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Lin-Manuel Miranda Pledges $1 Million to NYC’s First Immigrant Cultural Center

Lissete Lanuza Sáenz — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:57:39 +0000

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis A. Miranda Jr’s Family Fund has pledged $1 million towards New York City’s first immigrant cultural center, which will be located in Washington Heights. According to Playbill, the ground has already been broken on The People’s Theater: Centro Cultural Immigrante, which is set to be the neighborhood’s first flexible theatre. The

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Eva Longoria, Jason Momoa & More Fundraising for Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts

Kiko Martinez — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 17:26:28 +0000

Hollywood celebrities like Eva Longoria, Jason Momoa, and celebrity chefs like Jose Garces are stepping up to help fundraise for the relief efforts in Hawaii. The death toll stands at 115 after devastating wildfires spread through the town of Lahaina on the island of Maui. Hundreds remain missing. Longoria set up shop at the Bungalow

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Francia Raísa Addresses Rumors About Being Forced to Donate Kidney to Selena Gomez

Sandra Lopez — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 21:24:33 +0000

Since the news that Francia Raísa donated her kidney to Selena Gomez in 2017 was announced, rumor mills have run amok, ruthlessly speculating that the two celebrities had a major falling out. In the latest Good Guys episode hosted by Josh Peck and Ben Soffer, Raísa puts an end to the rumors and addresses how

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Jennifer Lopez & Others Donate $1 Million Each to Help Those on Strike in Hollywood

Kiko Martinez — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:34:57 +0000

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have donated $1 million to the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) Foundation to help fellow actors who are being impacted by the ongoing Hollywood strike. According to Deadline, Lopez is one of the many Hollywood celebrities who has contributed a large amount to the nonprofit organization. Some of the other celebrities

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National Museum of the American Latino Receives $2 Million Donation from Industry Giants

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:17:52 +0000

On Thursday (October 13), Google donated $1 million to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino (NMAL) to support the development of new programs, exhibitions, and construction alongside another big donor. Created in 2020, NMAL “advances the representation, understanding and appreciation of Latino history and culture in the United States.” The museum’s Molina Family

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WATCH: Cardi B Returns to Former Bronx Middle School & Donates $100K

Kiko Martinez — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:50:23 +0000

On Tuesday (September 13), Cardi B returned to her old stomping grounds in the Bronx to bring the students, faculty, and staff at her former middle school a big surprise. Dressed in an all-red bodysuit, Cardi B rolled into I.S. 232 to let the kids know she was donating $100,000 to the school. She also

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Here’s What Vanessa Bryant Will Do with Money Awarded to Her in Lawsuit

Kiko Martinez — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:33:49 +0000

On Thursday (August 25), Vanessa Bryant announced that she will be donating proceeds from the $16 million she was recently awarded in her lawsuit against Los Angeles County to charity. The court ordered L.A. County to pay Bryant for the mental anguish she experienced when she learned that police officers and firefighters shared graphic photos

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Uvalde Shooting: Ways To Help the Community & Families Affected

Kiko Martinez — Wed, 25 May 2022 18:00:35 +0000

Tragedy struck the city of Uvalde, Texas, Tuesday (May 24) when an 18-year-old lone gunman charged into Robb Elementary School and killed 19 children and two adults. It is the deadliest school shooting in Texas history. Uvalde is about 80 miles west of San Antonio. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, it has a population

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Donates $40,000 Worth of Instruments to Washington Heights School

Jorge Rodriguez-Jimenez — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:39:18 +0000

Lin-Manuel Miranda knows how to give back to his community. The multi-hyphenate has long used his platform and fame to raise money and resources to help communities in need. Continuing his legacy, Miranda partnered with Latin GRAMMY In The Schools™ program, part of the Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation®. The entertainer donated instruments to the George

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Demi Lovato & Propeller Teaming Up To Raise Donations for Ukrainian Refugees

Jorge Rodriguez-Jimenez — Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:03:00 +0000

As the war continues in Ukraine against invading Russian forces, organizations and people around the world are raising money to help the Ukrainian people impacted by the violence. Demi Lovato and Propeller have launched a campaign to raise money for Choose Love, an organization helping the 10 million displaced Ukrainians. Lovato is calling on their

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