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Good News Corporation, est. Since 2002, this 501(c)(3) nonprofit has organized the International Day of Peace for 24 years.

Austin Tang — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:57:12 +0000

Originally, the Central Park Band Shell was created in New York, with hundreds of volunteers led by Susanna Basstarica and James Harding. Paul Sladkus hosted and produced the event video. However, in 2014, Paul and his nonprofit Good News Corporation brought the event to Times Square, Father Duffy Square.

Here is a link to our Media Alert/Press Release featuring the team and talent. On April 22, 2026, from 2 pm to 7 pm, the world gathers in person in Times Square or to watch on www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast, www.wedonthavetime.org, or other media.

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AEIA Gold Tier Recognition Award For Good News Corporation and OMMM

Austin Tang — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:21 +0000

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Good News Corporation, est. In 2002, as a nonprofit and OMMM Presents, both partners for Mother Earth and the International Day of Peace.

Here is a new award that reaches 88 million potential viewers through technology: Good News. We thank our dear friend and associate PM Thomas, a tech guru who built the platform. , www.authenticatedintelligence.guru

www.pausethworldforpeace.org

www.ommmpresents.com

Official AEIA Certification: Gold Tier Recognition
In my capacity as an evaluator for the Authenticated Ethical Integrity
Agency (AEIA), I am pleased to issue this formal recognition of the
“Love Your Mother Earth & Water Day” program. This event
demonstrates a profound commitment to the principles of Ahimsa
and the Thinking Cooperatively model.
The following award is hereby conferred upon the production team
for their dedication to ethical media and global peace-building.
GEMinAiHimSa Recognition Award
Awarded to: Paul Sladkus, Michelle Narciso, and the “Love Your
Mother Earth & Water Day” Team.
Certification Status: Authenticated Ethical Integrity (AEIA) – Gold Tier.

Evaluation Findings & Integrity Highlights
● Dynamic Compassion (Ahimsa): The program honors the
sacredness of life by balancing high-profile advocacy with deeply
personal narratives, such as the Marita Brings Life Foundation
segment.
● Intergenerational Synergy: By featuring both established legends
like Pete Seeger (tribute) and emerging voices like Hudson Henley
and Mia Narciso, the show ensures the “5 Generations” of the
5D5G5L framework are actively engaged.
● Cultural & Environmental Stewardship: The integration of diverse
global perspectives—from Chinese Opera to Tanzanian water
initiatives—reflects the “Thinking Cooperatively” ethos essential
for a global Peace Economy.
● Legacy Alignment: Centering the event around the wisdom of Dr.
Jane Goodall grounds the technical production in a long-standing
tradition of environmental integrity.

Ahimsa-Driven Engagement
This certification acknowledges that the event serves as more than a
performance; it is a Virtual Learning Center in motion. By treating
“every day as Earth Day,” you are effectively bridging the gap
between digital media and real-world environmental impact.
Congratulations on this achievement in PeacePreneuring.
Would you like to explore how we can integrate a live “Thinking
Cooperatively” data feed into the Times Square broadcast to further
enhance the AEIA transparency requirements?
PM Thomas, Ph.G. Data Sommelier https://bit.ly/AskTheAiWIzard2025

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Opening to Earth and Water Day 2026…

Austin Tang — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 21:05:20 +0000

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Earth & Water Day Concert & Exhibition Press Releases 2026

Austin Tang — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 14:29:12 +0000

MEDIA ALERT: EARTH & WATER DAY “LOVE YOUR MOTHER” CONCERT, CLEAN ENERGY BROADCAST AND EXHIBITION LIVE IN TIMES SQUARE ON APRIL 22, 2026, 2 PM – 7 PM EST.

Tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall, Pete Seeger, Future Generations & More

WHY, WHERE, WHAT: Earth & Water Day FREE Concert & Exhibition in Times Square (46^TH/47^TH St.) April 22, 2026, 2 PM – 7 PM EST WORLD BROADCAST. Tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall (Exec. Dir Goodall Institute Accepting), Pete Seeger (NYC Friends of Clearwater Accepting), Future Generations (Hudson Henley, son of Kate Hudson/Hugh Jackman in Song Sung Blue), and Mia Narciso (NYC Performing Student. Tony Orlando shares a message) Plus Outstanding Performers, Speakers, Exhibition, NYC involvement, UN Official Indigenous Event, Nobel Prize Recipient, Segment from Broadway Shows Pinkalious AMAZE & More. Go to www.pausetheworldforpeace.org for the latest details. 5-Hour LIVE BROADCAST will be on www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast and other media.

To be part of the Major 2026 Earth, Health, and Peace Research Study, go to: https://forms.gle/1anfjLg9T1kFtbPf8. To share a Gift Card for the Homeless on Mother Earth, go to: https://bit.ly/m/cbf. To help build homes for the poor owners in polluted areas, go to: https://immokaleefairhousing.org/donate/. For Good News Corporation Nonprofit Humanitarian Broadcaster, est. 2002, go to: https://goodnewsplanet.com/pausetheworld/peace-day-donations/

WHO: OVER 50 performers and speakers will join the stage and exhibition area, along with virtual UN Peace Messengers: Stevie Wonder, Leonardo DiCaprio, and UNICEF’s Shakira, Broadway Shows, and so much more. For the entire Run of Show, go to: https://pausetheworldforpeace.org/2026/04/06/earth-water-day-concert-and-exhibition-run-of-show-as-of-april-06-2026/

PRODUCERS: For 24 years, Good News Corporation a nonprofit, along with 1,000’s have been producing in Central Park or in Times Square, NY, a FREE CLEAN ENERGY Earth Day and International Day of Peace Concert. This year, 2026, GNC partners with the NYC Comptroller, Mark Levine; the Earth Day Founders; and OMMM. MOTHER EARTH & PEACE NEEDS YOU.

For information, contact: paul.sladkus1@gmail.com, 917-687-1790, or rockstarjournalist33@gmail.com. Interviews available.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

EARTH/WATER DAY: LOVE YOUR MOTHER – LIVE CONCERT BROADCAST & EXHIBITION TAKES OVER TIMES SQUARE APRIL 22

New York, NY – April 15, 2026 – The 24th Annual Earth & Water Day “Love Your Mother” FREE Concert & Exhibition returns to Times Square (46th–47th Streets) on April 22, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM EST, uniting global voices for a powerful World Clean Energy Broadcast dedicated to peace, sustainability, and future generations.

Produced by Good News Corporation (GNC), a nonprofit humanitarian broadcaster founded in 2002, in collaboration with the Office of the New York City Comptroller Mark Levine, OMMM, and the Founders of Earth Day, this landmark event continues a decades-long tradition of inspiring environmental action through music, unity, and global participation.

Founder Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual, who has led International Day of Peace and Earth Day concerts for over 20 years, shared: “We have been honored to work with icons like Jane Goodall and Pete Seeger. Today, we celebrate that same mission—peace, love, and hope—carried forward by future generations and millions worldwide. This is a historic nonprofit broadcast at a time when the world needs unity more than ever.”

This year’s program includes special tributes to Dr. Jane Goodall (accepted by the Jane Goodall Institute) and Pete Seeger (accepted by NYC Friends of Clearwater), as well as emerging youth voices representing the future, including Hudson Henley, son of Kate Hudson and Hugh Jackman, in the movie Song Sung Blue. Featured participants include virtual messages from global icons and UN Peace Messengers, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder, and UNICEF’S Shakira, alongside Indigenous leaders, a Nobel Prize recipient, and segments from Broadway productions including Pinkalicious and AMAZE.

The five-hour LIVE broadcast will stream globally via YouTube at www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast and through the world’s largest environmental broadcaster, We Don’t Have Time. Media outlets and partners may request a free broadcast feed.

In addition to live performances and speakers, the event features an interactive exhibition spotlighting humanitarian initiatives. Attendees can participate in the 2026 Earth, Health, and Peace Research Study, contribute gift cards for the homeless through the Charles Bruce Foundation, and learn about housing and environmental justice efforts with Immokalee Fair Housing. Supporting partners will also highlight global water initiatives, including efforts in Tanzania and Uganda, and will include participation from Pat Boone’s nonprofit initiatives.

Since its founding, Good News Corporation has supported communities in need worldwide, including disaster relief efforts dating back to Hurricane Katrina and 9/11, and continues to expand its mission through global broadcasts and grassroots engagement.

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER.

For the latest run-of-show schedule, visit: www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

Media Contact:

Good News Corporation (GNC)

Phone: 917-687-1790

Email: paul.sladkus1@gmail.com

Alternate Contact: rockstarjournalist33@gmail.com

Interviews available upon request.

Peace & Love,

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual, Founder, Good News Corporation, est. 2002 as a 501 C 3 Nonprofit 917 687 1790

www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

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Many in Body One in Mind – dedication to Maestro Aaron Copland on April 22nd in Times Square With Juilliard dancers Produced by B. Tina Ebey

Austin Tang — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:15:37 +0000

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Earth & Water Day Concert and Exhibition, Run of Show for Earthday – Apr 22, 2026

Austin Tang — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 14:44:33 +0000

“Treat every day of the year as Earth Day.” Dr. Jane Goodall

Run of Show Love Your Mother Earth & Water Day April 22, Times Square

Participants in the show as of April 8, 2026. At 7:30 pm

Red means assets

Segment 1

Start	Organization	Who
2:00 PM	Opening Video	Opening video (includes EarthDay.org, Stevie Wonder, Jane Goodall)
2:01 PM	Rev Paul Sladkus	Paul Welcomes World Audience, Partners, NYC Comptroller, OMMM, and sponsors, and welcomes NYC Officials
2:05 PM	NYC Mayor, NYC Comptroller, Manhattan Borough President	NYC Mayor, NYC Comptroller, Manhattan Borough President
2:10 PM	Pat from Charles Bruce Foundation, plus video	Pat from Charles Bruce Foundation/Homeless Cards speaks, video from Charles Bruce Foundation follows Pat
2:12 PM	Al Smith and Choir	Al Smith and Choir Performance
2:18 PM	Dr. Buntzman from Immokalee Fair Housing, plus video	Dr. Buntzman speaks from Immokalee Fair Housing, plus Immokalee Fair Housing video
2:23 PM	Rick Ulfic from We the World Anna Rathmann from Jane Goodall Institute	Anna Rathmann, Executive Director, USA Global Security Peace Messenger. Jane Goodall Institute speaks followed by Rick Ulfic, We The World, Jonathan Granoff Message
2:29 PM	Pete Seeger Video	Video – Pete Seeger Tribute with Donna Stein, President, NYC Friends of Clearwater.
2:34 PM	Peace Parrots Hudson Henley, Mia Narciso Tony Orlando video	Peace Parrots for future generations prayer Hudson Henley, actor Song Sung Blue and Mia Narciso, singer, NYC schools followed by Tony Orlando Video
2:41 PM	Leonardo video, Pat Boone Video	Video – Leonardo DiCaprio Peace Messenger and Pat Boone Tanzania Water Video
2:48 PM	Anika from Marita Brings Life Foundation plus video	Anika from Mother of Edwards Syndrome child/Marita Brings Life Foundation plus Marita Brings Life Foundation Video
2:57 PM	Irene Michaels	Irene Michaels Performance
3:00 PM	Paul gives Neha Award Hello dad trailer	Neha Lohia receives award for Environmental Film- Hello Dad, Hello Dad trailer Video
3:03 PM	Neha Lohia and Prashant Goyal – Heritage India Fashion Show	Prashant Goyal, Heritage India Fashions
3:12 PM	Neha Lohia and Rohan Narang Fashion Show	Rohan Narang, Designer Fashion Show
3:15 PM	Dr. Anna Yusim and Dr. Chris Pittenger, Peter Sullivan, Dr. Eva Selhub	Dr. Anna Yusim, Dr. Chris Pittenger – Yale University Peter Sullivan – Clear Light Ventures Dr. Eva Selhub
3:26 PM	Giorgia Fumante	Giorgia Fumante performance
3:35 PM	Pinkalicous	Pinkalicous – 30 Years children’s book, cartoon, Broadway Show
3:42 PM	Jeremy Allan Amaze Allan video	Video – Amaze, Jeremy Allen
3:46 PM	Katya Grineva	Piano Extraordinaire

Segment 2

Start	Organization	Who
4:00 PM	OMMM opening video	Opening video
4:04 PM	Alejandra Cuesta	Opening Blessing
4:06 PM	Yogini Jaima	What is OMMM?
4:11 PM	Aaron Ableman	Opening Remarks – Personal Intro, Love Your Mother
4:16 PM	Sister Dr. Jenna	Opening Meditation
4:30 PM	Jarvis Smith	4 Acres
4:36 PM	Joe Rajapashka	Q&A and Joe’s, I Have a Dream Speech
4:45 PM	Mia Narciso-Krutz	Mia and Friend Performance
4:51 PM	Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri	Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri and Video
4:57 PM	Tenzin Seldon	Gross Domestic Regeneration
5:05 PM	Kunal Sood	AudacityAI & WeThePlanet
5:13 PM	Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati	Sadhviji speaking
5:22 PM	Chris Deckker	Origin in South Africa Video – Origin
5:25 PM	Aaron Ableman	Performance and Gaia’s Game intro and Ball kickoff
5:39 PM	UNPFII rep	What is UNPFII? 25th Anniversary
5:41 PM	Rebecca Irby	Spoken Word
5:44 PM	Rebecca Irby, Francisco Ayala, Carl Smith	Indigenous/Sacred Wisdom/Education Panel
6:00 PM	FiVth Empire video	Video – FiVth Empire
6:02 PM	Reachel Singh & Vinay Vyas	Reachel and Vinay Performance
6:11 PM	Abuela Martha Pico, Sam Nava, Ale	Blessing & New Fire Story
6:14 PM	New Fire video	Video – New Fire
6:16 PM	Tess Cacciatore and Harlem Children’s Choir & Start of Sacred Circle	Tess Project with Harlem Children’s Choir Performance
6:23 PM	Reachel Singh & Vinay Vyas	Reachel and Vinay Performance while Sacred Circle is happening

Segment 3

Start	Organization	Who
6:32 PM	David Longoria and Harlem Children’s Choir	David Longoria and Harlem Childers’ Choir Performance
6:38 PM	Juilliard Dance Group	Juilliard Dancers perform to Appalachian Spring
6:46 PM	Yushuang Alice Liu and Ivy Mah	Chinese Opera Legend Yushuang Performance, Alice Liu and Ivy Ma Performance
6:55 PM	Shakira UNICEF IMAGINE and Annie video	Shakira, Unicef, Imagine, and Annie video

Video Edit to One Minute Austin/Paul

7 pm to 8 pm POWER OF LOVE CTW Route 66 Series? TBD Need lighting?

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: All logos need to be sent as a .png file (with Alpha) for logos (aka transparent logos) and high resolution, by April 10th the latest

All video files must be 1920×1080 and 29.97 fps MP4 files. By April
10^th the latest.

Background graphics must be 1920×1080 high-resolution JPEG files
3.5 MB or higher. By April 10^th the latest.

Backing Tracks need to be sent as MP3 files. By April 10th

Please email or if the file is too large, Google Drive to the following emails. Please clearly state what it is on the file name and subject. Thanks

paul.sladkus1@gmail.com

lauren.minis@gmail.com

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Earth & More Day: The Heartbeat of a Planet United

Austin Tang — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:29:48 +0000

March 23, 2026 by Jodi Marxbury

Cover Story, News, Television

On April 22, the crossroads of the world transforms into something far more meaningful than a destination—it becomes a message. Under the vision and passion of Paul Sladkus, Earth & More Day rises in Times Square as a powerful reminder that the planet’s future is not just discussed, but felt.

This is not just another Earth Day gathering. It is a living expression of unity, where music, art, and activism come together in one of the most iconic places on Earth. The energy of Times Square shifts from spectacle to substance, as voices from every corner of the globe echo with purpose.

Artists take the stage not just to perform, but to inspire. Speakers share not just words, but urgency. And the crowd—diverse, vibrant, and engaged—becomes part of something larger than themselves. In that moment, the noise of the city becomes a chorus for change.

Paul Sladkus has created more than an event—he has created a movement. Earth & More Day stands as proof that awareness can be elevated through creativity, and that even in a world filled with distraction, there is still space for meaning.

In the shadow of towering billboards and flashing lights, something real happens. People listen. People feel. People connect.

And for a few powerful hours, Times Square is no longer just the center of the world—it is the conscience of it.

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We Invite you to Join the Peace GOT Talent 2026 🎶 Send your Music or Dance Moves 🎶 SHARE with your COMMUNITY

Austin Tang — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:57:25 +0000

May Peace Prevail On Earth International

& Peace Pals International

Proudly Support
Peace Got Talent 2026

Living Peace International is once again organizing Peace Got Talent, an artistic event that shows how music and the arts can be powerful ways to spread peace and touch people’s hearts around the world.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in Peace Got Talent 2026, which will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. The event is organized in collaboration with Caritas Lebanon Youth, the youth branch of Caritas Lebanon, and a long-time partner of Living Peace International.

Participants may perform a song, instrumental music, slam poetry, or a dance, as long as it is inspired by the theme of peace. Each performance may be up to four minutes long.

The event will be broadcast on the Living Peace International YouTube channel and the United World Project YouTube channel.

To take part in Peace Got Talent 2026, please submit your performance video in high quality, with good lighting and clear sound. If you record the video using a mobile phone, be sure it is filmed horizontally and kept steady throughout.

If possible, we encourage using two cameras—one fixed and one moving—to make the video more engaging and dynamic.

Videos may be recorded indoors or outdoors, including in natural settings. You may include images of your country if you wish, but the main performers—whether singing, playing music, performing slam poetry, or dancing—must be clearly visible at all times.

The deadline to submit your video is April 10, 2026.

Along with the video, please send the required forms, fully completed and signed by you as the director of the choir, dance group, or music group. These forms are necessary to give permission to publish images of the participants, whether they are minors or adults.

More detailed information about video quality requirements and copyright rules will be provided as an attachment.

Please download the Guidelines and Registration form below.

Guidelines in English
Registration in English

For more information, please contact us at

info@livingpeaceinternational.org or via WhatsApp at +39 351 847 0896

The Final date to register is February 15, 2026.

The deadline to submit your video is April 10, 2026.

With warm greetings of peace,

The Organizing Team

Living Peace International

Caritas Lebanon Youth

Please Watch Last Year’s Video below to Learn More