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Marcia Cross Stands Up Against Prostate Cancer May 30, 2014

The Safeway Foundation and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), have collaborated again to re-launch their public service campaign featuring actress and SU2C Celebrity Ambassador Marcia Cross, which will debut in June. More →

A Benefit Concert For Our Girls Of Nigeria Hosted By Tyrese Gibson And Friends May 30, 2014

More than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped in northern Nigeria last month by Boko Haram, an act that drew international condemnation. With the well being of the girls in mind, Fast and the Furious star and recording artist Tyrese Gibson – along with band mates Ginuwine, Tank, Antonique Smith, Clinton Sparks, Steph Sexton, Kenyon Dixon and more will be lending their vocal talents and support in a one night only concert which is aimed to drive awareness and attention to this tragedy. More →

Selena Gomez Visits Nepal With UNICEF May 29, 2014

Actress, multi-platinum recording artist and UNICEF Ambassador Selena Gomez just returned from a visit to Nepal, where she traveled to bring attention to children in need within the country and across the globe. More →

Rapper Nas Partners With Education Innovator Koru To Assist College Grads May 29, 2014

Koru, a company focused on transforming the college-to-career landscape, today announced a partnership with Nas, the legendary rapper, songwriter and actor, to bring Nas’ expertise in real world training and business to college graduates in the Koru program. More →

Chelsea Clinton To Host No Ceilings Google Hangout This Friday‏ May 29, 2014

On Friday, May 30, join Chelsea Clinton, Vice Chair of the Clinton Foundation, Rebecca Winthrop, Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution, and Kennedy Odede, Founder of Shining Hope for Communities, for an online discussion on the state of global education for girls. More →

Switched At Birth Actress Urges Americans To Switch To Cruelty Free Cosmetics‏ May 29, 2014

Actress Vanessa Marano has teamed up with Cruelty Free International to campaign for cruelty free cosmetics in the United States. More →

Sir Alex Ferguson Visits Newborn Babies May 29, 2014

Former Manchester United manager and UNICEF UK Ambassador, Sir Alex Ferguson has visited the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow to support UNICEF’s partnership with the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games to Put Children First. More →

Jencarlos Canela Rocks St. Jude Angels And Stars Gala May 29, 2014

On May 17 in Miami, more than 550 guests celebrated the progress of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the 12th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala, an event co–founded by Daisy Fuentes. More →

Pretty Little Liars Star Takes On Role As Lupus Awareness Advocate May 29, 2014

As a successful actor and star of ABC Family’s hit television show Pretty Little Liars, Ian Harding has a busy schedule. When he is not on set, the 27-year-old uses his success and newfound fame for a larger purpose: to advocate for lupus. More →

Steve Thomas To Join Habitat For Humanity's Home Builders Blitz May 29, 2014

Steve Thomas, the Emmy Award-winning former host of “This Old House” and “Renovation Nation,” will join professional homebuilders and construction experts as they build or rehabilitate more than 250 homes during Habitat For Humanity's Home Builders Blitz, June 9-13. More →

Bill Clinton And President Obama Pay Tribute To Maya Angelou May 28, 2014

Bill Clinton has commented on the legacy of poet, author and activist Maya Angelou, who passed away today. More →

Lady Gaga Launches Ultimate Meet-And-Greet Experience For Charity May 28, 2014

Do you live and breathe all things Gaga? IfOnly, an experiential marketplace that donates a portion of its proceeds to charities, is offering The Ultimate Little Monster Experience at artRAVE – a behind-the-scenes all-access meet and greet at Lady Gaga's ARTPOP Ball Tour that will benefit her Born This Way Foundation. More →

Jessica Alba's Honest Company Celebrates Free Shipping To Military Post Offices May 28, 2014

Kicking off Memorial Day, Jessica Alba's The Honest Company is excited to extend FREE shipping to Air/Army Post Office (APO), Fleet Post Office (FPO) and Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) addresses. More →

Chicago Ideas Hosts Hillary Clinton in Conversation With Mayor Rahm Emanuel May 28, 2014

Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will take the Chicago Ideas stage to discuss her upcoming memoir, Hard Choices, on June 11 at 9 a.m. CDT at the Harris Theater for Music and Dance. More →

Jimmy Carter’s Call to Action – Women, Religion, Violence and Power May 28, 2014

Former US President Jimmy Carter's latest book is called Call to Action – Women, Religion, Violence and Power. In a CBC interview, he spoke about his view on what women’s problems are as well as the solutions. More →

One Direction Star Niall Horan Hosts Celebrity Charity Football May 28, 2014

One Direction's Niall Horan was joined by bandmates Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Louis Tomlinson, and a host of celebrities for the Niall Horan Charity Football Challenge in the UK on Monday. More →

Kasabian To Play Benefit Gig For War Child May 28, 2014

British band Kasabian have announced a gig to benefit War Child. More →

Annie Lennox Calls For Video Ratings System May 28, 2014

After what singer and activist Annie Lennox called a “recent spate of overtly sexualised performances and videos”, she would like to see ratings attached to videos because she feels some have slipped into the realm of pornography. More →

Robin Roberts To Speak At 2014 Pennsylvania Conference For Women May 27, 2014

The 2014 Pennsylvania Conference for Women has announced that Robin Roberts, Co-Anchor of Good Morning America, will deliver a keynote address at the event on October 16, 2014 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. More →

Sports Stars Unite To Support UNICEF Commonwealth Games Partnership May 27, 2014

Three of Britain’s highest-profile sporting heroes have joined forces to encourage the public to support UNICEF and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games by purchasing exclusive merchandise ahead of the Games this summer. More →

Robin Givens To Host YWCA Women Of Distinction Awards May 27, 2014

YWCA USA will celebrate the achievements of extraordinary leaders who serve as role models for women and girls at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 13, at 6 pm at the Grand Hyatt Washington, as part of their 2014 Annual Conference. More →

M. Night Shyamalan To Talk Education At National Press Club May 27, 2014

Hollywood filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan will speak about his off-screen campaign to close America’s education achievement gap at a National Press Club Speakers Luncheon on June 11. More →

Randy Newman To Be Honored By UCLA Longevity Center May 27, 2014

The UCLA Longevity Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and extending productive and healthy lives through research and education, will honor UCLA Chancellor Emeritus and Professor Albert Carnesale and his wife Robin Carnesale; singer, songwriter and composer Randy Newman; Lockton Insurance Brokers President and CEO Timothy J. Noonan; and film, stage and television actress Eva Marie Saint at the 2014 ICON Awards gala, June 5, 2014 at the Montage Beverly Hills. More →

Brad Paisley Joins President Obama In Afghanistan May 27, 2014

Brad Paisley joined President Obama for a surprise trip to Afghanistan in the weekend to thank American troops and civilians stationed at Bagram Air Base for their service. More →

Richard Branson - My Passion For The Planet May 27, 2014

Richard Branson has released a new video in which he celebrates his passion for the planet and explains why he believes everyone around the world should do all they can to help the environment. More →

Metallica Live Acoustic EP To Benefit MusiCares May 26, 2014

Metallica have made their four-song acoustic set from the recent 10th annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert available for purchase via digital download at LiveMetallica.com. More →

Step Up to Honor Zoe Saldana At 2014 Inspiration Awards May 26, 2014

National mentorship organization Step Up will honor actress and advocate Zoe Saldana; Variety Editor-in Chief Claudia Eller; corporate honoree KPMG and graduating Step Up senior Tamia Walker at its 11th annual Inspiration Awards on May 30, held at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Denis Leary Donates New Equipment Worth Over $260K To Detroit Fire Department May 26, 2014

Denis Leary and the Leary Firefighters Foundation (LFF) presented more than $260,000 in new equipment today to the Detroit Fire Department with proceeds from award winning Detroit firefighter documentary BURN. More →

Ellen DeGeneres Speaks Out To Protect Dogs In Taiwan May 26, 2014

Ellen DeGeneres is taking a stand against the Taiwanese government’s plan to infect unvaccinated beagle puppies with rabies. More →

Ice-T, Kid Rock, Stevie Nicks And Others Work To House 57,000 Homeless Vets May 26, 2014

Over a dozen celebrities and Cumulus Media have come together to help the innovative, Ohio-based Veterans Matter program kick off a campaign on Memorial Day to help house as many of the 57,000 homeless veterans as possible, as soon as possible. More →