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NYC Charities Welcome The Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Dec 11, 2014

Two of New York City’s leading youth organizations – The Door and The CityKids Foundation – welcomed Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for a tour and youth performance, including original song, dance and theater pieces, during their first official visit to New York City. More →

Little Big Town Singer Lends A Hand To Those In Need Dec 11, 2014

Earlier this week, country singer Kimberly Schlapman of Grammy nominated Little Big Town joined Smithfield to lend a hand to those in need by donating 30,000 pounds of protein to the Food Bank For New York City. More →

The Actors Fund To Benefit From Scott Nevins' SPARKLE Concert Dec 11, 2014

Scott Nevins (one of the breakout stars of Bravo’s new hit show The People’s Couch) brings his star-studded holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert back to Los Angeles on Thursday, December 11that 7:30pm to Rockwell: Table & Stage where it will once again benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund! More →

Celebrities Support Bullhook Ban In Oakland Dec 10, 2014

With Oakland poised to join Los Angeles in banning bullhooks — weapons resembling a fireplace poker with a sharp hook on one end that circuses and other animal exhibitors use to beat and threaten elephants — a bevy of celebrity PETA supporters are speaking out to encourage the City Council to approve the ban during tomorrow’s meeting. More →

Idina Menzel And USO Help Military Families Kick Off Holiday Season Dec 10, 2014

Before they trimmed the tree or carved the turkey, three military families kicked off the holiday season with songs, smiles and laughter at a USO meet-and-greet with broadway superstar Idina Menzel recently. More →

PEOPLE And The Entertainment Industry Foundation Co-Host 21st Annual SAG Awards Gala Dec 10, 2014

PEOPLE and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) will once again co-host the official SAG Awards gala, held immediately following the 21st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015 in Los Angeles. More →

Prince William Announces Taskforce To Tackle Illegal Wildlife Trade Dec 10, 2014

The Duke of Cambridge gave a passionate speech about the illegal wildlife trade at the World Bank in Washington DC earlier this week. More →

Lewis Black and Friends: A Night To Let Freedom Laugh Dec 10, 2014

The Bill of Rights is no joking matter, except when some our nation’s funniest comics come together to celebrate, honor, and raise awareness of the freedoms and principles laid out in this all-American document. More →

Roadstarr Motorsports Partners With Toys For Tots, Access Hollywood And Soles4Souls Dec 10, 2014

Roadstarr Motorsports is partnering with Soles4Souls, Toys for Tots, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department for their private celebrity event at company headquarters in Los Angeles, CA. More →

Arsenal Players Support Save The Children Christmas Jumper Day Dec 10, 2014

Some of world’s leading football players from Arsenal Football Club, including Alexis Sanchez, Santi Cazorla, David Ospina, Abou Diaby, Kieran Gibbs, Tomáš Rosický and Laurent Koscielny have donned a new range of festive Arsenal knits to mark their support for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day. More →

New Elephant Conservation Short Film Premieres On Daily Show With Jon Stewart Dec 9, 2014

“Last Days,” a powerful short film by Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow, acclaimed screenwriter Scott Z. Burns and Annapurna Pictures (and distributed in partnership with WildAid) gets its wider public release on December 9 with an appearance on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. More →

Elton John's Smash Hits Raises £650,000 In London Dec 9, 2014

Mylan WTT Smash Hits – co-hosted by Elton John and Billie Jean King – raised more than £650,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation during the weekend. More →

Big Stars Attend 2014 UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 9, 2014

The 2014 UNICEF Snowflake Ball, held on Tuesday, December 2 at Cipriani Wall Street, honored U.S. Fund for UNICEF National Board member Hilary Gumbel and philanthropist Tom Freston for their commitments to saving and improving the lives of children around the world, while celebrating UNICEF’s work to put children first. More →

Paul McCartney To Send PETA Video To The Moon Dec 9, 2014

When news hit that a new crowd-funding project by British scientists will send thousands of digital time capsules to the moon in 2025, Paul McCartney stepped up to reserve a £60 “memory box”, in which images of 21st century cruelty to animals will be preserved as a reminder and a warning for years to come. More →

Prince Charles Hosts Reception For Safer London Dec 9, 2014

The Prince of Wales, Patron of Safer London Foundation, hosted a reception at Clarence House last week for young people, distinguished guests and volunteers to celebrate the work of the charity. More →

Stars Donate Items To 2014 SAG Awards Holiday Auction Dec 9, 2014

The SAG Awards Holiday Auction benefiting the Screen Actors Guild Foundation's Children’s Literacy and Assistance programs is currently online at sagawards.org/auction. More →

Stars Help Young People Beat The Odds At Awards Gala Dec 9, 2014

The Children's Defense Fund-California hosted its 24th Annual Beat the Odds Awards on Thursday, honoring Chase Moore, Elizabeth Lopez, Sequoia Canada, Timothy Walker, and Zachary Byrge – five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds.” More →

Kate Walsh Attends Fidelity Investments And Vanity Fair: Empowering Conversations Dec 8, 2014

Vanity Fair and Fidelity Investments hosted a panel discussion entitled “Empowering Conversations: Rewriting the Script of Your Life” last week. More →

Ashley Judd Attends Friends Of The Global Fight Against AIDS, TB And Malaria Event Dec 8, 2014

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria and the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) co-hosted a special event to commemorate Friends’ 10th anniversary as an advocate for U.S. investments in the fight against the three diseases, and as a voice for the Global Fund in Washington, D.C. More →

Russell Simmons Announces Winner Of The 5th Annual BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Artisan Series Dec 8, 2014

Last week, during Scope Miami Beach, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, along with Russell and Danny Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation announced San Francisco’s Kristine Mays as the Grand Finale Winner of the 5th Annual BOMBAY SAPPHIRE Artisan Series competition. More →

Stars Sign Christmas Ornaments For Operation Smile Dec 8, 2014

Balsam Hill and Operation Smile announced the #CelebritiesforSmiles campaign that will auction ornaments autographed by celebrities from fashion, television, film, music sports, and media on http://www.celebritiesforsmiles.com December 9-16th. More →

Elizabeth Banks Honored At March Of Dimes Celebration Of Babies Dec 8, 2014

March Of Dimes, the leading non-profit organization for pregnancy and baby health, raised a record $1.1 million at their 9th annual March of Dimes Celebration of Babies: A Hollywood Luncheon event last weeks at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

David Cook And Fans Reach $1 Million Fundraising Mark For Brain Cancer Research Dec 8, 2014

American Idol winner and platinum selling recording artist David Cook, performing at a benefit concert at Jammin Java in Virginia on December 2nd, celebrated reaching a $1 million fundraising goal for brain cancer research with his fans across the globe. More →

UNCF Partners With New Film SELMA To Support Minority Education Dec 8, 2014

UNCF and the Ad Council are joining Paramount Pictures to launch a series of public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring footage from the upcoming film SELMA and original music written for the film by Common and John Legend. More →

Sugarland's Kristian Bush To Perform At Charity Show Dec 5, 2014

In October, multi-platinum Streamsound recording artist Kristian Bush of Sugarland and Goodwill Industries International announced their #GiveItAway partnership to encourage donations of used clothing and goods. More →

Kelly Osbourne Attends generationCURE Los Angeles Dec 5, 2014

Kelly Osbourne, Troian Bellisario, Michelle Rodriguez, Jesse Williams, and Jay Ellis were among Hollywood’s young stars in attendance at generationCURE Los Angeles, the official after party of amfAR's Inspiration Gala Los Angeles, last week. More →

Barbara Walters Honored By American Friends Of Magen David Adom Dec 5, 2014

On Tuesday, December 2nd, American Friends of Magen David Adom proudly celebrated its Annual New York Benefit Dinner at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers. More →

Tony Robbins And Feeding America Launch New Partnership To Help Families In Need Dec 5, 2014

As a child raised in a food-insecure home, best-selling author, entrepreneur and philanthropist Tony Robbins has partnered with Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization, to help provide 100 million meals to families in need. More →

Randy Jackson Hosts Wishing Well Winter Gala Dec 5, 2014

The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles rang in the holiday season with the chapter’s second annual Wishing Well Winter Gala on Wednesday, December 3rd at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Matt Damon Says If You Want To Help, Become A Student Dec 5, 2014

For people interested in getting involved in philanthropy, actor Matt Damon suggests becoming the student first. More →