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Millions Mark World Refugee Day Across The Globe Jun 22, 2015

Across the world millions marked World Refugee Day on Saturday with joyful and celebratory events in sharp contrast to gloomy statistics showing spiralling global conflict and persecution have led to record numbers of people fleeing their homes. More →

amfAR To Host Annual Solstice Event Jun 22, 2015

amfAR will kick off summer tomorrow during the fourth annual Solstice event at the luxurious Hudson Hotel in New York City. More →

Serinda Swan Asks Fans To Join The Million Nets Pledge Jun 22, 2015

Serinda Swan, actress of USA’s hit summer show, Graceland, is calling for fans and global health advocates to support the millions of women and children living as refugees around the world. More →

Angelina Jolie Calls For Action On World Refugee Day Jun 21, 2015

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie has been commemorating World Refugee Day with Syrian refugees in Turkey, which has overtaken Pakistan to become the world’s largest refugee-hosting nation with more than 1.77 million in urban areas and government-run camps. More →

Simon Cowell To Be Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Jun 19, 2015

Simon Cowell is to be honoured with the 24th Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). More →

Miley Cyrus Honored At amfAR Inspiration Gala New York Jun 19, 2015

Miley Cyrus and Andy Cohen were honored by amfAR at the 6th Inspiration Gala in New York. More →

Pope Francis Releases Papal Encyclical On Climate Change Jun 19, 2015

Yesterday saw the release of Pope Francis’ Papal Encyclical, in which the leader of the Catholic Church deplored climate change as one of the principal challenges facing humanity and called for a ‘new dialogue’ about shaping the future of our planet. More →

Donald Trump And Hank Steinbrenner Team Up For Charity Golf Jun 19, 2015

Real Estate mogul and newly declared Presidential candidate Donald Trump and New York Yankees owner Hank Steinbrenner have teamed up to host the 1st Annual Hank’s Yanks Golf Classic at the brand new Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx on Monday, July 6, 2015. More →

Easton Corbin To Join Lineup At Ashley For The Arts Charity Event Jun 19, 2015

After smashing its attendance record in 2014, Ashley for the Arts, one of Wisconsin’s largest charity events, appears headed for another historic year. More →

Prostate Cancer Foundation Teams With Major League Baseball For Home Run Challenge Jun 19, 2015

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and Major League Baseball (MLB) are once again stepping up to the plate to hit home runs for prostate cancer research and encourage fans to “Keep Dad in the Game” as part of the 20th Annual Home Run Challenge. More →

Duke Of Cambridge And Prince Harry Record Video Message For Queen's Young Leaders Jun 18, 2015

The Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry have recorded a message congratulating the inaugural 60 Queen’s Young Leaders winners in advance of their visit to the UK when they will meet The Queen and undertake an extraordinary programme of visits and events. More →

Bill Clinton Helps Celebrate Groundbreaking Women From Around The World Jun 18, 2015

President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Foundation and 42nd President of the United States, and 2,000 honored guests gathered at the 14th Annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards this week. More →

Alan Cumming Asks Mayor To Retire NY Carriage Horses Jun 18, 2015

Tony Awards host Alan Cumming has joined the likes of Pink, Peter Dinklage, Wendy Williams, and Martha Stewart in lobbying for Mayor Bill de Blasio‘s bill to retire New York’s carriage horses. More →

Evander Holyfield Joins Fight Against Prostate Cancer Jun 18, 2015

The Prostate Cancer Foundation is throwing a one-two punch to knock out prostate cancer for good with the recent production of a public service announcement featuring boxing legend and five-time heavyweight champion of the world Evander Holyfield. More →

Forest Whitaker Narrates PSA Encouraging Men To Prevent Violence Jun 18, 2015

The Ad Council and national nonprofit Futures Without Violence launched a national public service campaign called #TeachEarly highlighting the pivotal role that men play in preventing domestic and sexual violence. More →

Black Celebrities Come Out To Honor 2015 Heroes In The Struggle Jun 18, 2015

Danny Glover (Color Purple, Lethal Weapon), Brian J. White (Scandal), Shaun Robinson (Access Hollywood), Naomi Campbell (Empire) and other Black celebrities from film, stage, television and music will come together on Thursday, June 18th for the 2015 Heroes in the Struggle Gala reception and awards presentation at the Directors Guild of America. More →

Lang Lang Wants Every Child To Get The Best Start In Life Jun 17, 2015

United Nations Messenger of Peace and world renowned pianist, Lang Lang, added his voice to ensure every child has the best start in life and make early childhood development a global priority, as he joined UNICEF’s early childhood development campaign. More →

Harvey Weinstein Honored With Survivor Mitzvah Project's Truth To Power Award Jun 17, 2015

Producer Harvey Weinstein was honored this week by The Survivor Mitzvah Project (SMP) as the recipient of the 2015 TRUTH TO POWER AWARD honoring exceptional individuals who challenge prejudice, intolerance and injustice through the power of ideas. More →

Dennis Quaid To Attend Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament Jun 17, 2015

On June 20, 2015 celebrities, community members & LAPD will join together again to help raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena. More →

William Shatner To Ride For American Legion Jun 17, 2015

The American Legion and one of the nation’s best-loved television and film stars are teaming up for an epic cross-country motorcycle trek that will include stops at Legion posts from St. Louis to Hollywood. More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Visits Special Farm In London Jun 17, 2015

The Duchess of Cornwall visited a London farm this week where she met volunteers, staff and students from nearby schools. More →

Usher And Tyrese Gibson To Perform At Ford Neighborhood Awards Jun 17, 2015

Award-winning entertainers Usher, Tyrese Gibson and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds will heat up the stage in Atlanta, bringing their smooth vocals and superstar performances to the 13th Annual Ford Neighborhood Awards at the Philips Arena on Saturday August 8th. More →

Prince Harry And Michelle Obama Discuss Charity Jun 16, 2015

Prince Harry was very pleased to host The First Lady of the United States Mrs Michelle Obama for tea at Kensington Palace this morning. More →

Bono Joins Stars In Contributing To Sons+Fathers Book Jun 16, 2015

Just in time for Father’s Day, the Park Hyatt brand is celebrating family stories everywhere, as well as its own Pritzker family legacy, in Sons+Fathers, an anthology with contributions from some of the world’s most famous men including U2's Bono. More →

Anna Sui-Designed Celebri-Tee Benefits Charity Jun 16, 2015

Serendipity 3, the iconic NYC restaurant known for their legendary Frrrozen Hot Chocolate, turned 60 and to help celebrate, world-renowned designer, Anna Sui, created an art nouveau-inspired tee shirt design, appropriately called the Celebri-Tee, because of the celebrity signatures that adorn the shirt. More →

Andy Murray Joins One Direction's Liam Payne For Tennis Jun 16, 2015

As the world’s tennis stars descend on The Queen’s Club this week, British tennis number one and UNICEF UK supporter Andy Murray can be seen serving up some tough love to One Direction's Liam Payne, comedian Jack Whitehall and broadcaster Clare Balding in a short comedy sketch for Unicef, the world’s leading children’s organisation. More →

Jane Fonda And Rachel McAdams Protest With Greenpeace Canada Jun 16, 2015

Jane Fonda and Rachel McAdams were in Vancouver over the weekend to take part in Greenpeace Canada’s Toast the Coast event at Jericho Beach on Saturday, June 13th. More →

Olivia Munn And Jane Goodall Speak Out Against Bobcat Hunting Jun 16, 2015

Olivia Munn and Jane Goodall have joined The Humane Society in urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto a bill that would open a bobcat hunting and trapping season in Illinois. More →

Bill Clinton To Match Every Dollar Donated To Clinton Foundation This Week Jun 16, 2015

Until midnight on June 17, Bill Clinton will match every dollar donated to the Clinton Foundation. More →

David Beckham Visits Cambodia With UNICEF Jun 15, 2015

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham has travelled to Cambodia to see how UNICEF and its partners are helping children who have endured physical, sexual and emotional abuse, and protecting vulnerable children from danger. More →