Art, Entertainment, Culture, and Creativity for Good

Stories about using art and creativity to make a positive difference

Two photos side by side. On the left, an incarcerated man sews a quilt in a workshop. On the right is the Netflix logo

Netflix released a documentary about a prison's quilting club. Now, they're 'overwhelmed' with donations

“The Quilters” highlights a restorative justice program in a Missouri men’s prison where participants sew quilts to be donated to foster children.
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Three photos side-by-side. On the left, Chappell Roan performs on stage in Statue of Liberty Drag. In the center is Spotify's logo. And on the right is Noah Kahan singing into a microphone.

Spotify partners with Noah Kahan, Chappell Roan to provide free therapy to small artists

In a new initiative with Backline, a nonprofit that supports mental health in the music industry, small artists can access therapy for free.
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Elmo wears a pair of yellow headphones and holds a microphone, his mouth open, in front of the classic Sesame Street stoop.

Elmo wins big on 'Track Star,' donates his earnings to help fund children's music education

The beloved Muppet tested his music knowledge in a new segment, featuring tunes from Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish, and Norah Jones.
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The front entrance of Palestine Museum Scotland

In the shadow of 70+ art and history sites destroyed in Gaza, Europe opens its first Palestinian art museum

A sibling to the Palestine Museum US in Woodbridge, Connecticut, the new Edinburgh gallery preserves and celebrates contemporary art by Palestinians.
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A projection of the phrase "this land is your land" on Yellowstone National Park at night, by artist Michele Pred

Artist displays projections on Yellowstone National Park under the cover of night, in effort to save public lands

Swedish-American artist and activist Michele Pred shines a light on important issues through her work — literally.
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A photo collage of a boat going down a river, a wide field, a baby being carried, three people snorkeling in the ocean, and a group of activists holding up signs as they walk on the road

Good News This Week: May 24, 2025 - Gels, Coral Reefs, & Vaccines

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left, actress Hannah Einbinder takes a selfie in front of green shrubbery. She is wearing a shirt that reads "fund abortion, not war." On the right is an aerial view of an encampment in Gaza at night.

'Hacks' star Hannah Einbinder raises $60K for Gaza doctors on Instagram

The comedian has been especially vocal about the plight of Palestinians online.
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Two photos side-by-side. On the left is Lin-Manuel Miranda in a maroon sweater. On the right is a screenshot of the Calm app, featuring Miranda's Sleep Story

Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest project? A 'peaceful' meditation guiding listeners through Puerto Rico

The “Hamilton” creator is returning to his roots in a new partnership with Calm — recording audio stories in both Spanish and English.
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Jane Goodall sits in a pink chair in front of a podcast microphone for "Call Her Daddy"

Jane Goodall talks hope, aging, and great apes in new 'Call Her Daddy' interview

The 91-year-old even enjoyed a surprising birthday drink with host Alex Cooper.
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A mockup of people snorkeling underwater, next to a sculpture of a traffic jam, where corals grow

New 7-mile-long underwater sculpture park invites snorkelers to save coral reefs

You can visit the new Reefline in Miami Beach, but first, you'll need flippers.
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A side-by-side of two screenshots of Bells Larsen playing guitar and singing. On the right is after their gender transition and on the left is before.

Transgender musician sings a duet with themself before and after hormone therapy: 'It's all me'

Bells Larsen said their newest album was “shaped around” their transition, with the vocals to prove it.
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Hozier performs on stage, holding a guitar

Hozier's newest song features nature sounds, donates 50% of royalties to conservation efforts

Hozier released a 10-year anniversary remix of a hit song, which now features calming nature sounds — all in support of global conservation efforts.
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