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Danny Trejo Stars in New PSA to Combat Deadly Counterfeit Medicine and Drugs Sold Online Jan 13, 2023

Safe.Pharmacy, a website dedicated to protecting individuals with safe medication tools and resources, is announcing today its first PSA aimed at combating counterfeit medications. More →

Stars to Attend the 2023 ADAPT Leadership Awards on March 9th in New York City Jan 12, 2023

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced today that the ADAPT Leadership Awards will take place on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Organizations from Around the World Call on South Africa to Reject New Bill Decriminalizing the Sex Trade Jan 10, 2023

Nearly 2,000 sex trade survivors, women’s and human rights advocates, anti-trafficking organizations, frontline service providers, and concerned individuals from over 60 countries signed an open letter urging the South African government to reject the Bill proposed by the Minister and Deputy Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Ronald Lamola and John Jeffery, respectively. More →

Angélique Kidjo Visits Bénin Dec 21, 2022

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo returned to her home country Bénin last week to meet children and young people impacted by the spillover of violence from the Sahel crisis and climate change in the region. More →

Stars Release Call for a Global Agreement to Protect 80% of the Amazon Rainforest by 2025 at COP15 Dec 19, 2022

Last week, at the UN Convention on Biodiversity’s 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, a group of international organizations and artists released a powerful video appealing to the global community in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and allies of the Amazon calling for respect for Indigenous rights, recognition of Indigenous territories, and a global agreement for the permanent protection of 80% of the Amazon rainforest by 2025. More →

Olivia Coleman Packs Humanitarian Supplies For Ukraine Dec 16, 2022

UNICEF UK President, Olivia Colman, visited the UNICEF Global Supply and Logistics Hub in Copenhagen last week, where supplies are being shipped to Ukraine, and other humanitarian crises around the world, including Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Pakistan, South Sudan and Yemen. More →

Stevie Wonder's We Are You Foundation Supports Wayfinder Family Services Dec 15, 2022

Stevie Wonder’s We Are You Foundation CEO Aundrae Russell presented Pierryae O’Neal with Wayfinder Family Services’ annual Stevie Wonder Star Student Award during Wayfinder’s holiday celebration on December 10th. More →

MPTF Raised $867,986 During "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 14, 2022

The MPTF “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon raised $867,986 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need. More →

Barack Obama and Matthew McConaughey Speak at Sandy Hook Promise Benefit Dec 13, 2022

On Tuesday, December 6, Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) hosted a benefit evening at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City to commemorate the 10-year remembrance of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. More →

Ryan Reynolds and His Famous Sweater Return to Brighten SickKids This Holiday Season Dec 12, 2022

For the fourth year running, Ryan Reynolds and his bow-wrapped holiday sweater will once again bring their festive magic to The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) as they launch their annual fundraising campaign ahead of the holidays. More →

Over 200 Attend the 11th Annual ADAPT Santa Project Party Casino Night Dec 9, 2022

The 11th Annual Santa Project Party Casino Night benefiting ADAPT Community Network’s pre-school education programs throughout New York City, was held on Tuesday, December 6th, in New York City. More →

MPTF To Hold "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 8, 2022

MPTF is proud to announce the “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon, airing live in primetime on Los Angeles’ KTLA 5 on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM local time and also available across the country via KTLA.com and MPTF.com. More →

Nile Rogers, Richie Sambora Replace The Who at Nordoff Robbins Carol Service Dec 7, 2022

Nordoff Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity, is delighted to announce that Nile Rodgers and Chic will now headline its annual fundraising Christmas Carol Service at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea on Tuesday 13th December, with support from fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Richie Sambora. More →

Stars Help Lead Year Three of Venture Into Cures for EB Research Partnership Dec 6, 2022

On November 20, EB Research Partnership (EBRP) presented the third annual Venture Into Cures, an inspiring virtual event featuring moving stories about individuals and families living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). More →

2nd Annual ASCAP Foundation Silent Auction Kicks Off Online With Exclusive Items Dec 5, 2022

The ASCAP Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators, launches its second annual silent auction to benefit its efforts to nurture the next generation of music creators. More →

Alyssa Milano Celebrates Milestone 20th Anniversary as a UNICEF Ambassador Dec 2, 2022

On the cusp of celebrating her 20th year as a UNICEF Ambassador, actor and activist Alyssa Milano traveled to Egypt with UNICEF USA to witness girls’ empowerment and education programming firsthand. More →

Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Annual New York Dinner Raises $4 Million Dec 1, 2022

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) 26th Annual New York Dinner took place at Restaurant Daniel in New York City, raising $4 million to support its research programs. More →

The Who To Headline Nordoff Robbins Carol Service Nov 30, 2022

Nordoff Robbins annual Carol Service is returning for 2022 at 7pm on Tuesday 13th December at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea (SW3 6NH), featuring legendary rock band The Who as this year’s headline performance. More →

Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Pledge $1 Million to World Vision on Giving Tuesday Nov 29, 2022

On Giving Tuesday, Emmy-winning actor, producer and bestselling author Patricia Heaton and her husband actor, producer and director David Hunt are teaming up with World Vision to make a huge impact for children and families living in poverty. More →

Stars Set to Celebrate the 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting Nov 29, 2022

A star-studded lineup will take the stage to mark the 100th National Christmas Tree Lighting. More →

True Colors Festival The Concert 2022 With Katy Perry Nov 28, 2022

True to its message of inclusion, the True Colors Festival (TCF) 2022 was livestreamed globally, allowing audience members to join from across the world. More →

Stars Attend Equality Now Gala Nov 25, 2022

Last week, Equality Now hosted its 30th Anniversary Gala to celebrate the organization’s three decades of gender equality work and the EN 30 for 30 list of artists, activists, and advocates. More →

YOSHIKI Donates 10 Million Yen to the International Organization for Migration Toward Ukraine Relief Nov 24, 2022

Acclaimed Japanese composer, leader of best-selling Japanese rock band X JAPAN, and new supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS, Yoshiki, has donated 10 million yen to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on his birthday, November 20th. More →

Stars Honored at Media Access Awards Presented by Easterseals Nov 23, 2022

Last week Tony Award-nominated star of stage and screen, and the first deaf actress to play a Marvel Superhero, Lauren Ridloff hosted the Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services provider Easterseals Southern California. More →

International Celebrities, Academics and Business Leaders Call on World Leaders to End Factory Farming Nov 22, 2022

More than 200 prominent individuals — including Hollywood actors Brian Cox, Alan Cumming, Steve Coogan and Eva Green — have united through an international open letter to call on world leaders at the COP27 climate conference to end factory farming and transform our global food system. More →

Kim Kardashian Honored at the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell Nov 21, 2022

Last week, Hollywood A-listers, business leaders and philanthropists gathered at the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. More →

The Women’s Media Center 2022 Women’s Media Awards Nov 21, 2022

THE WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER hosted their 2022 WOMEN’S MEDIA AWARDS on November 17th at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Calls For More Investment in Girls During Visit to India Nov 16, 2022

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas travelled to Uttar Pradesh in northern India this week to visit UNICEF programmes helping to improve children’s education, and access to health, nutrition, and protection. More →

Mario Lopez to Host In-Person 'Home for the Holidays' Kickoff Concert at Westfield Montgomery Nov 15, 2022

Mario Lopez, the Emmy Award-winning, New York Times best-selling author, producer, actor, and host, is making a special guest emcee appearance to kick off the holiday season at the award-winning shopping destination, Westfield Montgomery. More →

Honorees Announced for The Women's Media Center's 2022 Women’s Media Awards Nov 14, 2022

Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem — the Co-Founders of The WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER — announce the honorees for the 2022 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on Thursday, November 17th, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City. More →