On April 22, the beating heart of Times Square transforms into something far greater than a crossroads of the world—it becomes a living, breathing celebration of the Earth itself. Earth & Water Day 2026 is not just an event; it’s a movement, a call to consciousness wrapped in music, unity, and purpose.

At the center of it all stands visionary producer Paul Sladkus, whose decades-long dedication to peace, sustainability, and global connection once again brings this powerful gathering to life. Through his leadership and the ongoing mission of Good News Corporation, Times Square is reimagined—not as a place of commerce, but as a sanctuary of awareness, creativity, and hope.

From 2 PM to 7 PM, the energy will surge through the streets as artists, activists, and visionaries take the stage in a free concert and exhibition designed to inspire action and reflection. This is not passive entertainment—it’s an immersive experience where music becomes a message and performance becomes purpose. The event honors environmental pioneers, future generations, and the urgent need to protect our planet’s most vital resources.

What makes Earth & Water Day so striking is its ability to blend spectacle with sincerity. Beneath the towering screens and electric chaos of Times Square, there is a rare stillness—a collective understanding that something meaningful is unfolding. Voices rise not just in song, but in solidarity, echoing themes of clean energy, peace, and responsibility to the Earth.

Sladkus has long believed in the power of unity through media and music, and this event stands as one of his most profound expressions of that vision. Year after year, he gathers diverse talents and global voices, creating a platform where awareness meets artistry and where inspiration becomes action.

In a world often overwhelmed by noise, Earth & Water Day cuts through with clarity. It reminds us that celebration and responsibility can coexist—and that even in the center of one of the busiest places on Earth, there is still space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.

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A Global Virtual Gathering Honoring Mother Earth Through Unity, Music, and Peace

New York, NY — April 22, 2026 — Planet Heart, in collaboration with We, The World, is proud to present the 18th Annual World Peace Earth Day Celebration, taking place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 7:00–9:00 PM ET.

This inspiring global event will be held virtually in Room ONE following the Unity Earth Weekly Call and streamed live across Facebook and other platforms, bringing together a diverse community of thought leaders, spiritual teachers, musicians, and changemakers from around the world.

Founded by peace ambassador Andrew Kaen, Planet Heart has been producing World Peace Earth Day celebrations since 2007, creating a sacred space each year to honor Mother Earth and foster unity across cultures, traditions, and communities.

This year’s theme, “Celebrating Our Planet, Healing Our Heart,” invites participants into a powerful shared experience of connection, reflection, and collective intention for a more peaceful and harmonious world.

The evening will feature:

• Inspirational talks from global leaders and visionaries
• Live music performances and artistic expression
• Prayers and blessings for world peace
• A worldwide interactive gathering dedicated to healing the Earth and all beings

Featured participants include:

Ben Bowler, Mitchell Rabin, Rick Ulfik, Jonathan Granoff, Chief Phil Lane Jr., Grandmother Shirley Barclay, Patricia Ann Davis, Kristin Hoffmann, Fumi Stewart, Dot Maver, David Young, Dana Tomasino, and Andrew Kaen.

“Earth Day is a sacred opportunity to come together as one human family,” says Kaen. “Through shared intention, music, and prayer, we can elevate consciousness and contribute to a more peaceful and unified planet.”

The event is free and open to all. Participants are encouraged to invite friends and communities worldwide to join this collective celebration.

Event Details:

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Time: 7:00–9:00 PM ET

Location: Virtual (Zoom + Livestream)

Zoom Link: zoom.us/j/6060001111

Website: www.PlanetHeart.org

Contact: EarthDay@WeTheWorld.Org

About Planet Heart

Planet Heart is a global peace and unity initiative dedicated to fostering oneness, environmental stewardship, and collective awakening. Since its founding, Planet Heart has brought together thousands of individuals worldwide through events, media, and collaborations centered around the message: One Planet, One Race, One Heart – We Are All One.

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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

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Dear Friend and Members,

There is so much going on with our Earth Day Concert and Exhibition in Times Square on April 22, 2026 from 2 pm to 7pm. JOIN US IN PERSON OR ON www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast LIVE. 

 

Here is the latest.

See a MAJOR SHOW IN THE MAKING.  Here is the Run of SHOW as of April 8^th at 7:30 PM. We have added additional key people. One is the Charles Bruce Foundation, which will collect gift cards to give to the homeless; Immokalee Fair Housing, which is building homes for a Florida farming community living in a Polluted area; Homes; and lastly, Edwards Syndrome/Marita Brings Life Foundation. Mother Shares Life and Death Story. Life on Mother Earth isn’t easy for many, but when we realize, WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER, we have the chance to help one another, and that is GOOD NEWS.  

We start the show by thanking our partners: NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, OMMM, Earth Day Founders, and Good News Corporation. We have asked the Mayor, NYC Comptroller Mark Levine, and the New Manhattan Borough President, Brad Holyman-Sigal, to join us at TBD. Al Smith and a Choir and leading into our Tributes to Dr. Jane Goodall, with Anna Rathmann, Jane Goodall Institute Executive Director, USA, Pete Seeger Tribute, with the Friends of Clearwater accepting and our FUTURE GENERATIONS with Hudson Henley, who played the son of Kate Hudson & Hugh Jackman in the movie, Song Sung Blue, an our co-host and Mia Narciso, NYC Student and extraordinary musical talent accepting the honor. NOTE: Tony Orlando shares a message to the FUTURE GENERATIONS, which begins with the PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITY.  Then the show never stops to 7 pm…look at the Run of Show…join us, donate to our non-profit and watch from all around the world….

Run of Show as of

Earth & Water Day

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Run of Show

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April 06, 2026

NEXT is Good News Corporation’s NEW Mother Earth, Health and Peace Research Study 2026. Please take 5 minutes by April 15th to fill out the form, PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR COMMUNITY, and the results will be shared in the Times Square Broadcast on April 22, 2026. Thanks, Abigail, a caring and talented intern from OKC, for making this happen. How lucky we are. Go to: https://forms.gle/1anfjLg9T1kFtbPf8

Here is the website for Earth Day, Mother Earth, Health and Peace Research Study 2026

Example Down Below…

We are conducting a short 5-minute survey to be able to share the results at our Earth & Water Day Concert and Exhibition in Times Square on April 22, 2026. Your participation will help many to evaluate our environmental concerns and conditions on Mother Earth. PLEASE FILL THIS OUT BY APRIL 15, 2026. We Appreciate and so does Mother Earth and World Peace.

Peace & Love, Paul Sladkus,

Founder of Good News Corporation, est. 2002,

Producer of Earth and Peace Day Concert in Times Square.

www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

 

paul.sladkus1@gmail.com

 

Tell us a little about yourself!

Name (Optional) 

 

Gender 

 

Male

 

Female

 

Prefer not to say

 

Other:

 

 

Age

 

22 years old or under

 

23 – 38 years old

 

39 – 45 years old

 

46 – 65 years old

 

66 years old and over

 

Ethnicity

 

American Indian or Alaska Native

 

Asian

 

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Native Hawaiian or the Pacific Islander

 

Hispanic/Latino

 

White

 

Other:

 

 

Education 

 

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Environmental Awareness and Concern

Are you concerned about the world environment?

 

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Maybe

 

 Are you concerned about the environmental conditions of your community within a radius of 20 miles? 

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Do you think that protecting Mother Earth is everyones responsibility?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Environment and Personal Health

Do you think that the environment is affecting your health?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Do you think that the foods you eat are affecting your health because of pollution?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Do you drink the water in your community?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Do you buy water because you think it is healthier for you? 

 

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Environment, Community, and Peace

Do you think that clean communities help to create peace?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Do you think we can Pause The World for Peace?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Climate and Environmental Change

Do you believe the oceans are rising more than ever?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Do you have HOPE that our environmental concerns will be dealt with by humanity?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Do you think that AI will help us with a cleaner environment?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Values, Lifestyle, and Perception

When someone says the word Green, do you think of NATURE?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Do you live a life of reducing, reusing, and recycling?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Pause the World for Peace

Lastly, do you think that the website www.pausetheworldforpeace.org makes you feel good?

 

Yes

 

No

 

Maybe

 

Mother Earth, Health and Peace Research Study 2026

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2026 Earth/Water Day

4/22/26 Times Square

To join us and volunteer, please email us at paul.sladkus1@gmail.com or call us at 212-647-1212. Also, you can become a donor and a presenting partner by reaching out or going to: https://goodnewsplanet.com/pausetheworld/peace-day-donations/

Ann-Margaret Carrozza

March 15, 2026

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We are ALL IN THIS TOGETHER FOR PEACE AND MOTHER EARTH.

LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: “All we are is what we are with each other.” Zeal

With Respect. Love and May Peace Prevail on Earth,  For Information Contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual,

Founder, Good News Corporation 501 C 3 212 647 1212 paul.sladkus1@gmail.com  and our Good News and Peace Worldwide Team who make our Peace Day 9/21 happen.

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LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE WITH EACH OTHER. ZEAL

For more information contact: 

Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual 212 647 1212

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“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

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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
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