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KISS To Rock Race To Erase MS Gala Mar 10, 2016

Race to Erase MS is proud to announce that legendary rock and roll band KISS will perform at the 23rd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala to show their support and help raise awareness for the cause. More →

Pamela Anderson Urges Gov. Cuomo To Make NY Jails Vegetarian Mar 10, 2016

Pamela Anderson has sent a letter to Gov. Cuomo urging him to slash the budget by cutting meat from the menus of state prisons — and offering to serve lunch to inmates as she did at a vegetarian jail in Arizona. More →

Brita And Stephen Curry Announce Effort To Help Water Steal The Show Mar 10, 2016

Flip on the television and no matter the daypart or demographic, it’s nearly impossible to avoid beverage commercials. And just how many of those ads are for water, the beverage health experts agree people should drink the most? Pretty close to zero. More →

Open Season: Scared Silly Characters Join Smokey Bear To Promote Campfire Safety Mar 10, 2016

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (SPHE) and Sony Pictures Animation have joined forces with the Ad Council, the U.S. Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters, the National Forest Foundation (NFF) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) to help raise awareness for Smokey Bear’s national wildfire prevention campaign, using #SmokeyBearHug. More →

Torrey DeVitto Tips The Scales For Crocodiles Mar 10, 2016

Wearing nothing more than reptilian scales as she swims through a lush lake, Torrey DeVitto appears as a crocodile in a brand-new PETA campaign that asks, “Whose Skin Are You In? Choose Fake Snake and Mock Croc. Wear Vegan.” More →

Private Collection Of Joan Rivers To Be Auctioned For Charity Mar 9, 2016

Christie’s is proud to announce an exquisite assortment of personal pieces from Joan Rivers' remarkable Manhattan Penthouse will be auctioned, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting both God's Love We Deliver and Guide Dogs For The Blind. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces New Grant-Making Partnership With The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Mar 9, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) today announced a second year of grant awards made in partnership with The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF). More →

Human Rights Campaign Announces Honorees For 2016 LA Gala Dinner Mar 9, 2016

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

Alfre Woodard And PFAW Target Sen. Pat Toomey for Supreme Court Obstruction Mar 9, 2016

In a robocall released by People For the American Way, award-winning actress Alfre Woodard calls Pennsylvania voters urging them to contact Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA) and demand that he give fair consideration to President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee. More →

Morgan Freeman To Be Honored At Geffen Playhouse Annual Fundraiser Mar 9, 2016

Once a year at the Geffen Playhouse, a dream ensemble cast meets for a once-in-a-lifetime event that unleashes unforgettable, unscripted stories and performances from some of the world’s most talented individuals. More →

Bacon Brothers And Eggs For Breakfast Anyone? Mar 9, 2016

America’s egg farmers are teaming up with iconic movie star Kevin Bacon again on a new national ad campaign to wake people up to the benefits of eating eggs. More →

Runners Complete Paris Half Marathon For Naked Heart Foundation Mar 8, 2016

On 6 March 2016, the Naked Heart Foundation – set up by Natalia Vodianova, Guerlain makeup and Shalimar fragrance muse – joined forces with Guerlain to take part in the Paris Half Marathon. More →

Point Foundation To Honor Five-Time Olympic Medalist Greg Louganis Mar 8, 2016

Point Foundation will present five-time Olympic medalist Greg Louganis with the Point Legend Award, which recognizes an individual who has achieved greatness in their professional career and unapologetically supported the LGBTQ community. More →

Stars Set Out To Circumnavigate UK By Sea Mar 8, 2016

Alex Jones, Angellica Bell, Hal Cruttenden, Doon Mackichan, Ore Oduba and Suzi Perrset set sail on Monday in their bid to circumnavigate the UK for Sport Relief. More →

Agnes Chan Named UNICEF Regional Ambassador For East Asia And Pacific Region Mar 8, 2016

UNICEF has announced the appointment of Agnes Chan Miling as its newest Regional Ambassador for East Asia and the Pacific Region. More →

Join The Music 2 Fight Myeloma Initiative Mar 8, 2016

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) – improving the quality of life of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure – is pleased to announce Takeda Oncology’s initiative this month to raise funds for IMF myeloma research and advocacy. More →

Annie Lennox Joins Mother's Day Walk In London Mar 7, 2016

Dr Helen Pankhurst, great-granddaughter of suffragette Emmeline, Annie Lennox and Bianca Jagger led a mass walk through London on Sunday 6 March, ahead of International Women’s Day. More →

Stars Help Save The Children Celebrate A Night Of Motown Mar 7, 2016

Last week, Save the Children held A Night of Motown at the Roundhouse in London. More →

Gloria Gaynor To Perform At Yellow Rose Gala Mar 7, 2016

The 30TH Anniversary of the Yellow Rose Gala presented by Texas Health Resources will take place at 6:30 p.m. on April 2, 2016, at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel. More →

Stars Support FabLab, The First Science TV Series Aimed At Tween And Teen Girls Mar 7, 2016

FabLab is the first and only science television series aimed at bringing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) to the under-reached ’tween and teen girl demographic. More →

Devo Donates Royalties Of Whip It To PETA Mar 7, 2016

Devo have donated royalties from their classic hit “Whip It” to PETA to help launch a campaign to free tigers, lions, and other big cats from the circus, where they are routinely whipped. More →

Bill Clinton Pays Tribute To The Legacy Of Nancy Reagan Mar 6, 2016

Bill Clinton has paid tribute to Nancy Reagan, who passed away this weekend, leaving behind a legacy of charity work. More →

Virginia McKenna To Attend San Francisco Green Film Festival Mar 4, 2016

The star of the 1966 classic wildlife film Born Free, Virginia McKenna, is the special guest at this year’s 6th San Francisco Green Film Festival. More →

Celebrities Face Hell On High Seas For Sport Relief Mar 4, 2016

Six celebrities will be swapping the comforts of the stage and studio for five days of nautical torture as they attempt to sail around the UK, on the BT Sport Relief Challenge: Hell on High Seas. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow, Padma Lakshmi, Questlove Join Chicago Ideas Curiosity Series Mar 4, 2016

Chicago Ideas announced this week that Academy Award-winning actress and founder of the lifestyle brand goop, Gwyneth Paltrow, CEO of goop, Lisa Gersh and Top Chef’s Emmy-nominated host and author Padma Lakshmi will join the Curiosity Series lineup. Other confirmed speakers include The Ayn Rand Institute’s Yaron Brook, The Root’s Questlove and cultural commentator Chuck Klosterman. More →

NBA Star Russell Westbrook Opens 9th Reading Room Mar 4, 2016

The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation continued its support of youth literacy with the unveiling of the 9th Russell’s Reading Room this week at Spencer Elementary School in Oklahoma City. More →

Veterans Honored At Suzanne DeLaurentiis’ Gifting Suite Mar 4, 2016

Producer, Suzanne DeLaurentiis, hosted a gifting suite on February 27th at Dungarees Boutique in Studio City, CA. More →

Dierks Bentley, Kacey Musgraves To Perform At Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala Mar 3, 2016

Mack, Jack & McConaughey, the joint fundraising effort of ESPN analyst and legendary football coach Mack Brown, ACM award-winning recording artist Jack Ingram and Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey, announced today that multi-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley and Grammy award winner Kacey Musgraves will headline its gala night on Thursday, Apr 14, 2016 as part of MJ&M’s two day event in Austin, Texas. More →

Brooke Burke-Charvet To MC World Of Children Award 2016 Alumni Honors Mar 3, 2016

World of Children Award, a global recognition and funding organization for people specifically and exclusively serving the needs of children, announced today the three extraordinary individuals that will be honored at World of Children Award 2016 Alumni Honors on Tuesday, April 12 at the Montage Beverly Hills. More →

American Red Cross Launches Auction For Home Fire Safety Mar 3, 2016

Home fires kill more people in an average year than all domestic natural disasters combined. That’s why The American Red Cross wants to ensure your family knows what to do to stay safe. More →