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Book Review - John Cleese: So, Anyway... Nov 6, 2014

When we think of John Cleese, we may think of silly walks, ex parrots or even A Fish Called Wanda. We may ask ourselves who started the war. Or the correct way to make a Waldorf Salad. But John Cleese – that master of comedy and legend of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and laughter in general – is much more than that. He is also very tall. More →

Kristin Chenoweth Credits Happiness For Her Success Nov 6, 2014

Kristin Chenoweth, Emmy and Tony award winner, graces the cover of the November/December issue of Live Happy magazine, a first-of-its-kind publication combining science with engaging and informative content to help readers achieve true happiness and live fuller and more productive lives. More →

Miranda Lambert Puts Shelter Dogs Center Stage At Pedigree Adoption Suite Nov 6, 2014

On Monday, November 3, Miranda Lambert joined PEDIGREE during country music’s biggest week at the Pedigree Adoption Suite to help support the adoption of shelter dogs. More →

A Magical Evening To Celebrate The Lives Of Christopher Reeve And Robin Williams Nov 6, 2014

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation announced today that it will host its annual “A Magical Evening” Gala on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Hunger Is Awards $1.3 Million To 198 Local Hunger Charities Nov 5, 2014

The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have announced that Hunger Is, their joint charitable initiative to fight childhood hunger in America, has awarded over $1.3 million in grants to 198 local charities to connect hungry children living in neighborhoods to healthy food throughout the country. More →

Bruce Springsteen To Be Honored By Friars Foundation Nov 5, 2014

The Friars Club, through their charitable arm The Friars Foundation, today announced the honorees for the first-ever The Lincoln Awards: A Concert for Veterans & the Military Family. More →

Bonnie Tyler Is A Hero For Animals Nov 5, 2014

Internationally acclaimed singer Bonnie Tyler has joined with the BUAV in its campaign to make it mandatory for dogs, cats and other animals to be found homes, where possible, after their use in laboratories. More →

Ziggy Marley To Perform At Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Event Nov 5, 2014

Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation will celebrate their 17th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction, honoring fashion designers Cushnie et Ochs on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Stars Donate To Tibet House US Auction Nov 5, 2014

Tibet House US has announced that the 12th Annual Benefit Auction, in conjunction with renowned auction house Christie’s, will take place on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. More →

George Lopez To Attend Thurgood Marshall College Fund 26th Annual Awards Gala Nov 5, 2014

Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is pleased to add Comedian George Lopez and Grammy nominated R&B superstar Trey Songz to their star-studded list of guests attending their 26th premier black-tie event on November 12th, announced TMCF President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr. More →

Dalai Lama Opens 2nd International Symposium For Contemplative Studies Nov 5, 2014

Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, opened the 2nd International Symposium for Contemplative Studies (ISCS) in Boston with more than 1400 academics, researchers, practitioners and graduate students present for his plenary on Science and Society. More →

Angelina Jolie Supports UNHCR Campaign To End Statelessness Nov 4, 2014

The UN refugee agency, with endorsement from high-profile supporters, on Tuesday launched a global campaign aimed at ending the devastating legal limbo of statelessness, which affects millions of people around the world. More →

Share The Sound Of An AIDS Free Generation Nov 4, 2014

The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with (RED), invites people from all over the world to join efforts to help end mother-to-child transmission of HIV with the launch of a new campaign, titled “SHARE THE SOUND OF AN AIDS FREE GENERATION”. More →

London Reveals The Paddington Bear Trail Nov 4, 2014

VisitLondon.com, the NSPCC and STUDIOCANAL have revealed 15 of the much anticipated statues for The Paddington Bear Trail ahead of the unique bear artworks that will go on display across London from Tuesday 4 November. More →

The Roots And Fifth Harmony To Perform At Nickelodeon HALO Awards Nov 4, 2014

Grammy Award-winning powerhouse hip hop group The Roots and pop sensation Fifth Harmony will join a stellar music lineup that includes Jessie J, Nick Jonas, Meghan Trainor, Echosmith and The Vamps for the Nickelodeon HALO Awards, premiering Sunday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). More →

Lion Ark Roars Into Cinemas Across The UK Nov 4, 2014

Lion Ark, the multi award-winning film which charts the dramatic rescue and relocation of 25 lions from circuses in Bolivia by Animal Defenders International is set to land in cinemas across the UK from next month. More →

Kevin Nealon To Host 2014 Melanoma Research Foundation Golf Classic Nov 4, 2014

Actor and comedian Kevin Nealon will reprise his role as host of the annual Melanoma Research Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic on November 10th at the Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank, CA. More →

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis to Headline Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Nov 4, 2014

One of the biggest weekends in running this year just got bigger, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis will headline next month’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon & ½ Marathon to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America. More →

International Rescue Committee To Host Freedom Award Dinner Nov 4, 2014

The International Rescue Committee will host its annual Freedom Award Dinner to support the organization’s lifesaving humanitarian aid work around the world on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. More →

Catt Sadler Emcees Red Cross Heroes Luncheon Nov 3, 2014

What does a three legged dog, an LAPD Officer and a UCLA Law School faculty member all have in common? They were the three Citizen Heroes recognized by the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region at the 5th Annual Heroes Luncheon, held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel on Thursday. More →

Ne-Yo Honored At Children's Rights Benefit Nov 3, 2014

On Wednesday, October 29th, Ne-Yo and his foundation, The Compound Foundation, were honored at Children’s Rights 9th Annual Benefit for his commitment to benefitting those growing up in foster care and group homes. More →

Stars Support Save The Children Christmas Jumper Day Nov 3, 2014

A number of stars have popped on a pullover and posed for photographs in their festive woollies to mark their support for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day campaign. More →

Celebrities Attend UNICEF UK Halloween Ball Nov 3, 2014

Long-standing UNICEF UK Ambassador Jemima Khan joined guests Suki Waterhouse, Tinie Tempah, Hugh Grant, Guy Ritchie, Naughty Boy and Emeli Sande at Unicef UK’s star–studded Halloween Ball on Thursday, raising vital funds to help protect Syria’s children from danger. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow Hosts Star-Studded amfAR Inspiration Gala Nov 3, 2014

The stars came out last week to pay tribute to Tom Ford for his contributions to the fight against AIDS at the 5th annual amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles. More →

Arsenio Hall Emcees Visionary Ball Nov 3, 2014

The UCLA Department of Neurosurgery held their annual “The Visionary Ball” on Thursday, October 30th at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Stars Join Forces In First US-Produced Benefit Album For Gaza Relief Nov 3, 2014

A diverse group of famed musicians including Peter Gabriel, The Police's Stewart Copeland, Rick Allen of Def Leppard, System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian and Grammy Award-winning opera singer Sasha Cooke, have come together for a first-of-its-kind benefit album to deliver urgent humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza. More →

Bill Gates: We Can Eradicate Malaria Within a Generation Nov 3, 2014

In his latest blog entry, Bill Gates lays out the roadmap for eliminating the threat of malaria globally, and suggests the goal is in sight. More →

UK Footballers Team Up With UNICEF For One Goal Oct 31, 2014

The UK’s top football players today take on their most challenging opponent yet as the England Footballer’s Foundation (EFF) team up with UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s organisation, in a new four year partnership that will help tackle malaria; a disease that still claims the life of a child every thirty seconds. More →

Sarah Silverman Honored By Adrienne Shelly Foundation Oct 31, 2014

The Adrienne Shelly Foundation (ASF), a non-profit organization named after actor and filmmaker Adrienne Shelly, who was killed in 2006, hosted its 4th annual Woman of Vision salute at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Saturday, October 25th, honoring Sarah Silverman. More →

Ban Ki-moon Visits Somali Refugees Oct 31, 2014

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday visited the sprawling Dadaab refugee complex and praised the resilience of more than 350,000 Somali refugees there while expressing sympathy for their suffering. More →