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Michael Sheen Visits Jordan And Lebanon With UNICEF Mar 23, 2016

Michael Sheen, actor and UNICEF UK ambassador, has just returned from Jordan and Lebanon where he met with children who have been affected by the ongoing conflict. More →

Sport Relief Weekend Raises Over £55 Million Mar 23, 2016

Sport Relief has raised over £55,444,906 following its massive weekend of television in the UK. More →

Armani Goes Fur-Free Mar 22, 2016

World renowned Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, has pledged to go 100 percent fur-free across all his labels from the Autumn/Winter 2016 collection onwards. More →

Stars Attend 2016 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner Mar 22, 2016

On Saturday, March 19, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, honored critically acclaimed television series “Empire” at the 2016 HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Supports First Ever Debt-for-Nature Swap in Seychelles Mar 22, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation is leading private-sector investments to support The Nature Conservancy in the world’s first debt swap aimed at ocean conservation and climate resiliency. More →

Arsenal Uses The Power Of Football To Help Children In Iraq Mar 22, 2016

Arsenal ladies captain and Lioness, Alex Scott, has just returned from visiting a Save the Children programme, developed in partnership with Arsenal, which harnesses the power of football to improve the lives of vulnerable children in Iraq. More →

NBA Cares Combats Childhood Cancer During Hoops For St. Jude Week Mar 22, 2016

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is once again teaming up with NBA Cares for Hoops for St. Jude Week March 20 – 27 to raise awareness and support for the hospital’s lifesaving mission. More →

Star-Studded Turnout In Las Vegas At One Night For One Drop Mar 22, 2016

On Friday, March 18, some of the biggest names in entertainment came out to support One Night for One Drop imagined by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, joining GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Leona Lewis and TV star Miles “Baby Boogaloo” Brown as they raised funds and awareness for critical water issues worldwide. More →

Stars Get Dressed By Kids For Oxfam Mar 22, 2016

Amanda Holden, Sara Cox and Stephen Mangan get dressed by the kids for a fun new fundraising campaign shot by Rankin. More →

Eddie Izzard Completes Marathon Charity Challenge Mar 21, 2016

Comedian Eddie Izzard has completed an astonishing 27 marathons in 27 days across South Africa for Sport Relief. More →

Celebrities Speak Out Against Monkey Experiments In University Lab Mar 21, 2016

Joanna Lumley, Moby, Peter Egan and world-renowned primatologist, Jane Goodall lead a 40,000-strong call for mercy for twenty four monkeys facing experiments in Scandinavia’s last primate research laboratory. More →

Social Media And Celebrities Push To Get 33 Ex-Circus Lions Home To Africa Mar 21, 2016

Over the past 18 months Animal Defenders International (ADI) has assisted the Government of Peru with enforcement of their national ban on wild animal circuses and illegal wildlife. More →

United Nations Names Angry Bird As Honorary Ambassador For Green Mar 21, 2016

Red, the starring animated character voiced by US star Jason Sudeikis in the upcoming “The Angry Birds Movie,” was named Honorary Ambassador for Green on the International Day of Happiness yesterday at the United Nations. More →

Stars Support Earth Hour 2016 Mar 21, 2016

On Saturday, as WWF's Earth Hour rolled across the world from Samoa to Santiago, millions came together to shine a light on the climate action our planet needs. More →

Taylor Swift Helps Ryan Seacrest Open Studio At Children's Hospital Mar 21, 2016

Taylor Swift joined Ryan Seacrest at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt last week to open the 10th Ryan Seacrest Foundation Seacrest Studio. More →

Victoria Beckham Honored At amfAR Hong Kong Gala Mar 21, 2016

Uma Thurman, Adrien Brody, Karolina Kurkova, Michelle Rodriguez, Pansy Ho, Aloe Blacc, Elle King, Michelle Yeoh, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at the second annual amfAR Hong Kong Gala at Shaw Studios to honor Victoria Beckham for her commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →

Estelle To Perform At Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Mar 18, 2016

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, announced that Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Estelle will perform at the 2016 HRC Los Angeles Gala this Saturday. More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Visits UNICEF Projects In Serbia Mar 18, 2016

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall travelled with UNICEF this week to visit a centre in Belgrade, Serbia, which is supporting vulnerable children and their families. More →

Pete Doherty Joins Campaign Against Fur Mar 18, 2016

Although fashion label The Kooples has listened to the public outcry and dropped angora wool, it still sells fur from raccoons, foxes and coyotes – and that’s why Pete Doherty, who once designed a collection for The Kooples, sent a letter on PETA's behalf calling on the store to go entirely fur-free. More →

A Glimpse Inside Celebrity Charities and Fundraising Events Mar 18, 2016

It’s refreshing to see celebrities get glammed up for more than just a red carpet walk or to accept an award. Many stars also go big for the greater good of society. No doubt, celebs like to give back. And the abundance of star-studded charity events happening seemingly every day is proof of that. From environmental causes to child and animal welfare, celebrities feel strongly about their favorite charities. More →

Christie Brinkley To Donate Portion Of Proceeds From Beauty Set To Smile Train Mar 18, 2016

In celebration of Mother’s Day, Christie Brinkley, supermodel, actress and Smile Train Goodwill Ambassador, launched the Ageless Beauty Set, a limited edition anti-aging skincare kit from her Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare line. More →

Volunteer Spots Available For Dave Matthews Band Tour Mar 18, 2016

Here’s your chance to volunteer with the Dave Matthews Band during their 25th anniversary tour. More →

Angelina Jolie Concludes Visit To Greece Mar 17, 2016

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Pitt concluded her mission to Greece today meeting volunteers, NGOs and local authorities engaged in emergency response efforts on the island of Lesvos, and speaking with refugee families. More →

Petmate Teams Up With Miranda Lambert Mar 17, 2016

Petmate, the worldwide provider of fun, trusted, quality products to enhance the lives of pets and their families, and country music superstar Miranda Lambert are teaming up to launch the new MuttNation Fueled by Miranda Lambert brand at Global Pet Expo March 16-18, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. More →

Not Long Left To Pre-register Bids On One Night For One Drop's Auctions Mar 17, 2016

On Friday, March 18, guests at the fourth edition of One Night for ONE DROP imagined by Cirque du Soleil, featuring Leona Lewis, and presented by MGM Resorts International, Zappos.com and McLaren Automotive will have the opportunity to bid on a variety of luxurious items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences at an exclusive auction. More →

Eddie Izzard Nears End Of Marathon Charity Challenge Mar 17, 2016

This week Eddie Izzard is hoping to complete his sensational 27 marathons, in 27 days challenge, across South Africa for Sport Relief. More →

Melissa Etheridge Brings Some Water To Flint Mar 17, 2016

Today, Alkalife announces a partnership with brand ambassador Melissa Etheridge to provide a tractor-trailer of Alkalife TEN spring water, approximately 35,000 bottles, to the people of Flint, Michigan. More →

A Brighter Future For Children Charity Gala Raises $20,000 Mar 17, 2016

The Dream Builders Project raised $20,000 at its third annual A Brighter Future for Children Charity Gala last Thursday, March 3, at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles, California. More →

Kate del Castillo Calls Out SeaWorld's Record Of Premature Animal Deaths Mar 17, 2016

On the heels of SeaWorld’s announcement that Tilikum — the captive orca at the center of the documentary Blackfish — is gravely ill, Kate del Castillo appears in a new PETA ad, floating underwater and surrounded by the grave markers of some of the 38 orcas, or “Shamus,” who have died prematurely on SeaWorld’s watch. More →

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Visits Greece Mar 16, 2016

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie Pitt is visiting Greece today on behalf of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi. More →