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Fergie To Perform At amfAR Gala Los Angeles Oct 9, 2017

amfAR has announced today eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum solo artist Fergie will perform at its eighth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles. More →

Daddy Yankee To Raise $1.5 million For Hurricane Recovery In Puerto Rico Oct 9, 2017

In response to the tragic devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico native, rapper, producer and “Despacito” singer Daddy Yankee has pledged a personal donation of $250,000 and to raise an additional $1.5 million toward Habitat For Humanity's plans to help Puerto Ricans repair and rebuild in the aftermath of the storm. More →

Nonprofits And Celebrities Join Forces To Combat HIV And Malaria In Malawi Oct 9, 2017

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) and the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign announced today a partnership to combat HIV and malaria in southern rural Malawi. More →

The Elders Call For Dialogue And Restraint Over Catalonia Crisis Oct 9, 2017

The Elders today expressed their deep concern at the recent violent confrontation in Catalonia and urged both sides to pursue a peaceful resolution through dialogue. More →

TJ Martell Foundation Announces Presenters And Performers For 42nd New York Honors Gala Oct 9, 2017

The TJ Martell Foundation for Cancer Research has announced its presenters and performers for the 42nd New York Honors Gala to be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Guastavino’s in New York beginning with a red carpet arrival at 6:00 p.m. More →

Autism Speaks To Host Annual Into The Blue Fashion Gala Oct 9, 2017

Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce the Into The Blue Fashion Gala taking place on Saturday, October 21 at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

Richie Sambora And Orianthi Rock TJ Martell Foundation Spirit Of Excellence Dinner Oct 6, 2017

Platinum selling duo RSO (featuring platinum selling Richie Sambora and Orianthi) and multi-platinum selling pop artist and songwriter Andy Grammer joined the TJ Martell Foundation and over 300 attendees this week to honor leaders in the medical and music communities while raising awareness and funds for cancer research. More →

Michelle Obama Speaks At 14th Annual Pennsylvania Conference For Women Oct 6, 2017

In a wide-ranging conversation at the 14th annual Pennsylvania Conference for Women with writer, producer, and bestselling author Shonda Rhimes, former First Lady Michelle Obama discussed women’s struggles with confidence, risk-taking and failure. More →

Neymar Jr. Fronts The Neymar Sports Network Of Schools Oct 6, 2017

Neymar Jr., Brazil’s greatest contemporary soccer player and the highest-paid player in the history of soccer worldwide, will be the poster boy for Neymar Sports, a network of schools whose mission is to develop the main characteristics of the athlete Neymar Jr. and sport – creativity, unpredictability, quick technique and happiness – in children and adolescents. More →

Ricky Gervais Backs Anti-Fur Campaign Oct 6, 2017

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has released undercover footage of a fox on fur farm recovering after electrocution and trying to escape. More →

Esteemed Americans Come Together For 35th Anniversary Of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Oct 6, 2017

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) is commemorating the 35th anniversary of The Wall in 2017 and an esteemed group of Americans, led by The Honorable Chuck Hagel, 24th Secretary of Defense and Vietnam veteran, have come together to form the 35th Anniversary of The Wall committee to help commemorate this milestone. More →

Viola Davis Continues To Front Hungry For More Campaign Oct 6, 2017

Academy and Emmy Award-winning actress Viola Davis, the Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have come together again to continue the Hunger Is “Hungry for More” campaign, which is designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in America. More →

Enrique Iglesias Partners With Save The Children And Omaze For Hurricane Relief Oct 5, 2017

Following the devastation of hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria, Miami-native Enrique Iglesias is partnering with Save the Children and online fundraising platform Omaze, to raise funds for those affected. More →

Joe Bonamassa To Be Honored At Midnight Mission 17th Annual Golden Heart Awards Oct 5, 2017

The Midnight Mission's 17th Annual Golden Heart Awards will recognize those who have made a significant impact in the lives of those who are less fortunate. This year’s event will recognize three very deserving honorees: Ali & Anousheh Razi, Joe Bonamassa and Union Bank. More →

Rankin Launches Art Movement To Support Global Fight Against Heart Disease Oct 5, 2017

This World Heart Day, the British Heart Foundation has teamed up with world renowned photographer Rankin to launch an international art project with creatives from around the world, to raise awareness of the global fight against heart disease. More →

Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF Celebrates The Power Of Kids Helping Kids Oct 5, 2017

This October, UNICEF USA is calling on children, families and schools to join in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, a month-long celebration of the power of Kids Helping Kids. More →

Jerry O'Connell To Host A Magical Evening For The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Oct 5, 2017

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation today announced that they will honor Foundation supporters the Bridgman Family and vice-chairman of the Board of Directors Henry G. Stifel III at the annual “A Magical Evening” Gala. More →

Tom Brokaw To Keynote 2018 NAPE Charities Luncheon Oct 5, 2017

NAPE Summit announced today award-winning journalist Tom Brokaw as the keynote speaker for the 2018 NAPE Charities Luncheon as part of the 25th annual NAPE Summit Week taking place February 5-9, 2018, in Houston. More →

Sugar Ray Leonard Honored At Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Los Angeles Builders Ball Oct 4, 2017

Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles Builders Ball took place at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California last week. More →

Wanda Sykes To Be Honored By Point Foundation Oct 4, 2017

Comedian, actress, and writer Wanda Sykes, a perennial audience favorite for keeping the laughter coming in her stage, TV and film roles, will receive the Point Legend Award at the annual Point Honors Los Angeles gala, October 7th at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Women's Media Center Announces Honorees For 2017 Women's Media Awards Oct 4, 2017

The Women's Media Center announces their host and honorees for the 2017 Women’s Media Awards, to be held on October 26, at Capitale in New York City. More →

GOOD+ Foundation To Hold 2nd Annual Halloween Bash Oct 4, 2017

GOOD+ Foundation will hold its 2nd Annual Halloween Bash on Sunday, October 22. More →

Cindy Crawford To Co-Host Art Van Award Of Hope Oct 4, 2017

Art Van Furniture, the Midwest’s largest furniture retailer, and Cindy Crawford, international supermodel, businesswoman and philanthropist, to host the Art Van Award of Hope celebration to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the Art Van Charity Challenge by paying tribute to five everyday heroes whose selfless efforts on behalf of their Midwest communities have made a profound difference in the lives of those in need. More →

Duchess Of York Named As British Heart Foundation Ambassador Oct 4, 2017

The Duchess of York was recently announced as an official British Heart Foundation (BHF) Ambassador, and marked the occasion by spending the morning at The William Harvey Heart Centre, Queen Mary University of London, where the BHF funds life saving heart research. More →

Tom Petty's Charity Legacy Oct 3, 2017

Tom Petty has left a massive hole in the music industry, and will be missed by both musicians and fans around the world. More →

Statement From The Route 91 Harvest Festival In Las Vegas Oct 3, 2017

The organizers of the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas have released the following statement: More →

Kathy Ireland To Be Honored At Los Angeles Team Mentoring Silver Anniversary Oct 3, 2017

Kathy Ireland, whom Forbes Magazine describes as “Supermodel-turned-mogul,” will be honored with the inaugural Dream Big Award at the Los Angeles Team Mentoring (LATM) 19th Annual Soiree celebration. More →

Prince Harry Attends Closing Ceremony Of Invictus Games Oct 3, 2017

Prince Harry attended the closing ceremony of the third Invictus Games in Toronto last week. More →

Country Rising Concert To Support Hurricane Relief Oct 3, 2017

Country Music’s biggest stars have rallied to announce plans for COUNTRY RISING, a benefit concert to support those in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and additional Caribbean islands who have been impacted by the recent hurricanes. More →

Your Chance To Meet Cristiano Ronaldo With CharityStars.com Oct 3, 2017

It’s not often that world famous football stars make themselves available for a one-to-one meet and greet, but that’s exactly what is up for auction on CharityStars.com: a chance to meet the one and only Cristiano Ronaldo. More →