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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 →

George Strait Helps Raise Over $550,000 For Wounded Soldiers Oct 31, 2014

George Strait and Texas businessman Tom Cusick today announced the fourth annual Vaqueros del Mar Invitational Golf Tournament and Auction raised a record $550,000. More →

Stars Attend TWO X TWO For AIDS And Art Oct 31, 2014

On Saturday, October 25, the 16th annual TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art benefit dinner and contemporary art auction raised a record $7 million with funds benefiting amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and the Dallas Museum of Art. More →

Chris Young Shines A Spotlight On Fire Safety Oct 31, 2014

Grammy nominated singer Chris Young and Kidde Fire Safety are partnering to shine a “Spotlight on Fire Safety.” More →

Prince Harry Welcomes Poppy Bus To Buckingham Palace Oct 30, 2014

Prince Harry today showed his support for The Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal as the ‘Poppy Bus’ called at Buckingham Palace on London Poppy Day. More →

Malala Yousafzai Makes Donation For Reconstruction Of Gaza Schools Oct 30, 2014

As the United Nations ramps up its reconstruction efforts of war-ravaged Gaza, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai has announced a contribution of $50,000 to help with the rebuilding of UN schools heavily damaged during the recent fighting in the enclave. More →

Valerie Harper And Jewel Support Lung Force Oct 30, 2014

As part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month this November, Emmy-nominated actress and author Valerie Harper, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Jewel, country music singer Kellie Pickler and female NASCAR standout Mackena Bell are teaming up with the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE to raise awareness and much needed funds to help confront lung cancer in women. More →

Big Stars To Perform Songs By The Who For Teenage Cancer Trust Oct 30, 2014

The Who hits 50 at Shepherds Bush Empire on November 11 with a special star-studded gig featuring some of the biggest names in music performing Who songs for the Teenage Cancer Trust. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Hosts 13th Annual An Enduring Vision Oct 30, 2014

Earlier this week, Sir Elton John continued his humanitarian efforts to raise money for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and awareness programs across the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean at the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 13th annual benefit An Enduring Vision held at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Jon Bernthal Speaks Out Against Dog Heart Experiments Oct 30, 2014

Jon Bernthal, star of the film Fury and the hit Walking Dead, is speaking out against dog heart experiments being performed at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. More →

Yao Ming Tees Off With Marine Turtle Conservation Message Oct 30, 2014

During the Mission Hills World Celebrity Pro-Am golf tournament this week, China’s basketball legend and former NBA star Yao Ming was still on fire to raise public awareness for marine turtle conservation. Yao spoke out to the public and said, “Sea turtles have an important role in the balance of our ocean’s ecosystems.” More →

Joanna Lumley Launches Pop-Up Shop For Oxfam Oct 30, 2014

Joanna Lumley was busy at Marks and Spencer at Marble Arch in London this week. More →

Elton John Writes Op-Ed For New York Times Oct 29, 2014

An op-ed by Elton John AIDS Foundation founder Sir Elton John has been published by the New York Times. More →

Stars Give Voice To Soft Toys In New Charity Campaign Oct 29, 2014

IKEA has unveiled six animated videos of soft toys voiced by celebrities including Strictly host Claudia Winkleman, Dr Who actor Arthur Darvill, actress Nina Wadia, and TV and film stars Ashley Jensen, James Nesbitt and Stephen Graham. More →

Book Review - The Frood: The Authorised And Very Official History Of Douglas Adams Oct 29, 2014

Douglas Adams was a frood who really knew where his towel was. He was also one of Britain’s best comedy writers, a keen conservationist and is the subject of a new book by Jem Roberts – The Frood: The Authorised and Very Official History of Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy. More →

Jodi Picoult Blogs For Elephant Freedom Oct 29, 2014

A new novel from bestselling author Jodi Picoult has hit the shelves, and she has just written a guest blog post for PETA, a piece discussing the novel, Leaving Time, which centers on a teenage girl’s search for her mother, an elephant researcher who disappeared 10 years ago. More →

Bill Clinton Announces Future Of The Americas Event Oct 29, 2014

President Bill Clinton has announced a roster of international leaders from the private and public sectors across Latin America, the Caribbean, Canada, and the United States who will participate in a one-time Future of the Americas convening on December 11 at the University of Miami in Miami, Florida. More →