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Foo Fighters to Perform at Power to the Patients Concert in Washington D.C. Feb 26, 2024

On Tuesday, March 5, Foo Fighters will take a rare detour from stadium, arena and amphitheater stages to perform at a private, one-night-only concert in Washington, D.C. hosted by Power to the Patients, a non-profit fighting for a more affordable, accessible, and equitable healthcare system through true price transparency. More →

26 Million COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Mobilized Through Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert To Reunite The World May 11, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced that the VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World campaign helped mobilize over 26 million COVID-19 vaccine doses and $302 million to the ACT-Accelerator to provide equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, tests, treatments and other medical tools to the world’s most marginalized communities and healthcare workers on the frontlines. More →

Harry and Meghan Announced as Campaign Chairs of Global Citizen's VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World Apr 28, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has revealed additions to VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World, their live event on May 2 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. More →

Global Citizen Announces VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World Apr 16, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World, a global broadcast and streaming special that aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere. More →

Stars Announced For Aerosmith's MusiCares Person Of The Year Show Jan 14, 2020

Aerosmith will be honoured as MusiCares Person of the Year at a star-studded show in Los Angeles on January 24. More →

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles From Paris With Love Gala Raises $5.5 Million Oct 23, 2018

In recognition for their compassion and dedicated support of Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), late night talk show host and comedian Jimmy Kimmel, legendary Dodgers play-by-play announcer Vin Scully and global play and entertainment company Hasbro were awarded the Courage to Care award at CHLA’s ‘From Paris With Love’ gala Saturday. More →

Dave Grohl Steps Up to Headline Autism Speaks’ Into The Blue Gala Sep 28, 2018

Dave Grohl, frontman for the multiple Grammy award-winning band Foo Fighters – and who headlined the Autism Speaks “Blue Jean Ball” in 2013 – returns to headline the organization’s “Into the Blue” gala on October 4, 2018 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

Jimmy Kimmel To Be Honored At The 2018 Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala Sep 17, 2018

On Saturday, October 20, 2018, more than 1,400 people will attend the Children's Hospital Los Angeles From Paris with Love gala presented by Hasbro at The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE. More →

IfOnly Partners with iHeartMedia DC and Baltimore for Experiences Benefiting the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore Jul 5, 2018

IfOnly, the leading marketplace for experiences, has announced a partnership with iHeartMedia DC and Baltimore to offer special experiences throughout July that support the organization’s ongoing “iHeartTheTroops” initiative, raising funds for military families in conjunction with the USO of Metropolitan Washington-Baltimore. More →

Dave Grohl: Depression Is Something People Should Take Seriously Sep 4, 2017

Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters have talked about the stigma of mental illness during an interview with a radio station in New Zealand. More →

Tom Petty Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 14, 2017

Tom Petty was honored as MusiCares Person Of The Year at a star-studded event over the weekend. More →

Foo Fighters, Don Henley And Stevie Nicks Added To MusiCares Concert Honoring Tom Petty Nov 7, 2016

GRAMMY winners Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Kings Of Leon, Jeff Lynne, Randy Newman, Stevie Nicks, George Strait, and Lucinda Williams; GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriters Jackson Browne, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, Elle King, and Regina Spektor; and rock band The Bangles have been added to the performance lineup for the 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Tom Petty on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. More →

Foo Fighters To Join The Love Ride This Weekend Oct 16, 2015

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, the world famous Love Ride will roll one last time. And the Foo Fighters will be there!! More →

Jay Leno And Foo Fighters Join Love Ride Grand Finale Jul 30, 2015

On Sunday, October 18, 2015, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) will be participating in the Love Ride grand finale, a single-day motorcycle fundraising event, and the longest running event of its kind in the world. More →

Just Announced: Foo Fighters To Play Charity Gig In New Zealand On Friday Feb 17, 2015

Frontier Touring has today announced that the Foo Fighters will play a last minute intimate and exclusive benefit show at the Auckland Town Hall this Friday February 20 with all profits going to The New Zealand Music Foundation. More →

Chris Martin Announces Global Citizen 2015 Feb 16, 2015

In continuing the movement to end extreme poverty by 2030, Global Citizen and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, have announced Global Citizen 2015, a new 15-year campaign to ensure the upcoming United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are achieved. More →

Prince Harry And Foo Fighters Close Invictus Games Sep 16, 2014

Prince Harry praised the unconquerable character of injured servicemen and women and their families as his Invictus Games ended with a fantastic music concert. More →

Prince Harry Opens The Invictus Games Sep 11, 2014

Barack Obama has wished the teams competing in the Invictus Games well, as Prince Harry staged a party to welcome those taking part in the sporting spectacle. More →

Foo Fighters To Headline Invictus Games Closing Concert Aug 4, 2014

The Invictus Games, presented by Jaguar Land Rover, has announced a spectacular line-up, featuring Foo Fighters, who will headline the Jaguar Land Rover Invictus Games Closing Concert to take place on Sunday 14 September 2014 at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London. More →

JAY Z To Headline Star-Studded Global Citizen Festival Jul 9, 2014

The Global Citizen movement continues its campaign to achieve a world without extreme poverty by 2030 with the third annual Global Citizen Festival, a free ticketed concert on the Great Lawn in Central Park. More →

Dave Grohl To Headline Autism Speaks' Blue Jean Ball Oct 11, 2013

Grammy Award-winning music legend Dave Grohl will headline Autism Speaks' Third Annual BLUE JEAN BALL, presented by The GUESS? Foundation, on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Boulevard 3 in Hollywood. More →

fun. To Salute The Military On Independence Day Jul 4, 2013

In celebration of troops and their families stationed around the globe, the USO and President Obama will once again honor, salute and celebrate those in uniform with the Fifth Annual “Salute to the Military” USO Concert Event on the South Lawn of the White House this Independence Day. More →

Neil Young And Foo Fighters Charity Show To Be Streamed Live Sep 25, 2012

The Global Poverty Project is proud to announce that their upcoming Global Citizen Festival, produced by AEG Network LIVE and delivered by AEG Digital Media, will be live streamed and broadcast by an impressive list of media partners. More →

Meet Selena Gomez At Global Poverty Project Festival Sep 7, 2012

The Global Poverty Project (GPP) has teamed up with the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to offer the opportunity for one lucky winner plus a guest to meet UNICEF Ambassador Selena Gomez at GPP’s Global Festival on September 29 in Central Park. More →

Foo Fighters And Neil Young To Headline Global Poverty Concert Aug 8, 2012

The Global Poverty Project (GPP) has announced the Global Festival 2012, a multifaceted event culminating with a free ticketed concert on the Great Lawn of New York’s iconic Central Park on September 29, 2012. More →

Jay Leno To Be Grand Marshall Of Harley Davidson Love Ride For USO Jul 20, 2012

Jay Leno will be the Grand Marshal of the 29th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Love Ride on Sunday, October 21 at Castaic Lake, California, to benefit the USO and their veterans programs in 160 locations in 27 states. More →

A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction Benefits Charity Jun 7, 2012

Following the 8th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions has launched the A Little Bit Country … A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction. More →

Paul McCartney Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 13, 2012

Beatles legend Paul McCartney was honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event in Los Angeles on Friday, celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work. More →

Stars To Come Out For Paul McCartney At Charity Gala Feb 2, 2012

An impressive star-studded cast will come together to honor 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney during a sold-out gala on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, two days prior to the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Bid On Signed Foo Fighters Swag For Charity Jan 3, 2012

Fans of Dave Grohl and his band, Foo Fighters, currently have the chance to bid on a swag of items signed by the band to benefit charity. More →