Russell Wilson: 'I Know What I Didn't Want'Russell Wilson Takes Ballet Class With Daughter Sienna -- See the Sweet Video! Ciara Is 'So Proud' of Husband Russell Wilson After He Becomes the NFLs Highest Paid PlayerCiara Admits It Took 'a Lot of Prayer' to Abstain From Sex Until Marriage With Russell Wilson