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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 →

Terminally Ill Kids Help Duchess Of Cornwall Decorate Royal Christmas Tree Dec 15, 2014

The Duchess of Cornwall served up sausages and mash at a tea party for children with terminal illnesses last week. More →

Stars Attend SyriART Auction For UNICEF Dec 15, 2014

Artworks from some of the world’s most influential contemporary artists went under the hammer last week (11th December) at UNICEF UK’s first ever contemporary art auction SyriART, raising vital funds to help protect Syrian children from danger. More →

Kristian Bush and Goodwill Industries of Houston Host Concert and Donation Event Dec 15, 2014

Multi-platinum Streamsound recording artist Kristian Bush (Sugarland) and Goodwill Industries of Houston connected donors and Goodwill job connection program participants with a benefit concert and donation event held in Houston, TX last week (12/11). More →

Gay Bull Saved By Sam Simon Arrives At Sanctuary Dec 15, 2014

With help from PETA, the Animal Rights Action Network (ARAN) and donations from around the world – including a £5,000 gift from The Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon – Benjy, an Irish bull previously slated for slaughter because of his sexual orientation, arrived at Hillside Animal Sanctuary today, where he will breathe fresh air, graze freely and never again face the threat of the butcher’s block. More →

Joel McHale to Serve as Host at Friars Club ESPN Sports Roast Of Terry Bradshaw Dec 15, 2014

The Friars Club announced last week that comedian and actor Joel McHale will serve as the host of the Friars Club ESPN Sports Roast of Hall of Famer, NFL quarterback and FOX NFL SUNDAY commentator, Terry Bradshaw. More →

Courtney Bingham-Sixx Shares Details Of Her Auction For Breast Cancer Dec 15, 2014

How2Girl Courtney Bingham-Sixx proudly announced last week that her online auction for Cancer Awareness has come to a close, and she has raised an astounding $12,500 with the help of her friends and a lot of imagination. More →

Bid On Special Items From Survivor Signed By Jeff Probst Dec 15, 2014

Here is your chance to bid on Jeff Probst's hand-picked and autographed exclusive memorabilia from various seasons of Survivor. More →

Eddie Izzard To Stand Up For Shelter Dec 12, 2014

British homelessness charity Shelter has announced that Eddie Izzard will headline its Stand Up For Shelter event in February. More →

Mary Lambert Performs At UN On Human Rights Day Dec 12, 2014

Mary Lambert performed this week at the United Nations HQ for Human Rights Day. More →

Bret Michaels' Chance Ugly Christmas Sweater Dog Benefits Charity Dec 12, 2014

Lots of pet parents are getting BretSmart at PetSmart this holiday season as Bret Michaels, a pet parent since birth and winner of Celebrity Apprentice’s highest rated finale, proves once again why he is a real life entrepreneur. More →

Celebrities Give Rave Reviews Of Lion Ark Film Dec 12, 2014

The award-winning animal rescue film LION ARK, charting the ambitious and daring mission by Animal Defenders International (ADI) to save the circus animals of Bolivia, enjoyed rave reviews from Emmy-award winning comedian Alexei Sayle and a host of celebrity guests at its gala screening in Leicester Square on Saturday night. More →

Sydney Poitier And Kathy Ireland Attend YWCA Rhapsody Ball Dec 12, 2014

The distinguished presence of the iconic Sidney Poitier, first actor of color to win a best actor Academy Award, who presented YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ coveted Silver Achievement Award to Cheryl Boone Isaacs, first black woman ever to head the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and recently re-elected to that presidency, highlighted the 13th Annual Rhapsody Ball funding the organization’s vast and varied efforts to provide services and resources to at-risk Los Angeles young people from lives without hope or opportunity. More →

Graham Nash Concert Tickets Benefit Charity Dec 12, 2014

Legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash will perform a series of “An Evening With” concerts in Florida in January 2015. More →

The Veronicas Star In New PETA Ad Dec 11, 2014

“Bruised”, “bloody,” and gripping the bars of a cage, twin sisters Jess and Lisa Origliasso — the force behind the chart-topping Australian pop-rock duo The Veronicas — star in a newly released campaign for peta2, PETA's youth division, that pleads, “Don’t Wear Fur or Fur Trim.” More →

Haley Joel Osment Visits Long Island City High School Dec 11, 2014

Haley Joel Osment, film star and NYU graduate, joined the Get Schooled Foundation this week at Long Island City High School as part of Get Schooled’s College: The Inside Story series. More →

Malala Yousafzai Attends Save The Children Peace Prize Party Dec 11, 2014

In Oslo yesterday, where the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded, Save the Children held its 18th annual Peace Prize party for 6,000 school children on an outdoor stage. More →

Hillary Clinton And Michael Bloomberg To Announce New Partnerships to Close Gender Data Gaps Dec 11, 2014

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, 108th Mayor of New York City Michael R. Bloomberg, United Nations Foundation President and CEO Kathy Calvin, and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will bring together leading experts for a discussion on the vital role data plays in closing gender gaps, and how lack of data can inhibit progress for women and girls globally. More →