Hugh Jackman, Adam Lambert, Rachel Brosnahan, Common And Ayra Starr Set For NYC’s Global Citizen NOW Summit

A diverse coalition of entertainment figures including Hugh Jackman, Adam Lambert, Rachel Brosnahan, and Common will join policymakers and advocates at the fifth annual Global Citizen NOW summit in New York City on May 14, 2025, to mobilize action against extreme poverty through high-level discussions and advocacy. The event will be hosted at Spring Studios in Manhattan's TriBeCa neighborhood, bringing together leaders from government, business, philanthropy, and the arts for what organizers describe as "impact summits" focused on practical solutions. The summit represents Global Citizen's continued strategy of leveraging celebrity influence to draw attention to systemic issues of poverty, climate change, and inequality. By convening stars alongside decision-makers, the organization aims to create actionable commitments and policy momentum. Previous Global Citizen events have successfully secured billions of dollars in pledges for global health, education, and environmental initiatives, demonstrating the model's potential for tangible outcomes. This year's participant list highlights the cross-sector approach, with Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayra Starr also confirmed, emphasizing the global and intergenerational nature of the movement. The inclusion of artists known for both entertainment and activism, such as Common and Jackman, underscores the event's dual focus on awareness-raising and substantive dialogue. The format typically features keynote conversations, panel discussions, and musical performances designed to translate engagement into specific advocacy targets and donor commitments. The timing of the summit aligns with critical international discussions on sustainable development and climate financing, positioning Global Citizen as a bridge between public pressure and institutional action. By staging the event in New York—a hub for diplomacy, media, and philanthropy—organizers maximize visibility and access to power centers. The ultimate test will be whether the gathered momentum translates into measurable progress for the world's most vulnerable populations.