Desmond Tutu News

The Shelbourne Dublin, A Renaissance Hotel is no stranger to VIP guests. Since it opened in 1824, this luxury hotel has been a place where both history is made (the Irish Constitution was drafted here) and the rich and famous come to rest their heads. With her recent stay, America's First Lady, Michelle Obama, joins a list of special guests at this Dublin National Gallery hotel that includes everyone from Charlie Chaplin and Elizabeth Taylor to Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Bono.

The Maxwell C. King Center for the Performing Arts welcomes Freddie McGregor Di Captain & Friends in August and Craig Ferguson Live in November. Details below!

The prestigious Nautilus Book Award has named its 2013 Gold Winner in Religion/spirituality (Western traditions): Faith Beyond Belief: Stories of Good People Who Left Their Church Behind. Author Margaret Placentra Johnston is a practicing optometrist in Alexandria, VA and Georgetown, DC. Faith Beyond Belief is her first book.

The soprano tells us about life on the road with the trio of masked men, and reflects on her favourite roles...

Last night, NBC aired 'The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London,' a live concert event from Twickenham Stadium in London. Check out photos from the event below!

'The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London' (0.8/2 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 for its second hour from 10-11 p.m. among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49

NBC is set to air 'The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London,' a live concert event from Twickenham Stadium in London, tonight, June 2 (9-11 p.m. ET).

According to Billboard, pop superstars Beyonce and Madonna have joined the lineup in the 'Sound of Change' Concert being held in London tonight, June 1.

The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London airs Sunday, June 2 on NBC (9-11 p.m. ET) Performers include Beyonce, Ellie Golding, Florence + the Machine, Jay Z, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, and Timbaland.

According to Billboard, pop superstars Beyonce and Madonna have joined the lineup in the 'Sound of Change' Concert being held in London this Saturday, 6/1.

CHIME FOR CHANGE, Gucci's new global campaign for girls' and women's empowerment, has today released the list of confirmed broadcasters that will be airing THE SOUND OF CHANGE LIVE concert event to up to one billion people in over 150 countries worldwide.

NBC is set to air The Women's Concert for Change: Live from London, a live concert event from Twickenham Stadium in London, on Sunday, June 2 (9-11 p.m. ET).

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Foundation will honor President Bill Clinton, the 42 nd President of the United States, with the prestigious 2013 Lincoln Leadership Prize, an annual prize recognizing a lifetime of service in the spirit of 16 th President Abraham Lincoln. More than 600 civic, philanthropic and business leaders will gather at a special event this evening to celebrate President Clinton and his accomplishments.

"The Jewels of Happiness" is an audiobook containing poems and prose by peace leader Sri Chinmoy. A video message delivered by Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu stated, "These sweet gems of wisdom by my dear friend Sri Chinmoy are timeless truths full of encouragement, love and goodness."

In celebration and recognition of women who have made a difference in the world through their chosen art form, The Riverside Theatre today announced it has selected Dr. Cissy Houston as the recipient of the 4th Annual Women of Excellence in the Arts Award. This year's event will take place at the Theatre (91 Claremont Ave., bet. 120th & 122nd St.), on Friday, April 26, starting at 7:00 p.m. (preceded by a special reception at 6:00 p.m.), where Houston will discuss her book, "Remembering Whitney." Co-Chairs for this very special evening are R&B singers Chuck Jackson and Smokey Robinson!

Andrew Kay, Managing Director of Andrew Kay & Associates has announced that the highly acclaimed Soweto Gospel Choir will return to Australia to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a national tour. With concerts at Womadadelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Sydney Opera House, Soweto Gospel Choir will perform for an exclusive one performance only at the Sydney Opera House today, 14 March, 2013.

Four renowned achievers will be honored for their lifetime accomplishments with the 34th Annual Common Wealth Awards of Distinguished Service. The awards recognize individuals who have enriched modern society in a range of human endeavors. The 2013 Common Wealth Award winners are: Alan Alda, celebrated actor, director and screenwriter, for Dramatic Arts; David McCullough, preeminent author and historian, for Literature; Jane Pauley, leading broadcast journalist, Today Show contributor and author, for Mass Communications; Martin Sheen, film legend, social activist and humanitarian, for Public Service.

Repertory Dance Theatre's signature event and FUNdraiser, Charette, returns to the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center for the eighth consecutive year tonight, February 9, 2013 all new twists and turns.