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Jessica Biel to Speak at Women Deliver 2016 May 17, 2016

Actress and activist Jessica Biel will participate in the closing Plenary at the Women Deliver 2016 Conference, where more than 5,000 global leaders, policymakers, donors, activists, and journalists from around the globe will share their expertise, and call for a better future for girls and women everywhere. More →

Florence Henderson To Be Honored By The Actors Fund May 17, 2016

The Actors Fund will celebrate Broadway’s Biggest Night at the 20th Anniversary Tony Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, June 12, 2016 (3:30-8:00pm) at the legendary Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Steve Weatherford Joins Boot Campaign's Pushups For Charity Initiative May 17, 2016

“What do you push for?” is the question thousands of Americans will be challenged to answer around the country when they “push” against friends, family, and co-workers in Boot Campaign's annual Pushups For Charity initiative that kicks off Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21. More →

Joe Montana And Amgen Launch Breakaway From Heart Disease Campaign May 17, 2016

Amgen has announced the launch of the Breakaway from Heart Disease campaign to help make heart health a priority. More →

Gene Simmons To Attend LA Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament May 16, 2016

On May 21, 2016, celebrities, community members, LAPD and representatives from the US Armed Forces will help raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at Rancho Park Golf Course in Los Angeles. More →

YWCA GLA Hosts Phenomenal Woman Of The Year Awards May 16, 2016

On Wednesday, May 11, the YWCA GLA awarded Lisa Paulsen, President & CEO of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, and, Delilah Lanoix-Harris, President of SMS Transportation Services with the Phenomenal Woman of the Year awards. More →

Robert De Niro And Mariah Carey Honored At GLAAD Media Awards May 16, 2016

GLAAD, the world’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, honored Robert De Niro, Mariah Carey, and the best in film, television, and journalism at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Waldorf Astoria New York on Saturday. More →

More Stars To Honor Smokey Robinson At MusiCares MAP Fund Concert May 16, 2016

Smokey Robinson, legendary GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter will be honored at the Novo by Microsoft (formerly Club Nokia) in Los Angeles on May 19. More →

Hollywood Celebs Partner with Feel Rich to Combat #1 Cancer Killer of African Americans and Women May 16, 2016

Healthy lifestyle movement and media company Feel Rich and the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative, nationally presented by CVS Health, have aligned with Grammy Award-winning singer Patti LaBelle, to build education and awareness about lung cancer – the number one cancer killer in the United States. More →

Lynda Carter To Be Honored At 41st Annual Gracie Awards Gala May 16, 2016

Lynda Carter will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 41st Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 24 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced. More →

U2's The Edge Brings Mission Of Health Equity To Vatican Via Foods That Fight Disease May 13, 2016

Dr. William Li and musician and activist The Edge of U2, both board members of the non-profit Angiogenesis Foundation, delivered a speech and a performance respectively to more than 200 world leading medical scientists, philanthropists, and religious leaders at the Vatican during a conference called Cellular Horizons held in Vatican City on April 28-30, 2016. More →

Trudie Styler And Sting To Host Rhythm And Reds To Benefit Mill Neck Manor School For The Deaf May 13, 2016

It’s not every day you see the words “music” and “Deafness” paired together in such harmony. Actually, it may sound downright out of place for those who aren’t familiar with Deaf, hard of hearing or special needs populations. More →

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's HitRECord Releases Items Inspired By America's National Parks May 13, 2016

The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, is excited to announce the first roll-out of creative projects from the partnership with hitRECord, a collaborative online production company founded by actor/director Joseph Gordon-Levitt. More →

Laura Linney To Be Honored At Tower Cancer Research Foundation's Tower of Hope Gala May 13, 2016

Three-time Academy Award nominated actress Laura Linney, cancer survivor, producer and actress Christina Simpkins, and renowned oncologist Dr. Fred Rosenfelt will be honored for their commitment to raising awareness about cancer, and ending the disease at Tower Cancer Research Foundation’s Tower of Hope Gala on Thursday, May 19, 2016. More →

The Hero Behind CNN Heroes May 13, 2016

Kelly Flynn – the hero behind CNN Heroes – has quietly changed what media portrays as the “hero” on our TV screens, along with all the other screens we stare at each day. More →

Kenny Loggins Launches Children's Ventures May 13, 2016

Legendary singer-songwriter and two-time Grammy Award-winner Kenny Loggins debuted his all new original children’s book Footloose at the BookExpo in Chicago on May 12, 2016. More →

Celebs Help Make BTIG Charity Day A Big Success May 12, 2016

BTIG, LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services, has announced that the firm is donating over five million dollars to charities as a result of its annual BTIG Charity Day. More →

Stop Poaching Now! Celebrity Gala Fights Poaching May 12, 2016

The charitable foundation Stop Poaching Now! presents their first annual gala, at the iconic Ago Restaurant in West Hollywood, to unite the creative community to stop the demand for ivory and other endangered animal products. More →

Sidney Poitier To Be Honored At Carousel Of Hope Ball May 12, 2016

Event chair and host Barbara Davis has announced that Sir Sidney Poitier will be honored with the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 2016 Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 8. More →

The Elders Call On All Countries To Prioritise Anti-Corruption Fight May 12, 2016

The Elders welcome the International Anti-Corruption Summit taking place in London on 12 May and call on all countries to back up their words with actions. More →

Robin Quivers To Host 2016 Women of Influence Awards May 12, 2016

The TJ Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS research has announced its 2016 Women of Influence Awards which will be held Friday, May 13, 2016 at The Plaza Hotel, Terrace Room located at 768 5th Avenue in New York hosted by popular radio host and actress Robin Quivers. More →

Brad Goreski And Melissa Rivers Are Policing For A Good Cause May 12, 2016

Both Brad Goreski and Melissa Rivers know a thing or two about fashion, but this June the duo will strive to prove that teal is the new black and fighting cancer is just one stylish step away. More →

Jaclyn Stapp Leads 10th Annual NamiWalks NYC May 12, 2016

The National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City, Inc. (NAMI-NYC Metro) celebrated their 10th Annual NAMIWalks NYC on May 7th. More →

Rosario Dawson Attends Latino Voter Registration Initiative May 11, 2016

mitu, the largest digital media brand for Latino millennials, launched a nationwide initiative to get ONE MILLION Latinos registered to vote in November’s election with the T.A.C.O. Challenge: Take Action. Commit Others. More →

Maddie And Mackenzie Ziegler Do Something For Homeless Children May 11, 2016

Approximately 2.5 million children experience homelessness every year and many kids’ birthdays happen while they are in a shelter, making it hard to celebrate. More →

NE-YO Partners With StockX For The Walk In Our Shoes Campaign May 11, 2016

StockX, the world’s first online consumer “stock market of things” for high-demand, limited edition products today announced it will be hosting an online charity sneaker auction for the Walk In Our Shoes campaign. More →

Invictus Games Kick Off In Orlando May 11, 2016

Earlier this week, a sold-out audience celebrated the commencement of the Invictus Games Orlando 2016, presented by Jaguar Land Rover, with an awe-inspiring Opening Ceremony. More →

Kickstarter Campaign Launched For New LGBT Film Starring Alan Cumming May 11, 2016

After Louie is an upcoming feature-length narrative film by lifelong activist and artist, Vincent Gagliostro who has been sited by New York Magazine as one of the six most influential players in the gay community during the 80s and 90s AIDS crisis. More →

Clinton Foundation Launches #GirlsAre Campaign To Empower Girls To Celebrate Their Athleticism May 11, 2016

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Foundation are joining forces to shine a spotlight on the disparities between girls’ and boys’ physical activity rates and inspire a new generation of strong, active women. More →

One Direction Stars To Go Head-To-Head With Soccer Aid May 10, 2016

One Direction's Niall Horan has signed up for Soccer Aid 2016 and will join forces with Premier League winning Manager, Claudio Ranieri as Assistant Manager to the Rest of the World. More →