Maya Lin

Ellen DeGeneres Lauded For Gay Rights Influence

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Comedian Ellen DeGeneres was praised by the US president for her influence on the gay rights movement as she received the country’s highest civilian honour. Celebrities including Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro and Michael Jordan were also among the 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Barack Obama said it was easy to forget … Read more

Ellen DeGeneres Among Stars Honoured By Barack Obama

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Ellen DeGeneres and Bruce Springsteen are among the stars set to receive the highest US civilian honour. The Presidential Medal of Freedom recognises people who have made “especially meritorious contributions” to the US, the White House said. President Barack Obama will honour the 21 people at a ceremony on Tuesday. He said the medal was … Read more