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Emma Watson Announces HeForShe Arts Week In NYC Jan 27, 2016

UN Women today announced the launch of the first-ever HeForShe Arts Week this March across New York City, in partnership with the City of New York and the Public Theater, which will serve as the inaugural theatrical partner for this annual initiative. More →

Big Sean Launches Help Flint’s Kids Fundraising Campaign Jan 27, 2016

A native of Michigan, Big Sean is not taking the Flint, Michigan water crisis lightly. More →

Susan Lucci And Liza Huber To Host Women Who Care Awards Luncheon Jan 27, 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 Susan Lucci, now in her fourth season as star of the hit series “Devious Maids,” Emmy award-winning actress from “All My Children,” and New York Times best-selling author, will return for the fourth consecutive year as host of The 15th Annual Women Who Care Awards Luncheon. More →

NBA Star Inspires Kids With Art Jan 27, 2016

On Sunday January 24th, NBA Star Amaré Stoudemire and Acclaimed Artist and Hebru Brantly joined together for a live art installation for community children at Little Black Pearl Art & Design Center to inspire kids to engage in the arts. More →

Kris Kristofferson Donates Gig Proceeds To Charity Jan 27, 2016

Kris Kristofferson is performing in Dublin, Ireland, this week, and is donating the proceeds to charity. More →

Anne Hathaway To Host LA Art Show Opening Night Premiere Party Jan 27, 2016

The LA Art Show & the Los Angeles Fine Art Show are pleased to welcome Anne Hathaway and Adam Shulman as the 2016 Hosts of the Opening Night Premiere Party benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More →

Mrs Brown Star Brendan O'Carroll Donates To Grieving Family Jan 26, 2016

Mrs Brown’s Boys star Brendan O’Carroll has donated $50,000 to a grieving family while on tour in Australia. More →

Sharon Osbourne Says No To Fur Jan 26, 2016

Back in her music-managing and The Osbournes days, Sharon Osbourne used to wear animal fur – but after learning how animals suffer and die for each fur coat, she swore off it for good. More →

Buzz Aldrin To Be Honored At City Gala Fundraiser Jan 26, 2016

The City Gala Fundraiser honors former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and American businessman and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria (co-founder, Paul Mitchell, John Paul Pet, ROK Mobile, and The Patron Spirits Company) at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, immediately following The 58th Annual GRAMMYs on Monday, February 15, 2016. More →

Aziz Ansari - Celeb Ambassador For Oxfam America Jan 26, 2016

Comedian and actor Aziz Ansari is fresh off the heels of a holidays fundraising campaign for Oxfam America. More →

8,000 Children To Sing For Nordoff Robbins Jan 26, 2016

The world’s largest children’s choir, Young Voices, are turning 20! To mark the occassion, Young Voices will end their 2016 concert series with a special gala concert at The O2 arena in London on Monday 8 February to benefit Nordoff Robbins music therapy. More →

Sir Richard Branson Talks About The Importance Of The Elders Jan 26, 2016

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that one of the accomplishments he is most proud of is helping to establish The Elders. More →

(RED) Celebrates 10 Years At Davos Jan 25, 2016

The (RED) campaign celebrated its 10th anniversary at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week. More →

Emma Watson Helps Reveal HeForShe Parity Report Jan 25, 2016

Ten of the world’s leading companies have released new workforce gender diversity figures, including details on leadership roles and board membership, in UN Women's inaugural HeForShe Parity Report. More →

Pearl Jam Pledges To Help Water Crisis Relief In Flint Jan 25, 2016

Pearl Jam and a close group of friends and partners have pledged $300,000 and counting to support relief efforts for the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. More →

Billy Joel Helps Nassau BOCES Long Island High School For The Arts Jan 25, 2016

Legendary musician and Long Island native, Billy Joel will speak with students at the Hillwood Recital Hall in Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post, on February 8, 2016, for an “Afternoon of Questions & Answers… And a Little Music” to raise awareness of the Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts (LIHSA) and encourage enrollment. More →

Jo Brand Sets Off On A Hell Of A Walk Jan 25, 2016

Jo Brand on Friday set off on day one of her BT Sport Relief Challenge: Jo’s Hell of a Walk, a brutal ordeal which will see the 58-year-old attempt to walk an incredible 150 miles in just seven days. More →

Master Chef's Roca Brothers Appointed UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors Jan 25, 2016

Internationally acclaimed chefs Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca, from Spain, were appointed last week as UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors to work closely with the Sustainable Development Goals Fund (SDG-F). More →

Pamela Anderson Appeals To French Assembly To Ban Foie Gras Cruelty Jan 22, 2016

Earlier this week, the French deputy minister of ecology introduced a proposed law to ban the force-feeding of animals, and to help kick off the debate, he invited animal-rights activist Pamela Anderson to address ministers in Paris. More →

Stella Artois Teams Up With Matt Damon And Water.org Jan 22, 2016

Stella Artois today announced it is once again partnering with Water.org and its Co-Founders Matt Damon and Gary White on their second ‘Buy a Lady a Drink’ campaign. More →

Graham Nash To Be Honored With Music For Life Award Jan 22, 2016

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) will honor Graham Nash with its “Music for Life” award for his 40-years of legendary musical contributions that continue to shape our culture. More →

Bond Girl Jill St. John To Be Honored By Sintara Center Jan 22, 2016

American actress Jill St. John – whose career started as a nine-year-old in Hollywood and is best known as one the “Bond Girls” for her role in the James Bond film, Diamonds Are Forever – will be honored at the annual Champion Honors Luncheon benefitting the Barbara Sinatra Center for Abused Children. More →

22nd Annual SAG Awards Partners With American Forests To Enhance The Environment Jan 22, 2016

The Screen Actors Guild Awards, as part of its commitment to sustainable practices, has announced an environmental partnership with American Forests to plant a tree for every attendee at the 22nd Annual SAG Awards at the headwaters of the Los Angeles River that will enhance the LARiverWorks restoration project. More →

Miss Universe Organization Partners With Smile Train Jan 22, 2016

The Miss Universe Organization and Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft charity, have announced a new charitable partnership to help raise awareness of the issues faced by children living with unrepaired clefts in the developing world. More →

Muhammad Ali Tweets Jason Rezaian's Freedom Was Best Birthday Gift Jan 21, 2016

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali took to Twitter this week to float out a message about Washington Post Reporter Jason Rezaian, who had been unjustly detained in Iran for 544 days. More →

Leona Lewis Joins Cast Of Cirque du Soleil's One Night For ONE DROP Jan 21, 2016

GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Leona Lewis will make her honorary debut in the fourth edition of One Night for ONE DROP imagined by Cirque du Soleil on Friday, March 18 at The Smith Center for Performing Arts. More →

USC Shoah Foundation Announces 2016 IWitness Video Challenge Jan 21, 2016

Middle and high school students have the chance to win scholarships of up to $5,000 – and additional money for their educators and schools – by entering the third annual IWitness Video Challenge hosted by USC Shoah Foundation - The Institute for Visual History and Education. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Presents Its 24th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Jan 21, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 24th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Wonderful Crazy Night on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

The Elders Welcome Lifting Of Sanctions Against Iran Jan 21, 2016

The Elders welcome the lifting of sanctions against Iran as another important step in the process of normalising relations. More →

George H.W. Bush Named Honorary Chairman Of National Desert Storm War Memorial Association Jan 21, 2016

Twenty-five years ago, more than 600,000 members of the U.S. Armed Forces were deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Storm. More →