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Halle Berry Celebrates Startups Who Want To Change the World Jul 17, 2017

Oscar-winning actress, philanthropist and businesswoman Halle Berry was in Los Angeles last week to crown the winners of the Chivas Venture – Chivas Regal’s $1 million global search to find and support the next generation of startups that want to succeed while creating a better future for society. More →

Lilly Singh Named As UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Jul 17, 2017

Actress, comedian, and author Lilly Singh was appointed UNICEF's newest Goodwill Ambassador at a special event during the weekend in New Delhi. More →

Make-A-Wish And ESPN Announce The Return Of The Annual My Wish Series Jul 17, 2017

For the 12th consecutive year, Make-A-Wish and ESPN are joining forces to give sports fans everywhere a glimpse at the transformation that takes place when children with critical illnesses meet their favorite athlete, team or sports personality. More →

The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert Jul 17, 2017

The Actors Fund — the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition — celebrated “FAME” 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. More →

Kristin Davis To Introduce An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power At Earth Focus Environmental Film Festival Jul 14, 2017

KCETLink Media Group, the national independent broadcast and digital media network, has announced that its two services, KCET public television in Los Angeles and independent satellite network Link TV nationwide, will launch the EARTH FOCUS ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL in Los Angeles on July 27 with a private opening night reception and screening of the upcoming much-buzzed about Al Gore documentary “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power” from Paramount Pictures and Participant Media. More →

Adrian Grenier To Speak At Oceanic X Ibiza Event Jul 14, 2017

Adrian Grenier will speak at Oceanic X Ibiza: A Festival For Our Ocean next week. More →

Malala Yousafzai Speaks Up For Iraq's Displaced Children Jul 14, 2017

Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai made her first visit to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq last week, where she called for world leaders to invest in education for children in conflict stricken countries. More →

Oceana And The Walden Woods Project Present Rock Under The Stars With Don Henley And Friends Jul 14, 2017

Oceana and the Walden Woods Project present Rock Under The Stars with Don Henley and Friends next week. More →

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Joins 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles Jul 14, 2017

Today, The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles announced that Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos), Retta (Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce), Isabelle Fuhrman (Master of Sex), Sam Tsui (singer/songwriter), Herizen Guardiola (The Get Down), Grace Parra (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore), and Maria Thayer (The Catch, Table 19), will join the star-studded line-up of performers in the first ever Los Angeles presentation of The 24 Hour Musicals, a one-night-only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17. More →

Jimmy Carter Falls Ill During Habitat For Humanity Build In Canada Jul 13, 2017

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter became dehydrated this morning while working at a Habitat For Humanity build site in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. More →

Jane Goodall And WETA Digital Speak Out Against Using Live Animals In Entertainment Jul 13, 2017

Jane Goodall met the team at WETA Digital when she was in New Zealand recently, and talked about stopping the use of live animals in the entertainment industry. More →

Stars Raise Awareness For Animals Suffering On Dog Meat Farms In South Korea Jul 13, 2017

On the eve of the Bok Nal days – South Korea’s hottest days of summer during which more than one million dogs will be killed and eaten – animal protection charity Humane Society International and MP for Crawley Henry Smith hosted a VIP reception in the Palace of Westminster to shine a spotlight on the cruelty. More →

WE Day National Special To Air On CBS Jul 13, 2017

Today, WE announces that the third annual U.S. National Special of WE Day will air commercial-free on August 4, 2017 at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT on CBS. More →

Carli Lloyd Wants To Connect Service Members To Family, Home And Country Jul 13, 2017

Beyond everything they do to keep us safe, service members make the sacrifice of spending extended time away from family and friends. More →

Join Ellen DeGeneres For Ellen's 12 Days Of Giveaways Jul 13, 2017

Ellen DeGeneres is supporting her friend Jimmy Kimmel, and has teamed with prizeo.com to give you the chance to win at “Ellen’s 12 Days Of Giveaways” and support Children's Hospital Los Angeles. More →

Make-A-Wish To Benefit From Limited-Edition WWE Superstar John Cena Action Figure Jul 12, 2017

Three national corporate sponsors of Make-A-Wish are coming together to support the organization that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. More →

Prince Harry Visits London School Of Hygiene And Tropical Medicine Jul 12, 2017

Prince Harry visited the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine this week, where he learnt more about the school’s vital work combatting some of the world’s most pressing health issues and chaired a roundtable discussion about HIV. More →

Al Gore, Shailene Woodley And More To Narrate Audiobook Edition Of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power Jul 12, 2017

A star-studded cast of narrators will join former Vice President Al Gore on his forthcoming audiobook AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER, available on CD and for download on July 25, 2017. More →

Patricia Heaton Designs Charity Bracelet To Spread Hope This Holiday Jul 12, 2017

After seeing the impact of global poverty first-hand, Emmy-award winning actress Patricia Heaton partnered with World Vision to create a wearable reminder of the power of hope this holiday season for the Christian humanitarian organization’s Gift Catalog. More →

Michelle Obama To Join In A Conversation At Pennsylvania Conference For Women Jul 12, 2017

The Pennsylvania Conference for Women announced today that Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States, will participate in a conversation at the 14th annual Conference on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2017. More →

At Summit, Global Leaders Recommit To Family Planning Jul 11, 2017

At least 37 country governments, 16 private companies and 11 partner organizations, including civil society and private foundations, will announce commitments to accelerate progress on rights-based family planning programmes today at the Family Planning Summit. More →

Oxfam Celebrates 15 Years Working With Coldplay Jul 11, 2017

The 2017 leg of Coldplay's ‘A Head Full of Dreams’ tour, which comes to the U.S. on August 1st, marks 15 years of Oxfam working with Coldplay. More →

Sam Waterston And Lily Tomlin To Be Honored At Oceana SeaChange Summer Party Jul 11, 2017

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 10th annual SeaChange Summer Party. More →

George W. Bush And Bill Clinton To Participate In Conversation On Leadership Jul 11, 2017

On July 13, President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton will participate in a conversation focused on leadership moderated by financier and philanthropist David Rubenstein at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas. More →

Malala's Last Day Of School Jul 11, 2017

Malala Yousafzai graduated from secondary school last week, and blogged about the experience. More →

Prince Harry Visits Charities And Community Organisations In Leeds Jul 10, 2017

Over two days, Prince Harry has met a number of local organisations, companies and charities who work in various ways to support the surrounding Leeds community. More →

More Stars Join The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles Jul 10, 2017

The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles has announced that composer/lyricist Jesse Eisenberg (The Spoils), singer/songwriter Nellie McKay, Alex Newell (Glee), Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil), Ashley Fink (Glee), and Amanda Seales (Insecure) will join the star-studded line-up of talent participating in the first ever Los Angeles presentation of The 24 Hour Musicals, a one-night-only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17. More →

amfAR Announces 2017 Gala Milano Jul 10, 2017

On Thursday, September 21 amfAR will present the ninth annual amfAR Gala Milano in conjunction with Milan Fashion Week. More →

Stars Come Out For O2 Silver Clef Awards 2017 Jul 10, 2017

The recent O2 Silver Clef Awards 2017 saw over 1000 guests attend the beautiful Grosvenor House Hotel, on Friday 30 June – raising an incredible £660,000 for Nordoff Robbins music therapy. More →

18 July Marks Nelson Mandela Day Jul 10, 2017

Every year on 18 July — the day Nelson Mandela was born — the UN asks individuals around the world to mark Nelson Mandela International Day (18 July) by making a difference in their communities. More →