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Surprises Ahead For Stars In The House Anniversary Week Mar 15, 2021

On March 16, 2020, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley launched “Stars In The House” in response to what they knew would be an immediate need for funds in light of the Broadway shutdown. More →

WE Partners With Omaze To Offer Once In A Lifetime Celebrity Experiences Aug 7, 2018

WE, a family of organizations that makes doing good doable, has announced a partnership with Omaze and a star-studded lineup of celebrities to help raise funds for WE Schools – a year long service-learning curriculum that empowers young people, including underserved youth, to create meaningful impact locally and globally. More →

See Who Is Shaping America's Future In The WE Day Special Jul 27, 2018

WE, an organization that makes doing good doable, invites Americans to tune in to the fourth annual WE Day Special on August 17, 2018 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on ABC. More →

WE Day California 2018 Unites Young Change-Makers With Celebrities Apr 26, 2018

The world’s largest youth empowerment event, WE Day, returned to The “Fabulous” Forum for the third year in celebration of young people committed to making a difference. More →

Star-Studded WE Day California To Return In April Apr 2, 2018

The world’s largest youth empowerment event, WE Day, is returning to southern California on April 19, 2018 at The “Fabulous” Forum. More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks Return To Host Simply Shakespeare Sep 5, 2017

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 27th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 18, 2017 at 8:00pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. More →

Martin Sheen Appears In PSA In Response To American Veteran Suicides Nov 10, 2016

Over 20 American veterans commit suicide every day in what’s being referred to as a “suicide epidemic” in the United States. That’s why award-winning Director Scott McCullough of Edge of Reason, LLC, an independent production company, created “The Other Note” featuring Martin Sheen. More →

Jennifer Beals To Be Honored With Caritas Award Oct 6, 2016

The Irene Dunne Guild co-hosts the 2016 Caritas Gala in partnership with the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation board of trustees, Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills. More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks Host A Smokin' Shakespeare Motown Much Ado Sep 5, 2016

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 26th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 19, 2016 at 8:00pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. More →

Jeff Daniels Honored At 11th Annual Stella By Starlight Benefit Gala Jun 15, 2016

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting hosted the 11th Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala this week at The Prince George Ballroom in New York City. More →

Martin Sheen Remembers Father Daniel Berrigan, The Peacemaker May 24, 2016

When Father Daniel Berrigan, a radical pacifist priest, died at the end of April, many people had kind words of remembrance. Actor Martin Sheen also had some things to say about the man who inspired him into activism and changed his life. More →

Alfre Woodard And PFAW Target Sen. Pat Toomey for Supreme Court Obstruction Mar 9, 2016

In a robocall released by People For the American Way, award-winning actress Alfre Woodard calls Pennsylvania voters urging them to contact Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) and demand that he give fair consideration to President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee. More →

Martin Sheen Calls Out Ron Johnson For Putting Partisanship Ahead of the Constitution Feb 18, 2016

In a robocall released this week by People For the American Way, Wisconsinites are hearing from Martin Sheen about Senator Ron Johnson’s obstruction of President Obama’s judicial nominees. More →

Fulfilling His Father's Dream: Martin Sheen Awarded University of Dayton Degree May 7, 2015

After Martin Sheen graduated from high school, his father wanted him to go to the University of Dayton. But determined to start his acting career, he intentionally failed the school’s entrance exam to convince his father otherwise. More →

Celebrites Support Youth At We Day Illinois May 4, 2015

Some of the world’s most famous celebrities participated in We Day Illinois on Thursday, the final celebration for students who participated in a year-long education initiative that encourages local and global cause inclusive action. More →

New Film Features 100 Celebrity Narrators Apr 23, 2015

Featuring an unprecedented cast of 100 celebrity narrators, the timely documentary Unity will be distributed by SpectiCast in select theatres worldwide beginning August 12. More →

Stars To Join 15,000 Local Youth For The First Ever We Day Illinois Apr 10, 2015

We Day, the stadium-sized youth empowerment event announced that it will be coming to Illinois for the first time with support from National Title Sponsor Allstate on April 30, 2015 at the Allstate Arena. More →

Martin Sheen To Be Honored For Lifetime Commitment To Social Justice Mar 25, 2015

In a journey that’s coming full circle, the University of Dayton will honor Ramon Estévez, better known as Martin Sheen, with an honorary degree for his lifelong commitment to peace, social justice and human rights exemplifying the Catholic, Marianist university’s mission. More →

Martin Sheen Unveils Newest Vessel In Sea Shepherd Fleet Oct 20, 2014

At a press conference held on Saturday in Marina del Rey, Calif., Sea Shepherd Conservation Society USA and long-time celebrity supporter Martin Sheen unveiled the newest vessel in Sea Shepherd’s fleet, the R/V Martin Sheen, named for the Golden Globe, Emmy and Screen Actors’ Guild awardee, and announced plans for an upcoming campaign to address the plastic pollution problem. More →

Anne Hathaway And Harrison Ford Join Got Your 6 Celebrity PSA Jun 9, 2014

Anne Hathaway, Anna Kendrick, Harrison Ford, Bradley Cooper, Gabourey Sidibe, Martin Sheen, Bette Midler, Sally Field, Jason Sudeikis, Goldie Hawn and Glenn Close have taken part in a new PSA for Got Your 6. More →

Stars Take A Silent Stand With Malala Yousafzai Apr 11, 2014

On April 17, Malala Yousafzai and Shiza Shahid, co-founder and CEO of The Malala Fund, will join international activist and Free The Children Co-Founder Craig Kielburger in taking a 24-hour ‘silent’ stand to raise awareness for the millions of girls around the world who have been denied the right to attend school. More →

Today Is We Day In California Mar 26, 2014

Today the world’s largest youth empowerment event of its kind, We Day, will make its official debut in California at Oracle Arena. More →

Winnipeg Humane Society Launches Celebrity Pet Bowl Auction Mar 17, 2014

Here’s your chance to get a very special gift for the very special pet in your life. The Winnipeg Humane Society has partnered with Brush Fire Studio Contemporary Ceramic Studio for a Celebrity Pet Bowl Auction! More →

More We Day California Speakers Announced Mar 14, 2014

International charity and educational partner, Free The Children, has announced additional speakers and performers joining Selena Gomez, Seth Rogen and Magic Johnson among other previously announced speakers and performers set to inspire 16,000 youth at the first We Day California on March 26 at the Oracle Arena with the support of Co-Title Sponsors Microsoft, The Allstate Foundation and Unilever Project Sunlight. More →

Star-Studded Unstoppable Gala To Honor Malala Yousafzai Feb 20, 2014

The Unstoppable Foundation will celebrate global access to education at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in L.A. on Saturday, March 15th. More →

Selena Gomez And Orlando Bloom To Speak At We Day Feb 14, 2014

Today, international charity and educational partner Free The Children announced that its stadium-sized youth empowerment event, We Day, is coming to California for the first time on March 26, 2014 at Oracle Arena with the support of Co-Title Sponsors Microsoft, Allstate and Unilever. More →

Joe Jonas And Demi Lovato Help Make We Day Campaign A Success Feb 12, 2014

Today IPG Mediabrands, the media innovation arm of Interpublic Group, announced the successful completion of their annual holiday giving campaign in support of international charity and educational partner Free The Children's global youth empowerment event, We Day. More →

We Day Comes To California Jan 29, 2014

On Wednesday, February 12, join international charity and educational partner, Free The Children, 500 students, celebrities and community supporters at Burton High School for an exciting announcement that will see the largest youth-led educational event, We Day, and service learning program, We Act, come to California for the first time. More →

Paul McCartney Joins Star-Studded Cast For Charity Shakespeare Aug 8, 2013

The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) presents its 23rd Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit reading of “The Two Gentlemen of Verona,” September 25, 2013 at The Broad Stage, Santa Monica. More →

Stars Make A Stand Against Nuclear Weapons Jun 13, 2013

A group of celebrities is making a stand against nuclear weapons – and they need your support. More →