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

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
All-Star Cast to Read Audiobook to Commemorate the ACLU's 100-Year Anniversary

All-Star Cast to Read Audiobook to Commemorate the ACLU's 100-Year Anniversary Jan 22, 2020

A star-studded cast including Sir Patrick Stewart, Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu, Zachary Quinto, Michael C. Hall, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Bomer, Billy Porter, Judith Light and more will lend their voices to the audiobook edition of FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, a brand-new anthology curated by award-winning authors Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman in collaboration with the American Civil Liberties Union to mark its 100-year anniversary. More
Celebrities Getting into the Spirit with #GivingTuesday

Celebrities Getting into the Spirit with #GivingTuesday Dec 3, 2019

It’s Giving Tuesday, and people everywhere are giving back to their communities and the wider world. More
Patrick Stewart Visits ASPCA Canine Annex For Recovery And Enrichment For National Dogfighting Awareness Day

Patrick Stewart Visits ASPCA Canine Annex For Recovery And Enrichment For National Dogfighting Awareness Day Apr 6, 2018

April 8 is National Dogfighting Awareness Day, an annual day to raise awareness about the prevalence of dogfighting and encourage animal lovers to take action against it. More
Stars Come Out For 16th Annual MPTF Night Before Party

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
ASPCA Partners With Sir Patrick Stewart For National Dog Fighting Awareness Day Campaign

ASPCA Partners With Sir Patrick Stewart For National Dog Fighting Awareness Day Campaign Apr 6, 2017

To kick off its National Dog Fighting Awareness Day campaign on April 8, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has partnered with legendary actor Sir Patrick Stewart to raise awareness on the prevalence of dog fighting in the U.S. and encourage animal lovers nationwide to take action against one of the most brutal forms of animal cruelty. More
Nicole Kidman Co-Hosts Star-Studded Gala For UN Trust Fund To End Violence Against Women

Nicole Kidman Co-Hosts Star-Studded Gala For UN Trust Fund To End Violence Against Women Nov 22, 2016

Celebrating 20 years of vital work to end violence against women and girls, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) hosted its fund-raising gala last week, showcasing a range of innovative interventions that are working to end the pandemic globally. More
Sir Patrick Stewart Attends Duchess Of Cornwall's Reception For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse

Sir Patrick Stewart Attends Duchess Of Cornwall's Reception For Survivors Of Domestic Abuse Jul 19, 2016

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall hosted a reception last week for survivors of domestic abuse, those working in the field, and charities aiming to raise awareness of the issue at Clarence House. More
Stars Stand Together #WithRefugees

Stars Stand Together #WithRefugees Jun 16, 2016

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched a major campaign that asks the world to stand together #WithRefugees. More
Stars Attend 14th Annual Night Before Fundraiser in Support of MPTF

Stars Attend 14th Annual Night Before Fundraiser in Support of MPTF Mar 1, 2016

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 27th, 2016 for the 14th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More
Stars Attend BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party

Stars Attend BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party Jan 13, 2016

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) celebrated the 2016 Awards Season with their annual Tea Party on Saturday, January 9, 2016. More
Sir Patrick Stewart Attends International Rescue Committee’s Freedom Award Dinner

Sir Patrick Stewart Attends International Rescue Committee’s Freedom Award Dinner Nov 9, 2015

Sir Patrick Stewart, Morena Baccarin and Selita Ebanks were just a few of the many attendees at the International Rescue Committee's annual Freedom Award Dinner at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City last week. More
International Rescue Committee To Host Annual Freedom Award Dinner

International Rescue Committee To Host Annual Freedom Award Dinner Oct 30, 2015

The International Rescue Committee will host its annual Freedom Award Dinner which will honor Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet Wireless, Strive Masiyiwa, President and CEO of MasterCard, Ajay Banga and Josh Weston. More
Stars Explain The Meaning Of The Word Refugee In New Video

Stars Explain The Meaning Of The Word Refugee In New Video Sep 28, 2015

Colin Firth, Cate Blanchett , Patrick Stewart and a host of other stars have something to say about refugees. More
Nordoff Robbins Celebrates 40th Anniversary At O2 Silver Clef Awards

Nordoff Robbins Celebrates 40th Anniversary At O2 Silver Clef Awards Jul 6, 2015

The star-studded O2 Silver Clef Awards took place in London over the weekend to celebrate music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins' 40th Anniversary and honour some of the biggest artists making an unforgettable contribution to music today. More
Celebrities Support World Refugee Day

Celebrities Support World Refugee Day Jun 23, 2015

More than 40 high profile UNHCR supporters rallied over the past week to spread awareness around the globe about World Refugee Day and the plight of the forcibly displaced. More
Sir Patrick Stewart Talks Charity With AARP The Magazine

Sir Patrick Stewart Talks Charity With AARP The Magazine Mar 28, 2014

Sir Patrick Stewart has opened up to AARP The Magazine about the charities he supports, and his struggle to grow up in poverty. More
Sir Ian McKellen And Sir Patrick Stewart Help The Hungry

Sir Ian McKellen And Sir Patrick Stewart Help The Hungry Mar 26, 2014

Here’s your chance to bid on one of three t-shirts signed by Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart to raise money for City Harvest. More
Stars Give Their Voices To Autism Speaks

Stars Give Their Voices To Autism Speaks Sep 27, 2013

Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced this week the launch of its second annual Sound Off For Autism Speaks. More
Celebrities Go Red For Marriage Equality

Celebrities Go Red For Marriage Equality Mar 28, 2013

Over the past twenty four hours, many of America’s most recognized brand names and Hollywood’s biggest stars have joined millions of people around the world in sharing a modified red version of the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) logo in support of marriage equality. More
Broadway Builds For Those In Need

Broadway Builds For Those In Need Sep 28, 2012

Broadway stars, writers, musicians and producers donned hard hats and dedicated a day to making a difference by building affordable homes for deserving families with Habitat For Humanity – New York City as part of Broadway Builds on Monday, September 24, 2012. More
Stars Sign Letter To Presidents On Behalf Of Women In Afghanistan

Stars Sign Letter To Presidents On Behalf Of Women In Afghanistan May 23, 2012

A plethora of stars have signed an open letter from Amnesty International to President Obama and Afghan President Karzai in support of Women’s Rights. More
Patrick Stewart Says Spending Cuts Will Hurt Women's Shelter

Patrick Stewart Says Spending Cuts Will Hurt Women's Shelter Feb 14, 2012

Actor Patrick Stewart, a patron of Refuge women’s shelter since 2007, is worried about the consequences of government cuts to public spending. More
Patrick Stewart And Terry Pratchett Want Dignity In Dying

Patrick Stewart And Terry Pratchett Want Dignity In Dying Apr 27, 2011

Dignity in Dying – a UK campaign to legalize the choice of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults – claims to have the backing of the general public. Now it has actor Patrick Stewart's support as well. More
Judd Apatow Directs Celebrity Friends In Charity Video

Judd Apatow Directs Celebrity Friends In Charity Video Nov 2, 2010

Judd Apatow has collected some of his famous friends and put them on film for a special charity video for the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary. More
Children Of Peace To Benefit From Charity Comedy Night

Children Of Peace To Benefit From Charity Comedy Night Jul 2, 2010

After the sell-out success of last year’s Stand-up for Peace, Children of Peace’s renowned comedy night is back with a fantastic line-up, in aid of an inspirational cause. The money raised will go towards projects that specifically bring Israeli and Palestinian children together in the hope that they will develop long lasting friendships. More
Celebrities Sign Petition To Stamp Out Domestic Violence

Celebrities Sign Petition To Stamp Out Domestic Violence Nov 27, 2009

On 2 December 2009 Avon UK and Refuge – a UK-based charity whose safe houses provide emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need – will host a press conference at the House of Commons to discuss the Four Ways to Speak Out campaign. More
LTTS Exclusive - The Variety Club 57th Annual Showbiz Awards

LTTS Exclusive - The Variety Club 57th Annual Showbiz Awards Nov 18, 2009

Look To The Stars’ UK Correspondent Richard Barker was lucky enough to attend the Variety Club’s 57th Annual Showbiz Awards and filed this exclusive report and photos. More
May The Paws Be With You - Mark Hamill Joins Charity Auction For Animals

May The Paws Be With You - Mark Hamill Joins Charity Auction For Animals Oct 30, 2009

Precious Paws, the non-profit animal rescue organization based in Los Angeles, is launching the biggest fundraiser in the group’s history. More
Charitable Celebrities To Receive 21st Century Leaders Awards

Charitable Celebrities To Receive 21st Century Leaders Awards Oct 23, 2009

Celebrities will be out in abundance in Doha, Qatar, next week for the Whatever It Takes Experience presented by 21st Century Leaders and Whatever It Takes. More