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Lionel Richie To Perform At Rihanna's Diamond Ball Nov 10, 2015

Lionel Richie will perform at the second annual Diamond Ball, a black tie fundraising event benefitting Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and presented by Samsung. More →

Steven Tyler Gets Celebrity Support For New Charity Initiative Nov 10, 2015

Steven Tyler has announced the launch of his new signature philanthropic initiative to help girls who have been abused and neglected: Janie's Fund. More →

New York Jets Wide Receiver Brandon Marshall Honored By NAMI-NYC Metro Nov 10, 2015

It was an evening of awareness and fighting the stigma against mental illness, as Vincent Piazza, star of an Emmy and Golden Globe winning series Boardwalk Empire hosted the National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC Metro’s (NAMI-NYC Metro) annual “Seeds of Hope” gala in New York City. More →

Ryan Seacrest Launches MultiMedia Broadcast Studio At Children's National Health System Nov 9, 2015

Children’s National Health System, in partnership with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF), has opened a new state-of-the-art, 920 sq. ft. multimedia broadcast studio, named Seacrest Studios. More →

Stars Attend Eva Longoria Foundation Dinner Nov 9, 2015

A dinner celebrating The Eva Longoria Foundation last week raised funds to support the Foundation’s mission to help Latinas build better futures for themselves and their families through education and entrepreneurship. More →

Star-Studded Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Western Region Gala Nov 9, 2015

More than $31 million was raised at last week’s annual Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Western Region Gala, which was held at the renowned Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. More →

Tamsen Fadal to Co-Host 6th Annual Santa Project Party Nov 9, 2015

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), announced that they will kick off the holidays with the 6th Annual Santa Project Party on Tuesday, December 1st, #GivingTuesday, at one of New York City’s oldest social clubs, The Down Town Association. The event features a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, live music, and an open bar. More →

Glenn Close Honored At WebMD Health Hero Awards Nov 9, 2015

Last week, WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, honored its 2015 Health Hero award winners who were recognized for their remarkable dedication to changing the healthcare landscape and for providing inspiration to those looking to overcome their own health challenges. More →

Sir Patrick Stewart Attends International Rescue Committee’s Freedom Award Dinner Nov 9, 2015

Sir Patrick Stewart, Morena Baccarin and Selita Ebanks were just a few of the many attendees at the International Rescue Committee's annual Freedom Award Dinner at Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City last week. More →

Jared Padalecki Launches Holiday Fundraising Campaign Nov 9, 2015

Supernatural star Jared Padalecki has launched a new fundraising campaign as part of his Always Keep Fighting initiative. More →

Bill Clinton To Visit Latin America This Week Nov 9, 2015

Beginning Monday, November 9 through Wednesday, November 11, President Bill Clinton will visit the work of the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) commitments in Latin America. More →

David Beckham Visits Kids In Nepal Six Months After Earthquake Nov 8, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has met children at a temporary learning centre established with support from UNICEF in Kathmandu after the earthquake hit. More →

Celebrities Answer Phones for Charity Trades Nov 6, 2015

Bloomberg Tradebook’s fourth annual Charity Day took place on November 4, and this year it was bigger and more global than ever. More →

Help Ashanti Bring Her New Music Video To Life With Water Nov 6, 2015

In a first of its kind program, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Ashanti has released her newest single, “Let’s Go,” but needs fans’ help to bring it to life. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundations Joins Forces With US Presidents Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief Nov 6, 2015

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) are today launching a $10 million partnership that will provide grants to organisations working to meet the HIV-related needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people, with an initial focus on sub-Saharan Africa. More →

John Varvatos To Be Honored By Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Nov 6, 2015

The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation will host its 18th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction, honoring men’s fashion designer John Varvatos on Thursday, November 12th, 2015, at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Priyanka Chopra Voices Robot Elephant For PETA Nov 6, 2015

Schoolchildren will now have the chance to learn about and get up close and personal with an ex-captive elephant, thanks to PETA's life-sized mechanical model named Ellie, who’s voiced by Priyanka Chopra, the star of fall’s smash-hit new show Quantico. More →

Heidi Klum Supports Live L.A. Give L.A. Nov 6, 2015

For 114 years, Children's Hospital Los Angeles has created hope and built healthier futures for critically ill and injured children in Los Angeles. More →

Patti LaBelle Educates The Public About Lung Cancer Nov 6, 2015

To kick off Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative, nationally presented by CVS Health, has announced its partnership with Grammy Award-winning singer Patti LaBelle to further educate the public about lung cancer, the leading cancer killer of women in the United States. More →

David Beckham Visits Papua New Guinea With UNICEF Nov 5, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham today met children receiving treatment for malnutrition at a UNICEF-supported hospital in Papua New Guinea. More →

AnnaLynne McCord To Present Junior League Of Los Angeles Community Leadership Award Nov 5, 2015

On Friday, November 6th, actress AnnaLynne McCord (90210, Dallas) will present the Junior League of Los Angeles’ (“JLLA”) Community Leadership Award to Carissa Phelps, author/attorney/advocate and founder of Runaway Girl, Inc., for her work helping sexually exploited runaway children and homeless youth. More →

Earth In Concert: Protecting The Planet Through Music Nov 5, 2015

The California Science Center, the GRAMMY Museum, and Global Wildlife Conservation have partnered to create the one-of-a-kind exhibit Earth in Concert: Protecting the Planet through Music. More →

Eva Longoria To Co-Host Bat4Hope Celebrity Softball Game Nov 5, 2015

Adrian Gonzalez and actress Eva Longoria are co-hosting Bat4Hope, a celebrity softball game benefiting children and young adults with cancer November 7 at Dodger Stadium. More →

Jurnee Smollett-Bell To Host 25th Anniversary Of Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Program Tonight Nov 5, 2015

Tonight, November 5th at 8:00 p.m. the Children's Defense Fund 2015 Beat the Odds Celebration will be held in the Annenberg Theater at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Raises $3.3 Million At Enduring Vision Benefit Gala Nov 5, 2015

On Monday, November 2, 2015, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised more than 3.3 million at its 14th annual An Enduring Vision benefit gala to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and awareness programs across the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean. More →

Luke Bryan To Kick Off 125th Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Nov 5, 2015

Country music superstar Luke Bryan will perform LIVE at AT&T Stadium during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys game against the Carolina Panthers on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, kicking off The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign. More →

Garth Brooks And Trisha Yearwood Join Jimmy Carter To Build Homes In Memphis Nov 4, 2015

Country music stars Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood raised walls on a Habitat for Humanity home this week in Memphis, Tennessee, alongside former President Jimmy Carter and former first lady Rosalynn Carter. More →

Bruno Mars Honored By Make-A-Wish Foundation Nov 4, 2015

Make-A-Wish recently announced the recipients of several awards the organization presented at their 35th Anniversary Global Conference last week in Anaheim, Calif. More →

Stars Open Doors For Students With Learning Differences Nov 4, 2015

Supporters, celebrities and friends of The Glenholme School, a special needs boarding and day school, joined together for the fifth annual scholarship fund raising event, “Opening Doors,” sponsored by the school’s Development Board at Bryant Park Grill in New York City on October 21, 2015. More →

Harlem Globetrotters Join World Vision's #GOATee For A Good Cause Campaign Nov 4, 2015

This month, the Harlem Globetrotters are partnering with the Christian humanitarian agency World Vision to grow a #GOATee for a Good Cause, raising awareness about how goats and other livestock gifts are helping to break the cycle of poverty in developing countries. More →