Denzel Washington, the celebrated actor and philanthropist, was awarded the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.  This honour, the highest civilian award in the United States, was presented to Washington in a ceremony. The ceremony has an impressive list of honorees.  DENZEL WASHINGTON’S AWARD Washington’s award, however, stood out not only due to his contributions to film but also for his impact as a social change a…

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Bono was left feeling "humble" after being awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Joe Biden on Saturday (04.01.25).

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This honour came just weeks after the award-winning actor was baptised and received his minister’s licence at the age of 70.

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In the East Room of the White House on a particularly frigid Saturday afternoon, President Joe Biden bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ advocacy and science.Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton aroused a standing ovation from the crowd as she received her medal.Clinton was accompanied to the event by her husband former President Bill Clinton, dau…

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Hillary Clinton, Denzel Washington, and Michael J. Fox are being honored! The former Secretary of State, Oscar-winning actor, and Emmy-winning actor and Parkinson’s disease advocate were honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden on Saturday (January 4) at the White House in Washington, DC. Other recipients at the white House included Magic Johnson, Bono, Bill Nye, designer Ralph Lauren, Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wint…

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Getty Image  Bono is a rather established entertainer. As the frontman of U2, the “Atomic City”  musician has crushed several records. As an individual, Bono has leveraged his fame to raise awareness for many notable social causes. Today (January 4), Bono’s efforts on both ends were acknowledged by the nation’s highest office.  During a ceremony held White House, President Joe Biden awarded Bono with the Medal Of Freedom. In a statement shared t…

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U2’s Bono Was Awarded With The Presidential Medal Of Freedom By Joe Biden

U2 frontman Bono, hands clasped and eyes closed, paused as if in prayer as US President Joe Biden awarded him America’s highest honour for his work fighting poverty and Aids at a ceremony in Washington yesterday. The Dubliner was among 19 people chosen by President Joe Biden to receive a Medal of Freedom before Donald Trump becomes President on the 20th of January. Bono became the first Irish recipient of the medal since former president Mary Ro…

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A beautiful day for Bono as singer honoured by Biden for his role in fighting poverty

As if he couldn't get any more rock star on us, Bono has only been awarded the prestigious Presidential Medal of Freedom by outgoing US President Joe Biden. The medal, the highest civilian honour in the US, is awarded to those 'who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavours.' Today's top videos 
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Bono leads famous faces set to be honoured by Joe Biden

For over 60 years, the Presidential Medal of Freedom has been given out as the highest honor a civilian can get. Joining U.S. President Joe Biden’s list this year – his final in office – are some of our own favorite performers, including Michael J. Fox and Denzel Washington. The official White House website noted the philanthropic works of Michael J. Fox and Denzel Washington – those in the fight against Parkinson’s and serving as a national spo…

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