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2017 ADCOLOR Honorees, Nominees and Futures Announced at ADCOLOR Live! Jun 29, 2017

ADCOLOR, the premier organization celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries, announced their 2017 honorees and nominees this week at ADCOLOR Live! More →

Jane Pauley Honored At 42nd Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon Jun 29, 2017

Earlier this week, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards at a luncheon at Cipriani on 42nd in New York City. More →

Mariska Hargitay Honored At 7th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon Jun 29, 2017

The Women’s Forum of New York presented The 7th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum on Monday, June 19th at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. More →

Adrian Grenier To Join Jenn-Air At PFLAG National HOT! Jun 28, 2017

For the fourth consecutive year, Jenn-Air is hosting HOT!, the annual fundraiser in support of PFLAG National, the nation’s largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ). More →

Jussie Smollett Raises $40,000 To Fight HIV/AIDS In Black Communities Jun 28, 2017

When you ask Jussie Smollett — one of the breakthrough stars from Fox’s uber-successful TV show Empire — how he wants to be introduced, he always leads with the word activist. More →

IfOnly Partners With ACLU of Southern California To Help Raise $500,000 Jun 28, 2017

Ever dreamed of visiting the set of House of Cards? How about going as a VIP to a star-studded movie premiere and after-party with the cast? The ACLU of Southern California is making this possible on IfOnly, with more than 25 unique celebrity experiences that will be auctioned to benefit ACLU’s vital work. More →

The 24 Hour Musicals To Raise Money For Freedom Of Expression Jun 28, 2017

The 24 Hour Musicals, along with performer Michelle Visage, has announced its partnership with TodayTix, the international ticketing platform, to offer $99 seats to its highly anticipated one night only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17. More →

Winning Play$: Black Women, Feminism, & Empowerment Honors Justin Tuck Jun 28, 2017

Winning Play$: Black Women, Feminism, & Empowerment was held Monday, June 26th 2017 at the Paley Center for Media in New York City. More →

Alan Cumming Unveils PETA’s Legal Action To Free His Caged Former Co-Star Jun 27, 2017

Award-winning actor Alan Cumming joined PETA in Los Angeles this week to announce a landmark legal claim to release 11 chimpanzees — including Tonka, his co-star in the 1997 film Buddy, and 21-year-old Connor, who appeared in movies such as Spymate and MVP: Most Valuable Primate — who are languishing in a former breeding facility to accredited sanctuaries. More →

Lin-Manuel Miranda Offers A #Ham4All Shot At Attending Opening Night Of Hamilton Jun 27, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Prizeo, the online giving platform that democratizes giving for all income levels, announced today that they are offering the chance for one lucky fan to attend the eagerly anticipated opening night of the musical Hamilton in Los Angeles – Wednesday, August 16, 2017. More →

Good Fortune: The Inspirational Life Story Of John Paul DeJoria Jun 27, 2017

Good Fortune, the new documentary chronicling the “rags-to-riches” story of entrepreneur and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, affectionately known as JP, opens this week. More →

Kellie Pickler And Yolanda Adams Join PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH Jun 27, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for the 37th annual edition of PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed country music singer and songwriter Kellie Pickler, Grammy-nominated gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (BANDSTAND). More →

Serena Williams Named As Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Ambassador Jun 26, 2017

Allstate Foundation Purple Purse has announced Serena Williams, tennis champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist, will serve as the program’s new ambassador. More →

Donnie Wahlberg And Friends Raise $759k For Kids With Autism Jun 26, 2017

There was electricity in the air last Monday night in St. Charles, IL. New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) member Donnie Wahlberg joined forces with Generation Rescue for the second annual Another Evening with Donnie Wahlberg & Special Guests concert. More →

LGBT Center's 48th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards Jun 26, 2017

The Los Angeles LGBT Center announced today that Co-CEO of WME | IMG Ariel Emanuel and Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor for the Obama Administration, will be honored at its 48th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards on Sat., Sept. 23, at The Beverly Hilton. American Airlines is the event’s title sponsor. More →

Original Red Power Ranger Rediscovers America To Save Missing Child Jun 26, 2017

Actor and original Red Power Ranger, Austin St. John, is to be featured and compete in season 11, Fireball Run: Big Country – and will at the same time join the search for a missing child. More →

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For The Actors Fund’s FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert Jun 26, 2017

The Actors Fund — the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition — has announced the complete cast and creative team for their upcoming “FAME” 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert, to be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. More →

Ed Sheeran Collaborates On New Guitar For Charity Jun 23, 2017

C.F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar) and Ed Sheeran have joined forces once again to deliver the third in a series of Ed Sheeran Signature Artist Edition guitars. More →

Lady Gaga Teams Up With Staples To Support Education Jun 23, 2017

Lady Gaga is teaming up with Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) to support education and create a positive classroom experience through its Staples for Students program. More →

Michael Franti Excited As Rock The Earth Teams With LCV Education Fund Jun 23, 2017

In the wake of President Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement, just one of his administration’s many assaults on environmental protection – LCV Education Fund announced a new chapter in Rock The Earth’s work to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. More →

Jackson Browne Announces Benefit Concert To Support The Redford Theatre Jun 23, 2017

Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces a benefit concert on Thursday, August 10th at the Redford Theatre in the Old Redford neighborhood of Detroit to support the historic venue. More →

YWCA USA Celebrated Extraordinary Organizations And Women Leaders At Women Of Distinction Awards Gala Jun 23, 2017

YWCA USA celebrated the incredible achievements of extraordinary leaders who serve as role models and provide opportunities and support for women and girls at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 16th, as part of the Bold Mission Bright Future Conference. More →

Jane Lynch Urges Illinois Governor To Sign Elephant Protection Bill Jun 22, 2017

Emmy-award winning actress and proud Illinoisan Jane Lynch has urged Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign Senate Bill 1342, which will ban the use of elephants in traveling animal acts. More →

Imagine Dragons' Singer Honored At 2017 TrevorLIVE New York Gala Jun 22, 2017

Earlier this week, The Trevor Project hosted its 2017 TrevorLIVE New York gala at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. More →

Be The Match To Rally Black And African American Marrow Donors Jun 22, 2017

Be The Match, the organization that operates the world’s largest and most diverse donor registry, and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley, have teamed up on a new public service announcement campaign, Heritage Holds the Cure, to urge Blacks and African Americans to register as potential marrow donors. More →

Steve Lacy And Dari Alexander To Co-Captain Team ADAPT For Race For Hope And Possibility Jun 22, 2017

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced that ADAPT will participate in their 7th consecutive Achilles Hope and Possibility race, hosted by New York Road Runners and Achilles International in Central Park. More →

Winning Play$: Black Women, Feminism, & Empowerment To Honor NFL’s Justin Tuck With Game Changers Award Jun 22, 2017

Winning Play$: Black Women, Feminism, & Empowerment will be held Monday, June 26th 2017 at the Paley Center for Media in New York City. More →

Chris Cornell's Music Video For The Promise Released On World Refugee Day Jun 21, 2017

Multi-Grammy Award-winning, Golden Globe nominee Chris Cornell's official music video for his song “The Promise” was released this morning by Survival Pictures. More →

Paul Simon Tour Reaches Halfway Point In Support Of Half-Earth Project Jun 21, 2017

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Paul Simon has reached the midpoint in his month-long tour to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the planet’s biodiversity. More →

Barbra Streisand Gives Support To Clinton Foundation Appeal Jun 21, 2017

President Clinton is currently matching donations to the Clinton Foundation, and longtime supporter Barbra Streisand has reached out to fans via a Clinton Foundation newsletter to urge fans to give generously. More →