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Stars Attend 2024 Green Carpet Fashion Awards Mar 8, 2024

The Green Carpet Fashion Awards (GCFA) returned to Los Angeles on March 6th, 2024. More →

Stars to Join Global Citizen NOW in NYC Apr 26, 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Artist, Activist and Global Citizen Ambassador John Legend have joined the growing list of leaders gathering in New York City this week for Global Citizen NOW, the summit setting a global agenda for action on the most urgent issues facing humanity and the planet. More →

Red Nose Day Returns May 25 Apr 17, 2023

Comic Relief US’ annual Red Nose Day campaign is back on May 25 for its ninth year, raising life-changing funds to help end the cycle of poverty and ensure children are safe, healthy, educated and empowered across the U.S. and around the world. More →

Stars Help Lead Year Three of Venture Into Cures for EB Research Partnership Dec 6, 2022

On November 20, EB Research Partnership (EBRP) presented the third annual Venture Into Cures, an inspiring virtual event featuring moving stories about individuals and families living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). More →

Stars to Join Jill and Eddie Vedder for the Third Annual Venture into Cures Benefit Nov 9, 2022

EB Research Partnership (EBRP) announces the initial celebrity lineup for the third annual Venture Into Cures, an inspiring, virtual fundraising and awareness event airing November 20, 2022, at 4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT. More →

Jonas Brothers Perform at City of Hope Spirit of Life Gala Oct 31, 2022

Last week, City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, honored Republic founders, chief executives and brothers Monte and Avery Lipman at its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s Spirit of Life Gala. More →

John Legend Performs at Star-Studded 36th Carousel of Hope Ball Oct 17, 2022

Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis hosted the 36th Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 8 at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills benefiting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC). More →

Howie Mandel to Emcee 36th Carousel of Hope Ball Oct 5, 2022

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Howie Mandel, Andy Grammer and Deborah Cox will take the stage at the 36th Carousel of Hope Ball. More →

John Legend To Perform at 36th Carousel of Hope Ball Sep 22, 2022

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, and multi-platinum singer-songwriter John Legend will perform at the 36th Carousel of Hope Ball, presented by Dexcom on Saturday, October 8 at The Beverly Hilton hotel. More →

Robin Hood's Annual Benefit Raises $126 Million for Fight Against Poverty in New York City May 16, 2022

Last week, Robin Hood's annual benefit raised $126 million, including a $50 million commitment from New York City toward a $100 million joint child care initiative. More →

City Harvest Hosts 2022 Gala: Red Supper Club May 2, 2022

Last week in New York City, City Harvest held their 2022 Gala: Red Supper Club which featured an elegant dinner and one-of-a-kind live and silent auction. More →

John Legend Announces Bold, New Initiative To Build Communities That Work For All Oct 6, 2021

John Legend has announced HUMANLEVEL, a new initiative to uplift communities disproportionately impacted by institutionalized racism. More →

W.K. Kellogg Foundation's Fifth Annual National Day of Racial Healing Jan 13, 2021

On Tues., Jan. 19, 2021, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation will virtually host the fifth annual National Day of Racial Healing, an afternoon of essential and timely conversations about racial healing, equity and justice with leading advocates, artists and influencers. More →

Stars and More Honored At 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards Dec 21, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen on Saturday, December 19, honored the winners of the 2020 Global Citizen Prize. More →

Stars to be Recognized at the 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards Dec 16, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced the winners of the 2020 Global Citizen Prize. More →

John Legend To Host Star-Studded Global Citizen Prize Awards Dec 14, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced that Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, JoJo, and Tori Kelly will perform at the Global Citizen Prize award special on December 19, 2020, with appearances by John Oliver, Nick Jonas, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. More →

Bounce Trumpet Awards Pays Tribute To Those Fighting For Social Justice Dec 10, 2020

Bounce, the first and only broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, has announced the full roster of honorees for the 2020 Bounce Trumpet Awards which annually recognize the outstanding accomplishments of African Americans who have succeeded against great odds and inspired success in others. More →

PLAY ON: Celebrating The Power Of Music To Make Change Dec 4, 2020

Hard Rock International, one of the world’s most iconic entertainment and hospitality brands, announced today its platinum-level sponsorship for “PLAY ON: Celebrating the Power of Music to Make Change” (PLAY ON) benefit concert to bring awareness for transformational racial, social and food justice benefiting longtime partner WhyHunger and the NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF). More →

MPTF Hosts 'The Evening Before: Special Edition' Raising $1.5 Million Sep 24, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 14th annual edition of its iconic pre-Emmy Awards party, reimagined as “The Evening Before: Special Edition.” More →

One World: Together At Home Announced $127 Million In Commitments To Date Apr 20, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen, together with Lady Gaga, tonight announced $127 million in commitments to date in support of healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

John Legend Releases Video Pledging Food Desert Support For His Hometown Mar 10, 2020

Springfield native, John Legend, has honored a local non-profit through a video where he announced how this organization is stepping in to support his hometown. More →

City Harvest's 2020 Gala To Honor Eric And Sandra Ripert And Goya Foods And The Unanue Family Feb 17, 2020

City Harvest, New York City’s private response to hunger, announced today that Eric and Sandra Ripert and Goya Foods and the Unanue family will be the honorees at this year’s City Harvest Presents The 2020 Gala: Red Supper Club, on April 28. More →

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend to be Honored at ACLU Centennial Gala Feb 12, 2020

The ACLU is turning 100 — that’s 100 years of speaking truth to power, fighting for our fundamental freedoms, and demanding justice for all. Benefiting the ACLU and NYCLU Foundations and the organizations’ life-changing work, the Centennial Gala will be an unforgettable evening of community, connection, and celebration of all that we have accomplished together. 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 →

Wish Kid Meets Blake Shelton Jan 7, 2020

Colton Harkness loves listening to country music star Blake Shelton and watching The Voice. Even though Colton suffers from cerebral palsy, it does not hold him back and he aspires to be a police officer. Kids Wish Network, a children’s charity that grants wishes for kids with life-threatening illnesses, flew Colton and his family to Los Angeles for a live taping of The Voice to meet his hero Blake Shelton. 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 →

Jennifer Hudson and John Legend to Perform at Global Citizen Prize Ceremony Nov 22, 2019

International advocacy organisation Global Citizen announced that Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, Sting, and Stormzy will perform at the Global Citizen Prize award ceremony on December 13th, 2019, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. More →

Richard Gere Honored At Star-Studded City Harvest 2019 Gala May 6, 2019

Last week, City Harvest, New York City’s largest food rescue organization, hosted City Harvest: The 2019 Gala and raised $4.1 million — enough to provide over 14 million meals to New Yorkers in need. More →

Sesame Workshop to Honor First Lady Michelle Obama at 50th Anniversary Gala Mar 29, 2019

Sesame Workshop today announced that former First Lady Michelle Obama will accept the Joan Ganz Cooney Award, named for Sesame Street’s creator, at the nonprofit organization’s annual benefit dinner on May 29. More →

Jay-Z To Be Honored At 50th NAACP Image Awards Mar 29, 2019

The NAACP today announced that globally dominant pop culture icon Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 50th NAACP Image Awards. More →