Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

A red Little Free Library box contains a number of banned books, including Angie Thomas's "The Hate U Give." The library box stands on a wooden leg in front of a wall mural, with blue, yellow, orange, and green hues.

Little Free Library debuts interactive map to find banned books in highly-restricted states

In partnership with PEN America and the American Library Association, this new map makes it easier to find free banned books.
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On a pink background is a banner reading "Fail-A-Bration" surrounded by colorful streamers and confetti

Brad Montague has failed a lot in life, so now he's inviting everyone else to celebrate their own mistakes

In his newest book, Brad Montague aims to remove the shame from failure and teaches young and old the best way to celebrate their mistakes.
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Three photos side by side of authors John Green, Jodi Picoult, and Angie Thomas

John Green, Jodi Picoult, Angie Thomas join publishers in lawsuit fighting Florida book bans

The three beloved authors join a coalition of publishers, writers, and advocates in protecting free speech.
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Two photos. On the left, Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley stand in a grocery store together, tossing apples in the air. On the right, The Store's Belmont University storefront

Brad Paisley & Kimberly Williams-Paisley announce second free grocery store in ongoing fight against hunger

This unique model is praised for providing dignity and choice to people facing poverty and hunger.
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Chappell Roan performs on stage, singing to her mic stand — topped with a wig — like a lover

How Chappell Roan leveraged her meteoric rise to break fundraising records

Chappell Roan’s career is on a never-before-seen trajectory — and so are her fundraising efforts.
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Nicola Coughlan sits in costume as Penelope Featherington in the Netflix series 'Bridgerton'

Don't feel guilty about bingeing TV. Humans have binged stories for thousands of years

Experts have highlighted the health concerns associated with “problematic bingeing”, including increased anxiety and depression. But there’s an important detail missing in these conversations.
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Olivia Rodrigo sings on stage wearing a cropped white tank top with the word "Vote" in red letters.

Olivia Rodrigo encourages fans to vote in presidential election at sold-out concert

Fans encouraged to register to vote at tables throughout the LA venue, or via links shared by Rodrigo’s team on social media.
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Taylor Swift and a famous city street in Vienna Austria, outside the Opera House

Taylor Swift fans find community along Vienna's 'Cornelia Street' following terror plot

In the face of a gig-canceling terror threat, Swifties have made the most of their time together in Vienna, Austria.
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From left to right: a retriever mix laying on its back (caption: Homelander just wanting to be loved), two retriever puppies licking each other (caption: The Deep and Sage making out), a retriever mix playing with toys (caption: Butcher meeting with his imaginary friends).

Meet Homelander and Hughie in puppy form — 'The Boys' cast is sponsoring a litter of rescue dogs

Antony Starr and his castmates teamed up with Pups Without Borders to urge fans to “adopt, don’t shop.”
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Portraits of George Takei, Rebel Wilson, and Wanda Sykes.

20 Celebrities Who Came Out Later in Life

To celebrate being LGBTQ+ at any age, we have compiled a list of 20 celebrities who first came out publicly after turning 30...
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Two side-by-side screenshots of a TikTok video posted by Stanley Tong. In one screenshot, Tong stands next to a table showing a vase with a massive gunshot wound in its side. The second screenshot is a closeup of that vase.

Illustrating gun violence epidemic, ceramic artist shoots real bullets in clay, creating 'exit wounds' in powerful video

Artist Stanley Tong held a silent auction for Sandy Hook Promise when showing his “Thoughts & Prayers” series.
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