Reading Is Fundamental (Rif) announced today the lineup for its Reading Inspires! Webcast to be held on Read Across America Day, March 2, 2022.
To conclude its 6-month campaign, “Rally to Read 100,” Rif is welcoming classrooms and families across the country to join them for a virtual gathering with special guests including celebrated author, advocate, and Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation Chelsea Clinton, the Grammy-nominated and five-time New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, academic and children’s author Monica Brown, and other celebrated literacy supporters. The event will be hosted by Orion Jean, the 11-year-old founder of the “Race to Kindness” initiative and a 2021 Finalist for Time “Kid of the Year.”
“The incredible guests joining us for this event are a testament to the impact reading has for all of us,” said Alicia Levi, President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental. “‘Rally to...
To conclude its 6-month campaign, “Rally to Read 100,” Rif is welcoming classrooms and families across the country to join them for a virtual gathering with special guests including celebrated author, advocate, and Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation Chelsea Clinton, the Grammy-nominated and five-time New York Times bestselling author Sandra Boynton, U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, academic and children’s author Monica Brown, and other celebrated literacy supporters. The event will be hosted by Orion Jean, the 11-year-old founder of the “Race to Kindness” initiative and a 2021 Finalist for Time “Kid of the Year.”
“The incredible guests joining us for this event are a testament to the impact reading has for all of us,” said Alicia Levi, President and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental. “‘Rally to...
- 1/27/2022
- Look to the Stars
Scores for movies including Alan Silvestri’s Avengers: Endgame, Hans Zimmer’s The Lion King and Marc Shaiman’s Mary Poppins Returns and Emmy-winning TV series Game of Thrones (Ramin Djawadi) and Chernobyl (Hildur Guðnadóttir) were nominated in the Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media category Wednesday when nominations were unveiled for the 62nd annual Grammy Awards.
The Lion King also scored noms for its soundtrack that featured Beyoncé, whose haul also included the song “Spirit” from the Disney adaptation of the animated classic. She also landed a nom for Netflix’s Coachella documentary Homecoming in the Best Music Film category, a list that includes bio-docs on Miles Davis (Birth of the Cool), Rick Rubin (Shangri-La) and David Crosby (Remember My Name).
Joining Beyoncé best song list for a visual media is Randy Newman’s “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy” from Toy Story 4, Dolly Parton’s “Girl in...
The Lion King also scored noms for its soundtrack that featured Beyoncé, whose haul also included the song “Spirit” from the Disney adaptation of the animated classic. She also landed a nom for Netflix’s Coachella documentary Homecoming in the Best Music Film category, a list that includes bio-docs on Miles Davis (Birth of the Cool), Rick Rubin (Shangri-La) and David Crosby (Remember My Name).
Joining Beyoncé best song list for a visual media is Randy Newman’s “The Ballad of the Lonesome Cowboy” from Toy Story 4, Dolly Parton’s “Girl in...
- 11/20/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Among the many talented artists nominated for Grammys this morning, one name might jump out at you: Michelle Obama.
The former first lady of the United States of America is nominated in the Best Spoken Word Album category, which includes poetry, audio books and storytelling.
Her “Becoming” memoir will go up against the Beastie Boys (so it’s no “Sure Shot” for Obama), among other contenders. See all the nominees in that category below.
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Best Spoken Word Album:
Beastie Boys Book — (Various Artists) Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Scott Sherratt and Dan Zitt, producers
Becoming — Michelle Obama
I.V. Catatonia: 20 Years As a Two-Time Cancer Survivor — Eric Alexandrakis
Mr. Know-It-All — John Waters
Sekou Andrews & The String Theory — Sekou Andrews & The String Theory
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Obama joins her husband,...
The former first lady of the United States of America is nominated in the Best Spoken Word Album category, which includes poetry, audio books and storytelling.
Her “Becoming” memoir will go up against the Beastie Boys (so it’s no “Sure Shot” for Obama), among other contenders. See all the nominees in that category below.
Also Read: 2020 Grammy Nominations: Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X Lead the Pack
Best Spoken Word Album:
Beastie Boys Book — (Various Artists) Michael Diamond, Adam Horovitz, Scott Sherratt and Dan Zitt, producers
Becoming — Michelle Obama
I.V. Catatonia: 20 Years As a Two-Time Cancer Survivor — Eric Alexandrakis
Mr. Know-It-All — John Waters
Sekou Andrews & The String Theory — Sekou Andrews & The String Theory
Also Read: Eddie Murphy Says Barack Obama Pushed Him to Return to Standup
Obama joins her husband,...
- 11/20/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
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