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Jo Brand To Take A Hell Of A Walk For Sport Relief Jan 19, 2016

Comedienne Jo Brand will be ‘doing herself proud’ during Sport Relief by taking on the BT Sport Relief Challenge: Jo Brand’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 →

Richard Branson Bites His Nails To Help Rhinos Jan 18, 2016

With rampant poaching threatening the survival of Africa’s rhinos, WildAid has assembled an all-star team of Chinese celebrities and global wildlife ambassadors led by Sir Richard Branson to speak out against the sale of rhino horn — by chewing on their own fingernails. More →

Star-Studded New Year’s Eve Masquerade Benefits Artists For Peace And Justice Jan 18, 2016

This New Year’s Eve, Bovet 1822 continued their partnership supporting Artists for Peace and Justice by sponsoring a fundraising gala in Aspen benefiting the children of Haiti. More →

Jay Leno To Auction One-Of-A-Kind Harley-Davidson Ford F-150 For Charity Jan 18, 2016

Ford Motor Company and Jay Leno, renowned auto enthusiast and star of Jay Leno’s Garage, are teaming up to auction the TV legend’s personal one-of-one 2000 Harley-Davidson F-150 at the 45th Anniversary Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale. More →

Highlander Star Donates Microsoft Surface Tablets To Los Angeles Unified School District Jan 18, 2016

Adrian Paul and The PEACE Fund are pleased to announce the donation of 90 Microsoft Surface Tablets to the Los Angeles Unified School District. More →

Bill Clinton Presents Fifth Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Jan 18, 2016

On Sunday, January 24, and Monday, January 25, President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will host the Clinton Health Matters Initiative’s (CHMI) Fifth Annual Activation Summit, a yearly convening of the country’s foremost health experts and implementers. More →

Jerry Seinfeld Donates Show Proceeds To Charity Jan 18, 2016

Jerry Seinfeld donated the proceeds from his Salt Lake City show last week to the Pachyonychia Congenita Project. More →

NBA Star Joins Artist To Inspire Kids Jan 15, 2016

On Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 NBA Star Amaré Stoudemire and Acclaimed Contemporary Artist and LA Native, RETNA joined together for a live art installation for community children at Pan Pacific Park to inspire kids to engage in the arts. More →

Idris Elba To Join Star-Studded Sport Relief TV Special Jan 15, 2016

Sport Relief can today announce exciting new details about this year’s campaign, including Idris Elba donning his infamous Luther coat to uncover a serious case of hilarity in an unmissable sketch. More →

Sharon Stone And James Cromwell To Tackle Cyber-Bullying In The Principle Jan 15, 2016

“One of the greatest ways to capture the attention and teach our world about the devastating effect of bullying is through film. One healing film that goes viral can quickly impact more hearts and minds than one million classes on the subject,” says John Viscount, creator of the powerful new screenplay The Principle. More →

Lady Gaga Dedicates Oscar Nomination To Victims Of Sexual Assault Jan 15, 2016

Lady Gaga is using her recent Oscar nomination to give voice to victims of sexual assault. More →

David Beckham Honored With Danny Kaye Humanitarian Leadership Award At UNICEF Ball Jan 14, 2016

Hundreds of Los Angeles notables came together this week to celebrate UNICEF's work for children at the sixth biennial UNICEF Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel. More →

Viola Davis Helps Pack Healing Kits For Families In Need Jan 14, 2016

Emmy-winning actress, Viola Davis, in partnership with The Vaseline Healing Project and top NGO, Direct Relief, recently joined volunteers to pack Relief Kits for those in need living in LA. More →

David Bowie To Be Honored With Star-Studded Show At Carnegie Hall Jan 14, 2016

Michael Dorf and City Winery present their 12th annual tribute at Carnegie Hall on March 31, featuring 20 artists each performing songs by David Bowie. More →

Sir Richard Branson To Speak At CITY Gala Fundraiser Jan 14, 2016

On Monday, February 15, 2016, Community Inspiring Today's Youth (CITY) — a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports and mentors underserved teens and young adults in developing their own small businesses in Los Angeles — hosts its second CITY Gala Fundraiser at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, immediately following The 58th Annual GRAMMYs. More →

Linda Hunt Narrates Video For Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Jan 14, 2016

As the leading global health organization dedicated to finding cures and ensuring access to treatments for blood cancer patients, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is launching a new public service announcement (PSA) celebrating the thousands of blood cancer patients who are now able to come home. More →

Rock And Roll For Children Foundation Announces Star-Studded Fundraising Event Jan 14, 2016

The Rock and Roll for Children Foundation today announced the lineup for their annual fundraising event, taking place on Saturday, March 12 at 7:00pm at the Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club, featuring rock and roll legends from across the globe, uniting to benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH. More →

Bid On Tickets To Bruce Springsteen's The River Tour 2016 Jan 13, 2016

Here’s your chance to bid on tickets to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band’s The River Tour 2016 and support Musicians on Call and the Kristen Ann Carr Fund. More →

Stars Attend BAFTA Los Angeles Tea Party Jan 13, 2016

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) celebrated the 2016 Awards Season with their annual Tea Party on Saturday, January 9, 2016. More →

TV And Radio Presenter Named As UNICEF UK's New President Jan 13, 2016

TV and radio presenter, Kirsty Young, has been announced as UNICEF UK’s new President, taking over from Lord Ashdown who has been in the position for the last six years. More →

Jeff Bridges To Perform On Maui Jan 13, 2016

Oscar winning superstar Jeff Bridges, who won the Academy Award for his role in “Crazy Heart,” will grace the stage of The Maui Ballroom in Kaanapali located at The Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. More →

William Shatner And Wells Fargo To Host Gifting Ceremony Jan 13, 2016

William Shatner, one of America’s most versatile stars and philanthropists, announced today that he and David DiCristofaro, Wells Fargo LA Metro/Orange County Regional Bank President, will host a gifting ceremony and media breakfast to distribute grants to the charities supported by the annual Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, Sponsored by Wells Fargo. More →

Bill Clinton Marks Sixth Anniversary Of Earthquake In Haiti Jan 13, 2016

Bill Clinton released the following statement on the sixth anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti in 2010: More →

Andy Murray Helps Raise £83,000 To Protect Syria's Children Jan 12, 2016

British tennis star Andy Murray has announced that he has raised an incredible total of more than £83,000 for UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organisation, through his Andy’s Aces initiative. More →

Kerry Washington Named As Hasty Pudding Theatricals Woman Of The Year Jan 12, 2016

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Golden Globe and Emmy Awards nominated actress, Kerry Washington as the recipient of its 2016 Woman of the Year Award. More →

Winners Of AARP's Movies For Grownups Awards Announced Jan 12, 2016

AARP The Magazine has announced the winners of the 15th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards, continuing its integral role in awards season with its tradition of honoring the best in films with particular relevance to a 50-plus audience. More →

Will Smith And Muhammad Ali Defend Islam Jan 12, 2016

A video clip by actor Will Smith and world champion boxer Muhammad Ali, which first came out after 9/11 denouncing any correlation between Islam and terrorism, is making a comeback on Facebook following Donald Trump’s calls for keeping Muslims out of the USA. More →

Ne-Yo To Be Honored At 24th Annual Trumpet Awards Jan 12, 2016

The Trumpet Awards Foundation and title sponsor American Family Insurance present the 24th Annual Trumpet Awards, to celebrate and honor history-making entertainment, humanitarian, political and philanthropic individuals. More →

David Bowie's Charity Legacy Jan 11, 2016

David Bowie has left a legacy of inspiration, and without doubt made the world a better place. More →

Ant And Dec Present Documentary On Prince Charles' Charity Work Jan 11, 2016

Last week, the Prince of Wales starred in an ITV documentary with television presenters Ant and Dec to mark the 40th anniversary of the Prince's Trust. More →