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Third Annual City Summit and City Gala Honors Ashton Kutcher and Matthew McConaughey Mar 15, 2018

The City Summit & Gala founded by Ryan Long took place on the weekend of the Academy Awards at Universal Studios Hollywood during March 2-4 to raise critical funds to support the following nine beneficiary charities: Already Always Amazing, Bright Futures Foundation, Feed A Billion, Fulfilled Families, Firelife Foundation, Project NOW, Conscious Capitalism, Child Liberation Foundation and My Life My Power. More →

Arizona Foundation For Women To Honor Ashley Judd Mar 15, 2018

Arizona Foundation for Women has selected two-time Golden Globe nominated actress, humanitarian and author Ashley Judd, as its 2018 Sandra Day O’Connor Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree. More →

Halsey To Be Honored By Endometriosis Foundation Of America Mar 15, 2018

The Endometriosis Foundation of America will honour Halsey at its 9th annual Blossom Ball next week. More →

14th Annual St. Jude Thanks And Giving Campaign Raises Over $108 Million Mar 15, 2018

The 14th annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign saw generous shoppers, corporate partners and celebrities once again helping transform the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising more than $108 million to support the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases. More →

Diane Warren Donates Song to Help End DOD’s Trauma Drills on Animals Mar 15, 2018

Grammy winner Diane Warren, who has written nine number-one hits, today wrote something else: a letter to military leaders at 17 bases across the United States asking them to get in sync with congressional efforts to end archaic trauma training drills on live animals and switch to using sophisticated human simulators instead. More →

George Clooney Urges New Approach to Peacemaking in Africa Mar 14, 2018

In a new op-ed in Foreign Affairs, The Sentry co-founders George Clooney and John Prendergast highlight the fatal flaw in peacemaking in Africa. More →

Steven Tyler Rocks Star-Studded Celebrity Fight Night Mar 14, 2018

On Saturday, March 10, 2018, stars and athletes from around the country, gathered at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona to celebrate the 24th Anniversary of Celebrity Fight Night. More →

Pamela Anderson Donates To National Domestic Violence Hotline Mar 14, 2018

Actress, author and philanthropist Pamela Anderson announced today the donation of $30,000 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline (The Hotline) on behalf of the Pamela Anderson Foundation. More →

Celebrities Call For A Fur Ban In The UK Mar 14, 2018

This week, British Prime Minister Theresa May received a letter from 31 of Britain’s biggest stars urging her to introduce a UK ban on animal-fur imports. More →

Chris Hemsworth Joins Tag Heuer And Kids At World Rugby Sevens Mar 14, 2018

TAG Heuer is proud to announce they are the Official Timekeeper of the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series. Chris Hemsworth, Australian actor and TAG Heuer brand ambassador, led the stadium in an on-field countdown before the finals match on Sunday afternoon. More →

Lily Tomlin Joins Voice For The Animals 2018 Comedy Night Mar 14, 2018

Emmy and Tony-winning, Academy Award-nominated actress and animal advocate Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie) joins co-star June Diane Raphael (Grace and Frankie) and other comedic guests to bring the laughs to “Wait Wait…Don’t Kill Me!,” a night of unforgettable comedy and entertainment benefiting Voice For The Animals Foundation (VFTA) that will hilariously take on the year in animal news, views and other topical animal events. More →

Stars Join Prince Charles At Prince's Trust Awards 2018 Mar 13, 2018

The Prince of Wales joined a host of celebrities at a Prince's Trust award ceremony, recognising young people who have turned their lives around with the help of the Trust. More →

Maria Sharapova Establishes Program to Help Women Entrepreneurs and Business Owners Mar 13, 2018

Five-time Grand Slam tennis champion, Maria Sharapova, has experienced some monumental moments in her career: Among them are in 2004, with the life-changing win at Wimbledon, and in 2012, with the launch of her own successful candy company, Sugarpova. More →

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Teams Up with NBA Cares to Combat Childhood Cancer Mar 13, 2018

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is once again teaming up with NBA Cares for Hoops for St. Jude Week March 11 – 17 to raise awareness and support for the hospital’s lifesaving mission. More →

The Salvation Army's 127th Red Kettle Campaign Raises $144.5 Million Mar 13, 2018

The Salvation Army's iconic Red Kettle Campaign collected $144.5 million in 2017 thanks to the support of donors and corporate partners. More →

Liev Schreiber and His Hurricane Harvey Rescue Pups Are Now PETA Pinups Mar 13, 2018

In a series of snapshots, Liev Schreiber snuggles up to brother-and-sister puppy duo Woody and Willow for a new PETA ad that proclaims, “Adopt! Once You Do, You Won’t Be Able to Picture Your Life Without Them!” More →

Join America's Most Courageous Canines at the American Humane Hero Dog Awards Gala Luncheon Mar 12, 2018

For eight years, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, and Palm Beach philanthropist Lois Pope have honored America’s bravest heroes on both ends of the leash through the annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards. More →

Adam Rippon Honored At HRC Los Angeles Dinner Mar 12, 2018

On Saturday, March 10, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, presented its annual Los Angeles Dinner and honored the outstanding efforts of those who dedicate time, energy, spirit and whole-hearted commitment to bettering the lives of LGBTQ people. More →

Bridget Moynahan Hosts UN Women for Peace Association Annual Awards Luncheon Mar 12, 2018

The UN Women for Peace Association Annual Awards Luncheon was held at the UN Nations Headquarters in the Delegates Dining Room in celebration of International Women’s Day. More →

Opening Act's 12th Annual Play Reading Benefit Mar 12, 2018

Opening Act, an innovative nonprofit providing free after-school theater programming to New York City’s most under-served public high schools, announced today the cast of its 12th Annual Benefit Play Reading, HEAR ME HERE, directed by Tony Award-Winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), on Tuesday March 13 at New World Stages in New York. More →

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready to Be Honored at 2018 MusiCares Concert for Recovery Mar 12, 2018

The MusiCares Foundation, an affiliated charity of the Recording Academy with an outstanding four-star rating from Charity Navigator, announced today that the 2018 MusiCares Concert For Recovery will honor GRAMMY winner Mike McCready of Pearl Jam on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at The Showbox in Seattle (1426 1st Ave.). More →

Inaugural Power of Tower Run/Walk Celebrates Cancer Survivors and Honors Those We Have Lost Mar 9, 2018

1,000 walkers and celebrities will gather to honor and celebrate all those in their lives who have been touched by cancer at the Inaugural Power of Tower Run/Walk benefiting Tower Cancer Research Foundation (Tower) on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Wilson Plaza at UCLA, Parking Lot 4 at 221 Westwood Plaza. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM PT; 5k run/walk begins at 9 AM PT. More →

Sheila E. to Perform at Shane’s Inspiration's Boogie Wonderland Gala Mar 9, 2018

Shane’s Inspiration, a global leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that unite children of all abilities, is hosting its 20th Anniversary gala on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

The Elders Warn Against US, Russian Nuclear Strategy Escalation Mar 9, 2018

The Elders warned today that new nuclear doctrines and defence rhetoric from the United States and Russia risk a dangerous escalation of tensions that threaten the foundations of global multilateral security infrastructure.

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Duchess Of Cambridge Named Patron Of Royal College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists, And Nursing Now Campaign. Mar 9, 2018

The Duchess of Cambridge has become Patron of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), and Patron of the Nursing Now campaign. More →

Lee Ann Womack To Perform For MusiCares Mar 9, 2018

Lee Ann Womack will join the Randy Rogers Band and Jackie Lee at AJ’s Good Time Bar in Nashville on April 24 for a special show to benefit MusiCares. More →

Emma Watson And National Geographic Partner To Celebrate International Women's Day Mar 8, 2018

Emma Watson, actor, activist and UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador has partnered with National Geographic to become the first guest editor of the National Geographic Instagram account (@NatGeo) to mark International Women’s Day 2018 on Thursday, March 8. More →

Girl Rising, David Oyelowo, Andra Day And Others Join Forces To End Global Gender Inequality Mar 8, 2018

This International Women’s Day, Girl Rising, the global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment, debuts the film Girl Rising: The Fifth Anniversary Edition. More →

Stars Appear In New York Times Video With Pomellato To Celebrate International Women's Day Mar 8, 2018

To support and honor womankind, Pomellato and The New York Times collaborate to spread a message of positive female empowerment for International Women’s Day (March 8th). More →

Kristen Bell Reads Her Favorite Children's Book for Storyline Online Mar 8, 2018

Kristen Bell took a break from her busy schedule to read her favorite children’s book Quackenstein Hatches a Family for Storyline Online. More →