New York Daily News

Bey lights the way as most-charitable star

- BY NICOLE BITETTE

Who helps the world? Beyoncé. The Queen B was declared the most charitable celebrity of 2016 on the organizati­on Dosomethin­g.org’s Celebs Gone Good list Tuesday.

Beyoncé, 35, has done a lot to raise awareness of various causes this year, including Black lives Matter, the water crisis in Flint, Mich., and gender equality.

At the MTV VMAs in August, Beyoncé brought out a group of moms, labeled Mother of the Movement, whose sons were killed at the hands of police. she also featured a few of the mothers in her “lemonade” video.

The “Formation” singer also made a powerful performanc­e in support of Black lives Matter during the 2016 super Bowl. Beyoncé raised more than $82,000 for the Flint water crisis after she asked fans to donate when purchasing tickets to her tour.

Also on Dosomethin­g’s list of do-gooders was “hamilton” creator lin-Manuel Miranda at No. 2 and Taylor swift at No. 3.

Miranda made a powerful speech about doing good while accepting the Tony award earlier this year. The 36-year-old reminded viewers that “love is love” after the tragic shooting at the lGBT nightclub pulse in orlando.

The Broadway star also worked with singer Jennifer lopez on the song “love Make the World Go Round” and donated all proceeds to the hispanic Federation’s proyecto somos orlando initiative.

swift dropped a few notches after being named the most charitable celebrity for the past four years.

she donated more than $1 million to help flood victims in louisiana and has often donated her time to visit children in the hospital.

 ??  ?? Beyoncé (above) was praised as the most charitable celebrity of 2016. Others touted by DoSomethin­g. org were Lin-Manuel Miranda (top) and Taylor Swift (above with hospital patient). Beyoncé (l.) stands with Mothers of the Movement, women whose sons...
Beyoncé (above) was praised as the most charitable celebrity of 2016. Others touted by DoSomethin­g. org were Lin-Manuel Miranda (top) and Taylor Swift (above with hospital patient). Beyoncé (l.) stands with Mothers of the Movement, women whose sons...

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from United States