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MPTF Raises $786,512 During Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews Telethon Dec 18, 2023

Returning for its second year, MPTF's fundraising telethon, Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews raised $786,512 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year-old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need, exceeding the original goal of $750K. More →

MPTF to Hold Lights, Camera, Take Action!: Caring for Hollywood's Crews Telethon Dec 1, 2023

MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its second time. Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 9, 7-9 pm PT. More →

Stars Attend 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Jun 9, 2023

This year, more than 1,000 people participated in the 24th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port presented by Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation and The TJX Companies, Inc., a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, on June 2-3. More →

MPTF Held 16th Annual 'Evening Before' Fundraising Event Sep 15, 2022

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Sunday, September 11th, where the entertainment industry came together for MPTF's 16th annual “Evening Before” benefit. $3 million was raised to support the 100 year-old charity — a stunning record for the event. More →

50 Cent to Co-Chair 2022 MPTF Evening Before Event Aug 1, 2022

On September 11, 2022, multi-hyphenate entertainer and producer Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, producer-director Greg Berlanti, and Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of Universal Studio Group, will Co-Chair a star-studded Host Committee for the MPTF's (Motion Picture & Television Fund) 16th annual Evening Before the Emmys party in Los Angeles. More →

MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service Jun 22, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) continued its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

50 Cent Joins MPTF Board of Governors Apr 14, 2022

Recently commemorating its 100th anniversary, MPTF (the Motion Picture & Television Fund) is expanding its Board of Governors with four new additions from different walks of the entertainment industry: Greg Berlanti, writer, director, and producer, Berlanti Productions; Lauren Shuler Donner, producer; Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, director, entrepreneur, actor, and producer; and Ann Sarnoff, former Chair and CEO, WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group. More →

Stars Unite To Celebrate The ASPCA’s 150th Anniversary Apr 11, 2016

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) today announced the start of a months-long celebration of its 150th anniversary this April with ASPCA 150: Come to Their Rescue – a national campaign honoring the ASPCA’s 150 years of animal rescue by inspiring public action to help save and protect dogs, cats, horses and farm animals from cruelty. More →

Stars Help Deliver Gift Of Hearing During Super Bowl Weekend Feb 12, 2016

Starkey Hearing Foundation delivered the gift of hearing to 134 San Francisco-area children and adults, ages four to 84, at the ninth annual Super Bowl Hearing Mission last weekend. More →

Stars Help Raise Over $12 Million At BGC Charity Day Sep 15, 2015

BGC Partners, Inc., a leading global brokerage company servicing the financial and real estate markets, announced today that BGC, together with its affiliate Cantor Fitzgerald, raised approximately $12 million for charities around the world, at the companies’ 11th annual Charity Day on Friday, September 11, 2015. More →

Food Bank For NYC Raises $2 Million At Can Do Awards Gala Apr 24, 2015

Food Bank For New York City — the city’s major hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs — raised more than two million dollars this week, with donations still coming in, at the organizations star-studded, 13th Annual Can Do Awards Dinner, presented by Bank of America at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Robert De Niro To Be Honored At Friars Foundation Gala Oct 1, 2014

The Friars Club will present its highest honor – the Entertainment Icon Award – to Robert De Niro, and its Icon Award for Philanthropy to Carlos Slim at the annual Friars Foundation Gala. More →

BGC Charity Day Commemorates September 11 Victims Sep 11, 2014

BGC Charity Day has once again raised millions for charity in the US and the UK. More →

Princes Break Trading World Record As Celebs Raise $12M for Charity Sep 16, 2013

The trading floors were packed with stars, from Julianne Moore to Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, supporting BGC’s Charity Day on September 11th. More →

50 Cent, Josh Groban And Rachael Ray Record Radio PSAs For Feeding America Oct 16, 2012

“Together we are Feeding America” is the message of a new series of radio public service advertisements (PSAs) unveiled yesterday by Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, and the Ad Council. More →

Celebrities Speak Out Against Hunger In New Video Sep 20, 2012

Several members of the Feeding America Entertainment Council are stepping up and speaking out against hunger by taking part in a video call-to-action. More →

50 Cent Joins Feeding America's Entertainment Council Aug 13, 2012

Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, welcomes music mogul and entrepreneur, 50 Cent, to its Entertainment Council as the newest celebrity supporter. More →

Manta Rays Get Celebrity Names In Mozambique Apr 27, 2012

Mozambique is a goldmine for marine megafauna researchers. Unlike other locations in the world where elusive giant manta rays and whale sharks only appear periodically, such as at times of high plankton availability for feeding, Mozambique’s coastline is home to these enormous animals year round. More →

50 Cent Visits Africa To Fight Hunger Feb 9, 2012

The World Food Programme has been hosting rap music star 50 Cent during his trip this week to Somalia and Kenya this week, where he was able to see at first hand the fight against hunger in the Horn of Africa. More →

Celebrities Attend First-Ever American Giving Awards Dec 12, 2011

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) was awarded a $1 million grant from Chase at the first-ever American Giving Awards (AGAs) on NBC on Friday. More →

Meet 50 Cent And John Legend For Charity Nov 10, 2011

Leading online charity auction site Charitybuzz.com has teamed up with hip-hop and R&B superstars 50 Cent and John Legend to raise funds for New York Restoration Project and Happy Hearts Fund by giving a few lucky fans the chance to get up-close and personal! More →

50 Cent Supports World Food Day Oct 18, 2011

In honor of United Nations World Food Day, 50 Cent is challenging the world to help provide one million meals for hungry children in just one week. More →

Russell Simmons Supports 50 Cent's Plan To Feed Africa Jul 22, 2011

Russell Simmons has shown his support for 50 Cent following the rapper’s charity wish to help Africa on Twitter. More →

Russell Simmons Launches Art For Life Celebrity Charity Auction Jul 20, 2011

Justin Timberlake, one of the hottest stars in entertainment, has donated a once-in-a-lifetime experience to raise funds for Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation through the 2012 Art for Life Online Auction at Charitybuzz.com. More →

50 Cent To Tackle Bullying With New Novel Jun 22, 2011

50 Cent will publish a novel tackling the issue of bullying in schools next year. More →

50 Cent Donates Gadhafi Money To Charity Mar 11, 2011

Rapper 50 Cent is the latest star to donate money earned from a performance for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi. More →

Bid 2 Beat AIDS In Celebrity Charity Auction Nov 30, 2010

Bring home a bit of celebrity this holiday season while giving back to a good cause. The 6th annual Bid2Beat AIDS auction will see hundreds of signed and rare celebrity items go under the hammer for charity. More →

Rihanna Mourns Passing Of A Lion King Cub Nov 4, 2010

Shannon Tavarez – the 11-year-old Lion King actress whose battle with Leukemia was supported by Rihanna, Alicia Keys and 50 Cent – passed away on Monday. More →

50 Cent Asked To Adopt Rhino Oct 12, 2010

Rapper 50 Cent has been approached by African charity eBlockwatch to adopt an endangered black rhinoceros. More →

50 Cent Hosts Charity Event In New York Jun 29, 2010

Music superstar 50 Cent and the G-Unity Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to improving the quality of life for low-income and underserved communities, hosted Forever Young in Queens, NY, on Saturday, June 26 at the Baisley Park Extension. More →