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Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Night Before Party Feb 25, 2019

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 23, 2019 for the 17th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Steven Tyler Celebrates Second Annual GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party Benefiting Janie's Fund Feb 14, 2019

Earlier this week, iconic music legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler celebrated his second annual GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party to benefit Janie's Fund with over 500 friends and supporters including Sharon Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Alice Cooper, and more at Raleigh Studios Hollywood. More →

State-of-the-Art Climate Model Funded By Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Shows How We Can Solve The Global Climate Crisis Jan 24, 2019

As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report warned in October 2018, the planet must be kept below the dangerous temperature rise of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels if we are to avoid a worsening of climate-related impacts. More →

Jane Goodall Meets Leonardo DiCaprio At Charity Event Apr 10, 2018

Dr. Jane Goodall met with Leonardo DiCaprio and Moby at an event in LA this week. More →

Race To Erase MS Announces 25th Anniversary Gala Mar 16, 2018

Race to Erase MS announced today that its historic 25th Anniversary Gala will take place on Friday, April 20 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, and will be hosted by HQ Trivia’s Scott Rogowsky. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Speaks At Postcode Lottery Gala In Amsterdam Mar 7, 2018

On Thursday February 15th, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke as special guest at the Postcode Lottery charity gala in Amsterdam on behalf of Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. More →

Stars Come Out For 16th Annual MPTF Night Before Party Mar 5, 2018

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3rd, 2018 for the 16th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Josh Duhamel To Be Honored At WildAid Gala Oct 31, 2017

WildAid, the global nonprofit organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, announced its annual fundraising gala, “An Evening with WildAid,” will take place November 11 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. More →

Kate Winslet To Be Honored With Actors Inspiration Award Sep 19, 2017

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has announced it will bestow its Actors Inspiration Award to critically-acclaimed actress and philanthropist Kate Winslet, highlighting her career achievements and honoring her charitable work. More →

Stars Donate To Hurricane Harvey Relief Efforts Aug 31, 2017

Stars have been showing their support for victims of Hurricane Harvey this week. More →

amfAR Hosts Dinner In Paris During Couture Week Jul 4, 2017

Supporters gathered for a dinner and auction at the Petit Palais in Paris over the weekend in support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Continues Efforts To Protect Endangered Vaquita Jul 3, 2017

Last month, during a meeting between President Enrique Peña Nieto, Leonardo DiCaprio, Carlos Slim, and senior government officials at the Official Residence of Los Pinos, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed agreeing to make major commitments to protect valuable marine ecosystems in the Gulf of California. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Rashida Jones With Actors Inspiration Award Jun 8, 2017

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that Emmy-nominated actress Rashida Jones will receive its Actors Inspiration Award, an honor recognizing artists who give back to the community by championing worthy philanthropic causes which make a difference in the world. More →

Rita Ora Performs At Star-Studded amfAR Gala Cannes May 29, 2017

The 24th annual amfAR Gala Cannes raised more than $20 million last week in support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and its pursuit of a cure for HIV/AIDS. More →

Stars Attend 2017 MPTF Night Before Party Feb 28, 2017

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 25th, 2017 for the 15th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio To Be Honored At Hollywood Film Awards For Before The Flood Nov 3, 2016

Dick Clark Productions has announced that Academy Award-winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens will be honored with the “Hollywood Documentary Award” for National Geographic’s “Before the Flood” at the 20th Annual “Hollywood Film Awards Presented by Virginia Black.” More →

Native Americans, Farmers and Celebrities Unite to Fight Big Oil Oct 27, 2016

The Rev. Jesse Jackson and former Vice President Al Gore are the latest public figures to join the resistance against the Dakota Access Pipeline. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio's New Documentary Before The Flood To Air Globally On NatGeo Oct 19, 2016

From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Fisher Stevens and Academy Award-winning actor, environmental activist and U.N. Messenger of Peace Leonardo DiCaprio, Before the Flood presents a riveting account of the dramatic changes now occurring around the world due to climate change, as well as the actions we as individuals and as a society can take to prevent catastrophic disruption of life on our planet. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Speaks At 2016 Our Ocean Conference Oct 18, 2016

Last month, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke about the issues facing oceans at the 2016 Our Ocean Conference in Washington, D.C. hosted by Secretary of State John Kerry. More →

Shailene Woodley To Join 30 Native American Youth At Rally On Saturday Aug 5, 2016

Actresses Shailene Woodley and Riley Keough will join 30 Native American youth at a rally in Lafayette Square, in front of the White House on Saturday, August 6th at 1 pm. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Raises $45 Million At Annual Gala Jul 22, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation held its third annual gala this week in Saint-Tropez, and raised $45 million to go towards its aim of protecting vulnerable wildlife and stopping climate change. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Makes Historic Grant Announcement Jul 14, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation announces its largest-ever portfolio of environmental grants, increasing the organization’s total direct financial giving to over $59 million since 1998. More →

New Chatter App Connects Celebrities And Fans For Charity Jun 22, 2016

Celebrities are no strangers to charities, but because of filming, publicity and tour schedules, their time is limited. They typically write a check or appear at fundraisers to help drum up publicity and donations. Recently launched, Chatter is a simple app that can help crowdfund rapid donations to favorite charities and maximize a star’s time and celebrity status. 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 →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation And R20 Partner To Accelerate Climate Change Solutions May 31, 2016

Following the April signing of the Paris Agreement, R20 (Regions of Climate Action) and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation announced the formation of a new partnership to accelerate climate change solutions. More →

Stars Hold One-on-One Chats for Charity with New Chatter App May 26, 2016

Fans are used to watching their favorite stars every move on Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, and Periscope. Fans leave comments on everything the star does, hoping their message somehow catches the stars attention. Well now, thanks to soon-to-be-launched app CHATTER, lucky fans will get 5 minutes of undivided attention from their favorite stars. More →

Katy Perry Performs At Star-Studded Cinema Against AIDS For amfAR May 23, 2016

The 23rd annual Cinema Against AIDS gala raised more than $25 million last night in support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and its pursuit of a cure for HIV/AIDS. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Visits Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem Apr 4, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio has been in Indonesia lately, visiting Leuser Ecosystem – one of the most important areas of intact rainforests left in Southeast Asia and home to critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Supports First Ever Debt-for-Nature Swap in Seychelles Mar 22, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation is leading private-sector investments to support The Nature Conservancy in the world’s first debt swap aimed at ocean conservation and climate resiliency. More →

Stars Support Earth Hour 2016 Mar 21, 2016

On Saturday, as WWF's Earth Hour rolled across the world from Samoa to Santiago, millions came together to shine a light on the climate action our planet needs. More →