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Sports Stars Unite To Support UNICEF Commonwealth Games Partnership May 27, 2014

Three of Britain’s highest-profile sporting heroes have joined forces to encourage the public to support UNICEF and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games by purchasing exclusive merchandise ahead of the Games this summer. More →

Robin Givens To Host YWCA Women Of Distinction Awards May 27, 2014

YWCA USA will celebrate the achievements of extraordinary leaders who serve as role models for women and girls at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 13, at 6 pm at the Grand Hyatt Washington, as part of their 2014 Annual Conference. More →

M. Night Shyamalan To Talk Education At National Press Club May 27, 2014

Hollywood filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan will speak about his off-screen campaign to close America’s education achievement gap at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon on June 11. More →

Randy Newman To Be Honored By UCLA Longevity Center May 27, 2014

The UCLA Longevity Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and extending productive and healthy lives through research and education, will honor UCLA Chancellor Emeritus and Professor Albert Carnesale and his wife Robin Carnesale; singer, songwriter and composer Randy Newman; Lockton Insurance Brokers President and CEO Timothy J. Noonan; and film, stage and television actress Eva Marie Saint at the 2014 ICON Awards gala, June 5, 2014 at the Montage Beverly Hills. More →

Brad Paisley Joins President Obama In Afghanistan May 27, 2014

Brad Paisley joined President Obama for a surprise trip to Afghanistan in the weekend to thank American troops and civilians stationed at Bagram Air Base for their service. More →

Richard Branson - My Passion For The Planet May 27, 2014

Richard Branson has released a new video in which he celebrates his passion for the planet and explains why he believes everyone around the world should do all they can to help the environment. More →

Metallica Live Acoustic EP To Benefit MusiCares May 26, 2014

Metallica have made their four-song acoustic set from the recent 10th annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert available for purchase via digital download at LiveMetallica.com. More →

Step Up to Honor Zoe Saldana At 2014 Inspiration Awards May 26, 2014

National mentorship organization Step Up will honor actress and advocate Zoe Saldana; Variety Editor-in Chief Claudia Eller; corporate honoree KPMG and graduating Step Up senior Tamia Walker at its 11th annual Inspiration Awards on May 30, held at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Denis Leary Donates New Equipment Worth Over $260K To Detroit Fire Department May 26, 2014

Denis Leary and the Leary Firefighters Foundation (LFF) presented more than $260,000 in new equipment today to the Detroit Fire Department with proceeds from award winning Detroit firefighter documentary BURN. More →

Ellen DeGeneres Speaks Out To Protect Dogs In Taiwan May 26, 2014

Ellen DeGeneres is taking a stand against the Taiwanese government’s plan to infect unvaccinated beagle puppies with rabies. More →

Ice-T, Kid Rock, Stevie Nicks And Others Work To House 57,000 Homeless Vets May 26, 2014

Over a dozen celebrities and Cumulus Media have come together to help the innovative, Ohio-based Veterans Matter program kick off a campaign on Memorial Day to help house as many of the 57,000 homeless veterans as possible, as soon as possible. More →

Robin Thicke Performs At amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS May 26, 2014

The 21st annual Cinema Against AIDS raised a record $35 million last week, helping amfAR in its continued fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

Characters from Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue Join Smokey Bear in New Wildfire Prevention PSAs May 23, 2014

In an effort to educate Americans about how to prevent accidental wildfires, Disney is joining the Ad Council, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association of State Foresters (NASF) to launch a new series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring scenes and characters from Disneytoon Studios’ upcoming animated film “Planes: Fire & Rescue.” More →

Dennis Quaid To Host Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament May 23, 2014

For over 41 years stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports have joined together to show support for the men and women who serve their community. More →

Pharrell Williams To Be Honored By Nordoff Robbins May 23, 2014

Nordoff Robbins' annual O2 Silver Clef Awards is back, held this year at the London Hilton on Park Lane, on Friday July 4th. More →

Melissa Peterman To Host Unusual Suspects Theatre Company Gala May 23, 2014

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (US), an award-winning non-profit that provides transformational theatre-arts programs and mentorship to underserved Los Angeles County youth and families, has announced that Melissa Peterman (ABC’s “Baby Daddy”) is hosting its 6th Annual Gala, “Change. Together.” on May 29th, 2014 at the historic Cicada Restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

Elen Rivas Gets Out Her Spanish Melons For PETA May 23, 2014

Lounging on a fruit and veg stand and covered only by a vine of grapes and a pair of luscious melons, former WAG Elen Rivas stars in a sexy new ad campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) that proclaims, “Spanish Melons: One Reason to Go Vegetarian”. More →

New York Center For Children To Host Gala May 23, 2014

What brings fashion mogul Kate Spade, Nancy Novogrod (Editor in Chief of Travel + Leisure Magazine), and Pilar Guzman (Editor In Chief of Conde Nast Traveler) and many more of New York’s top crowd together under one roof? Child abuse and The New York Center for Children. More →

1% for the Planet & Jack Johnson Team Up To Give Back May 23, 2014

On May 23, Jack Johnson, 1% For The Planet Ambassador and business member, will perform at the Boston Calling Music Festival in Boston, MA, kicking off a summer long collaboration with 1% for the Planet, the world’s largest environmental network. More →

Join Team Tom Brady At The 15th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port May 22, 2014

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 15th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Country Kitchen, will take place on May 30 – 31. More →

Rihanna's Selfie Gone Wrong Autographed Phone Goes To The GRAMMY Museum May 22, 2014

Whoops! A courtside selfie gone wrong has turned into a successful charitable gesture for the Los Angeles Police Foundation thanks to Rihanna. More →

Amber Riley Sings At American Cancer Society 100th Anniversary Ball May 22, 2014

The American Cancer Society 100th Anniversary Birthday Ball took place Saturday, May 17th at The Beverly Wilshire. More →

Chinese Film Star Yao Chen Visits Syrian Refugees May 22, 2014

At home in China she is a film star, but in her three-day visit to Lebanon, Yao Chen is turning the cameras round to capture the suffering of Syrian refugees and help spread awareness about their plight. More →

Mariel Hemingway To Be Honored By Mental Health Awareness Movement May 22, 2014

Oscar nominated actress, best-selling author, and acclaimed subject of the documentary film “Running From Crazy”, Mariel Hemingway, will receive a Leadership in Media Award for her work as a strong Mental Health Advocate and Anti-Stigma Speaker at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Westside Los Angeles Gala. More →

Nigerian Actor Hakeem Kae Kazeem Named As Charity Ambassador May 22, 2014

Nigerian born Hollywood actor Hakeem Kae Kazeem has been appointed Global Ambassador for Africa 2.0. More →

Neil Gaiman Returns From Visiting Syrian Refugees May 22, 2014

Together with UNHCR, international best-selling author Neil Gaiman, and co-founder and designer of Marchesa, Georgina Chapman, are developing a storytelling project highlighting the Syrian refugee crisis. More →

Glee's Naya Rivera Celebrates Student Success May 21, 2014

Glee star Naya Rivera visited Collins Family High School with E! host Terrence J to recognize student success with the Get Schooled Foundation in Los Angeles on Tuesday. More →

Here's Your Chance To Be In Star Wars: Episode VII And Be A Force For Change May 21, 2014

Today in a special video message from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, director J.J. Abrams announced the creation of Star Wars: Force for Change, a brand new Star Wars initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm in collaboration with Bad Robot dedicated to finding creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. More →

Warren Buffett 15th Annual Power Lunch Charity Auction May 21, 2014

Glide is pleased to announce the 15th Annual eBay Charity Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett. More →

Gary Sinise To Host Got Heart, Give Hope Celebration May 21, 2014

Hope For The Warriors is excited to announce the Got Heart, Give Hope Celebration to be hosted in Los Angeles on July 24, 2014 aboard the Battleship IOWA. More →