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Actor Theo James Appointed as Global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR Jul 19, 2024

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, last month announced the appointment of the British actor Theo James as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Steve Earle Signs Artworks Created From Sound Waves For Charity Jul 18, 2024

To raise money for the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Steve Earle has teamed up with artist Tim Wakefield and friends at nonprofit art studio Sound Waves Art to sign artworks made from the sound waves of “Guitar Town”. More →

Diane Warren and Jimmy Jam To Be Honored at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball Jul 16, 2024

Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that longtime supporter of the cause and renowned award-winning songwriter Diane Warren will be honored with the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award” at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball on October 5, 2024 at The Beverly Hilton. More →

JCB Partners With Joe Walsh and VetsAid to Rock and Rebuild Jul 15, 2024

JCB is proud to announce a special long-term partnership with multi-GRAMMY award winning musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joe Walsh and his national non-profit veterans organization and annual benefit festival, VetsAid. More →

Arlo Parks Appointed UNICEF UK Ambassador Jul 11, 2024

Arlo Parks has been appointed as the youngest Ambassador to the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), following three years of support to the charity. More →

Elton John Partners with eBay to Release a Personal Collection of Pre-loved Fashion Jul 10, 2024

This Pride Month,Elton John is bringing his legendary wardrobe to eBay to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation, giving collectors and fans a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own a piece of fashion history. More →

Orlando Bloom Visits Democratic Republic of the Congo With UNICEF Jun 26, 2024

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for the first time earlier this month, as escalating violence and mass displacement in the eastern part of the country pushes the number of grave violations against children towards a peak. More →

Soccer Aid for UNICEF Raises £15 million Jun 25, 2024

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024, broadcast live from Stamford Bridge, London, last week has raised £15 million, for UNICEF’s vital work helping give children around the world happy, healthy, and play-filled childhoods. More →

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Celebrates 49th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon Jun 24, 2024

The AWM Foundation (AWMF) presented the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City on June 18. More →

Stars to Appear at 2024 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park Jun 20, 2024

Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, today announced the lineup of the 2024 Global Citizen Festival, set to take place on Central Park’s Great Lawn on September 28. More →

North Shore Animal League America Hosts Celebration Of Rescue Jun 19, 2024

North Shore Animal League America, the world’s largest no-kill animal rescue and adoption organization, hosted a “Celebration of Rescue” on Friday, June 14 at the spectacular TriBeCa Rooftop under the stars, overlooking the shimmering lights of Lower Manhattan and the Hudson River. More →

Aaron Lazar Announces Star-Studded ALS Benefit Album Jun 18, 2024

Award-winning actor Aaron Lazar, known for his two decades of captivating audiences on Broadway and beyond, is set to release a powerful new album, Impossible Dream, featuring some of the brightest stars in theater, television, and music on August 16. More →

Mckenna Grace Joins Starlight to Deliver Happiness to Patients at Cedars-Sinai Jun 17, 2024

Young actor Mckenna Grace stepped out of the spotlight to pay a visit to Cedars-Sinai Guerin Children’s, spreading joy, smiles and a wagon full of gifts to the young patients. More →

Literacy Partners Raises Over $1 Million at Star-Studded Event Jun 14, 2024

Earlier this week, Literacy Partners hosted their annual Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner at Pier Sixty in New York City to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary and the power of literacy. More →

Genesis Prize Marks Tenth Anniversary by Honoring Barbra Streisand Jun 13, 2024

The Genesis Prize Foundation (GPF) today honored actor, director, producer, author, screenwriter, singer, songwriter, and activist Barbra Streisand at a special event in Los Angeles. More →

The Critics Choice Association's Inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema and Television Jun 12, 2024

The Critics Choice Association (CCA) presented the inaugural Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television, hosted by Sherry Cola, during Pride Month on Friday, June 7, 2024 at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA. The show will stream on June 21st on HereTV, the first and largest LGBTQ+ TV and streaming service in the USA. More →

Salvation Army Southern California’s Sally Awards Gala Raises Over $1 Million to Combat Homelessness Jun 11, 2024

The Salvation Army Southern California hosted the 2024 Sally Awards Gala on May 30 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. More →

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announces Deborah Roberts as Host for the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon Jun 10, 2024

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) leadership announces Deborah Roberts, Senior National Affairs Correspondent for ABC News and Co-Anchor of “20/20,” will host the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon on June 18, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Stars Turn Out For Ladylike Foundation's 15th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Jun 7, 2024

Angela “Blac Chyna” White, Tina Knowles, Cedric the Entertainer, Malika Andrews, Cynthia Bailey, Mookie Betts, Cookie Johnson, LaTanya Richardson, Bobby Brown and many more joined Ladylike Foundation founder Leah Pump in honoring legendary Head Coach of the South Carolina Gamecocks Dawn Staley, CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Nichol T. Whiteman, and Beautyblender founder Rea Ann Silva at the organization’s 15th Annual Women of Excellence Awards Luncheon and fashion show, on June 1st at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Dame Judi Dench Auctions Bespoke Oscar Gown for Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Guildford Jun 6, 2024

Dame Judi Dench's fabulous 2006 Oscars gown is up for auction to help raise funds for the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, where she is a patron. More →

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Releases Sixth Edition of Paralysis Resource Guide Jun 5, 2024

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation is pleased to announce the publication of the sixth edition of the Paralysis Resource Guide (PRG), a free comprehensive 392-page book designed to empower individuals living with and impacted by paralysis to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. More →

NBA Star Chris Paul Announced as Green Sports Alliance Guest Speaker Jun 4, 2024

The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) is thrilled to announce that NBA Star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Chris Paul will be a guest speaker at the 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit: Faster, Further, Together presented by AEG. The GSA Summit, set to take place from June 11-13 in Los Angeles, California will bring together leaders to advance environmental and social responsibility in the sports and entertainment industries. More →

Literacy Partners to Host 50th Anniversary Evening of Readings and Gala Dinner Jun 3, 2024

For over 35 years, The Evening of Readings & Gala Dinner has brought together an array of supporters to celebrate the power of literacy. This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Literacy Partners, which was founded by Liz Smith, Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd. More →

Natalie Cole Foundation Presents All In For Hope Poker Tournament May 31, 2024

City of Hope's Future Hope Committee, part of its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry (MFEI) volunteer fundraising group, hosted the annual All in for Hope Poker Tournament at the iconic Creative Artists Agency (CAA) office in Los Angeles. More →

Terry Crewes to be Honored at The Salvation Army's Sally Awards Gala May 30, 2024

The Salvation Army Southern California is set to host its highly anticipated Sally Awards Gala at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, on May 30th presented by Hunt Enterprises and Priscilla Hunt. More →

Kelsea Ballerini Joins Lineup for The Soho Sessions Supporting Everytown for Gun Safety May 29, 2024

Two-time CMA Award-winning and four-time GRAMMY Award-nominated multiplatinum country singer, songwriter and producer Kelsea Ballerini has joined the lineup for the upcoming edition of the Soho Sessions, an exclusive music-driven community known for curating exceptional live experiences in NYC. More →

Stars Attend Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation 2024 Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Boxing Night May 28, 2024

For the 13th year, B. Riley Securities presented the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night on Wednesday, May 22 at The Beverly Hilton. More →

Soccer Aid for UNICEF to Return in June 2024 May 27, 2024

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2024 will take place on June 9 at Stamford Bridge. More →

Meryl Streep joins SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s children's literacy program Storyline Online May 24, 2024

Academy Award-winning and legendary actress and philanthropist Meryl Streep lends her captivating voice and engaging storytelling to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children’s literacy program Storyline Online, by reading the children’s book The Three Questions, written and illustrated by Jon J. Muth, and published by Scholastic. More →

Thousands Celebrate Lisa Vanderpump’s 7th Annual World Dog Day in West Hollywood May 23, 2024

On Saturday, May 11th, 2024, Lisa Vanderpump, Ken Todd, and The Vanderpump Dog Foundation hosted the seventh annual “World Dog Day” in West Hollywood, California, presented by NutriSource Pet Foods. More →