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Many Stars Attend 9th Annual Evening Before Event Sep 22, 2015

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 19th, where the entertainment industry came together for the ninth annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Stars Issue a Call to Amnesty International in Open Letter Jul 29, 2015

More than 400 national and international women’s rights groups, including the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW), human rights advocates, medical doctors, actors and directors, fashion designers, faith-based organizations and concerned individuals from over 30 countries signed an open letter to Amnesty International expressing their dismay at its policy proposal calling for the decriminalization of the sex industry. More →

MPTF Night Before Event Attracts Star-Studded Guest List Mar 4, 2014

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 1st, 2014 for the 12th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Celebrities Design Medical IDs for Charities Jan 2, 2014

Hope Paige Designs, the foremost designer of fashionable medical accessories, has announced the release of their second annual celebrity-driven campaign after the previous year’s immense success. More →

Maggie Q To Be Honored At Action Icon Awards Sep 27, 2013

The 6th Annual Diamond in the RAW-Action Icon Awards will take place in November. More →

ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood: The Power Of Our Presence Jan 16, 2013

ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, will recognize the extraordinary achievements of Black women in film and television with its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, taking place on February 21, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

Glee's Lea Michele Unveils Star-Studded Valsper Hands For Habitat Jul 23, 2012

Actress Lea Michele has joined Valspar Paint and Habitat For Humanity in unveiling Valspar Hands for Habitat. More →

LL Cool J Helps Wife Launch Charity Jewelry May 20, 2011

Last Thursday, The American Cancer Society celebrated the launch of Simone I. Smith jewelry at Bloomingdales in Los Angeles, and the unveiling of “A Sweet Touch of Hope” – a collection she created with the help of The American Cancer Society. More →

Celebrity Love Letter To New York On 9/11 Anniversary May 5, 2011

A highly esteemed cast of celebrities will perform Sarah Tuft’s play ‘110 Stories’ this coming 9/11 as a love letter to NY to benefit a related charity. More →

Stars To Be Honored For Charity At Stuntwomen's Awards Sep 3, 2010

The 2010 Celebrity & Stuntwomen’s Awards Luncheon, hosted by the Diamond in the RAW Foundation, a 501c3 organization, will take place on October 17. More →

Stars To Flock To Purple Inauguration Ball Jan 2, 2009

The Inaugural Purple Ball will take place on the evening of Barack Obama's inauguration and will feature a host of celebrities raising money for charity. More →

ER's Anthony Edwards Returns For Charity Nov 14, 2008

Viewers of ER would have noticed the return of a favorite character in the latest episode that screened in the US last night, November 13. Dr Mark Greene, played by Anthony Edwards, made a welcome return after being killed off 8 years ago – and he has donated his appearance fee to charity. More →

Stars Pause For A Moment Of Silence For Bernie Mac Aug 14, 2008

The stars were out in Beverly Hills August 7th through 10th for the 12th Annual American Black Film Festival. More →