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Lily Tomlin Leaves Message on Every Texas A&M Phone: End Muscular Dystrophy Tests on Dogs Feb 28, 2018

More than 5,000 staff members of Texas A&M University (TAMU) picked up the phone this week to hear an unexpected voice on the other end: Hollywood icon Lily Tomlin was on the line pleading for their support in urging TAMU President Michael Young to end the school’s muscular dystrophy (MD) experiments on dogs. More →

Hollywood Producer Suzanne DeLaurentiis Hosting Gala to Raise Awareness for Veterans Feb 28, 2018

On Sunday, March 4, 2018, Suzanne DeLaurentiis will host her Annual Black Tie Gala And Dinner Event at The Intercontinental Hotel in Century City, that will include an award presentation honoring men and women in the United States Military. More →

Sam Neill and Jane Goodall Want to Ban the Bag Feb 27, 2018

Greenpeace have an important message from their most recent plastic campaign recruit, actor Sam Neill. More →

PETA Announces First-Ever Oscats Awards Feb 27, 2018

In the height of awards season, PETA's Animals in Film and Television Division is announcing its first-ever Oscats awards, honoring the movies and stars in 2017 who promoted kindness to animals through positive story lines and the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI). More →

Stan Smith, Al Roker and Spike Lee to attend Children's Defense Fund's NY Gala Feb 27, 2018

NEW YORK – On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the Children's Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) will host its annual Beat the Odds® (BTO) Gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. More →

2018 SHAPE Women's Half-Marathon to Honor 15 Female Leaders Feb 27, 2018

Meredith Corporation, the leading media and marketing company, today announced that the 2018 SHAPE Women’s Half-Marathon hosted by Meredith’s SHAPE magazine in conjunction with the world’s premier community running organization, New York Road Runners (NYRR), will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the 13.1-mile race by honoring 15 notable female leaders across multiple industries with its Women Run the World Program. More →

Gary Sinise And The Lt. Dan Band To Play Free Benefit Concert in Puerto Rico Feb 26, 2018

PenFed Credit Union, along with Gary Sinise Foundation and their official airline partner American Airlines, today announced plans for a special benefit concert featuring Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band on March 2, 2018 to raise awareness of Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery needs and to provide an evening of entertainment open to all. More →

Imagine Dragons To Perform At 2018 Rise Up Gala For The Tyler Robinson Foundation Feb 26, 2018

Imagine Dragons will perform at the annual Rise Up Gala to benefit the Tyler Robinson Foundation in September. More →

Trace Adkins is Jammin' to Beat the Blues to Benefit Mental Health America of Middle Tennessee Feb 26, 2018

In recent years, country icon Trace Adkins has made it his mission through his music to give back to those who need it most. More →

The Elders Urge Bulgaria To Use EU Presidency For Greater Action On Refugee Resettlement Feb 26, 2018

The Elders have urged Bulgaria to use its tenure as holder of the European Union Presidency to push for greater action and ambition across the 28-nation bloc to resettle the world’s most vulnerable refugees. More →

Mayor Bill de Blasio Wants to Bring Down Big Oil Feb 23, 2018

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio is encouraging other politicians to join him in the fight against Big Oil. More →

Robert De Niro and Bradley Cooper Present A Legacy of Changing Lives Feb 23, 2018

LOS ANGELES — February 20, 2018 — A Legacy of Changing Lives, presented by the Fulfillment Fund, will honor the legacy of Cherna and Dr. Gary Gitnick with a star-studded gala on Tuesday, March 13 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland. More →

Maxine Waters to Speak at 2018 HRC Los Angeles Dinner Feb 23, 2018

WASHINGTON — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced that Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) will speak, and the Grammy Award-winning rock band Portugal. The Man will perform at the 2018 HRC Los Angeles Dinner. More →

Top Chefs Gather For City Harvest Feb 23, 2018

City Harvest's 35th Anniversary Gala is set to take place at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 24th. José Andrés, Bill & Wendy Mills, Robin Hood, and Chrissy Teigen will be honored during the evening. More →

Jennifer Lawrence Is Taking Time to Help Unrig the System Feb 22, 2018

Red Sparrow star Jennifer Lawrence has announced that she will be taking time off her acting career to focus on voluntary work with Represent.Us. 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 →

Oprah Winfrey And Steven Spielberg Match George And Amal Clooney's Donation To March For Our Lives Feb 22, 2018

Oprah Winfrey has pledged to match the $500,000 donation made by George and Amal Clooney to the March For Our Lives, following the fatal school shooting in Parkland, Florida, last week. More →

David Harbour Dances, Javier Bardem Dives for an Antarctic Ocean Sanctuary Feb 22, 2018

Berlin – A Greenpeace expedition to the Antarctic seafloor, including an area never before visited by humans, has found sensitive marine ecosystems featuring sponges, corals, basket stars and sea feathers. More →

The Clooneys to Join Students At March For Our Lives Feb 21, 2018

Celebrities across the US have spoken out in support of the Parkland students who are taking bold action to prevent further school massacres. More →

Actress Sonequa Martin-Green Joins Stand Up To Cancer In PSA Encouraging Clinical Trial Participation Feb 21, 2018

Calling clinical trials of new cancer treatments “the brightest torch researchers have to light their way,” actress and Stand Up To Cancer Ambassador Sonequa Martin-Green is featured in a new public service announcement (PSA) urging patients to participate in trials that could help make new treatments available and give new hope to the patients themselves. More →

National Basketball Wives Association Celebrates Women's Empowerment Feb 21, 2018

Last Saturday saw The National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA) gather at the Women’s Empowerment Summit Luncheon, alongside the other activities of the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. More →

Win a Chance to Meet Ashton Kutcher Feb 21, 2018

Grab a friend and meet Ashton Kutcher at City Summit during the weekend of the Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. One lucky bidder will get a Meet and Greet with actor/entrepreneur at the Summit, taking place March 2-3. More →

Boldly Go To The Star Trek Convention As William Shatner’s VIP Guest Feb 20, 2018

Get ready to boldly go where very few have gone before… the Official Star Trek Convention! As William Shatner's personal VIP guest! More →

Your Chance To Dine With Fran Drescher Feb 20, 2018

Here is your chance to Dine with Nanny Fine! More →

iHeartMedia Announces The Return Of The iHeartCountry Festival Feb 20, 2018

iHeartMedia, the leading audio company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other media outlet, announced today the return of the iHeartCountry Festival by AT&T on Saturday, May 5. More →

Lin-Manuel Miranda Launches First Toy And Collectibles Line Feb 20, 2018

Entertainment Earth – a popular worldwide toys and collectibles destination – announces the signing of a license with TeeRico by Lin-Manuel Miranda (the Hamilton creator’s merchandise brand) to create a toy and collectible product line. More →

Prince Harry Visits Fit And Fed Activity Programme Feb 19, 2018

Last week, Prince Harry visited Fit and Fed, a February half-term holiday activity programme in Brent, North West London. More →

Marcus Samuelsson And Ethan Hawke Join The Y For New Video Series Feb 19, 2018

YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is launching “My Y Story.,” the nonprofit organization’s new original content series featuring recognizable personalities who share their personal Y stories and discuss the impact of the organization nationwide. More →

Help Raise $100K For Firefighters With Only The Brave Feb 19, 2018

To help support brave firefighters like those depicted in the film Only the Brave, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) is teaming with the social change platform Pixhug to raise up to $100K for the Granite Mountain Fund, an organization that drives donations to support firefighters. More →

Ohio State University Wins Visit From Steve Aoki Feb 19, 2018

Chegg, the Smarter Way to Student, in partnership with truth, one of the largest and most successful national youth tobacco prevention campaigns, today announced Ohio State University, Main Campus, as the winner of a once-in-a-lifetime visit from Steve Aoki, the international producer, DJ and entrepreneur. More →