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Michelle Obama's When We All Vote Brings Together Cultural Leaders Across Industries for First Culture of Democracy Summit Jun 21, 2022

Starting June 10th, When We All Vote hosted the first Culture of Democracy Summit featuring When We All Vote Co-Chairs Chris Paul, Selena Gomez, Liza Koshy, Bretman Rock and Kerry Washington, Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Magic Johnson, Doc Rivers, David Hogg and more. More →

Stephen Curry, Jennifer Lopez and More Join Michelle Obama as Co-Chairs of When We All Vote Feb 1, 2022

Today, Michelle Obama released a video message announcing five new Co-Chairs joining When We All Vote as the initiative gears up for the 2022 midterm elections. More →

Music Superstars Collaborate on New Song to Benefit the Social Change Fund Oct 29, 2020

GRAMMY-winning mega-hit makers Jermaine Dupri, Ne-Yo, Johntá Austin and Bryan Michael Cox have teamed up with a lineup of music superstar friends, on the new single “CHANGE” (So So Def Recordings), available now on digital music providers. More →

My Friend's Place Launches Star-Studded Virtual Festival To Support Homeless Youth Jul 27, 2020

My Friend’s Place has created a virtual gala model to replace their annual “Ending Youth Homelessness” gala, which was cancelled due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Chris Paul, Lewis Hamilton Win Big in PETA’s 2019 Libby Awards Dec 12, 2019

The results are in for PETA's 14th annual Libby Awards (“Libby” is short for “liberation” — as in “animal liberation”), in which the group’s youth division recognizes the most powerful players on the animal rights scene — and Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton and NBA All-Star Chris Paul have come out on top for advocating healthy vegan eating. More →

Michelle Obama Announces 7 New Co-Chairs Joining When We All Vote Nov 12, 2019

Last Week, Michelle Obama released a video message announcing 7 new Co-Chairs joining When We All Vote, a national, nonpartisan organization launched in 2018 to increase participation in every election. More →

When We All Vote Partners with The Voices Project to Register New Voters in Recovery From Addiction Sep 4, 2018

When We All Vote — a new national, nonpartisan not-for-profit – is partnering with the Voices Project, a national addiction advocacy organization led by author and activist Ryan Hampton. More →

Star Athletes Trade Their Jerseys For High Fashion Aug 17, 2018

For the first time during New York Fashion Week, Laureus Foundation USA, a nonprofit that uses the power of sport to better children’s lives, is bringing together fashion and sport to shine a light on Sport for Good. More →

Clayton and Ellen Kershaw to Host 6th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose Jul 26, 2018

Every year, Kershaw’s Challenge, the non-profit organization led by Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen, kick off PingPong4Purpose – bringing together dynamic festivities, competitive ping pong, and more with all-star athletes, A-list entertainers, fans, friends and family, supporters and the greater Los Angeles community – for a magnanimous evening to raise funds supporting vital domestic and international programs for children and families. More →

Top Athletes Gathered For The Laureus Summit Presented By ESPN On Nelson Mandela's Centennial Jul 24, 2018

More than two dozen athletes and leaders spoke at last week’s Laureus Summit presented by ESPN at LA Live in Los Angeles, which aimed to shine a light on sports positive impact on youth and communities across the globe. More →

When We All Vote Launches National Voter Registration And Participation Initiative Jul 23, 2018

When We All Vote — a new, nonpartisan, not-for-profit — was created recognizing three critical facts about electoral participation in our country: More →

Gabrielle Union Joins VH1's Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms Special May 1, 2018

VH1 today announced today that Gabrielle Union will honor her mother at its annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms” special. More →

VH1's Dear Mama: A Love Letter To Moms To Return May 7 Apr 6, 2018

VH1 today announced its annual “Dear Mama: A Love Letter to Moms” will premiere on Monday, May 7th at 9 PM ET/PT. More →

National Basketball Wives Association Celebrates Women's Empowerment Feb 21, 2018

Last Saturday saw The National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA) gather at the Women’s Empowerment Summit Luncheon, alongside the other activities of the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. More →

NBA Athletes Support Truth, Racial Healing And Transformation Nationally Jan 22, 2018

Through their work to improve communities across the country, four NBA players and their family foundations are coming together as committed participants in the W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) national effort. More →

Hand in Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief Raises More Than $55 Million Sep 21, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced that more than $55,000,000 was raised from the one-hour telethon special, which aired on Tuesday, September 12. The much needed funds will go to aid people affected by both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. More →

Stars Joined Students, Educators, Parents, And More For EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Sep 11, 2017

On Saturday, the biggest names in entertainment, journalism, sports, and music joined educators, parents, and more for “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live,” a one-hour telecast and multi-platform event that invited the public to help rethink the future of American high schools. More →

More Stars Added To Hand In Hand Hurricane Relief Telethon Sep 11, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced additional celebrity participants, corporate partners and plans for expanded relief efforts to include those who may be affected by Hurricane Irma in addition to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. More →

Additional Stars To Join EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Sep 8, 2017

Today, XQ Institute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that more stars will participate in “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live,” a one-hour telecast and multi-platform event that will invite the public to help rethink the future of American high schools. More →

JJ Watt's YouCaring For Hurricane Harvey Breaks Records Sep 4, 2017

YouCaring, the world’s trusted leader in free crowdfunding for personal, medical, and charitable causes, has announced that Houston Texans defensive end JJ Watt’s Houston Flood Relief Fund reached $10 million, officially becoming the largest and fastest-growing charitable crowdfunding campaign in the industry’s 10-year history. More →

Snoop Dogg To Co-Host Athletes vs. Cancer’s 4th Annual Celebrity Flag Football Game Jul 31, 2017

NBA’s Matt Barnes has announced details for his charity Athletes vs. Cancer’s 4th Annual Celebrity Flag Football Game. More →

Stevie Wonder And Kai Milla To Host Their Son's 4th Annual Kailand Obasi Hoop-Life Fundraiser Aug 4, 2016

Kailand Obasi Morris, Youth Ambassador for All It Takes, along with his parents Stevland Morris (Stevie Wonder), and Kai Milla and All It Takes will be hosting the 4th Annual Kailand Obasi Hoop-Life Youth Basketball Tournament Fundraiser on August 28, 2016. More →

Toni Braxton Presents Scholarship During UNCF Evening Of Stars Apr 28, 2015

The recent taping of UNCF An Evening of Stars marked a notable intersection of premier educational and nonprofit organizations with Hollywood superstars. More →

Chris Paul Named Laureus Sport For Good Ambassador Feb 14, 2014

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation USA, the leading non-profit organization that uses the positive power of sport to tackle society’s most pressing challenges, announced today it is joining forces with Los Angeles Clippers point guard and NBA All-Star Chris Paul and naming him its newest Ambassador. More →

Stars Back Exciting Charity/Video Online Platform Jan 29, 2014

“Chideo” (charity + video), an interactive online platform founded by entrepreneur and philanthropist Todd Wagner, launched this week. More →

Nick Cannon Hosts Star-Studded HALO Awards Nov 19, 2013

Enrique Iglesias, Fall Out Boy, Austin Mahone, Dax Shepard, Darren Criss, Kevin Jonas, Nikki Reed, Chloe Bennet and Jennette McCurdy were among the celebs who joined host Nick Cannon in honoring four extraordinary teens at the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards, Sunday, Nov. 17, at 8 – 9:30 p.m. (ET/tape delayed for the west coast) on Nick at Nite. More →

Josh Hutcherson To Attend Nick Cannon's HALO Awards Nov 5, 2013

Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul and Shay Mitchell join creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in honoring four exceptional teens in the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards. More →

Brad Pitt Makes It Right With Celebrity Charity Auction Feb 8, 2012

eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, is teaming up with Brad Pitt's Make It Right to take charitable fundraising to a whole new level with a physical space and interactive bidding. More →

Ellen DeGeneres And Brad Pitt To Make It Right In New Orleans Jan 26, 2012

Make It Right has announced that Ellen DeGeneres will join Brad Pitt as host of “A Night to Make It Right”, a charity gala to raise vital funds to complete Make It Right’s goal to build 150 environmentally friendly homes in New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward. More →

Stars Mark Second Anniversary Of Earthquake In Haiti Jan 12, 2012

Today, on the second anniversary of the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Paurt-Au-Prince, killing 230,000 and injuring millions more, over 40 high profile personalities are using their Twitter and Facebook accounts to rekindle the world’s interest in helping Haiti. More →