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Stars Join GLAAD and HRC in Calling on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter to Protect Against Anti-Trans Hate Jun 28, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that more than 250 LGBTQ and ally actors, notables, and other leaders signed a public letter created by GLAAD and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) calling on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and Twitter to better enforce hate speech, harassment, misinformation, and other existing content policies aimed at protecting transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming users and all LGBTQ people. More →

Stars Celebrate 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Apr 5, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for 15 of this year’s 33 categories for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

Margaret Cho To Host 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 21, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced that for the third consecutive year, Hulu will serve as the official streaming destination for the GLAAD Media Awards. More →

GLAAD Media Awards Ceremonies To Return In 2022 Dec 17, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that the GLAAD Media Awards will return to in-person ceremonies in New York City and Los Angeles in 2022 after being virtual in 2020 and 2021. More →

Step Up To Host Digital Summit Sep 8, 2021

Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit supporting girls and gender-expansive teens on their way to confidence and careers, has announced that it will host “Step Up Together,” a digital summit connecting women and girls during disconnected times, on Thursday, September 9. More →

Celebrities Join Kindbody in Largest Femtech Raise of 2021 Jul 23, 2021

Kindbody has announced that Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabrielle Union, Hannah Bronfman, Yael Cohen, Sophia Amoruso, Amy Griffin, and other mission-driven celebrities have contributed to the company’s $62 million Series C fundraise announced two weeks ago. More →

Gabrielle Union-Wade Joins 'Don't Skip' Campaign to Encourage Doctor Well-Visits and Recommended Vaccinations May 27, 2021

Vaccinate Your Family, in collaboration with Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced the launch of a new public health campaign called Don’t Skip with actress, activist and author Gabrielle Union-Wade to encourage families to schedule their well-visits and stay up to date on all recommended vaccines. More →

More Stars To Join The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon Oct 22, 2020

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that Don Cheadle, Common, Cindy Crawford, Whitney Cummings, Stephen Curry, Zachary Levi, and Kelly Rowland will join the previously announced star-studded lineup for The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon. More →

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Stars To Join The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon Lineup Oct 13, 2020

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that Garcelle Beauvais, Aloe Blacc, Bryan Cranston, Adam Devine, Fat Joe, Liz Gillies, Aldis Hodge, Edwin Hodge, DJ Khaled, Daniel Levy, Loni Love, Leslie Mann, Robin Thicke, Gabrielle Union Wade and John David Washington have been added to The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon. More →

Ciara to Host Smile Train's World Smile Day Live Oct 1, 2020

On October 2, Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft organization, is hosting World Smile Day Live: A Virtual Celebration in partnership with Ciara to raise funds and awareness for the 540 babies born with a cleft every day—many without access to treatment or care. More →

Celebrities Join American Lung Association's #Act4Impact Livestream Benefit Sep 22, 2020

Today the American Lung Association announced their celebrity lineup for #Act4Impact, a livestream fundraising benefit hosted by Queen Latifah on September 26. More →

Dolly Parton, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union and More to Appear During Virtual GLAAD Media Awards Jul 13, 2020

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will host a virtual ceremony for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday, July 30 in place of the original ceremonies planned for earlier this year. More →

Stars Attend 18th Annual Night Before Party Benefiting MPTF Feb 10, 2020

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 8, 2020 for the 18th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Renee Zellweger to be Honored at An Unforgettable Evening Benefiting the Women's Cancer Research Fund Jan 24, 2020

This year, actress Renee Zellweger will receive the 2020 Courage Award for her charitable contributions and philanthropic efforts throughout her career, including her support of breast cancer research and awareness. More →

NAACP and BET Networks Team Up for the 51st NAACP Image Awards Nov 27, 2019

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. More →

Stars Attend An Unforgettable Evening For The Women's Cancer Research Fund Mar 5, 2019

On Thursday, February 28, 2019, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with WCRF co-founders Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Jamie Tisch welcomed guests to An Unforgettable Evening. More →

Miley Cyrus To Perform At An Unforgettable Evening Feb 26, 2019

Today, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) announced that global superstar and philanthropist Miley Cyrus will perform at An Unforgettable Evening. 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 →

Bill Clinton And Michelle Obama To Take Part In 2017 Partnership For A Healthier America Summit Apr 18, 2017

The Partnership for a Healthier America's seventh annual summit will convene some of the nation’s most influential leaders in the fight to end childhood obesity. More →

Stars Attend amfAR's 7th Annual Inspiration Gala New York Jun 13, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Derulo, Zayn Malik, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Zac Posen, Michel Sidibé, Kelly Osbourne, Victoria Justice, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at Skylight at Moynihan Station last week to support amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, at the seventh annual Inspiration Gala New York. More →

The Battier Take Charge Foundation Presents 4th Annual South Beach Battioke Jan 23, 2015

Former Miami Heat player, Shane Battier and his wife Heidi, continue to give back to the community they call home by hosting the fourth annual “South Beach Battioke” on March 3rd, 8 p.m. at the Fillmore Theatre in Miami Beach – a star-studded, karaoke charity event where attendees include Miami’s elite, philanthropists and socialites and Miami Heat stars live out their pop star fantasies, all for a great cause. 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 →

Celebrity Activists Take Part In Half The Sky Oct 1, 2012

A number of stars are taking part in a new film telling the story of courageous women around the world. More →

Gabrielle Union Urges Skin Cancer Prevention Aug 8, 2012

One in five Americans will develop skin cancer in his or her lifetime. As fall fast approaches, Neutrogena and actress Gabrielle Union are urging people to make skin cancer prevention part of their daily, year-round routines in an effort to thwart this epidemic. More →

Mariah Carey To Be Honored At Russell Simmons' Art For Life Event Jul 5, 2012

The Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will hold its thirteenth annual Art For Life garden party at Russell Simmons' Hampton Estate on July 28. 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 →

Photos: Stars Come Out For Charlize Theron Charity Event Oct 13, 2011

Charlize Theron and famed celebrity photographer Randall Slavin were joined by close friends and supporters this week for an exclusive, intimate cocktail party featuring the world premiere of Randall Slavin’s celebrity photo series: REACH: 24 portraits by Randall Slavin to benefit the Charlize Theron African Outreach Project (CTAOP). More →

Ebony Steele To Host Bare Chest For Breast Cancer Oct 26, 2010

Ebony Steele – Rickey Smiley Morning Show Co-host, Susan G. Komen for the Cure Circle of Promise Ambassador and one of five Survivor Ambassadors for General Mills’ Pink Together campaign – will host a special event for breast cancer awareness in Atlanta on October 28. More →

Naomi Campbell Attends Essence Fierce And Fabulous Awards Sep 15, 2010

ESSENCE magazine hosted the Fierce & Fabulous Awards luncheon honoring extraordinary women as featured in its commemorative 40th Anniversary September issue earlier this week. More →

Michael Douglas Takes Part In Stand Up To Cancer Event Sep 13, 2010

Michael Douglas made an emotional appearance via video at the massive Stand Up To Cancer television event on September 10. More →