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Michelle Yeoh And Panda Cubs Help Promote Global Goals Jun 6, 2016

Award-winning movie star Michelle Yeoh and two baby pandas have kicked off the Pandas for the Global Goals campaign, which urges the public to get involved in the fun of naming the cubs, as well as in the serious work of realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted last year by the United Nations Member States. More →

Prince's Musical Gift To PETA Offered As Free Download Jun 6, 2016

In celebration of Prince's birthday on Tuesday, PETA is honoring the music icon’s vegan legacy by offering a free download of “Animal Kingdom,” a song he donated to the organization, which is available now on PETA.org through June 7, the day he was born. More →

Stars Attend Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Annual Spring Picnic Jun 6, 2016

Bette Midler's New York Restoration Project Annual Spring Picnic took place on June 1st at the historic Morris-Jumel Mansion. More →

Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Patients Pay Tribute To The Greatest Jun 5, 2016

Tributes for Muhammad Ali have poured in from around the world this weekend, but perhaps none have been a more poignant reminder of The Greatest’s good work than those from patients at the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center. More →

Celebrities Join Global Call To End The Use Of Stray Dogs In Experiments Jun 3, 2016

Cruelty Free International is today urging governments worldwide to end the use of stray and shelter dogs in experiments. More →

Demi Lovato Joins #MusiCaresChallenge Jun 3, 2016

MusiCares is launching a grassroots social media campaign, dubbed the #MusiCaresChallenge, to raise funds for its critical assistance and healthcare programs aimed at supporting members of the music community in times of need. More →

Andra Day To Perform At Women of Influence Los Angeles Awards Gala Jun 3, 2016

The TJ Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research is pleased to announce that Grammy Award nominated singer and songwriter Andra Day will be performing at the Women of Influence Los Angeles Awards Gala presented by Apple Music on Tuesday, June 21st at the historic Ebell Theater. More →

Lynda Carter Honored At 41st Annual Gracie Awards Gala Jun 3, 2016

Last week, The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 41st Annual Gracie Awards to a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. More →

Elton John Pens Op-Ed About North Carolina's HB2 Law Jun 3, 2016

Sir Elton John recently published an article in The Hill about North Carolina’s discriminatory HB2 law that, among other things, requires transgender public school students to use restrooms for the gender assigned on their birth certificate. More →

David Burke Honored At American Cancer Society Taste Of Hope Event Jun 3, 2016

The American Cancer Society hosted its 11th annual Taste of Hope event on Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City. More →

Yusuf Releases New Song For Charity Jun 2, 2016

Yusuf Islam has released a new song for charity. More →

Bob Saget Returns As Host Of Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine For The Scleroderma Research Foundation Jun 2, 2016

Bob Saget will once again host Cool Comedy – Hot Cuisine, the Scleroderma Research Foundation's (SRF) signature benefit, Tue., June 7 at the historic Fairmont Hotel. More →

Samantha Harris To Be Honored At Star-Studded Ante Up For A Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament Jun 2, 2016

Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (Tower) 3rd Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Sofitel Hotel, Riviera 31, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. More →

George Clooney And Elie Wiesel Open Nominations For $1 Million Global Humanitarian Award Jun 2, 2016

Nominations open yesterday for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, an annual international humanitarian award. More →

Tom Brady Returns For 17th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Jun 2, 2016

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 17th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port presented by Pepsi-Cola and Santander Bank, will take place on June 3-4. More →

Neal McCoy To Join William Shatner At Hollywood Charity Horse Show Jun 2, 2016

Organizers for the 26th Annual William Shatner Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, Sponsored by Wells Fargo, announced today that country music’s Neal McCoy will perform live at the event to be held on June 4, 2016. More →

Stars Join Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Los Angeles For 2016 Hollywood Build Jun 2, 2016

More than 400 volunteers are expected to help build three new homes and revitalize homes in the surrounding neighborhood at Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles’ (Habitat LA) 2016 Hollywood Build on June 3-4 in Inglewood, Calif. More →

Katy Perry Visits Viet Nam With UNICEF Jun 1, 2016

Following a visit to Viet Nam, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry is calling for increased focus on children being left behind in one of Asia’s fastest growing economies. More →

Nick Jonas Visits Children's Hospital Of Orange County Jun 1, 2016

Nick Jonas took time out of his busy schedule to visit patients and staff at the Children's Hospital of Orange County yesterday. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Launches HIV Testing In King's College Hospital Jun 1, 2016

Last week, Elton John AIDS Foundation founder Elton John and Chairman David Furnish attended King’s College Hospital to launch a proactive HIV blood testing initiative that aims to reach 34,000 Londoners in its first 12 months of operation. More →

Annie Lennox To Present BBC Radio Appeal For Shelter Jun 1, 2016

Annie Lennox is set to present a BBC Radio 4 Appeal for homelessness charity Shelter. More →

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Nana Mouskouri Visits Refugee Centres In Greece Jun 1, 2016

Amid mounting concern over a fresh surge in the number of refugees and migrants bound for Europe, UNICEF is adjusting its strategy in support of the response by the authorities and civil society in Greece, where the humanitarian and longer-term needs of more than 22,000 children are growing. More →

Richard Branson: Giving Back To The World Is Good For Business Jun 1, 2016

If you want to succeed in business, there is an increasing need to consider what you have to give back to the world, according to serial entrepreneur and business legend Sir Richard Branson. More →

Louis Walsh Urges New Government To Ban Wild-Animal Circuses In Ireland Jun 1, 2016

Hot on the heels of his announced return as an X Factor judge, Louis Walsh took time from his busy schedule to send an urgent letter on behalf of PETA and Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) to Michael Creed – the new Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine – calling for a ban on wild-animal circuses. More →

Norman Reedus Toasts The Troops At Sailor Jerry Fleet Week Block Party Jun 1, 2016

In celebration of Fleet Week 2016, Norman Reedus toasted troops at the Sailor Jerry Fleet Week Block Party on Sunday, May 29th down at Pier 84 in NYC. More →

Nick Cannon to Launch America's Teen Mogul Competition for Youth May 31, 2016

San Diego-based nonprofit, Nick Cannon Foundation, Inc. and title sponsor, JPMorgan Chase & Co., in collaboration with the San Diego Unified School District’s College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE) Annual Showcase will launch a new competition for San Diego youth June 1st titled “America’s Teen Mogul (ATM) Summit and Student Business Plan Competition.” More →

Turnaround Arts Premieres Everyday People Video Featuring Celebrity Mentors May 31, 2016

Powerfully delivering the message that all children deserve to experience the transformative power of arts and music in school, today Turnaround Arts, the signature program of the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities, released a new music video of “Everyday People,” produced by Playing For Change. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation And R20 Partner To Accelerate Climate Change Solutions May 31, 2016

Following the April signing of the Paris Agreement, R20 (Regions of Climate Action) and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation announced the formation of a new partnership to accelerate climate change solutions. More →

Justin Long Gives Voice To Neglected Dog May 31, 2016

Justin Long has joined forces with PETA to voice the true story of a lonely dog named Charlie, who was forced to live alone in a small, muddy backyard. More →

14th Annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Raises $1 Million May 31, 2016

The South Florida community united to fight childhood cancer on Saturday, May 14, when 500 guests filled the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami to celebrate the carnival-themed 14th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels & Stars Gala. More →