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Kevin Spacey Wishes Bill Clinton A Happy Birthday Aug 18, 2014

With Congress in recess and President Clinton's birthday coming up on August 19, House of Cards’ Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey) has found a new way to make mischief. More →

Ice Bucket Challenge Heats Up For Charity Aug 18, 2014

In the last two weeks, the Ice Bucket Challenge has quite literally “soaked” the nation. Everyone from Ethel Kennedy to Justin Timberlake has poured a bucket of ice water over her or his head and has challenged others do the same or to make a donation to fight ALS within twenty-four hours. More →

Stars Of Downton Abbey Show Support For WaterAid Aug 18, 2014

The cast of Downton Abbey has embraced ‘water bottle-gate’ by posing for a picture to promote WaterAid's work. More →

Deron Williams To Host Celebrity Dodge Barrage Aug 18, 2014

Deron Williams will host his 5th Annual Celebrity Dodge Barrage charity event on Monday, September 15, 2014, at Basketball City located at 299 South Street – Pier 36 in NYC. More →

Gary Sinise Foundation Partners With Carrington To Build Smart Homes For Veterans Aug 18, 2014

The Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) is pleased to announce that it has formed a partnership with The Carrington Companies (Carrington) to provide donations and operational support for GSF’s R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence & Supporting Empowerment) program. More →

Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors Aug 15, 2014

Since the dawn of Hollywood, animal actors have played some of the most unforgettable characters ever seen on the silver screen. Their characters have charmed and delighted moviegoers and television audiences for generations, and now, American Humane Association, the first national humane organization, is pleased to announce that its new book – “Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes With Your Favorite Animal Actors” – will be published by New World Library on September 18th. More →

VIP Experiences Available At Summer Classic Celebrity Basketball Game Aug 15, 2014

IfOnly, an experiential marketplace that helps raise money for not-for-profit organizations, announced today that they have partnered with Roc Nation and their chosen charities, PitCCh In Foundation and RC22 Foundation, to offer an extraordinary VIP experiences at the Roc Nation Summer Classic Celebrity Basketball game. More →

Actor Colin Salmon Joins Cage 4 All As New Chairman Aug 15, 2014

Renowned British actor and philanthropist, Colin Salmon (Die Another Day, Resident Evil), has been welcomed onto the board as Chairman of Cage 4 All, a Community Interest Company, which promotes diversity through the sport Cage Cricket. More →

Blurred Vision Bring Anti-War Performance To Toronto Aug 15, 2014

On Friday August 8, 2014, Blurred Vision took to the streets of downtown Toronto, with a flat bed truck equipped with a mobile live stage, and their brand new song and campaign titled “No More War”. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Gala Raises Over $25 Million Aug 15, 2014

Leonardo DiCaprio hosted his first gala for the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation last month. More →

New Artists Added To Farm Aid Lineup Aug 15, 2014

Gary Clark Jr., Todd Snider and the Raelyn Nelson Band will join Farm Aid at its annual benefit concert at Walnut Creek Amphitheatre on Saturday, Sept. 13, the organization announced today. More →

New Documentary To Follow Sam Simon's Fight Against Cancer And For Animals Aug 14, 2014

Fusion today announced a documentary project with critically acclaimed television writer-producer Sam Simon. More →

Beyonce And #BeyGOOD Bring School Supplies To Kids In Need Aug 14, 2014

Beyonce and #BeyGOOD will join forces with STATE Bags to bring school supplies to children in need in six cities. More →

Jo Frost Joins Blogust Campaign Aug 14, 2014

August is Blogust – a month-long digital dialogue, bringing more than 25 of the most beloved online writers, photo and video bloggers and Shot@Life champions together to help change the world through their words and imagery. More →

Rock of Ages Star To Perform At Staten Island Charity Event Aug 14, 2014

The Carl V. Bini Memorial Fund, a Staten Island-based non-profit, announced today that Tony Award Nominee and Broadway’s Rock of Ages Star, Constantine Maroulis, will headline the Foundation’s signature event, Bikers For Bini, on August 24th at the Staten Island Mall. More →

Prince Harry Attends British Team Announcement For The Invictus Games Aug 14, 2014

Prince Harry gave a personal good luck message to the service personnel who will represent Britain at his inaugural Invictus Games when the 130-strong team was unveiled yesterday. More →

Kris Allen's New Album Benefits Charity Aug 14, 2014

American Idol Winner and singer/songwriter Kris Allen and the Music Empowers Foundation have announced that a portion of the proceeds from each sale of his newest album, “Horizons” will be given to the Music Empowers Foundation. More →

Emma Thompson Visits The Arctic With Greenpeace Aug 13, 2014

During a trip to the Arctic aboard a Greenpeace ship, Actor Emma Thompson has spoken out about what she describes as a ‘culture of guilt’ around what’s needed to protect the Arctic and deal with global warming. More →

KISS And Def Leppard Hire Veterans As Roadies Aug 13, 2014

KISS and Def Leppard are committed to the cause of hiring our troops. More →

Tricia Helfer Urges Canada To End Cosmetics Testing On Animals Aug 13, 2014

While the European Union, Norway, Israel and India have banned animal testing for cosmetics, 80% of the world, including Canada still allows animal testing for cosmetics. Cruelty Free International is working to change this and Canadian actress Tricia Helfer has teamed up with the campaigning organization to help end cosmetics testing on animals in Canada. More →

Carrie Fisher To Be Honored By The Midnight Mission Aug 13, 2014

The Midnight Mission proudly announces its Golden Heart Awards Gala and 2014 award recipients. More →

USO Pays Tribute To Robin Williams Aug 13, 2014

The USO has paid tribute to Robin Williams, who died this week. More →

Paul McCartney Helps Martin Guitar And The Nature Conservancy Save Elephants Aug 13, 2014

One of the most beloved Singer/Songwriters of all time is helping save one of the world’s most beloved species in honor of World Elephant Day. More →

Christopher Reeve's Family Remembers Robin Williams Aug 12, 2014

Christopher Reeve's children have released the following statement via the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation on the death of Robin Williams. More →

Jane Goodall Speaks Out Against Plight Of Baboons Used For Research In Kenya‏ Aug 12, 2014

World famous primatologist, Dr Jane Goodall, DBE Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace and distinguished field biologist and conservationist Ian Redmond OBE, have joined the UK animal protection organization the BUAV to raise concerns about the sad plight of wild-caught baboons used in research at the Institute of Primate Research in Kenya. More →

Priyanka Chopra Inspires Teenage Girls In India To Aim High With UNICEF Aug 12, 2014

New Bollywood Actress, International Recording Artist and UNICEF India Ambassador Priyanka Chopra met with young women in Chandrapur, India, to mark International Youth Day and to witness how their lives are being transformed through the Building Young Futures programme, which is run in partnership with Barclays. More →

Annie Lennox Responds To Gaza Blog Comments Aug 12, 2014

Annie Lennox has addressed the many comments that her blogs about the violence in Gaza have garnered over the last few weeks. More →

Inaugural Bret Michaels Life Rocks Interactive Seminar Aug 12, 2014

Entrepreneur, philanthropist and legendary singer Bret Michaels brings his unique sense of humor and view of life to his first ever Life Rocks seminar. More →

Jenna Fischer Says No To Elephant Rides Aug 12, 2014

Fort Wayne native and The Office star Jenna Fischer is joining PETA and other members of the public in calling on the Indiana State Fair to stop offering elephant rides provided by the notorious Carson & Barnes Circus. More →

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Mourns Robin Williams Aug 12, 2014

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has issued the following statement following the death of Robin Williams. More →