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amfAR to Host First Ever Star-Studded Virtual Gala Feb 18, 2021

On Thursday, March 4, 2021, amfAR will be livestreaming its first ever virtual fundraising gala, A Gala for Our Time. More →

Rise Up New York! Telethon Raises Over $115 Million To Support New Yorkers Most Impacted By COVID-19 May 13, 2020

Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartMedia joined together tonight to air a citywide “virtual telethon” to raise awareness and funds to help New Yorkers whose lives have been dramatically impacted by COVID-19. More →

Robin Hood And iHeartMedia Present Rise Up New York! Relief Benefit May 8, 2020

Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartMedia will join together with New York television and radio stations to air a citywide “virtual telethon” on Monday, May 11 at 7 PM ET to raise awareness and funds to help New Yorkers whose lives have been dramatically impacted by COVID-19. More →

Star-Studded Saturday Night Seder Raises $2.35 Million For Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund Apr 14, 2020

“Saturday Night Seder,” the star-studded virtual Passover Seder that premiered Saturday night on YouTube via www.SaturdayNightSeder.com and Buzzfeed’s Tasty YouTube, has raised more than $2,350,000 for the CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Fund, it was announced today. More →

MIKA To Perform at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles, Fortune Feimster To Host Mar 10, 2020

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that recording artist and singer-songwriter Mika will perform at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on April 16, and stand-up comedian, writer, and actress Fortune Feimster will host the Awards. More →

Bette Midler To Make First-Ever Appearance at GLAAD Media Awards Mar 3, 2020

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that multi award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, and comedian Bette Midler will make her first-ever GLAAD Media Awards appearance as a presenter at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York on March 19. More →

Stars Support Humane Society International’s Animal Rescue Mission on Australia's Kangaroo Island Jan 24, 2020

A host of celebrities are urging their fans to support animal charity Humane Society International's animal search and rescue for wildlife survivors on Australia’s fire-ravaged Kangaroo Island. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces 2018 New York Fall Gala Oct 12, 2018

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Bette Midler And Michael Kors To Attend Grand Opening Of NYRP's Essex Street Community Garden Jun 20, 2018

On Thursday, June 21, New York Restoration Project, which has spent more than twenty years transforming open spaces in New York’s under-resourced communities to be safer, healthier, and happier, will be joined by its founder Bette Midler to celebrate the Grand Opening of Essex Street Community Garden with a Summer Solstice Block Party in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn. More →

The Clooneys to Join Students At March For Our Lives Feb 21, 2018

Celebrities across the US have spoken out in support of the Parkland students who are taking bold action to prevent further school massacres. More →

Bette Midler Auctions Hulaween Costumes For New York Restoration Project Oct 20, 2017

In anticipation of her annual Hulaween bash, Bette Midler is auctioning off three of the fabulous costumes she has worn in years past. More →

Sir Elton John To Be Honored At Elton John AIDS Foundation New York Fall Gala Sep 13, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks Return To Host Simply Shakespeare Sep 5, 2017

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 27th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 18, 2017 at 8:00pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. More →

Gloria Steinem, Dorothy Pitman Hughes Release Iconic T-shirt For Equal Rights Amendment Aug 11, 2017

Feminist activists, journalists, and authors, Gloria Steinem and Dorothy Pitman Hughes, announced the release of a limited-edition charity T-shirt, Gloria and Dorothy’s Equal Rights Now Tee, to raise funds to support the growing momentum behind passage of the long-sought-for Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). More →

Sara Bareilles Named As Ambassador Of First Ever CharityBuzz Broadway Auction May 24, 2017

Charitybuzz is pleased to announce the first ever curated Broadway Auction, part of the successful Charitybuzz Curates program, featuring bidding opportunities to meet Broadway’s biggest names, exclusive backstage access at the Great White Way’s hottest shows, VIP seats to standing-room-only engagements, and more — all to benefit charity. More →

Michael Kors Teams Up With Bette Midler's NYRP To Beautify Brooklyn Park May 12, 2017

New York Restoration Project (NYRP), the Bette Midler-founded non-profit that has spent over two decades transforming open spaces in New York’s under-resourced communities, has teamed up with longtime supporter and board member, Michael Kors, to design the first ever solar-powered community garden in New York City. More →

Bette Midler And Celebrity Friends Celebrate 2016 Hulaween Bash Nov 1, 2016

The Waldorf Astoria’s Grand Ballroom was taken over by celebrities dressed as witches, wizards and warlocks in honor of Bette Midler's Annual Hulaween Bash last week. More →

Kathy Griffin To Host Bette Midler's Annual Hulaween Bash Oct 20, 2016

Bette Midler's Annual Star-Studded Hulaween Bash will be held Oct. 28th at the Waldorf Astoria. More →

Stars Perform At Concert Across America To End Gun Violence Sep 28, 2016

The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence featured 350 events across the country with more than 5,200 artists performing for a day of music on Sunday to honor victims of gun violence and to make gun violence prevention a voting issue in the November elections. More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks Host A Smokin' Shakespeare Motown Much Ado Sep 5, 2016

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 26th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 19, 2016 at 8:00pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. More →

Stars Attend Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Annual Spring Picnic Jun 6, 2016

Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Annual Spring Picnic took place on June 1st at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion. More →

Bette Midler's Cheeky Challenge To Kim Kardashian Mar 10, 2016

Bette Midler wants Kim Kardashian to use her selfies for good. More →

More Presenters And Honorees Announced For AARP Movies For Grownups Feb 2, 2016

AARP has announced a plethora of additional presenters and honorees for their Movies For Grownups Awards. More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks To Be Honored At Annual Simply Shakespeare Reading Dec 7, 2015

The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) presents its 25th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit reading of “Twelfth Night” directed by Ben Donenberg, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica. More →

Anne Hathaway And Harrison Ford Join Got Your 6 Celebrity PSA Jun 9, 2014

Anne Hathaway, Anna Kendrick, Harrison Ford, Bradley Cooper, Gabourey Sidibe, Martin Sheen, Bette Midler, Sally Field, Jason Sudeikis, Goldie Hawn and Glenn Close have taken part in a new PSA for Got Your 6. More →

Sting Announces 2014 Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert Mar 5, 2014

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Rainforest Fund, co-founders Sting and Trudie Styler are pleased to announce a star-studded evening of performances at the Revlon Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert on Thursday, April 17th, 2014. More →

U2 Performs At Sean Penn's Star-Studded Help Haiti Home Gala Jan 13, 2014

Saturday night, Hollywood came together to support Sean Penn and his J/P Haitian Relief Organization at the 3rd Annual Help Haiti Home Gala, presented by Giorgio Armani at the Montage in LA. More →

Celebrities Donate Live Experiences To STOMP Out Bullying Oct 21, 2013

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. More →

Bette Midler To Be Honored By Rockefeller Foundation Oct 14, 2013

Rockefeller Foundation President Dr. Judith Rodin has announced the recipients of the 2013 Jane Jacobs Medal – Bette Midler and Ian Marvy. More →

Carole King To Be Honored As 2014 MusiCares Person Of The Year Sep 19, 2013

Carole King will be honored as the 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year on Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, and Bill Silva, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board. More →