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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 →

Cyndi Lauper Honored At Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Symposium Dec 11, 2015

This week, legendary sports icon and human rights advocate, Billie Jean King gathered leaders across sectors to elevate the conversation on inclusive leadership at the second annual Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) Symposium. More →

Mandy Patinkin Visits Refugees In Greece Dec 11, 2015

Actor and activist Mandy Patinkin recently witnessed first-hand the refugee crisis engulfing Europe. More →

Celebrities Take Part In We Can End Gun Violence Video Dec 10, 2015

Everytown for Gun Safety today released a new video – “We Can End Gun Violence” – featuring a broad range of Americans including survivors of gun violence, moms, President Obama and cultural icons including Julianne Moore, Michael J. Fox, Amy Schumer, Spike Lee, Jennifer Aniston and Sofia Vergara, among others. More →

Drew Barrymore And Chris Hemsworth Take Part In ICAP Charity Day Dec 10, 2015

ICAP plc, a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, held its 23rd annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. More →

Motion Picture & Television Fund Announces New Kirk Douglas Care Pavilion Dec 10, 2015

In celebration of legendary actor Kirk Douglas’ 99th birthday, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced plans to build a $35 million state-of-the-art care facility, to be named the Kirk Douglas Care Pavilion (KDCP), on its Woodland Hills campus. More →

Kim Basinger and Last Chance for Animals Launch Initiative to Stop Dog Slaughter in China Dec 10, 2015

Undercover footage released by national nonprofit Last Chance for Animals (LCA) has exposed horrific cruelty at large commercial slaughterhouses in Northern China. More →

Take A Charitable Cue From Your Favorite Celebrities Dec 10, 2015

The holiday season is all too often a whirlwind of gift buying and parties, but it is also the time of year when you think about making a positive impact in your community through volunteering or donating money. More →

Stars Support Toyota's #Selflessie Campaign Dec 10, 2015

Toyota has launched a new initiative, #Selflessie, which encourages Instagram users to ditch their typical selfie snapshots in favor of posting a “selfless selfie.” More →

Stars Sign On To Save National Wildlife Crime Unit Dec 9, 2015

An open letter signed by wildlife experts has been sent to DEFRA and the Home Office urging Ministers to renew funding for the National Wildlife Crime Unit. More →

Alec Baldwin Calls Out Tyson Foods For Animal Cruelty Dec 9, 2015

In a new video, Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Alec Baldwin denounces Tyson Foods for fostering a culture of sadistic animal cruelty and neglect at its poultry facilities. More →

Stars To Attend Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Winter Wonderland Ball Dec 9, 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, will host pediatric patients at the Winter Wonderland Ball presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. More →

Barry Manilow Performing 5 Concerts For 30 Charities Dec 9, 2015

Barry Manilow is currently performing five very special concerts at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, benefiting 30 very special charities. More →

Joanna Krupa Says No To Fur Farming In Poland Dec 9, 2015

Joanna Krupa has teamed with PETA to write to Polish prime minister Beata Szydło, urging her to ban fur farming in Poland. More →

ICAP To Hold Annual Charity Day Today Dec 9, 2015

ICAP plc, a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, announces that the 23rd annual global Charity Day will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. More →

Katy Perry Calls For Action To Change The Forecast For Children Dec 8, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Katy Perry reads a unique weather report to draw attention to the devastating effects of climate change on the world’s children. More →

J.J. Abrams Attends Star-Studded Beat The Odds Awards Dec 8, 2015

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 25th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 3, 2015, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Whoopi Goldberg Co-Hosts Prostate Cancer Foundation Dinner Dec 8, 2015

Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), a nonprofit organization which remains steadfast in its commitment to identify and fund groundbreaking cancer research programs to save the lives of millions, hosted its annual New York Dinner at the The Pierre Hotel on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. More →