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Wyclef Jean and Mark Cuban Set to Headline Lineup for Detroit Edition of Global Citizen NOW
Global Citizen NOW is going on the road. In what marks the first U.S. edition to be held outside New York, the organization is mounting Global Citizen NOW: Detroit. Presented by real estate firm Bedrock, the summit will take place at Hudson's Detroit on July 10 and feature leaders from multiple business and cultural sectors discussing the future of cities and urban revitalization. More from The Hollywood Reporter Idris Elba, Tems, Deepak Chopra, Jean-Michel Jarre, Katherine Ryan, Wyclef Jean Set for SXSW London Celebratory Election Night Watch Parties on Ice as Anxiety and Action Sweeps Through Hollywood: "Mentally Preparing Myself for the Worst" Mark Cuban Says He Is Leaving 'Shark Tank' in 2025 The list of participants is long and includes the following: artist and activist Wyclef Jean; mogul Mark Cuban; high-profile chef Marcus Samuelsson; Ghana minister of youth development and empowerment George Opare Addo; The Stories of Us CEO and co-founder Ashley Scott Adjaye; NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamazi; the Vistria Group senior partner Margaret Anadu; Michigan's chief growth officer Hilary Doe; Detroit Pistons president of business operations Melanie Harris; Solid Africa CEO Isabelle Kamariza; artist Tiff Massey; poet, playwright and artist Jessica Care Moore; author, travel expert and cultural ambassador Jessica Nabongo; former Bristol, U.K. mayor Marvin Rees; Delta Sustainable Skies Lab director Sangita Sharma; Motown Museum chairwoman Robin Terry; and artist Tashif 'Sheefy McFly' Turner. Global Citizen NOW: Detroit co-chairs include Bedrock Detroit CEO Kofi Bonner; Forbes chief content officer Randall Lane; Rocket executive vp of product engineering Papanii Okai; onetime Detroit Lion Romeo Okwara; and Detroit City Council president Mary Sheffield. Additional support for the event comes from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Cisco, Delta Air Lines, PayPal and media partner Forbes. The day's programming will be capped by a live music event at Third Man Records featuring Jean on stage with other surprise special guests. 'As a multi-instrumentalist and doctor of music, the pulse of Detroit is unmatched when it comes to music,' said Jean in a statement. 'I'm honored to be back on the Global Citizen NOW stage for the second time this year. This ain't just about shining a light, it's about walking hand in hand with each other to get out the dark times. Real issues, real voices, real change. And it starts right here, right now. Let's go.' Added Global Citizen co-founder and chief operating officer Simon Moss: 'Cities are engines of creativity and innovation that have the potential to drive prosperous futures for all of us. As Detroit boldly invests in its people and their potential, Global Citizen is proud to shine a spotlight on this amazing community of artists, entrepreneurs, and advocates. Detroit is leading the way, inspiring other cities to reimagine sustainable and inclusive development, and Global Citizen NOW: Detroit will explore how thoughtful investment can spur greater economic growth, opportunities for accessible infrastructure, food security, and much more.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List Rosie O'Donnell on Ellen, Madonna, Trump and 40 Years in the Queer Spotlight
USA Today
10-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Lions sign D.J. Reed: Grading Detroit's $48 million new cornerback
Lions sign D.J. Reed: Grading Detroit's $48 million new cornerback Carlton Davis had arguably his best season in coverage in 2024, but that proved to be his lone year as a Detroit Lion. Fortunately, Detroit moved quickly to grab another veteran boundary cornerback in free agency. Less than 30 minutes after Davis signed with the New England Patriots, the Lions came to terms with former New York Jet corner D.J. Reed. At three years and $48 million, he'll make $4 million less in annual average salary than Davis, providing a little financial relief for a team with a roster led by a high-priced quarterback and defensive studs (Brian Branch, Aidan Hutchinson) careening toward expensive extensions. Reed can be an upgrade from Davis. While his 2024 was a mess in all the ways most sloppy Jets seasons are, he still allowed just an 80.4 passer rating when targeted. Opposing wideouts have caught less than 59 percent of targets thrown his way in three of the last four seasons. He doesn't turn 29 until November, which suggests he should be able to play out the two big money years on his partially guaranteed contract at a similar level. Now he'll be the veteran leader atop a depth chart that features 2024 draft picks Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw. Detroit's -0.12 expected points added (EPA) per pass play allowed gave it the league's fourth-best passing defense, per NFL Pro. Swapping Davis for Reed at a reasonable cost ensures that unit can be just as disruptive in 2025 as it was last fall. Grade: A-
