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Susan Lucci To Co-Host 14th Annual UCP of NYC Women Who Care Awards Luncheon Mar 20, 2015

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that Susan Lucci, star of the hit series “Devious Maids,” Emmy award-winning actress from “All My Children,” host of Investigation Discovery’s “Deadly Affairs,” and New York Times best-selling author, will return for the third consecutive year as host of The 14th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. More →

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Named As PETA Person Of The Year Dec 22, 2014

Mayor Bill de Blasio‘s defense of tigers, elephants, and horses forced to work in New York and his promotion of vegan eating in the Big Apple have earned him the title of PETA’s Person of the Year for 2014. More →

Ice Bucket Challenge Heats Up For Charity Aug 18, 2014

In the last two weeks, the Ice Bucket Challenge has quite literally “soaked” the nation. Everyone from Ethel Kennedy to Justin Timberlake has poured a bucket of ice water over her or his head and has challenged others do the same or to make a donation to fight ALS within twenty-four hours. More →

Bid On VIP Tickets To Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend May 30, 2014

Here’s your chance to share in Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. September 19-20, 2014 with 2 VIP tickets. More →

Judith Light To Be Honored At Star-Studded Women Who Care Luncheon Apr 21, 2014

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, have announced the honorees for the 13th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon. More →

Anthony Anderson Hosts 45th NAACP Image Awards Feb 25, 2014

Winners of the 45th NAACP Image Awards were announced this weekend with two festive events. More →

Lion Ark Nominated For NAACP Image Award Outstanding International Motion Picture Jan 23, 2014

Lion Ark, the feature length documentary about the rescue of 25 lions from cruel circuses in Bolivia, has been nominated by America’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the NAACP, in their Outstanding International Motion Picture category for the 45th NAACP Image Awards. More →

Forest Whitaker To Be Honored For Charity Work At Critics' Choice Movie Awards Jan 15, 2014

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced that it will be honoring Forest Whitaker with the Joel Siegel Award at the 19th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards, to be presented to him by his co-star in “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” Oprah Winfrey. More →

The Top 25 Celebrity Charity Auctions Of 2013 Jan 7, 2014

CharityBuzz has announced their top 25 celebrity charity auctions from 2013. More →

Charitybuzz Raises $100,000,000 With The Power Of Pop Culture‏ Nov 26, 2013

Charitybuzz, the luxury charity auction site changing the face of fundraising, announces that it has raised $100 million for charity to date through its online auctions. More →

Angelina Jolie Honored With Honorary Oscar For Humanitarian Work Nov 17, 2013

Angelina Jolie has been awarded an Honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work. More →

Oprah Winfrey To Auction Items For Charity Oct 21, 2013

Oprah Winfrey is to hold a special auction to raise funds for the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation College Fund. More →

Russell Brand Offers Exclusive VIP Package To Benefit David Lynch Foundation Aug 27, 2013

Actor and comedian Russell Brand will sell a limited number of VIP ticket packages for his 2013 “Messiah Complex World Tour” to benefit the David Lynch Foundation, a nonprofit charity that provides meditation instruction at no charge to at-risk communities including inner-city students, homeless adults and teens, abused women and veterans with post-traumatic stress. More →

James McCartney To Host David Lynch Foundation Event Jun 3, 2013

The David Lynch Foundation will launch its new performance division, DLF Live, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 15, 2013. More →

Cyndi Lauper To Be Honored At Women Who Care Luncheon Apr 25, 2013

Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, today announced the honorees for the 12th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon. More →

Angelina Jolie Supports the Malala Fund Apr 17, 2013

In her BBC diary blog, 11-year-old Malala Yousafzai wrote, “I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to the market. I have the right to speak. I don’t mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is an education, and I am afraid of no one.” More →

Hillary Clinton To Join Meryl Streep At Women In The World Summit Mar 25, 2013

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be joining Newsweek & The Daily Beast’s Women in the World summit on April 4th and 5th at Lincoln Center. More →

Oprah Supports Jeep's Operation Safe Return Campaign Feb 5, 2013

Jeep and the USO have launched a new campaign to address the special needs of returning service men and women and their families. More →

GLAAD Announces Media Award Nominations Jan 31, 2013

GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, have announced the nominees for its 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. 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 →

Keep A Child Alive Black Ball REDUX Raises $2.9 Million Dec 10, 2012

Keep A Child Alive CEO Peter Twyman has announced that the Black Ball REDUX, held last week at “Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater,” raised over $2.9 million – funds that will go to providing lifesaving HIV treatment, care and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. More →

Celebrities Support ICAP Charity Day Dec 5, 2012

ICAP, the world’s leading interdealer broker and provider of post trade risk and information services, will hold its 20th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, December 5, 2012. More →

Katy Perry Urges Fans To Support Meditation Charity For Her Birthday Oct 22, 2012

For her birthday, Katy Perry has tweeted fans to support Transcendental Meditation for school kids and veterans. More →

A Night Of Too Many Stars For Autism This Weekend Oct 19, 2012

A star-studded line-up of performers will join host Jon Stewart during COMEDY CENTRAL’s biennial autism benefit, Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs. More →

Beyonce To Join Alicia Keys At Black Ball Sep 24, 2012

Alicia Keys' Keep A Child Alive charity has announced that the annual New York Black Ball will take place at the Hammerstein Ballroom on November 1. More →

Diane von Furstenberg To Present Oprah With Lifetime Leadership Award Mar 5, 2012

Designer Diane von Furstenberg is pleased to announce the recipients of The Third Annual DVF Awards, honoring five women who have demonstrated leadership, strength and courage in their respective fields. More →

Lady Gaga Unveils Born This Way Foundation Mar 1, 2012

Yesterday at Harvard University, Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, officially unveiled the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF), a new non-profit charitable organization, before a crowd of policy makers, non-profit organizations, foundation leaders, students and youth at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Askwith Forum. More →

Lady Gaga's Charity Launch To Be Streamed Live Feb 28, 2012

The Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) launch event featuring Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, at Harvard University will be streamed live to the BTWF website on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 from 4:00-5:30pm EST. More →

Oprah To Join Lady Gaga At Charity Launch Feb 14, 2012

Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, announced today that Oprah Winfrey will be joining them at Harvard University for the official launch of the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012. More →

Oprah Attends Graduation Of Leadership Students In South Africa Jan 16, 2012

Oprah Winfrey was in South Africa over the weekend to attend the first graduation of 72 students from her Leadership Academy for Girls. More →