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Exclusive: Ta'Rhonda Jones Talks Being a Voice for Youth and Girl Empowerment Dec 18, 2015

Last Thursday, Ta'Rhonda Jones, star of FOX’s hit show Empire, was honored in Chicago at the nationally syndicated radio show Cafe Mocha’s Salute Her Tour presented by Hyundai. More →

Red Nose Day USA Reveals How $23 Million Is Being Used To Help Children Dec 18, 2015

Following the tremendous fundraising success of the inaugural Red Nose Day USA, which aired on NBC in May and raised over $23 million, Comic Relief, Inc. announced that money raised is currently at work in all 50 U.S. states and in 15 countries internationally, helping to address the immediate needs of children and young people living in poverty. More →

Fighting AIDS Is Not Just An Act On Broadway Dec 18, 2015

While the classic musical “Rent” probably comes to mind when thinking of Broadway and HIV/AIDS awareness, did you know that supporting the Broadway community can help raise awareness and funds? More →

Russell Simmons Wants Yoga Apparel Retailer To Stop Using Feathers Dec 18, 2015

Earlier this week, hip-hop icon and yoga devotee Russell Simmons sent a letter on PETA's behalf to lululemon asking the yoga apparel retailer to end all sales of down feathers. More →

Canadian Stars Ask Government To Support Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act Dec 17, 2015

#BeCrueltyFree celebrity supporters Tricia Helfer, Bif Naked, Lauren Toyota and Phoebe Dykstra are applauding Senator Carolyn Stewart Olsen for reintroducing the Cruelty-Free Cosmetics Act. More →

Bill Nighy And Alison Balsom Attend Nordoff Robbins Carol Service Dec 17, 2015

Earlier this week, music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins hosted their 19th annual Carol Service with readings from supporters Bill Nighy, Anneka Rice and Tara Fitzgerald, and a special performance from 2014 X-Factor winner Ben Haenow and British trumpet soloist Alison Balsom. More →

Hunger Is Awards Over $4 Million To 79 Local Hunger Charities Dec 17, 2015

The Albertsons Companies Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that Hunger Is, their joint charitable initiative to fight childhood hunger in America, awarded over $4 million in grants to 79 local charities to feed hungry children living in neighborhoods throughout the country. More →

Dame Diana Rigg Attends Macmillan Cancer Support Carol Concert Dec 17, 2015

Macmillan Cancer Support’s prestigious Guards Chapel Christmas Carol Concert took place earlier this month. More →

Ellie Goulding And Professor Green Named UK's Hottest Vegetarians Dec 17, 2015

Not only are Ellie Goulding and Professor Green two of the UK’s hottest musical acts, they’re also proud vegetarians who don’t hesitate to let others know about the benefits of a meat-free diet – and that’s music to PETA's ears. More →

PEOPLE And The Entertainment Industry Foundation To Honor Actors' Charitable Endeavors Dec 17, 2015

PEOPLE and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) will once again co-host the official SAG Awards gala, held immediately following the 22nd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 in Los Angeles. More →

Safety Harbor Kids Launches Holiday Gift Drive Dec 16, 2015

On Friday December 11th, Malibu nonprofit Safety Harbor Kids kicked off their 9th Annual Spirit of Goodwill Holiday Challenge Gift Drive for orphans, foster and homeless children. More →

Eva Longoria Attends Star-Studded Global Gift Gala Dec 16, 2015

The Swiss watch manufacturer Frederique Constant was delighted to support the sixth edition of the Global Gift Gala Foundation charity event held on November 30th . More →

Maksim Chmerkovskiy And Peta Murgatroyd Attend Winter Wonderland Ball Dec 16, 2015

On Saturday, December 12, 2015, dancer, television personality and Season 14 winner of “Dancing with the Stars” Peta Murgatroyd and teen star, recording artist, Radio Disney host and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Teen Ambassador, Alli Simpson, hosted pediatric patients at the Winter Wonderland Ball presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and produced by Trueheart Events. More →

The Elders Welcome COP21 Climate Agreement Dec 16, 2015

The Elders have welcomed the COP21 Climate Deal, and Elders member Mary Robinson has reacted to the agreement with this statement: More →

Stevie Wonder And David Foster Join 10th Anniversary Of In A Perfect World Dec 16, 2015

On December 12th, Philanthropist & Founder of In A Perfect World Foundation, Manuela Testolini and husband, Eric Benet opened their private Los Angeles home to close friends and family to celebrate ten years of global change towards creating a better world. More →

William And Elizabeth Shatner With Wells Fargo To Host Check Presentation Dec 16, 2015

William Shatner will join his wife Elizabeth, Wells Fargo Greater Los Angeles Lead Region President, David DiCristofaro and Wells Fargo Senior Vice President, Jonathan Weedman at a news event to announce a major contribution to support therapeutic service for military veterans, Thursday, December 17 at 10:00 AM at Shadow Hills Riding Club, 10263 La Canada Way, #2, Shadow Hills, Calif. More →

Angela Simmons And Sanya Richards-Ross Launch Luxury Faux Fur Line Dec 15, 2015

TV personality-turned-fashion designer, Angela Simmons and Team USA’s 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist, Sanya Richards-Ross will co-host the official launch of their anticipated luxury faux fur line, Foofi & Bella on December 17, 2015. More →

Amy Smart Supports Leaping Bunny And Shops Cruelty Free Dec 15, 2015

The Leaping Bunny Program – established in 1996 by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) – announces the launch of its first digital PSA with well-known actress Amy Smart coinciding with the program’s updated shopper-friendly mobile app and website relaunch. More →

Derek Jeter To Host Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament Dec 15, 2015

The biggest names in the worlds of sports and entertainment will gather for three days of special events and competitive golf for the 2016 Derek Jeter Celebrity Invitational (DJCI) April 20-23, 2016. More →

Edward Norton Launches CrowdRise Campaign For Syrian Refugee Dec 15, 2015

On Saturday, actor and CrowdRise co-founder Edward Norton launched a fundraiser for a Syrian refugee whose story had gone viral thanks to Brandon Stanton of Humans of New York (HONY) and President Obama. More →

AARP Foundation Announces Movies For Grownups Gala Host Committee Dec 15, 2015

AARP Foundation has announced the esteemed members of the host committee for the AARP The Magazine’s 15th annual Movies for Grownups Gala. More →

UN Foundation Comments On COP21 Climate Agreement Dec 14, 2015

At the COP21 United Nations conference in Paris over the weekend, officials from nearly 200 countries reached a new agreement to address the threat of global climate change. More →

Shonda Rhimes And Tim Gunn Speak At Massachusetts Conference For Women Dec 14, 2015

“Plenty of people know the feeling of being first, only or different,” Shonda Rhimes told a sold-out audience of more than 10,000 at the 11th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women. “It means you are a trailblazer. There is a responsibility there, whether you want it or not.” More →

Bertrand Piccard Named UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador Dec 14, 2015

The first man to complete a non-stop balloon flight around the world and the visionary behind the only airplane capable of flying day and night without a drop of fuel, Switzerland’s Bertrand Piccard was designated last week the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Arsenal Supports Refugee Children In Greece Dec 14, 2015

Arsenal Chief Executive Ivan Gazidis presented a cheque for EUR 1.3 million to Save the Children, the club’s global charity partner, and UNICEF ahead of the Gunners’ 3-0 victory in Greece last week. More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton To Convene Health Industry Leaders At The 5th Annual Health Matters Activation Summit Dec 14, 2015

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 leaders from a variety of health fields to identify strategies for systemic health improvement and ways to implement those strategies.

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A Love Letter From Earth To Paris Dec 11, 2015

Earth to Paris, a coalition of global partners driving awareness about the connection between people and planet, on Monday released a high impact video promoting the global #EarthToParis movement that took place on 7 December, 2015, in Paris. More →

Leona Lewis Narrates Video On Horrific Leather Industry In Bangladesh Dec 11, 2015

For two years, PETA Germany, with journalist Manfred Karremann, investigated the billion-dollar leather industry in Bangladesh. More →

Website Launched For Lifetime Care Of Rescued Lions Backed By Bond Legend Dec 11, 2015

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has today launched a new appeal and website to secure funds for the lifetime care of 33 lions rescued from travelling circuses in Colombia and Peru. More →

Stars Attend Event For Education Through Music-Los Angeles Dec 11, 2015

On December 6, Education Through Music-Los Angeles honored Paramount Pictures’ President of Worldwide Music & Publishing, Randy Spendlove, and Music Teacher (Los Angeles Unified School District) Asuncion Ojeda at the Skirball Cultural Center. More →