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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 →

The World’s Most Generous Donators Oct 22, 2015

Ranked according to their total donations to date, Business Insider has compiled a list of the 20 most generous people in the world. More →

Elton John's Smash Hits Tennis Raises Over $1 Million Oct 22, 2015

On Monday, October 12, 2015, Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King hosted the star-studded 23rd annual Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits tennis match at the most iconic hotel on the Las Vegas strip – Caesar’s Palace. More →

Jamie Oliver Wants Food Education On G20 Agenda Oct 22, 2015

On World Food Day last week, Jamie Oliver took the opportunity to share again his Food Revolution Day petition in the lead up to the G20 summit in Turkey next month. More →

Stars Take The Stage At Augie's Quest Tradition Of Hope Gala Oct 22, 2015

The 10th anniversary Tradition of Hope gala for Augie's Quest, an aggressive, cure-driven effort focused on finding treatments and cures for ALS, brought celebrities to the black-tie affair at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, October 10, 2015. More →

Heidi Klum Honored By Gabrielle's Angel Foundation Oct 21, 2015

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised $3.6 million and counting for blood cancer research at its annual fundraiser, the Angel Ball, Monday night at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Duke Of Cambridge Speaks On Illegal Wildlife Trade For Chinese Television Oct 21, 2015

The Duke of Cambridge has delivered a speech on Chinese television on the urgent work needed to combat the illegal wildlife trade. More →

Patti LaBelle And Denise Rich Light Up Empire State Building For Angel Ball Oct 21, 2015

Patti LaBelle and Denise Rich, Co-Founder of Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research, “flipped the switch” to light the world-famous Empire State Building tower lights in red and purple this week in honor of Angel Ball 2015. More →

Elton John Writes For Billboard Magazine's First Ever Philanthropy Issue Oct 21, 2015

Sir Elton John has written a powerful op-ed piece in the first ever philanthropy issue of Billboard magazine. More →

Stars Support Team Nanci At LA County Walk To Defeat ALS Oct 21, 2015

Publicist Nanci Ryder’s “Team Nanci” once again participated in the annual LA County Walk to Defeat ALS, on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. More →

Marlo Thomas Helps Launch Annual St. Jude Thanks And Giving Campaign Oct 21, 2015

Now in its twelfth year, the St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign has transformed the holiday season into a time of giving thanks by raising awareness and funds for the ongoing battle to end childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. More →

Michael Douglas To Receive AARP Movies For Grownups Career Achievement Award Oct 21, 2015

AARP announced today that actor, producer and Academy Award winner Michael Douglas will receive the 2015 Movies For Grownups Career Achievement Award. More →

New Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF PSAs Feature Charlie Brown and The Peanuts Movie Cast Oct 21, 2015

“Want to be part of something totally awesome?” That’s Charlie Brown’s question to American kids in a new public service announcement (PSA), as he encourages them to take part in the 65th anniversary of Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF – the original Kids Helping Kids campaign. More →

Game Of Thrones' Maisie Williams Jumps From A Plane For Dolphins Oct 20, 2015

Game Of Thrones star Maisie Williams threw herself out of a plane for dolphins this week. More →