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More Celebrities Announced For WE Day California Apr 20, 2017

More artists have been announced for next week’s WE Day California. More →

Michael Phelps Wants A New Generation To Save Water Apr 20, 2017

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Colgate is proud to announce that one of the most decorated athletes of all-time, swimmer Michael Phelps, is joining the company’s water conservation awareness effort as global ambassador. More →

HSN To Feature Jessica Seinfeld's Latest Collection From GOOD+ Apr 20, 2017

Leading entertainment and lifestyle retailer HSN has partnered with Jessica Seinfeld and her organization GOOD+ Foundation for a second year to offer an exclusive accessories line, GOOD+. More →

Gillian Anderson Asks Canadian PM Trudeau To End Commercial Seal Slaughter Apr 20, 2017

Long-time PETA supporter Gillian Anderson – who has filmed in Canada for more than 20 years, including in Vancouver, where The X Files was shot, and in Toronto, where Hannibal and the hotly anticipated American Gods (which debuts next week) were filmed – has sent a letter, on behalf of PETA US, asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to end the East Coast commercial seal slaughter, noting that climate change is already killing baby seals. More →

BTIG Announces Celebrity Ambassadors For BTIG Charity Day 2017 Apr 19, 2017

BTIG, LLC announced today its growing list of celebrity participants for the 15th BTIG Commissions for Charity Day on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. More →

Kimberly Williams-Paisley To Host Nashville Disco Party To Benefit The Alzheimer's Association Apr 19, 2017

On Sunday, June 4, 2017, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and The Blair Garner Show will host the inaugural “Disco Party” to benefit the Alzheimer's Association. More →

Viola Davis Reads Children’s Book Rent Party Jazz For Storyline Online Apr 19, 2017

Academy Award winner Viola Davis (Fences, How to Get Away With Murder) shines a light on the unsung tradition of rent parties for Jazz Appreciation Month in the newest Storyline Online video released today by the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. More →

Is Jamie Oliver’s Ban On Sugar Working? Apr 19, 2017

Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver is seeing some success with his Food Revolution’s Six Point Plan to tackle childhood obesity. More →

An Unforgettable Evening With Jennifer Holliday To Benefit Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles Apr 19, 2017

Theater and music lovers alike are eagerly awaiting Alzheimer’s Greater Los Angeles (ALZGLA) 5th annual An Unforgettable Evening on May 7. More →

Bill Clinton And Michelle Obama To Take Part In 2017 Partnership For A Healthier America Summit Apr 18, 2017

The Partnership for a Healthier America’s seventh annual summit will convene some of the nation’s most influential leaders in the fight to end childhood obesity. More →

Alma Powell And General Colin Powell Urge Nation To Recommit To Kids In Letter To America Apr 18, 2017

Twenty years after the event that launched America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth is marking the occasion with a letter to America authored by its Chair Alma Powell and Founding Chair General Colin Powell to focus the nation on the needs of young people. More →

Katie Couric To Emcee New York Women In Communications Matrix Awards Apr 18, 2017

New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) will present the 2017 Matrix Awards during a luncheon at the Sheraton New York Times Square on Monday April 24, 2017, to honor seven extraordinary female leaders in the communications industry, as ‘Women Who Connect the World.’ More →

G. Love To Perform At Little Kids Rock's 3rd Annual Spring Jam Concert Apr 18, 2017

With inner city public school music programs on the chopping block, renowned alternative blues / hip-hop artist, G. Love, will headline an intimate evening at The Cutting Room in support of one of his favorite nonprofits – Little Kids Rock. More →

Louis Gossett Jr Promotes Craft Therapy Sponsored By Help Heal Veterans In New PSA Apr 18, 2017

Help Heal Veterans (Heal Vets), the nation’s largest provider of free therapeutic arts-and-craft kits to U.S. veterans and active duty military personnel, has launched a new public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness about the healing power of craft therapy. More →

California Assembly Bill Motivates Celebrities To Take Action For Animals Apr 17, 2017

California Assembly Bill 485, The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, has inspired stars such as Russell Simmons, Nikki Sixx, Kunal Nayyar, Leona Lewis, Alicia Witt, NASCAR Driver Leilani Munter, WWE’s Tyler Breeze and many more to take to social media and create a storm using #YesOnAB485. More →

18th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Sells Out In Record Time Thanks To Tom Brady Apr 17, 2017

Best Buddies International is excited to announce that its upcoming 18th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port has sold out in record time, thanks in part to the support of Best Buddies Global Ambassador Tom Brady. More →

Bill Clinton To Keynote Recommit To Kids Summit Apr 17, 2017

Is the American Dream reachable or at risk for America’s young people? That question will be at the heart of conversations at Recommit to Kids |The Summit for America’s Future, a national gathering by America’s Promise Alliance, the nation’s largest network dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth, on April 18 in NYC. More →

Starlight Children's Foundation And Star Wars: Force For Good Launch Starlight Virtual Reality Initiative Apr 17, 2017

Starlight Children's Foundation, a leading charity for 35 years, today announces the launch of Starlight Virtual Reality as a groundbreaking new program that will entertain, educate and inspire the imagination of thousands of hospitalized young patients across the US. More →

Amber Valletta To Host Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Los Angeles Annual Accessories For Success Spring Scholarship Luncheon Apr 17, 2017

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) hosts its annual Accessories for Success Spring Scholarship Luncheon, April 23, 2017 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills presented by City National Bank and TLC. More →

Malala Yousafzai Designated Youngest-Ever UN Messenger Of Peace Apr 13, 2017

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres today designated children’s rights activist and Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai as a UN Messenger of Peace with a special focus on girls’ education. More →

James Cromwell Wants You To Give Pigs A Break This Easter Apr 13, 2017

Just in time for Easter, Babe star James Cromwell is hitting the airwaves in some of the country’s most “Bible-minded” cities to encourage Christians to celebrate a ham-free Easter. More →

Soledad O'Brien To Host Hyundai Hope On Wheels Superheroes Wear Labcoats Event Apr 13, 2017

Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW) is pleased to announce its 19th year in support of pediatric cancer and commitment to $15 million donation to cancer research in 2017. More →

The Elders Urge G20 Leaders To Take Bold And Decisive Action On Climate Change Apr 13, 2017

The Elders have called on G20 leaders to take “bold and decisive action” on climate change, specifically regarding climate finance provision and ending fossil fuel subsidies. More →

New York City Mission Society Hosts Annual Champions For Children Benefit Apr 13, 2017

The New York City Mission Society held its annual Champions for Children fundraising Gala at the Mandarin Oriental in Manhattan on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, raising approximately $520,000. More →

Ricky Gervais Awarded For Animal Protection Advocacy Apr 12, 2017

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has presented multi-talented comedian Ricky Gervais with the prestigious Lord Houghton Award for his high-profile advocacy on animal protection issues, creating awareness in a unique way to worldwide audiences. More →

Meredith Vieira To Host The Women's Choice Award Show Apr 12, 2017

The WOMEN’S CHOICE AWARD SHOW announced today that EMMY award winning veteran television journalist and personality Meredith Vieira will host the 2017 Women’s Choice Award Show honoring fierce women who passionately advocate for the empowerment of girls and women. More →

Melissa Rivers To Emcee Erasing The Stigma Leadership Awards Apr 12, 2017

Melissa Rivers will emcee the Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards, honoring Judy Collins, Paul Dalio and Anna Akana on April 27. More →

Star Wars: Force For Change Celebrates 40 Years Of Star Wars With Epic Fundraising Event Apr 12, 2017

Star Wars: Force For Change in collaboration with Omaze will launch the Star Wars “Past, Present and Future” fundraising campaign to benefit UNICEF and Starlight Children's Foundation. More →

Harlem Globetrotters To Participate In American Red Cross Giving Day Apr 12, 2017

The Harlem Globetrotters, the most storied sports and entertainment franchise in the world, will bring their talents to a different stage on April 26. More →

Prince Harry Visits The University Of Bath To Watch Trials For Invictus Games 2017 Apr 11, 2017

Prince Harry recently visited the University of Bath to watch trials for the Invictus Games 2017. More →