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Shakira delivered an electrifying headlining performance at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, engaging the crowd with her hits and messages of support for global causes, including energy access and education initiatives in Africa, while also showcasing her dance moves and stage presence.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Cardi B performed at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in New York, showcasing her pregnancy with her fourth child and debuting new songs from her album 'Am I the Drama?', while engaging the crowd with energetic dance and her hit tracks.
Shakira and Cardi B headlined the 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, which attracted 60,000 attendees committed to ending poverty and fighting climate change through activism and music, raising funds for global causes and inspiring collective action.
The 2025 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park drew tens of thousands for a day of live performances by artists like Shakira and Cardi B, with the event promoting global issues such as poverty, climate change, and education, and encouraging audience participation through actions supporting these causes.
Central Park's Great Lawn, a popular gathering place, will be closed until April due to extensive damage caused by the Global Citizen Festival. The concert, which drew around 30,000 people despite heavy rain, resulted in the destruction of a third of the lawn. The Central Park Conservancy estimates that repairs could cost up to $1 million. Councilwoman Gale Brewer has called for the festival to be moved out of Central Park in the future. The Parks Department and Global Citizen have stated that they will assess the damage and cover the cost of repairs.
Actress Bridget Moynahan revealed that she and her 16-year-old son, Jack, enjoy sharing and introducing each other to different music. At the 2023 Global Citizen Festival, Moynahan expressed her love for artists like Lauryn Hill and Red Hot Chili Peppers, while Jack introduces her to his favorite musicians. The festival, which aims to address issues such as poverty and climate change, featured a diverse lineup of artists. Moynahan praised the passion of the younger generation for social change and emphasized the importance of her son having a close relationship with his father, Tom Brady, and stepmother, Gisele Bündchen.
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival featured performances by artists such as Lauryn Hill, who reunited the Fugees, and raised awareness and commitments of $240 million from France and Norway to address the global hunger crisis. The event generated millions of actions taken by global citizens, calling for action on systemic issues like the global hunger crisis, climate crisis, and equity for women and girls. Major progress was made in addressing food insecurity, with commitments from France and Norway to the International Fund for Agricultural Development. The festival also saw commitments to support sexual and reproductive health services, education for children in emergencies, and youth employment opportunities. Additionally, there were calls for climate action and protection of freedom of expression.
Brazilian singer Anitta stole the show at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City, arriving in a sexy black catsuit and later performing in a revealing ensemble despite the rain. Other celebrities in attendance included Charlize Theron, Bridget Moynahan, Sofia Carson, and Jungkook from BTS. The festival aims to end extreme poverty and has raised over $41.1 billion in funding. Megan Thee Stallion had to cancel her performance due to a scheduling conflict.
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival is taking place in New York City, featuring performances by BTS star Jungkook, Anitta, Lauryn Hill, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Megan Thee Stallion dropped out due to scheduling conflicts, and K-pop group Stray Kids will now perform as a trio after a car accident involving some members. The event aims to raise awareness about world poverty and sustainability. The festival is being livestreamed on Amazon for Prime members, and a primetime special will air on ABC the following day.
The 2023 Global Citizen Festival took place in Central Park, featuring performances by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta, and Jung Kook of BTS. The event, which aims to address extreme poverty and promote social change, was broadcast worldwide. Jung Kook made his solo debut with his single "Seven," which reached No. 1 in the US and globally. Other performers included Conan Gray, D-Nice, Sofia Carson, and Stray Kids, while speakers such as Bill Nye and Common encouraged viewers to take action.
Three members of K-pop group Stray Kids, Lee Know, Hyunjin, and Seungmin, were involved in a car accident but sustained only minor injuries. As a result, the full group will not perform at the Global Citizen Festival, but their side project 3Racha will fill in. The agency, JYPE, has prioritized the artists' health and will provide support for their recovery.
Jung Kook of BTS will be making his solo debut as a headliner at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival in New York City's Central Park. The festival aims to address issues such as extreme poverty, climate crisis, and equity for women and girls. Jung Kook previously performed at the festival in 2021 with BTS and recently released his first solo single, which debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100. The lineup also includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lauryn Hill, Anitta, Megan Thee Stallion, Stray Kids, Conan Gray, DJ D-Nice, and Sofia Carson. Tickets to the event are free but require joining Global Citizen's advocacy campaign.
The Global Citizen Festival is set to return to New York City's Central Park on September 23, 2023, featuring headliners Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ms. Lauryn Hill, along with performances by Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray, and Stray Kids. The festival aims to drive efforts to end extreme poverty and address issues such as the climate crisis, gender inequality, and global hunger. Tickets can be earned by taking action on the Global Citizen app or website, with multiple draws held throughout the year. The festival will coincide with the United Nations General Assembly, and winners will be notified via email.