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Lily Allen Reveals Heartbreaking Truth Behind Pan Song Oct 28, 2015

Singer Lily Allen has revealed that the song she wrote for the film Pan – titled Something’s Not Right – is in memory of her baby son who died in 2010. She also kindly asked fans on Twitter to donate to stillbirth and neonatal death charity Sands ‘in his memory.’ More →

More Than $2 Million Raised At Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Gala Oct 28, 2015

The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) raised more than $2 million at the annual Fall Gala this past Saturday in Greenwich, Conn. More →

Swizz Beatz Helps Children's Rights Raise Over $1 Million Oct 28, 2015

On Tuesday, October 20th, at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, Children's Rights (CR) raised over $1 million at its Tenth Annual Benefit. More →

Jack Nicklaus Hosts 33rd Annual Nicklaus Children's Hospital Corporate Golf Invitational Oct 28, 2015

Miami Children’s Health Foundation, along with the first family of golf, Jack and Barbara Nicklaus, hosted its 33rd Annual Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Corporate Golf Invitational presented by Stearns Weaver Miller on Oct. 19 at the La Gorce Country Club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course. More →

Soundgarden's Fan Created Book Raises Money For Charity Oct 28, 2015

Grammy Award winning Soundgarden (Chris Cornell, Ben Shepherd, Kim Thayil and Matt Cameron) is one of the last remaining titans and originators of daring and experimental rock music from the grunge era and Seattle music scene. More →

Stars Celebrate Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's A Time For Heroes Festival Oct 28, 2015

The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) celebrated its 26th annual A Time for Heroes family festival on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Smashbox Studios in Culver City. More →

Ray Romano And Kevin Nealon To Join Stars At Jack Mishkin Memorial Golf Classic Oct 28, 2015

Comedy and TV legend Ray Romano, SNL alum, actor and comedian Kevin Nealon, TV and film star Joe Mantegna along with dozens of well-known celebrities from TV, film and comedy will join over 125 golf players to hit the links in support of cancer research and changing the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (Tower) Second Annual Jack Mishkin Memorial Golf Classic on Monday, November 2, 2015 at El Caballero Country Club, 18300 Tarzana Drive, Tarzana, CA 91356. More →

Book Review: Stallion Challenges Oct 27, 2015

Keeping Up With The Kaimanawas was one of the most popular TV shows to hit New Zealand screens this year, and Kelly Wilson’s new book, Stallion Challenges, goes behind the scenes of what has become a Kiwi phenomenon. More →

Ryan Reynolds Narrates Wildlife Documentary Oct 27, 2015

Vancouver born actor Ryan Reynolds lent his voice to the wildlife documentary Huntwatch that follows the 50 year battle for baby seals on the ice floes of Canada. The 90 minute feature film will make its world premiere at DOC NYC on Saturday, November 14. More →

Chelsea Clinton To Host A Discussion On Ways To Advance Women’s Leadership In The Technology Sector Oct 27, 2015

On Thursday, October 29, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton and SELF Editor-in-Chief Joyce Chang will host “What Works for Women Leaders in Technology,” a panel discussion with leaders in technology to discuss where the tech sector can improve opportunities for women and highlight successes that can be replicated. More →

Teams Named For David Beckham Match For Children Oct 27, 2015

An all-star line-up of footballing legends has today been announced to play at the David Beckham Match for Children in aid of UNICEF at Old Trafford, United Kingdom. More →

Jon Stewart To Open New Jersey Branch Of Farm Sanctuary Oct 27, 2015

On Saturday, October 24, Jon and Tracey Stewart announced that they are partnering with Farm Sanctuary, America’s leading farm animal protection organization, to open the organization’s fourth location at their New Jersey farm. More →

Enrique Iglesias Gives His Heart To Help Kids Oct 27, 2015

Grammy Award-winning artist Enrique Iglesias has teamed up with Save the Children to launch a T-shirt promotion today to raise funds to help kids in crises. More →

MTV Supports UNICEF's Refugee Crisis Appeal At EMAs Oct 26, 2015

MTV announced its support for UNICEF's Refugee Crisis Appeal at the 2015 MTV European Music Awards, held in Milan and broadcast to millions around the world. More →

Justin Timberlake And Jessica Biel Honored At GLSEN's Respect Awards Oct 26, 2015

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, honored Jessica Biel, Justin Timberlake, Zachary Quinto and more at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles on Friday, October 23, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. More →

Jerry Seinfeld Performs At American Friends Of Magen David Adom Red Star Ball Oct 26, 2015

On Thursday, October 22nd, American Friends of Magen David Adom (MDA) celebrated the third annual Red Star Ball at The Beverly Hilton. More →

A Magical Evening For The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Oct 26, 2015

Last week, The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation hosted the first-ever “A Magical Evening Chicago” at The Peninsula Chicago. More →

Tim McGraw Headlines Concert To Benefit University Of Maryland Children's Hospital Oct 26, 2015

Nearly 2,000 people attended a concert last week by country music superstar Tim McGraw to support patients and programs at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital (UMCH). More →

Sting Joins Amnesty International's Campaign Against Disappearances Oct 26, 2015

In support of Amnesty International's campaign against disappearances in Mexico, world-renowned singer and songwriter Sting recently met with relatives of some of the thousands who have gone missing in the country in recent years. More →

Sesame Street And Autism: See Amazing In All Children Oct 26, 2015

“If it’s happening on Sesame Street, we know we can create awareness on every street in America,” says Ernie Merlan, the Program Director for Exceptional Minds, one of 14 collaborating partners for a new Sesame Street initiative launched this week called Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children. More →

LeAnn Rimes Celebrates Veterans Home This Holiday Season Oct 23, 2015

Grammy award winning vocalist LeAnn Rimes and DAV (Disabled American Veterans), a nonprofit that provides resources for our nation’s veterans, are collaborating this holiday season to celebrate our heroes home. More →

NFL Players Association Announces First NFLPA Jersey Friday Oct 23, 2015

The NFL Players Association is proud to announce its inaugural NFLPA Jersey Friday campaign to be held Friday, November 6. More →

Father Ted And IT Crowd Creator Calls To Decriminalize Abortion In Ireland Oct 23, 2015

Father Ted and IT Crowd Graham Linehan writer has created a campaign film to support Amnesty International calls to decriminalise abortion in Ireland. More →

Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates Top Female Athletes Oct 23, 2015

The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) — the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports — celebrated the biggest night in female sports at its 36th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Amy Poehler And Will Ferrell Raise Funds For Suicide Prevention Oct 23, 2015

Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell and director Andrew J. Cohen are helping to raise awareness and funds for the Didi Hirsch Suicide Prevention Center by offering a chance for a walk-on, nonspeaking-role in their upcoming New Line comedy film. More →

Stars To Take Part In Bloomberg Tradebook's 4th Annual Charity Day Oct 23, 2015

Bloomberg’s global agency broker Bloomberg Tradebook is hosting its fourth annual Charity Day. More →

The Vamps Hang Out With Kittens Oct 22, 2015

Snuggling up to a pair of rescued kittens, The Vamps' lead guitarist, James McVey, stars in a new campaign for peta2 — PETA's youth division — that proclaims, “Save a Life: Adopt — Don’t Shop!” More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Inspires Young People To Donate Blood Oct 22, 2015

Blood is an essential component for life, but many people do not think about it until the need is critical. Each year 234 million major operations are performed worldwide, many involving blood transfusions or treatments resulting in a continuous need for donations. More →

Lineup For WE Day Minnesota Announced Oct 22, 2015

WE Day, a powerful series of educational events that combines the energy of a live concert with the inspiration of extraordinary stories of leadership and change, announces the full list of speakers and performers attending WE Day Minnesota on November 3, 2015 at the Xcel Energy Center. More →

Join The Crowd-Funding Campaign For SOLD, A Film On Child Trafficking Oct 22, 2015

Oscar-winning Director Jeffrey Brown, Impact Producer Jane Charles, and two-time Oscar winning Executive Producer Emma Thompson announce a crowd-funding campaign for the theatrical release of SOLD, an award-winning film tackling the worldwide human rights issue of sex trafficking. More →