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Arrow Star Helps Raise Charity Cash Dec 22, 2014

Stephen Amell (star of The CW hit series Arrow) recently partnered with Represent, a rapidly growing platform for creating and selling custom merchandise, to generate $947,380 in sales in support of the F**k Cancer charity. More →

ESPN Stars Perform Christmas Is My Favorite Time Of Year For Charity Dec 22, 2014

John Brenkus and his wife Lizzie Brenkus have released the holiday music video “Christmas is My Favorite Time of Year,” with 50% of the proceeds going to unite4:good foundation, an organization that promotes positive, global change through acts of kindness. More →

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio Named As PETA Person Of The Year Dec 22, 2014

Mayor Bill de Blasio‘s defense of tigers, elephants, and horses forced to work in New York and his promotion of vegan eating in the Big Apple have earned him the title of PETA’s Person of the Year for 2014. More →

Stars Record Videos For Advent Calendar To Cure Blood Cancer Dec 19, 2014

Anthony Nolan – the UK’s blood cancer charity and bone marrow register – has launched a star-studded advent calendar, which could cure blood cancer. More →

Duran Duran To Play Intimate Shows For War Child Dec 19, 2014

War Child UK and O2 are proud to announce Passport Back To The Bars, a week of one-off events offering incredible access to big name acts in the most intimate music venues – supporting War Child to bring hope and safety back to children in war zones, after an unprecedented year of violence. More →

Bethenny Frankel And Skinnygirl Cocktails Donate To Dress For Success Dec 19, 2014

Skinnygirl Cocktails, the industry leader in premium, great-tasting low-calorie cocktails, and Bethenny Frankel, the original Skinnygirl, are getting into the holiday spirit by donating $150,000 to Dress for Success, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women. More →

Prince Charles Marks 50th Anniversary Of Cystic Fibrosis Trust Dec 19, 2014

The Prince of Wales praised the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Trust as he marked becoming its Patron by visiting patients and staff at a leading hospital. More →

Stars Take Part In Great Ormond Street Hospital Advent Calendar Dec 19, 2014

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity is counting down to Christmas with a star-studded online advent calendar. More →

The Elders Call For Immediate End To Armed Conflict In Myanmar Dec 19, 2014

Concluding their visit to Thailand (12–13 December) and Myanmar (14–18 December), The Elders today called on the warring parties in Myanmar’s 60 year-long conflicts to seize the present opportunity to end the fighting and start to build a new and inclusive federal state. More →

Michael Bublé Donates £125,000 To Nordoff Robbins Dec 18, 2014

Canadian superstar Michael Bublé has plenty to celebrate this Christmas, with the completion of a second series of sold out dates of his To Be Loved Tour in the UK. Michael is celebrating this recent success with an amazing donation of £125,000 – £1 for every ticket sold – to Nordoff Robbins! More →

Prince Harry Creates Amazing Photo Blog Of Visit To Lesotho Dec 18, 2014

Prince Harry has produced an amazing new photo blog from his recent visit to Lesotho, where he saw first-hand the impact of Sentebale, his charity helping vulnerable children. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Helps Young Scouts Learn What It Is Like To Live With Disability Dec 18, 2014

The Duchess of Cambridge spent a fun evening with a group of Beaver Scouts – and learnt to eat a chocolate bar while wearing a boxing glove. More →

Jack Johnson Supports Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage Dec 18, 2014

Jack Johnson recently signed the One Ocean, One Island Earth Pledge in support of the Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage. More →

Ryan Sheckler Bares His Tattoos For PETA Dec 18, 2014

Radiating competitive zeal and professional confidence, pro skateboarder Ryan Sheckler bares striking tattoos and a rock-solid physique over a half pipe in a new ad for peta2, PETA's youth division. More →

Win Chance To Meet Sting And Support Traditional Yoga Association's MUKTI Project Dec 18, 2014

The Traditional Yoga Association, founders of the MUKTI project, is offering two tickets to Sting and Paul Simon's On Stage Together concert at the O2 in London on April 16, 2015! More →

Natasha Bedingfield To Release Song In Support Of Mental Health And Wellbeing Dec 18, 2014

philosophy, the women’s wellbeing beauty brand, is collaborating with Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield on an exclusive, original song to spread hope to women everywhere. More →

John Legend Takes Part In Amnesty International Write For Rights Campaign Dec 18, 2014

Amnesty International recently released a new video from award winning artist John Legend as part of its Write for Rights campaign. More →

Wild Animal Circus Ban Is Best Birthday Present Ever For Bob Barker Dec 17, 2014

Philanthropist, multi Emmy award-winning TV legend and Animal Defenders International (ADI) supporter Bob Barker welcomed the “best birthday present” on his 91st birthday on Friday, as Mexico passed a historic wild animal circus ban, heralded as the beginning of the end for wild animals in circuses by ADI. More →

Usher And Scholastic Donate 100,000 New Children's Books To Charity Dec 17, 2014

Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced that a donation of 100,000 new children’s books from The Scholastic Possible Fund will be donated to children in need this holiday season through three non-profit organizations that work to improve global literacy: Toys for Tots (49,200 books), Save the Children (31,700 books) and Room to Read (19,100 books). More →

Sesame Workshop and World Vision Partner to Tackle Critical Global Health Priority Dec 17, 2014

More than 1,600 children die each day from diarrhea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation and hygiene practices. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, will partner with international humanitarian organization World Vision to protect children around the globe from illness caused by dirty water and poor sanitation. More →

Vivica A. Fox Joins Celebrity Apprentice Dec 17, 2014

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to support Hollywood actress and Best Buddies Celebrity Ambassador Vivica A. Fox as one of the newest cast members on the upcoming season of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice. More →

Celebrities Honored With Highest Civilian Award Dec 17, 2014

The USA’s annual Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded by a sitting president to those he deems have offered exceptional contributions to society. These meritorious actions can fall into three categories, including cultural endeavors. More →

Liam Neeson Opposes Ban On NYC Carriage Horses Dec 17, 2014

When the mayor of New York City announced his plan to ban horse carriages, actor Liam Neeson spoke out in strong opposition to it. More →

Richard Branson Launches Study To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Dec 16, 2014

Richard Branson and Virgin Unite have launched a new study aimed at reversing Type 2 Diabetes. More →

Brain Games' Jason Silva Helps Educate Canadians About Brain Diseases And Disorders Dec 16, 2014

Mediaplanet announces distribution of its first cross-platform edition of Neurological Conditions, educating Canadians on the socio-economic impact of various brain diseases and disorders, and the research being done towards innovative treatments to improve quality of life for those affected. More →

Music Education In The Spotlight At 2015 NAMM Show Dec 16, 2014

The Anaheim-based NAMM Show gathers music education leaders, college music faculty and music-career seeking students though events hosted by the NAMM Foundation. More →

Martin Short Features On American Humane Association's Weekly Radio Show Dec 16, 2014

Just in time for the holiday season, the latest episode of American Humane Association's weekly radio show brings some welcome cheer with a pair of comedy legends live from the red carpet at the 21st annual Lady in Red Gala in Palm Beach, Florida. More →

George Lucas And Elton John To Be Honored At Backstage At The Geffen Dec 16, 2014

Next year’s eagerly awaited “Backstage at the Geffen” will honor Mellody Hobson and George Lucas with the Distinction in Service Award and Sir Elton John and David Furnish with the Distinction in Theater Award at the 13th annual fundraiser on March 22, 2015. More →

Prince Charles Talks At Sustainability Summit Dec 16, 2014

The Prince of Wales challenged global business leaders to “help save the world” at a sustainability summit last week. More →

Samuel L. Jackson Sings Against Police Brutality Dec 15, 2014

Samuel L. Jackson has posted a video on his Facebook page calling celebrities and his fans to sing against the violence of “racist police.” More →