2024 is coming to a close (in one whole day!) and, in today's episode, we reflect on a year filled with impactful activism. In this Special, we catch up with familiar names from Seasons 1 and 2—like Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus—and spotlight new voices making moves for positive change in 2024, including Harry Styles and Zendaya.

From championing LGBTQ+ rights and gender equality to raising awareness about mental health and environmental justice, this episode explores how these A-list Activists have used their platforms to spark change and inspire hope.

TW: This episode discusses sensitive topics, including loss, addiction, homophobia, transphobia, LGBTQ+ rights, gender equality, mental health advocacy, and environmental justice. For those affected by the themes raised in this episode, or to support someone who has or could be impacted by what is being discussed, please review the following resources:

• Grief Support: Good Grief Trust
• Addiction Help: SAMHSA’s National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
• LGBTQ+ Support:
  • The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org, 1-866-488-7386, or text 'START' to 678678
  • GLAAD: glaad.org
  • National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org
  • It Gets Better Project: itgetsbetter.org
• Mental Health Resources:
  • NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): nami.org, 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
  • Mind (UK): mind.org.uk
• Environmental Advocacy: Earthjustice, Greenpeace, or WWF

Join us for future episodes, where we will explore more prominent celebrity activism and how their influence extends beyond the red carpet. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a keen observer of celebrity influence, get ready to hear about advocacy that spans a wide variety of issues, across the globe.

Your support for this podcast is greatly appreciated: a like, share and/or review does huge amounts for us reaching a wider audience, so please get tapping!

Please get in touch to share your thoughts, as well as suggest celebrities for us to cover. You can do so through our Instagram, @AListActivists, or email us at alistactivists@outlook.com

You're reading right: A-List Activists brings you its first-ever Christmas Special! This episode celebrates the incredible good deeds of celebrities around the holiday season. From new namers, such as Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey’s philanthropic efforts, to some of our old pals: Miley Cyrus and Angelina Jolie’s ongoing work with vulnerable communities, we highlight how these stars spread joy and make a difference during the "most wonderful time of the year".

TW: This episode discusses topics that some may find challenging, including food insecurity, homelessness, homophobia, transphobia, LGBTQ+ rights and mental health advocacy. For those affected by the themes raised in this episode, or to support someone who has or could be impacted by what is being discussed, please review the following resources:

• Grief Support: Good Grief Trust
• LGBTQ+ Support:
  The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org, 1-866-488-7386, or text 'START' to 678678
  GLAAD: glaad.org
  National Center for Transgender Equality: transequality.org
  It Gets Better Project: itgetsbetter.org
• Mental Health Resources:
  NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness): nami.org, 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
  Mind (UK): mind.org.uk

Join us for future episodes, where we will explore more prominent celebrity activism and how their influence extends beyond the red carpet. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a keen observer of celebrity influence, get ready to hear about advocacy that spans a wide variety of issues, across the globe.

Your support for this podcast is greatly appreciated: a like, share and/or review does huge amounts for us reaching a wider audience, so please get tapping!

Please get in touch to share your thoughts, as well as suggest celebrities for us to cover. You can do so through our Instagram, @AListActivists, or email us at alistactivists@outlook.com

Today we cover a true Legend: John Legend! With an impressive career spanning music, activism, and beyond we explore John’s passionate advocacy for social and criminal justice, education reform and supporting refugees and marginalised communities. John Legend is not just an EGOT winner but also a force for positive change in the world.

TW: This episode discusses themes of systemic racism, social inequality, and the refugee crisis. For those affected by the themes raised in this episode, or to support someone who has or could be impacted by what is being discussed, please review the following resources:

• NAACP Legal Defense Fund: naacpldf.org
• Equal Justice Initiative: eji.org
• Color Of Change: colorofchange.org
• International Rescue Committee (IRC): rescue.org
• Refugee Council: refugeecouncil.org.uk
• Black Lives Matter: blacklivesmatter.com

Join us for future episodes, where we will explore more prominent celebrity activism and how their influence extends beyond the red carpet. Whether you are a die-hard fan or a keen observer of celebrity influence, get ready to hear about advocacy that spans a wide variety of issues, across the globe.

Your support for this podcast is greatly appreciated: a like, share and/or review does huge amounts for us reaching a wider audience, so please get tapping!

Please get in touch to share your thoughts, as well as suggest celebrities for us to cover. You can do so through our Instagram, @AListActivists, or email us at alistactivists@outlook.com