Melinda French Gates joined the singer onstage in Irvine to match and double the festival’s initial $10 million commitment to organizations supporting women and girls.
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Melinda French Gates joined the singer onstage in Irvine to match and double the festival’s initial $10 million commitment to organizations supporting women and girls.
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural festival channels the legacy of Lilith Fair into a concrete result, with net proceeds directed to reproductive health, maternal care, and support for survivors of gender-based violence.
The donation will help cover daily expenses for Ashley Taunton and her family as she recovers from being struck by a hydroplaning vehicle.
The country singer, songwriter, and philanthropist died at 80, drawing tributes from across music and politics.
The country star, who had Swift as an opening act in 2007, described a “cat-and-mouse” invite process and a ceremony that, despite its 20,000-seat venue, felt remarkably grounded.
A donation to Brad and Kimberly Williams-Paisley’s The Store was one piece of a $26 million contribution spread across 20 U.S. organizations.
