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Shining A Light: A Concert For Progress On Race In America Nov 4, 2015

“Shining a Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America” has sold out in under three hours, generating more than $150,000 towards the ‘Fund For Progress on Race in America’ powered by United Way Worldwide. More →

Toby Keith Supports Wounded Warrior Project Believe In Heroes Campaign Nov 4, 2015

Singer, songwriter and entertainer Toby Keith is no stranger to supporting charitable causes. As a result, when the opportunity to lend his support to promote Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), Toby was keen to help the not-for-profit organization that honors and empowers Wounded Warriors through two new Public Service Announcements (PSAs) featuring injured veterans who have benefited from the support of WWP. More →

Earth To Paris Summit Features Inspirational Speakers On Climate Change Nov 3, 2015

Earth To Paris, a coalition of partners helping to drive awareness about the connection between people and planet as well as the need for strong climate action, announced it will host “Earth To Paris—Le Hub” a two-day, high-impact, live-streamed summit on 7 and 8 December in Paris during COP21 — the United Nations climate conference to deliver a new universal climate change agreement. More →

Royals Attend Charities Forum, Hosted By BAFTA And Aardman Animations Nov 3, 2015

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry joined children from the charities they support at a creative industries-themed Charities Forum event, hosted by BAFTA and Aardman. More →

Vincent Piazza To Host NAMI Seeds of Hope Gala Nov 3, 2015

The 2015 NAMI Seeds of Hope Gala Awards Celebration will take place on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at the Metropolitan Building in Chelsea. The event is presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness NYC-Metro and will be hosted by Vincent Piazza of “Boardwalk Empire.” During this event, hundreds of people come together to support and bring awareness to the everyday struggles that people go through with mental illness. More →

Tracey Stewart Talks About Her New Book, Do Unto Animals Nov 3, 2015

Jon Stewart's wife, Tracey, recently wrote a book titled Do Unto Animals about helping pets, wildlife and farm animals, and talked to The Humane Society's All Animals magazine about her love of animals. More →

Pamela Anderson And Priscilla Presley Honored At Last Chance For Animals Gala Nov 3, 2015

On Saturday, October 24, 2015, Last Chance for Animals (LCA) celebrated 31 years of fighting animal cruelty with a star-studded benefit gala at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. More →

Dream Foundation To Host 14th Annual Celebration Of Dreams Gala Nov 3, 2015

Dream Foundation – the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness – will hold its 14th Annual Celebration of Dreams Gala Saturday, November 7th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. More →

AID FOR AIDS To Host My Hero Gala Nov 3, 2015

AID FOR AIDS, the international non-profit organization committed to empowering communities at risk of HIV and other vulnerable situations, has announced the honorees for this year’s annual “My Hero Gala.” More →

Stars Call For Equality For Mental Health Nov 2, 2015

A number of stars have signed an open letter calling for the UK Government to help reduce the suffering of those with mental ill health by increasing investment into the provision of mental health services. More →

Royals Attend Special Charity Screening Of New James Bond Film Nov 2, 2015

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry attended The CTBF Royal Film Performance 2015, The World Premiere of the 24th James Bond adventure, SPECTRE at the Royal Albert Hall. More →

Adam Sandler Surprises Veterans At Comedy Boot Jam Nov 2, 2015

Adam Sandler surprised veterans, more than 50 military service members and their dates from Camp Pendleton at the Hollywood Improv rehearsing new material at Boot Campaign's “Comedy Boot Jam” on Oct. 28. More →

Alzheimer's Association Celebrates Star-Studded Rita Hayworth Gala Nov 2, 2015

The 32nd annual Alzheimer's Association Rita Hayworth Gala was held at Cipriani 42nd Street on Tuesday, October 27th, 2015. More →

Humane Society To Honor Anjelica Houston With Humanitarian Award Nov 2, 2015

The Humane Society of the United States presents To the Rescue! New York to benefit and celebrate the organization’s animal rescue efforts. More →

Stars Roll Up To UNICEF UK Halloween Ball Nov 2, 2015

UNICEF UK Ambassadors Jemima Goldsmith and Michael Sheen led the terror-ific turn out alongside guests Rita Ora, Poppy Delevingne and Hugh Grant at Unicef UK’s annual Halloween Ball on Thursday, raising vital funds to help protect Syria’s children in danger. More →

Star-Studded amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles Raises $3.1 million Nov 2, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow, Julia Roberts, Lady Gaga, amfAR Global Campaign Chair Sharon Stone, and amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at the sixth annual amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles to pay tribute to Ryan Murphy in recognition of his contributions to the fight against AIDS. More →

Shawn Mendes Exceeds Fundraising Goal To Build School In Ghana Nov 1, 2015

Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes has announced that he exceeded his goal to raise $25,000 through his Represent Campaign to benefit Pencils of Promise (PoP). More →

Stephen Curry Launches Annual Three For Three Challenge For Nothing But Nets Oct 30, 2015

Golden State Warriors guard and reigning NBA MVP Stephen Curry will once again lead his Three for Three Challenge during the 2015-16 season by donating three life-saving nets to the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign for every three-pointer he makes. More →

Sir Ranulph Fiennes Named As British Heart Foundation Ambassador Oct 30, 2015

The British Heart Foundation has announced explorer and adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes as its latest Ambassador. More →

International Rescue Committee To Host Annual Freedom Award Dinner Oct 30, 2015

The International Rescue Committee will host its annual Freedom Award Dinner which will honor Founder and Executive Chairman of Econet Wireless, Strive Masiyiwa, President and CEO of MasterCard, Ajay Banga and Josh Weston. More →

WebMD Announces Health Hero Award Winners Oct 30, 2015

WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, today announced the winners of its 2015 WebMD Health Hero Awards, recognizing individuals who are changing the healthcare landscape by meeting a health challenge and giving back to others. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces $4.4 Million In Grants Oct 30, 2015

On October 21, the Elton John AIDS Foundation announced a new series of grants totaling $4.4 million to support organizations fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic in critical and innovative ways. More →

Patty Smyth Returns With Christmas Album Oct 30, 2015

After helping define the 1980s new wave aesthetic with her band Scandal, singer-songwriter and performer, Patty Smyth, continued her triumphant run throughout the 1990s, writing and performing chart-topping and award-winning singles. But since 1999’s greatest hits package, Patty hasn’t issued any albums. Now, just in time for the holiday season, Patty is gifting her fans with her first release in 16 years with the Christmas album, Come On December. More →

Prince Harry Discusses Veteran Issues With Barack Obama Oct 29, 2015

Prince Harry has met Barack Obama at the White House, where they discussed issues facing veterans including challenging the stigma around mental injury. More →

Jamie Foxx Joins Star-Studded Fashion Show For Global Down Syndrome Foundation Oct 29, 2015

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation (“Global”) raised a record-breaking $2 Million at the 7th Annual Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Colorado Convention Center. More →

James Cameron Partners With Prizeo To Raise Funds For One Drop Oct 29, 2015

James Cameron has partnered with celebrity charity-fundraising digital platform Prizeo.com to raise awareness and funds for One Drop, an organization which strives to ensure that safe water and proper sanitation is accessible to all. More →

Stars To Celebrate Lionel Richie At MusiCares Person Of The Year Tribute Oct 29, 2015

Multi-GRAMMY-winning artists Zac Brown, Lenny Kravitz, Lady Antebellum, John Legend, The Roots, Usher, Pharrell Williams, and Stevie Wonder; and singer/songwriters Luke Bryan and Demi Lovato will honor Lionel Richie by performing at the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute. More →

Soledad O'Brien And Amy Carlson To MC Hearts Of Gold Gala Oct 29, 2015

With homelessness in New York City at the highest levels since the Great Depression, one small nonprofit’s efforts are making big differences in the lives of the neediest families. More →

Countdown To A Cure: amfAR Wants You To Sing That's What Friends Are For Oct 29, 2015

In honor of the 40 million lives lost and the countless lives impacted by HIV/AIDS, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, is reigniting the fight to end the epidemic with a rally cry. More →

Candice Bergen Calls Out Tyson Foods For Animal Cruelty Oct 29, 2015

Candice Bergen is seeing red after sickening cruelty to animals was exposed at a Tyson Foods slaughterhouse. More →