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Supermodel Niki Taylor Helps Celebrate World Blood Donor Day Jun 13, 2016

On June 14, the American Red Cross, in partnership with Nexcare Bandages and supermodel Niki Taylor, will celebrate World Blood Donor Day to raise awareness about the ongoing need for blood and platelets. More →

George Takei Receives Honorary Doctorate At Cal State LA Commencement Jun 13, 2016

George H. Takei, the highly accomplished actor and tireless champion for the arts and social justice, received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Friday during Cal State LA’s Commencement. More →

Barbara Bush Foundation Hosts National Celebration of Reading Jun 13, 2016

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted a National Celebration of Reading at the Library of Congress last week. More →

The Humane Society Of The United States Pays Tribute To Christina Grimmie Jun 13, 2016

In response to the horrific death of Christina Grimmie, The Humane Society of the United States issued the following statement:

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Jessica And Jerry Seinfeld Host GOOD+ Foundation 2016 Bash Jun 10, 2016

Last night Jessica and Jerry Seinfeld hosted New York City’s biggest family charity event, GOOD+ Foundation's 2016 Bash at Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink in Central Park. More →

Alan Cumming Is Not A Dairy Queen Jun 10, 2016

This year, PETA will take its outreach campaign promoting vegan eating to gay-pride events across the UK. More →

Woody Guthrie Prize To Honor Kris Kristofferson Jun 10, 2016

An award that honors those who embody the spirit of legendary folk singer/songwriter Woody Guthrie will be presented to American musician and actor Kris Kristofferson during an event on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa’s Brady Arts District. More →

Melky Jean Presents 9th Annual Geminis Give Back Jun 10, 2016

The Carma Foundation will host the 9th Annual Geminis Give Back Event on June 12 honoring Socialite, Yogi and Humanitarian Vanessa Bronfman, Businesswoman and Philanthropist Olivia Gaynor-Long, WNBA Super Star Nadine Dormond, Businesswoman and Philanthropist Claudinette Jean, and GrassROOTS Community Foundation’s Janice Johnson Dias PhD. More →

Ed Asner To Host Poker Tournament And Celebrity Casino Night For Autism Speaks Jun 10, 2016

Ed Asner and Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, presents the 4th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament and Celebrity Casino Night on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM, on the 30th Floor of the USC Tower Steelcase WorkLife Center/City View Penthouse in Downtown Los Angeles (1150 South Olive St). More →

Jimmy Carter To Join Bill Clinton At CGI America Meeting Jun 10, 2016

On June 12-14, President Bill Clinton will host the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, convening nearly 1,000 participants from across sectors to develop and implement Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable plans and projects – to encourage continued economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States.

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Kenneth Cole Named As UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador Jun 9, 2016

The Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today appointed the Chair of the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) and leading fashion designer Kenneth Cole as a UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Stars Take Part In 2016 Hollywood For Habitat For Humanity Build Jun 9, 2016

Last weekend, Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles brought together more than 400 volunteers to revitalize a neighborhood in the City of Inglewood during the 2016 Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity Build featuring the Entertainment Industry Build on June 3rd, 2016 and Power Women, Power Tools on Jun 4th, 2016. More →

Sir Roger Moore Urges Public To Stay Away From Parks With Captive Orcas Jun 9, 2016

Sir Roger Moore has a message for summer tourists: don’t go to Loro Parque or other parks which hold orcas captive. More →

Common And The National Park Foundation Bring New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park To Chicago Jun 9, 2016

On June 11, 2016, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will partner with Common to host the second event in the organizations’ Park Exchange Series, bringing the musical experience of New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park to Chicago. More →

Annie Lennox Joins Global Leaders To Fights HIV/AIDS Jun 9, 2016

On Monday (June 6), celebrity philanthropist Annie Lennox joined more than 30 mayors and health officials from around the world to discuss a new Fast-Track Cities Initiative aimed to end HIV/AIDS on a city-by-city level by 2030. More →

Hamilton Star Phillipa Soo To Be Honored At 6th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon Jun 9, 2016

The Women’s Forum of New York will present The 6th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum on Monday, June 20th at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. More →

David Beckham Visits Swaziland With UNICEF Jun 8, 2016

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham travelled to Swaziland this week to see how 7: The David Beckham UNICEF Fund is helping UNICEF to support and protect HIV-positive children. More →

Carrie Fisher Joins Stars To Hand In Petition To End China’s Annual Yulin Dog Meat Festival Jun 8, 2016

The largest ever petition to end China’s annual Yulin dog meat festival – which has amassed more than 11 million signatures – has been handed in to the Chinese Embassy in London by celebrities, MPs and animal campaigners from Humane Society International, RaiseUrPaw, Duo Duo Project, and petition sites Care2 and Avaaz. More →

Stars Attend Best Friends Animal Society NKLA Super Adoption Weekend Jun 8, 2016

Celebrities came out in full force to support Best Friends Animal Society's NKLA Super Adoption Weekend June 4 and 5 at the Autry Museum in Los Angeles. More →

Watch Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy National Celebration of Reading Online Jun 8, 2016

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy announces that viewers worldwide will be able to watch the National Celebration of Reading, to be held on Thursday, June 9, at the Library of Congress, via a live online video stream. More →

England Defeats Rest Of The World In Soccer Aid 2016 Jun 8, 2016

A crowd of nearly 70,000 turned out to Manchester United’s Old Trafford during the weekend to witness England defeat Rest of the World in another pulsating encounter between the two sides, by three goals to two, 3-2. More →

Gene Simmons And Joanna Krupa Attend Ante Up For A Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament Jun 8, 2016

Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film anted up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and helped change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's 3rd Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night over the weekend at Riviera 31 at the Sofitel Hotel Beverly Hills. More →

Bella Thorne Joins Stars To Visit Smile Train Local Partners In Mexico Jun 8, 2016

This week, Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity hosted a journey to Mexico, where three of their celebrity supporters were on hand to see their local programs in action – supported by their in-country partner doctors. More →

Nordoff Robbins Opens Voting For Ticketmaster Best Live Act Award 2016 Jun 7, 2016

Music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins is putting the call out to music fans far and wide to decide which live act should take home the Ticketmaster Best Live Act Award 2016 at this year’s O2 Silver Clef Awards. More →

Mario Batali And Anthony Bourdain Host The 2016 (RED) Supper Jun 7, 2016

THE (RED) Supper took place in NYC last week, hosted by Mario Batali and Anthony Bourdain. More →

Rita Moreno Headlines NAIC'S Senior Education Campaign Jun 7, 2016

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today announced a partnership with award-winning entertainer Rita Moreno as part of its Insure U consumer education campaign. More →

Jack Black Joins Stars For Superheroes For Kids Campaign Jun 7, 2016

On Tuesday, May 24, 2016, Jack Black, Nick Cannon, Mark Cuban, Brian Austin Green, Pete Wentz, Clark Gregg and Jason George were among the stars who got suited up to co-star with heroic Miracle Kids in a Superhero themed PSA shoot to benefit patients at Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. More →

Ricky Martin Meets Refugee Children In Lebanon Jun 7, 2016

World-renowned singer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ricky Martin calls for increased focus on safeguarding the futures of millions of children affected by the Syria conflict, whose lives have been shaped by displacement, violence and a persistent lack of opportunities. More →

Sheryl Crow Named Spokesperson For New Breast Cancer Educational Campaign Jun 6, 2016

Hologic, Inc. announced today that nine-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow will serve as national spokesperson to educate women about a more accurate mammogram, the Genius 3D MAMMOGRAPHY exam. The Genius exam is the only mammogram proven to reduce unnecessary callbacks by up to 40 percent, and detect 41 percent more invasive cancers than conventional mammography alone. More →

Laverne Cox And Ross Mathews Join Marriott Rewards #LoveTravel To Celebrate Capital Pride Jun 6, 2016

Today, Marriott Rewards’ announces that Emmy-nominated actress Laverne Cox and host of Hollywood Today Live Ross Mathews are joining this year’s #LoveTravels pride celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community as official ambassadors. More →