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Celebrities Support National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Aug 20, 2015

To spread the word about the lack of physical activity across the country and inspire Americans to get moving, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (the Alliance) is launching #Commit2Ten, a social media campaign challenging the nation to add 10 more minutes of physical activity to its daily routine during the month of September. More →

Nick Lachey Supports The Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids Aug 20, 2015

Toys"R"Us today announced the release of the 2015 Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and shop for children with special needs. More →

Stars To Take Part In MegaFest's Girl Talk Aug 20, 2015

MegaFest, the nation’s largest inspirational family festival, will bring some of entertainment’s most well-known names to Dallas for Girl Talk, one of its signature sessions during Woman Thou Art Loosed. More →

Kevin Bacon Helps Feed The Elderly Aug 19, 2015

Kevin Bacon spent Tuesday helping to prepare and deliver meals to the elderly in NYC. More →

Fran Drescher To Host Women's Health Summit Aug 19, 2015

Cancer Schmancer presents the first Women’s Health Summit, hosted by Fran Drescher, honoring Rosie O'Donnell and Senator Barbara Boxer, with Ed Begley Jr., Ken Cook, CEO of Environmental Working Group, and a multitude of interesting, informative panels and Q&A opportunities with noted experts in the fields of home detoxing, integrative medicine, positive thinking, and self empowerment. More →

Win The Ultimate Incubus Labor Day Weekend In Vegas Aug 19, 2015

The Make Yourself Foundation has teamed up with The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino to offer fans the chance to have An Incubus Labor Day Weekend in Vegas. More →

Exclusive Report: Celebrating The Special Olympic World Games Aug 19, 2015

Michelle Vink was at the Special Olympic World Games in Los Angeles, and filed this report of her experiences. More →

Little Mix Want Wild Animals Out Of The Circus Aug 19, 2015

Wearing heavy chains and sitting on a circus-style pedestal, hit girl group Little Mix star in a new PETA ad campaign shot by photographer Trevor Leighton that proclaims, “Shackled, Beaten and Depressed. Get Wild Animals Out of the Circus!” More →

Melissa Etheridge To Speak On Benefits Of Medical Marijuana Aug 19, 2015

Melissa Etheridge, Grammy and Academy Award Winning singer-songwriter, will be a Keynote speaker during the Cannabis World Congress & Business Exposition (CWCBExpo), September 16-18 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. More →

GapKids Collaboration With Ellen DeGeneres Encourages Positive Social Engagement Aug 19, 2015

GapKids has partnered with ED, Ellen DeGeneres' new lifestyle brand to launch GapKids x ED, a limited edition apparel collection and campaign that encourages girls everywhere to be themselves, do what makes them happy and take pride in who they are. More →

Lionel Richie Named 2016 MusiCares Person Of The Year Aug 18, 2015

Lionel Richie will be honored as the 2016 MusiCares Person of the Year on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, and Bill Silva, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board. More →

Staples For Students Supports Hatch Day With Jennifer Hudson Aug 18, 2015

Academy and Grammy Award winning artist Jennifer Hudson and sister Julia Hudson help celebrate the Julian D. King Gift Foundation's Hatch Day with support from Staples for Students and the Entertainment Industry Foundation. More →

Gavin DeGraw Helps Launch Musicians On Call In Denver Aug 18, 2015

On Friday August 14th, Musicians on Call, a groundbreaking nonprofit organization that delivers the healing power of music through their unique bedside performances in hospitals across the country, launched their first program in Denver, CO with the help of longtime MOC supporter Gavin DeGraw. More →

Cinderella Launches A Million Words Of Kindness Aug 18, 2015

In celebration of the Digital HD and Blu-ray release of Disney’s “Cinderella” on September 15, 2015, Walt Disney Studios is proud to announce the launch of “A Million Words of Kindness” Campaign. More →

Stars Sign Guitar For Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Charity Aug 18, 2015

To raise vital funds for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins' work transforming lives through music, live music promoters Music Plus Sport – who organise The Jockey Club Live concerts – will be supporting the charity by auctioning a celebrity signed guitar. More →

Veterans Honored At Charlie Daniels 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam Aug 18, 2015

On August 12, 2015 the sold-out crowd at the Bridgestone Arena was brought to a standing ovation when four war heroes were invited onstage and presented with Henry Military Service Tribute Rifles during the Charlie Daniels' 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam. More →

Anthony Kearns Headlines Concert For Wells Of Life Aug 18, 2015

On July 24, 2015, renowned tenor Anthony Kearns headlined a private performance in support of Wells of Life, a 501c3 non-profit group dedicated to providing safe drinking water to communities in Uganda. More →

University Of Akron And LeBron James Announce Scholarship Program Aug 17, 2015

On Thursday, the University of Akron and LeBron James jointly announced an exciting partnership between UA and the LeBron James Family Foundation. More →

Empire Fans Can Help Music Charity Aug 17, 2015

Fans of Fox hit show Empire listen up. More →

Animal Experts Urge UK Government To Overturn Beagle Farm Decision Aug 17, 2015

Vets, animal behaviourists and dog welfare groups have lined up to join the National Anti-Vivisection Society in opposing “scientifically regressive and widely opposed” plans to breed beagle dogs for experimentation in Yorkshire. More →

NYC Mental Health Film Festival Fights Stigma Aug 17, 2015

On September 26, 2015, the 11th Annual NYC Mental Health Film Festival (#MHFF) will present six inspiring films about life with mental illness, including the U.S. premiere of the feature film No Letting Go, and the NYC premiere of the Voice Award-winning documentary Cracking Up. More →

Jack Huston and John Boyega Accept HFPA Grant for Exceptional Minds Aug 17, 2015

Actors Jack Huston and John Boyega accepted a grant on behalf of Exceptional Minds during the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s (HFPA) annual Grants Banquet held at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, last night. More →

Rocker Bif Naked Wants Canada To Be Cruelty Free Aug 17, 2015

Bif Naked, rock star, writer, humanitarian and passionate animal advocate, joins the growing list of Canadian celebrities to support the #BeCrueltyFree campaign for a federal ban on cosmetics animal testing. More →

Stars Support World Humanitarian Day Aug 14, 2015

The United Nations relief arm has launched a call for millions of people around the world to drastically change their social media feeds and share captivating tale of humanitarian heroism ahead of this year’s World Humanitarian Day. More →

Hosts Named For 2015 Global Citizen Festival Aug 14, 2015

Global Citizen has announced that Stephen Colbert, CHIME FOR CHANGE co-founder Salma Hayek Pinault, Deborra-Lee and Hugh Jackman, Kerry Washington and Olivia Wilde will appear as the lead hosts of the 2015 Global Citizen Festival, presented by Gucci and CHIME FOR CHANGE. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo, John Cena And Serena Williams Named Top Athletes Gone Good Aug 14, 2015

This summer, athletes from across the globe went head to head for a new title: “Most Charitable Athlete.” Inspired by its annual Celebs Gone Good list, honoring the most charitable celebrities of the year, DoSomething.org announces the winners of its inaugural Athletes Gone Good list. More →

Join Jon Bon Jovi In Wishing Bill Clinton A Happy Birthday Aug 14, 2015

Jon Bon Jovi wants you to join him in wishing Bill Clinton a happy birthday. More →

More Artists Added To Farm Aid 30 Aug 14, 2015

Farm Aid today announced that Jamey Johnson, as well as Ian Mellencamp, will join the lineup for its annual concert for a cause, which will take place in Chicago at FirstMerit Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island on Sept. 19. More →

Jessica Alba And Gloria Steinem To Speak At Pennsylvania Conference For Women Aug 13, 2015

Actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba and John Jacobs, co-founder of the Life is good brand, will offer insights into their global lifestyle businesses and social change at the Nov. 19 Pennsylvania Conference for Women at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, organizers announced today. More →

Tune In To We Day Broadcast Aug 13, 2015

Get ready for We Day! More →