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Jennifer Lopez To Be Honored With GLAAD Vanguard Award Mar 25, 2014

GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, today announced it will honor global superstar Jennifer Lopez at the 25th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on April 12, 2014. More →

Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Mar 10, 2014

Sean Hepburn Ferrer – Chair of UNICEF'S Audrey Hepburn Society and the son of actress Audrey Hepburn – is the latest public figure to join the growing global Everyone Matters campaign, which advocates for everyone’s right to be who they are, without judgment, shame or attack. More →

Win The Ultimate Lady Gaga VIP Experience By Donating To Charity Mar 6, 2014

Grammy Award-winning artist and international music superstar Lady Gaga has announced via exclusive video that she has launched a campaign on the celebrity charity-fundraising digital platform Prizeo.com to raise awareness and funds for Born This Way Foundation. More →

"Girls" Star Lena Dunham To Be Honored By Point Foundation Feb 25, 2014

Point Foundation (Point) will present its Horizon Award to Lena Dunham, the Golden Globe Winner and Emmy Nominated Actress and Producer of HBO’s “Girls.” More →

Anthony Anderson Hosts 45th NAACP Image Awards Feb 25, 2014

Winners of the 45th NAACP Image Awards were announced this weekend with two festive events. More →

Hugh Jackman Takes Selfie For Everyone Matters Campaign Feb 17, 2014

As Everyone Matters leads up to its inaugural global “Everyone Matters Day” on April 2, Hugh Jackman kicked off its “I Am!” campaign to own and affirm WHO WE ARE, AS WE ARE. More →

Darren Criss And Adam Lambert To Perform At Family Equality Council Awards Dinner Jan 30, 2014

The Family Equality Council's Los Angeles Awards Dinner will take place on Saturday, February 8. More →

Mariska Hargitay To Present Neal Baer With Leadership Award Jan 28, 2014

Point Foundation (Point) will present its Leadership Award to acclaimed TV Producer, educator and M.D., Neal Baer at the April 7 Point Honors New York gala. More →

Lion Ark Nominated For NAACP Image Award Outstanding International Motion Picture Jan 23, 2014

Lion Ark, the feature length documentary about the rescue of 25 lions from cruel circuses in Bolivia, has been nominated by America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the NAACP, in their Outstanding International Motion Picture category for the 45th NAACP Image Awards. More →

The Top 25 Celebrity Charity Auctions Of 2013 Jan 7, 2014

CharityBuzz has announced their top 25 celebrity charity auctions from 2013. More →

Kathy Griffin To Host TrevorLIVE Nov 8, 2013

Long time LGBTQ ally and activist, multi-Grammy Award-nominated, two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Griffin will host TrevorLIVE in Los Angeles on December 8th at the Hollywood Palladium, presented by Audi of America and Wells Fargo. More →

Lou Reed's Charity Legacy Oct 27, 2013

Rock pioneer Lou Reed has passed away, leaving a huge void in music and philanthropy. More →

Be Part Of The High School Musical Reunion And Support Charity Oct 25, 2013

Here’s your chance to join Monique Coleman and the cast of High School Musical for a very special reunion. More →

Lady Gaga's Little Monsters Launch A Book Of Their Story Oct 25, 2013

Independent publishing house Hot Glue Press has announced that it will publish HEAL THIS WAY: A LOVE STORY written by Lady Gaga's Little Monsters, and photographed by tour photographer Tracey B. Wilson. More →

Have Lunch With Julia Roberts And Support GLSEN Oct 22, 2013

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, has unveiled its Charitybuzz online auction offering a private lunch with Academy/Golden Globe Award-winning actress Julia Roberts, walk-on roles on HBO’s True Blood and ABC’s Modern Family & General Hospital, tickets to the Los Angeles Premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and after party, and other once-in-a-lifetime experiences. More →

GLSEN's Respect Awards Attract Big Stars Oct 21, 2013

Last week, the GLSEN Respect Awards took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel to honor this year’s leaders in the struggle against bullying LGBT youth. More →

Stars To Shine At GLSEN Respect Awards Oct 4, 2013

Hollywood will come together at the 9th annual GLSEN Respect Awards this month. More →

Jim Parsons To Be Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards Sep 5, 2013

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, today announced the honorees for its upcoming Respect Awards in Los Angeles. More →

Famous Voices On Point For LGBTQ Students Aug 13, 2013

Voices of acclaimed recording artists and stories from lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students, will come together in a jubilant celebration at Voices On Point. More →

Stephen Fry Speaks About Mental Illness Aug 7, 2013

Speaking to an audience about his bipolar disorder and attempt to commit suicide last year, actor Stephen Fry had some commonsensical things to say. More →

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation Launches #BRAVEStamp Jul 25, 2013

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) is excited to announce the “#BRAVEStamp” campaign – a nationwide call-to-action to promote youth empowerment, mental wellness, kindness and bravery in tandem with the Born Brave Bus Tour fundraising campaign. More →

GLAAD Pays Tribute To Glee Star Cory Monteith Jul 14, 2013

GLAAD has paid tribute to Glee star Cory Monteith, who passed away during the weekend. More →

Meet Justin Bieber And Help Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund Jul 11, 2013

You still have a few days left to make a bid on one of the amazing experiences up for grabs in Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund Summer Online Auction. More →

Live Chat With Robbie Rogers Jul 8, 2013

Want to take part in a live chat with Los Angeles Galaxy star Robbie Rogers? The Trevor Project is giving you the chance. More →

Join The Cast Of Kinky Boots And Support Cyndi Lauper's True Colors Fund Jun 14, 2013

Here is your chance to kick up your heels and join the cast of Broadway’s new smash hit musical KINKY BOOTS – winner of six 2013 Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score – for one unforgettable performance and the opportunity of a lifetime in New York City! More →

Jeff Daniels And Madeleine Stowe To Host Concert Against Hate Oct 12, 2012

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) will honor four heroes in the fight against hate and intolerance at this year’s 18th annual ADL In Concert Against Hate at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC on Monday, October 15. More →

GLSEN Respect Awards To Honor Harvey Weinstein Oct 1, 2012

The GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles will take place at the Beverly Hills Hotel this week. More →

George Clooney Auctions Intimate Lunch For Charity Sep 21, 2012

For the first time ever, George Clooney has teamed up with leading charity auction site Charitybuzz to auction an intimate lunch date at the SoHo House in West Hollywood to benefit GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. More →

Alan Cumming To Be Honored At Live Out Loud Charity Gala Apr 24, 2012

Alan Cumming, Emmy-nominated star of The Good Wife on CBS, will be honored at Live Out Loud's Eleventh Annual Young Trailblazers Benefit Gala this year. More →

Lady Gaga Launches Charity Poster Contest Mar 30, 2012

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation has launched a poster contest for budding young artists who want to help stamp out bullying. More →