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British Stars Call on Boris Johnson to Ban UK Fur Sales Feb 24, 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a letter signed by 50 of Britain’s biggest stars, including Dame Judi Dench, Brian May CBE, Leona Lewis, Gary Lineker OBE, James Arthur, Thandie Newton OBE, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Mollie King and Dame Twiggy Lawson, urging him to implement a UK ban on the sale of real animal fur. More →

Celebrities Design Face Masks for COVID-19 Relief Auction: MASKrAID Jul 28, 2020

Mending Kids, a nonprofit organization is hosting its first ever “MASKrAID Campaign” virtual online auction to raise funds for the ongoing shortages of PPE for frontline health care workers, teachers and students in disadvantaged communities. More →

Jane Goodall Shocked That EU at CITES May Oppose Ending Cruel Trade in Baby Elephants Aug 27, 2019

World-renowned conservationist Jane Goodall Ph.D., DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace, has joined with animal protection charity Humane Society International to issue a heart-felt plea to the European Union not to overturn a ban passed last week at the CITES wildlife trade conference in Geneva that would end the capture of baby African elephants from the wild for export to zoos and circuses in China, the USA and elsewhere. More →

Stars Demand EU Action at CITES to End Cruel Trade in Wild-Caught Elephants Aug 23, 2019

A host of stars are calling on EU leaders at CITES wildlife conference not to overturn ban on trade in wild-caught baby African elephants for zoos and circuses. 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 →

23 British Celebs Send Open Letter to Theresa May Demanding a Better Brexit Deal for Animals Feb 26, 2019

This week, Prime Minister Theresa May received a letter from 23 of the UK’s biggest celebrities urging her to recognise animal sentience in law and warning that Brexit puts “the welfare of billions of animals at risk”. More →

Kelly Osbourne To Host Mercy For Animals Hidden Heroes Gala Aug 15, 2018

This week, Kelly Osbourne – who credits a vegan diet as the secret behind her weight loss transformation –– announced she’ll be hosting Mercy For Animals' annual Hidden Heroes Gala in Los Angeles this September. More →

British Stars Sign Time's Up Message Feb 22, 2018

Nearly 200 signatories have put their names to an open letter, first published in the Observer, which demands an end to abuse and inequality. More →

Stranger Things' David Harbour and Fantastic Beasts' Alison Sudol Join Greenpeace Ship Headed to Antarctica Feb 9, 2018

‘Stranger Things’ star David Harbour and ‘Fantastic Beasts’ star Alison Sudol are on board a Greenpeace ship heading for Antarctic waters. More →

Malaika To Celebrate 10 Years Of Empowering Congolese Girls Mar 30, 2017

Malaika is a non-profit, grassroots organization that will celebrate 10 years of empowering Congolese girls and their communities through education and health initiatives at Malaika10, a fundraising cocktail reception on May 17th. 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 →

Stars Write To Santa With Their Christmas Wishes Dec 24, 2015

Stars such as Annie Lennox and Benedict Cumberbatch have written to Santa with a list of wishes we can all relate to. More →

Thandie Newton's Mother's Day Plea: Help Mother Cows By Dumping Dairy Products Mar 13, 2015

BAFTA winner Thandie Newton exposes cruelty to cows and calves on dairy farms in new PETA video. More →

Thandie Newton Named Sexiest Vegan Celebrity Of 2014 Dec 24, 2014

They’re two of the most accomplished stars in their respective fields, and now BAFTA Award winner Thandie Newton and former World Heavyweight Champion David Haye have another accolade to their names. More →

Stars Join ONE Campaign For Ebola Video Nov 19, 2014

In a new multi-media campaign launched today by The ONE Campaign, more than a dozen international artists are teaming up with healthcare workers from Liberia to demand world leaders do more – and quickly – to fight the Ebola epidemic in West Africa and strengthen health systems so that future outbreaks can be quickly contained. More →

BAFTA Los Angeles Awards Season Tea Party‏ Includes Charity Auction Jan 16, 2013

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) celebrated the 2013 Awards Season with their annual BAFTA Los Angeles Awards Season Tea Party on Saturday, January 12, 2013. More →

Annie Lennox Performs At Hope Rising Event Nov 12, 2012

Rousing performances and spellbinding speeches dominated the sold-out Roy Thompson Hall at the second annual Hope Rising event last week, benefiting the Stephen Lewis Foundation and hosted by CBC’s Jian Ghomeshi. More →

Stars launch Save the Arctic campaign Jun 22, 2012

Stars from the worlds of music, film, TV and business yesterday launched a campaign to save the Arctic. More →

One Direction Joins Celebrity Charity Twitrelief Mar 19, 2012

Sport Relief has announced the return of Twitrelief, the online auction that gives the public the chance to buy incredible celebrity prizes. More →

Bar Refaeli Unveils Laureus Sport For Good Shirt Feb 9, 2012

Supermodel Bar Refaeli and tennis legend Boris Becker chose the heart of London on the eve of the Laureus World Sports Awards to unveil a new polo shirt designed by fashion house Shanghai Tang in support for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation's mission to use sport as a tool for social change and to help improve the lives of children around the world. More →

Celebrities Remember Disney For Charity Jul 28, 2011

The Great Ormond Street Hospital in London is asking people to share their first Disney memory – and when they reach a million memories, Disney will donate £1 million to the charity. More →

Alicia Keys Announces Celebrity Charity Black Ball May 26, 2011

Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson will join forces in London next month to host the annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. More →

Stars To Celebrate V-Day At Celebrity Charity Event May 10, 2011

Rosario Dawson, Jane Fonda, Thandie Newton, and Kerry Washington invite you to celebrity the birthday of V-Day founder Eve Ensler next month at a special charity evening in New York City. More →

Alicia Keys Holds Annual Charity Ball In London May 31, 2010

Alicia Keys was in London last week for her annual Black Ball to benefit her charity Keep A Child Alive, where she was joined onstage by British rockers Kasabian. More →

Celebrities Play Hollywood Dominoes for Peace and Justice Mar 5, 2010

Celebrities en route to the Academy Awards this year will make a pit-stop beforehand to take part in the 3rd Annual Pre-Oscar Hollywood Domino Gala Benefiting Artists for Peace and Justice. More →

Adam Croasdell Heads To Malawi For World Vision Nov 25, 2009

Seven years ago as a young and struggling actor, long before it became fashionable, actor Adam Croasdell – to date best known for his role as “Dr Al Jenkins” in the BBC’s award winning flagship show EastEnders – chose to sponsor a child in Malawi with the charity World Vision. More →

Thandie Newton To Teach Acting In South Africa Jun 17, 2009

Thandie Newton is to teach acting to girls at Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy in South Africa. More →

Scarlett Johansson Signs Champagne For Oxfam Apr 1, 2009

Moët & Chandon, the champagne of cinema, last week introduced its highly-anticipated celebrity spokesperson at the brand’s “Tribute to Cinema” gala at the Big Sky studio in London: the effervescent Scarlett Johansson. More →

Stars Speak Out About Gaza In New Video Feb 16, 2009

A group of British stars have appeared in a new video produced by Amnesty International, speaking out against the bloodshed and violence in Gaza. More →

Stars Heal Patients With A Kiss Feb 11, 2009

Medicinema is a registered charity that has partnered with the Health Sector and the Film Industry, installing state-of-the-art cinemas on site in hospitals around the United Kingdom. More →