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Karaoke for Democracy

PR Campaign
Thursday 20th August, 2026

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hillary Clinton and Paul Rudd are hosting a New York karaoke fundraiser supporting Latino Victory Project and Onward Together. The event turns an unusual mix of Broadway, Hollywood and political figures into a playful celebrity singalong, with a nationwide VIP sweepstake helping drive participation and coverage ahead of the US midterm elections.

Why it worked: It mashed unlikely A-listers into a light, visual karaoke spectacle tied to a hard election countdown and a national sweepstakes mechanic.

The lesson: Consider pairing unexpected personalities for a playful, visual stunt tethered to a looming calendar moment plus a win-anywhere sweepstakes.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Hillary Clinton Paul Rudd Latino Victory Project Onward Together
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billboard.com Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hillary Clinton and Paul Rudd Teaming Up For Karaoke Fundraiser in Defense of Democracy Thursday 20th August, 2026
washingtonexaminer.com Hillary Clinton to host karaoke night for progressives in NYC Thursday 20th August, 2026
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