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Katherine McNamara And Her Dog Aim To Help End Smoking Apr 7, 2016

Cats and dogs are twice as likely to get cancer if their owner smokes. This is due to the animals’ exposure to second – and thirdhand smoke – both of which are toxic to pets. More →

Sugar Ray Leonard To Speak At Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Chicago Awards Dinner Apr 7, 2016

Boxing legend Sugar Ray Leonard, whose father is living with multiple myeloma, will serve as the evening’s Keynote Speaker at the 15th Anniversary of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) 2016 Chicago Awards Dinner. More →

Jason Biggs Is Beaten, Shocked And Caged Like A Circus Animal Apr 7, 2016

What if actors were treated like animals in a circus? That’s the subject of Jason Biggs' new PETA video, in which the Orange Is the New Black and American Pie star is denied food, chained up on set overnight and “shocked” with an “electric prod” to remind him who’s boss – all common circus practices. More →

Ariana Grande To Perform At 10th Annual DKMS Gala Apr 6, 2016

DKMS announced today that international superstar Ariana Grande will perform at the 10th Annual DKMS Gala, taking place Thursday, May 5 at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Sting To Be Honored By Third Street Music School Settlement Apr 6, 2016

Third Street Music School Settlement, the nation’s longest running community school is pleased to announce this year’s Spring Gala, “Legends & Leaders” will honor Sting, Grammy Award winning musician and renowned philanthropist and Brenda Harris, Third Street Preschool teacher of 22 years. More →

Poems That Make Grown Women Cry Apr 6, 2016

Following the success of their anthology Poems That Make Grown Men Cry, father-and-son team Anthony and Ben Holden, working with Amnesty International, have asked the same revealing question of 100 remarkable women: What poem has moved you to tears? More →

Baby Buggy Philanthropy Changes Name to GOOD+ Foundation Apr 6, 2016

Baby Buggy, founded by Jessica Seinfeld, today announced that it has changed its name to GOOD+ Foundation. More →

Be A Guest Roadie For Bryan Adams Apr 6, 2016

Bryan Adams and the Bryan Adams Foundation are giving you the chance to be a guest roadie at an upcoming UK tour stop! More →

Over 900 Commitments To Action Announced At CGI University Meeting Apr 6, 2016

Over the weekend, more than 1,200 college and university students from across the country and around the world came together at the University of California, Berkeley for the ninth annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting, making more than 900 Commitments to Action to address this generation’s most pressing challenges. More →

Carrie Underwood Highlights Military Families With Honor. Family. Fun. Initiative Apr 5, 2016

Carnival Cruise Line today released the first in a new video series featuring heartwarming meet-and-greet opportunities between seven-time GRAMMY-award winning country superstar Carrie Underwood and U.S. military families recognized through the Honor. Family. Fun. program benefiting Operation Homefront. More →

Steven Tyler To Go Out On A Limb For Charity Apr 5, 2016

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Steven Tyler today announced his intimate concert performance “STEVEN TYLER…OUT ON A LIMB” at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall on May 2nd. More →

Eddie Redmayne Stands Up To Cancer In Rockefeller Plaza Window Display Apr 5, 2016

For the month of April, a Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) window display at Rockefeller Plaza will encourage almost 250,000 passers-by per day to take action in the fight against cancer. More →

Barnes & Noble Announces Winner Of Get Going Day With Chelsea Clinton Contest Apr 5, 2016

Barnes & Noble, Inc., the nation’s largest retail bookseller and a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products, today announced that El Dorado High School in El Paso, Texas, is the winner of the exclusive "Get Going Day with Chelsea Clinton" contest. More →

Daniel Craig Wants A World Free Of The Explosive Remnants Of War Apr 5, 2016

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday called for a world free of the threat of mines and explosive remnants of war, stressing that those hazards prevent aid from reaching those in need, and endanger the lives of the displaced persons returning home and children going to school. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Visits Indonesia’s Leuser Ecosystem Apr 4, 2016

Leonardo DiCaprio has been in Indonesia lately, visiting Leuser Ecosystem – one of the most important areas of intact rainforests left in Southeast Asia and home to critically endangered Sumatran orangutans. More →

27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Honors Stars Apr 4, 2016

GLAAD Media Award recipients were announced in 17 of this year’s 31 media categories at the 27th Annual GLAAD Media Awards, presented by Delta Air Lines, Hilton, Ketel One Vodka, and Wells Fargo at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Saturday night. More →

Your Chance To High Five Kobe Bryant At His Last Game Apr 4, 2016

After-School All-Stars LA (ASAS-LA) ambassador Kobe Bryant and the Lakers are offering amazing seats for Kobe’s last game, plus the chance to high-five him and his teammates as they take the floor! More →

The Elders Welcome Myanmar’s New Civilian Government Apr 4, 2016

The Elders warmly welcome the assumption of office by Myanmar’s new civilian government led by the National League for Democracy (NLD), following its electoral success last year. More →

Stars Announced For WE Day Illinois Apr 1, 2016

WE Day, a powerful series of educational events that combines the energy of a live concert with the inspiration of extraordinary stories of leadership and change, announces the initial list of presenters, speakers and performers attending WE Day Illinois on April 28, 2016 at the Allstate Arena. More →

Zika Threat Prompts Edie Falco to Call for Shutdown of Monkey Facilities Apr 1, 2016

It’s not an episode of Nurse Jackie, but it could be a health emergency. Emmy Award–winning actor Edie Falco is joining PETA in calling on Florida Interim Surgeon General Celeste Philip to take an important step to prevent the spread of the Zika virus: Shut down the massive monkey-breeding facilities in Hendry County. More →

Stars To Perform At Benefit Concert For Bernie Worrell Apr 1, 2016

The Black Rock Coalition, Nona Hendryx, and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund present 
"All The WOO In The World" – A Benefit for Bernie Worrell on Monday, Apr 04 2016 at the Webster Hall in New York. More →

22nd Annual NAMIC Vision Awards Nominations Announced Apr 1, 2016

The National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications (NAMIC), has announced the nominees for the 2016 NAMIC Vision Awards presented in partnership with NAMIC – Southern California. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton's Virtual Reality Film Nominated For Daytime Emmy Apr 1, 2016

Inside Impact: East Africa, the virtual reality film that allows people anywhere to join President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton on their trip to see first-hand how lives are changed as a result of Clinton Global Initiative Commitments to Action, has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award. More →

New Zealand Country Music Singer Launches Sheep Whispering Institute Apr 1, 2016

New Zealand-born country music sensation Outlaw Dicky Dawg is urging farmers around the world to embrace the animal-friendly technique of sheep whispering. More →

Mario Batali And Michael Strahan To Host Food Bank For New York City Can-Do Awards Dinner Mar 31, 2016

Food Bank For New York City will host its annual Can-Do Awards Dinner on Wednesday, April 20. More →

Harrison Ford To Auction Iconic Jacket From Star Wars: The Force Awakens Mar 31, 2016

Han Solo returned to the big screen last December with Harrison Ford reprising his legendary role in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Now, fans can take home a piece of cinematic history with this rare offering from Finding a Cure for Epilepsy and Seizures (FACES), whose mission is to improve the quality of life for all those affected by epilepsy and seizures. More →

Prince Harry Works With Earthquake Relief Projects In Nepal Mar 31, 2016

Prince Harry was in Nepal for an official visit recently, and remained in the country following his official engagements to work with Team Rubicon UK on an earthquake relief project. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Welcome Student Leaders To Ninth Annual CGI University Meeting Mar 31, 2016

On April 1-3, the ninth annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting will bring together more than 1,200 college and university students from around the world at the University of California, Berkeley. More →

Stars To Attend Race To Erase MS Gala Mar 31, 2016

The 23rd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala will take place on April 15 benefiting Race to Erase MS and its “Center Without Walls” program which continues to raise funds in order to provide treatment and ultimately find a cure for MS. More →

15th Annual Women Who Care Awards Benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of New York City Mar 31, 2016

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), and Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care, announced today that BLACK GIRLS ROCK!TM founder and CEO Beverly Bond, “Inside Edition” anchor Deborah Norville, Accenture chief leadership & human resources officer Ellyn Shook, Expect a Miracle author Jenny Long, and the healthcare system Northwell Health, will be honored at the 15th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon, to be held Monday, May 9th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →