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Stars Hit The Phones For BTIG Charity Day 2015 May 1, 2015

BTIG, LLC, the global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking and related brokerage services with main offices in New York and San Francisco, announced today that the firm is donating over five million dollars to charities as a result of its annual BTIG Charity Day held Tuesday, April 28, 2015. More →

John Legend To Perform At Women Of Influence LA Event May 1, 2015

Recording industry heavyweight and civil rights activist, John Legend, will be on hand as an award presenter at the TJ Martell Foundation's Women of Influence Los Angeles event on May 15th, 2015 at Loews Hollywood Hotel. More →

Bestselling Authors Collaborate On Limited Edition Digital Sets To Support Diabetes Research May 1, 2015

It’s an offer no avid reader can resist and makes for a great Mother’s Day gift: three limited-edition digital boxed sets containing 39 suspense, contemporary romance, and hot romance stories for $9.99 each – that’s less than $1 per story. More →

James Cromwell: Watch My Disturbing Horse-Racing Video And Skip The Derby Parties May 1, 2015

With the Kentucky Derby set to kick off the Triple Crown this weekend, James Cromwell is making his first (and only) bet: “I bet you that at least three horses will be killed on a racetrack today,” the Emmy Award–winning actor begins in his new video for PETA. More →

Lance Bass Stars In New Videos For The Shelter Pet Project May 1, 2015

In celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, radio host and entertainer Lance Bass and his husband Michael Turchin have joined The Shelter Pet Project in two new videos to share the love and joy that their adopted pets bring to their lives. More →

Joanna Lumley Fronts Nepal Earthquake Appeal May 1, 2015

The UK public has donated over £19 million to the Disasters Emergency Committee Nepal Earthquake Appeal, a day after it was launched. More →

Chandra Wilson To Be Honored By Associates For Breast And Prostate Cancer Studies May 1, 2015

The Associates For Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies, affectionately known as the ABCs, hosts its annual, star-studded Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 to benefit breast and prostate cancer research at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. More →

Christiane Amanpour Named As UNESCO Ambassador Apr 30, 2015

The United Nations agency mandated to promote and protect press freedom worldwide has named renowned journalist and CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour its Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety. More →

More Stars Join Moms +SocialGood Event Apr 30, 2015

Moms +SocialGood , an event dedicated to the power of moms and families to create a better future for their communities, today announced new attendees for its one-day event on May 1 at the New York Times Center in Manhattan. More →

Lassie Lends A Paw In Urging Congress To Protect Kids From Disaster Apr 30, 2015

Lassie, the iconic collie whose latest role is animal ambassador for Save the Children, visited Congress Wednesday to inspire leaders to join her in protecting children from disaster. More →

Join Mary-Louise Parker At Special Hope North Event Apr 30, 2015

This Saturday, May 2, Hope North founder Okello Sam will premiere his original play Forged in Fire, in New York City. More →

Eric Decker And Jessie James Help Fund Rescue And Uniting Of Shelter Dogs With Disabled Veterans Apr 30, 2015

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, commemorates Pet Parent’s Day on May 3 by teaming up with the Eric and Jessie Decker Foundation in support of Deckers Dogs. More →

Eamonn Holmes Named Ambassador Of Variety - The Children's Charity Apr 30, 2015

Variety - The Children's Charity, today announced that one of Britain’s favourite presenters, Eamonn Holmes, was formally inducted as the charity’s latest Celebrity Ambassador at the Chief Barker’s Annual Reception on 28th April 2015. More →

Tom Hardy Encourages Pet Adoption Apr 30, 2015

When Tom Hardy was filming Lawless in Atlanta, he spotted a homeless dog running loose on the highway and sprang into action — catching the dog, naming him Woodstock (or “Woody,” for short), and taking him home to London. More →

Avengers Stars Fight Child Hunger Apr 29, 2015

Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger-relief organization, has partnered with the Ad Council to launch new public service ads (PSA) designed to raise awareness about child hunger in America. More →

Sting Performs Songs From The Last Ship To Benefit Sage Gateshead Apr 29, 2015

Sting delighted audiences in his hometown with songs from his latest album and Broadway musical ‘The Last Ship’ on 24th and 25th April 2015 to benefit the Sage Gateshead 10th Birthday Appeal. More →

Chegg, U2 And The ONE Campaign Partner To Give College Students Concert Tickets Apr 29, 2015

Chegg, the Student Hub, U2 and ONE today announced a social media contest to give college students nationwide an exclusive chance to see the rock band up close this summer. More →

Oceana To Host Third Annual Nautica Beach House Event Apr 29, 2015

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 3rd Annual Nautica Oceana Beach House event leading up to World Oceans Day with leading global lifestyle brand and proud corporate sponsor, Nautica, and LA Confidential Magazine. More →

Pamela Anderson Says No To Using Live Elephants In Parade In India Apr 29, 2015

In the wake of the Animal Welfare Board of India’s (AWBI) determination that Kerala officials must leave live elephants out of the much-anticipated Thrissur Pooram parade, PETA India patron and PETA Honorary Director Pamela Anderson has written to the chief minister of Kerala, offering to pay to provide 30 life-sized faux elephants handcrafted from bamboo and papier-mâché instead. More →

Ewan McGregor Urges UK To Donate To Nepal Earthquake Relief Apr 29, 2015

Actor and UNICEF UK Ambassador Ewan McGregor has urged the UK public to support the Nepal Earthquake Appeal as the death toll continues to rise. More →

National Center For Missing And Exploited Children To Host HOPE Awards Apr 29, 2015

On Tuesday, May 5, at the 13th annual Hope Awards, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children will recognize the courage of survivors and the contributions of individuals in the fight to protect children from victimization. More →

Salma Hayek Visits Lebanon With UNICEF To Raise Funds For Syrian Refugees Apr 28, 2015

Salma Hayek visited Syrian refugees in Lebanon on April 25 to draw attention to the urgent humanitarian needs of children and families whose lives have been upended by the brutal conflict in Syria over the last four years. More →

Seth Rogen Visits University Of Vermont To Celebrate Hilarity For Charity U Winners Apr 28, 2015

University of Vermont’s (UVM) Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and Alpha Chi Omega Sorority beat out the more than sixty student organizations on college campuses across the country in the fight to raise the most funds for the Alzheimer's Association as part of Hilarity for Charity's (HFC) nationwide collegiate program Hilarity for Charity U (HFC U). More →

More Presenters Announced For Actors Fund Tony Awards Viewing Party Apr 28, 2015

The Actors Fund is thrilled to announce that several exciting stars of stage and screen have joined the line-up of presenters and performers for the 19th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Ahmanson Ballroom in Los Angeles. More →

John Stamos Takes Part In Reel Stories, Real Lives Event For MPTF Apr 28, 2015

The entertainment industry turned out in force on Saturday night in support of MPTF’s (Motion Picture & Television Fund) fourth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event, a unique evening of powerful readings which told the stories of industry members and their families who have benefitted from MPTF’s services in recent years. More →

Rita Ora And Mark Ronson To Be Honored By Nordoff Robbins Apr 28, 2015

Music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins is excited to announce that Rita Ora, Mark Ronson and Primal Scream will join Iron Maiden and Il Divo at their 40th Anniversary O2 Silver Clef Awards this July. More →

Toni Braxton Presents Scholarship During UNCF Evening Of Stars Apr 28, 2015

The recent taping of UNCF An Evening of Stars marked a notable intersection of premier educational and nonprofit organizations with Hollywood superstars. More →

Peter Falk’s Widow Offers Reward To Find Sea Lion Pup Abductors Apr 28, 2015

Deeply upset over the theft of a sea lion pup — who was snatched from Dockweiler State Beach at around 3:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, after having rocks thrown at him or her — and determined to help, Shera Danese, the widow of Columbo star and longtime PETA supporter Peter Falk, has added $5,000 to PETA’s reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the culprits. More →

Angelina Jolie Addresses UN Security Council On Syria Apr 27, 2015

UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres on Friday warned that the international community must do everything possible to prevent a further deterioration of the situation in the Middle East before it becomes irreversible. More →

Rita Ora Performs At Star-Studded Race To Erase MS Apr 27, 2015

On Friday, April 24, host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 22nd Annual Race to Erase MS. More →