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Prince William Shows Attitude Against Bullying Jun 20, 2016

Appearing on the cover of the upcoming July issue of gay magazine Attitude, Prince William used the opportunity to discuss bullying, in particular of the LGBT+ community in which more than double the number of straight people attempt to commit suicide. More →

Shakira Judges Winners Of 2016 Young Lions Health Award Jun 20, 2016

Lions Health, the Festival and Awards that celebrate life-changing creativity in healthcare communications, and UNICEF, have announced the winner of the 2016 Young Lions Health Award. More →

Florence Henderson Honored At The Actors Fund's 20th Anniversary Tony Awards Viewing Party Jun 17, 2016

The stars were out in force to celebrate Broadway’s Biggest Night at The Actors Fund's 20th Anniversary Tony Awards Viewing Party, held Sunday night at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. More →

Ice Age: Collision Course Herd Helps Families Stay Connected In Emergencies Jun 17, 2016

In a new animated PSA, launched today by Save the Children and 20th Century Fox, the beloved Ice Age: Collision Course herd shows how ICE contact cards can keep families together. More →

Gillian Anderson Speaks For Orcas At SeaWorld Annual Meeting Jun 17, 2016

X-Files star Gillian Anderson spoke up for orcas during SeaWorld’s online annual meeting this week. More →

More Than 50 Commitments To Action Announced At Annual CGI America Meeting Jun 17, 2016

President Bill Clinton concluded the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting this week, which convened nearly 1,000 attendees from business, foundation, nonprofit, and government sectors to advance solutions that encourage economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States. More →

Stars Donate Chatters Following Orlando Mass Shooting Jun 17, 2016

Chatter, a new platform that is charity focused, will dedicate its significant resources and network to the victims in the horrific Orlando massacre. More →

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Awards Innovative Assistive Technology Grants Jun 17, 2016

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) announced today that it has awarded a total of $342,483 in High Impact Innovative Assistive Technology Grants, strengthening the Reeve Foundation’s dual mission of Today’s Care, Tomorrow’s Cure. More →

Bradley Cooper To Executive-Produce Star-Studded Stand Up To Cancer TV Broadcast Jun 16, 2016

The Hollywood community is once again uniting to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), which will stage its fifth biennial televised fundraising special on Friday, Sept. 9 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT). More →

Joe Walsh Pledges To Fight North Carolina Anti-LGBT Law Jun 16, 2016

American singer-songwriter and guitarist Joe Walsh announced he will give a portion of the proceeds from two upcoming shows in North Carolina to the American Civil Liberties Union to support its lawsuit fighting the state’s anti-LGBT law. More →

Divergent's Theo James Visits Refugee Camps In Greece Jun 16, 2016

This week actor Theo James travelled to Greece on his first visit with UNHCR ahead of World Refugee Day. More →

Annie Lennox Speaks On UN Radio About Ending AIDS Around The World Jun 16, 2016

Annie Lennox has talked to United Nations Radio about ending AIDS around the world. More →

Anna Paquin And Leona Lewis Join Global Call To End Use Of Stray Dogs In Experiments Jun 16, 2016

Oscar-winning actor Anna Paquin and British singer Leona Lewis have joined Cruelty Free International in urging governments worldwide to end the use of stray and shelter dogs in experiments. More →

Yolanda Hadid Awarded For Chronic Lyme Disease Advocacy Jun 16, 2016

Yolanda Hadid may be best known as the star of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” but her advocacy for the chronic Lyme disease community deserves as much recognition. More →

Stars Stand Together #WithRefugees Jun 16, 2016

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today launched a major campaign that asks the world to stand together #WithRefugees. More →

Anne Hathaway Named UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Jun 15, 2016

UN Women, the United Nations organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, today announced the appointment of American award-winning actor Anne Hathaway as global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Drew Brees Hosts 2nd Annual Topgolf Challenge Jun 15, 2016

Austin native and New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees returned home to host his second annual Brees Topgolf Challenge on June 12. More →

Jeff Daniels Honored At 11th Annual Stella By Starlight Benefit Gala Jun 15, 2016

The Stella Adler Studio of Acting hosted the 11th Annual Stella by Starlight Benefit Gala this week at The Prince George Ballroom in New York City. More →

Carrie Underwood Donates To Girls Youth Sports Teams Jun 15, 2016

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and CALIA by Carrie Underwood, a fitness and lifestyle brand created in partnership with DICK’S Sporting Goods and GRAMMY Award winner Carrie Underwood, have announced plans to donate $500,000 in Sports Matter grants to girls youth sports teams across the country. More →

Rob Riggle Headlines KVC Hero Luncheon For Charity Jun 15, 2016

Coach Bill Self of the University of Kansas men’s basketball program and actor/comedian Rob Riggle will headline KVC Health Systems’ fifth annual KVC HERO LUNCHEON taking place June 16 at the Olathe Conference Center at the Embassy Suites in Olathe, Kan. More →

America's Largest Prison Break To Free Women Trapped By Domestic Violence Jun 15, 2016

Today, Allstate Foundation Purple Purse launched #FreetoWalk, an awareness and fundraising campaign to call attention to the barriers that keep women trapped in abusive relationships. More →

Stars Attend Movement For Change Gala Jun 15, 2016

Over the weekend, Walking with Anthony and The First Step Foundation hosted the Movement for Change Gala at Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. More →

Paul McCartney Experience Package Benefits MusiCares Jun 14, 2016

The latest GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions is offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience with multi-GRAMMY-winning artist Paul McCartney. More →

Beyonce Fans, BeyGOOD Support Flint, Inspire Volunteers Across North America Jun 14, 2016

Today Parkwood Entertainment, the entertainment and management company founded by Beyoncé, presented United Way of Genesee County with a generous donation of $82,234. to support residents of Flint, as they continue to feel the impacts of the water crisis. More →

Ted Turner Receives Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award For Philanthropy Jun 14, 2016

Last week, Forbes awarded its Forbes 400 Lifetime Achievement Award for Philanthropy to United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner in recognition of his unprecedented philanthropy and his dedication to building a better world. More →

Elton John And Desmond Tutu Pen Op-Ed On Making AIDS History Jun 14, 2016

Elton John and Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu penned an op-ed published on CNN.com about the United Nations’ 2016 High Level Meeting on Ending AIDS to be held this month. More →

Martina McBride Bands Against Cancer Jun 14, 2016

Award-winning country superstar Martina McBride has released her 13th studio album, RECKLESS, and also teamed up with Band Against Cancer, the Sarah Cannon Tour. More →

Gloria Steinem Looks At Gender-Based Violence In El Salvador Jun 14, 2016

Gloria Steinem, in a new episode of the Viceland TV series “WOMAN” to be broadcast on 14 June (10pm ET/9pm CT), takes an unflinching look at gender-based violence in El Salvador, the country with the highest murder rate in the world. More →

(RED) And Teespring Launch T-Shirt With Mario Batali And Action Bronson Jun 13, 2016

This week, (RED) and Teespring unveiled their limited edition t-shirt designed by world-renowned chef Mario Batali and rap superstar Action Bronson. More →

Stars Attend amfAR's 7th Annual Inspiration Gala New York Jun 13, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio, Whoopi Goldberg, Jason Derulo, Zayn Malik, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Zac Posen, Michel Sidibé, Kelly Osbourne, Victoria Justice, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at Skylight at Moynihan Station last week to support amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, at the seventh annual Inspiration Gala New York. More →