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Lady Gaga Unveils Born This Way Foundation Mar 1, 2012

Yesterday at Harvard University, Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, officially unveiled the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF), a new non-profit charitable organization, before a crowd of policy makers, non-profit organizations, foundation leaders, students and youth at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Askwith Forum. More →

Lady Gaga's Charity Launch To Be Streamed Live Feb 28, 2012

The Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) launch event featuring Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, at Harvard University will be streamed live to the BTWF website on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 from 4:00-5:30pm EST. More →

Oprah To Join Lady Gaga At Charity Launch Feb 14, 2012

Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, announced today that Oprah Winfrey will be joining them at Harvard University for the official launch of the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012. More →

Lady Gaga Announces Launch Event For Born This Way Foundation Jan 22, 2012

Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, have announced that they will officially launch the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre. More →

Tony Bennett's Naked Lady Gaga Portrait Up For Sale For Charity Dec 13, 2011

Here is your chance to get your hands on a very special picture of Lady Gaga to benefit charity. More →

Lady Gaga Brings Anti-Bullying Ideas To The White House Dec 8, 2011

Lady Gaga has visited the White House to discuss her plans for a new anti-bullying campaign. More →

Lady Gaga Launches Born This Way Foundation Nov 3, 2011

Lady Gaga will launch a new charity in 2012 to empower youth and lead them to a braver new society “where each individual is accepted and loved as the person they were born to be.” More →

Lady Gaga Goes Country For Charity Apr 6, 2011

The country version of Lady Gaga's smash hit “Born This Way” has become such a viral sensation since being released through her Twitter page that she has decided to officially issue the track for sale with a portion of the proceeds to benefit charity. More →

Perez Hilton Announces Fundraising Initiative For Gay Teens Mar 2, 2011

Continuing his commitment to helping gay youth, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has announced an innovative way he’s raising money for the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN). More →

Elton John To Perform Private Charity Concert Tonight Jan 19, 2011

Legendary singer Elton John will perform at an intimate concert in Beverly Hills tonight, January 19, in support of the American Foundation for Equal Rights. More →

Cyndi Lauper To Open Homeless Shelter For LGBT Youth Apr 9, 2010

Cyndi Lauper is putting her celebrity and connections together to open Manhattan’s first shelter for homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. More →

Stars Give A Damn For Equality Apr 2, 2010

There was so much interest in Cyndi Lauper's new True Colors Fund campaign this week that the website crashed. More →

Jane Krakowski To Be Honored By Point Foundation Mar 4, 2010

Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, has announced the recipients of its Courage, Inspiration and Legend Awards. More →

Socially Relevant Films Earn NAACP Image Award Nominations Jan 8, 2010

The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Image Awards announced it’s nominees on Wednesday, January 4, in Beverly Hills. More →

Cyndi Lauper Launches True Colors Charity Auction Dec 8, 2009

Cyndi Lauper has launched the True Colors Fund's Second Annual Winter Online Auction, which includes celebrity experiences and autographed memorabilia in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality. More →

Steven Spielberg To Receive Human Rights Award Nov 4, 2009

He is one of the best known movie directors in the world, and now Steven Spielberg is being recognized for his human rights work. More →

Cherry Jones To Be Honored At Awards Aug 19, 2009

Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students of merit, has announced the recipients of its Courage and Inspiration Awards. More →

Online Auction For True Colors Fund Apr 20, 2009

Cyndi Lauper and the True Colors Fund will be holding a special online auction on chartitybuzz.com this summer in which 100% of the net proceeds will directly go to underwrite their work on behalf of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) community. More →

Exclusive Interview: Look To The Stars Talks To 2009 NAACP Image Award Nominee Dan Martin Feb 26, 2009

Although Dan Martin is not the most recognizable face in television, the NAACP recognized Dan as a nominee this year for best supporting actor on a soap opera. More →

Chris Evans Supports Gay Marriages Jan 8, 2009

Fantastic Four star Chris Evans has lent his support to gay marriage issues. More →

Joss Stone, Anita Baker To Shine for UNCF's An Evening of Stars Sep 1, 2008

Grammy-winning ladies of soul Anita Baker and Joss Stone are set to join Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and American Idol winner Fantasia at the UNCF's tribute to Patti LaBelle. More →