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Celebrities Join Movement To Connect Kids In Need With School Breakfast‏ Mar 7, 2014

Recently, stars like Jordana Brewster, Aimee Garcia and Jeff Bridges showed their support again for Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign. More →

Yao Ming Asks China To Ban Ivory Sales Mar 7, 2014

Former NBA star Yao Ming delivered a petition earlier this week during the opening session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) asking China’s government to ban sales of ivory. More →

Ban Ki-moon's Message For International Women's Day Mar 7, 2014

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has released a message for International Women’s Day on March 8. More →

Akon Wants To Light Africa Mar 7, 2014

Akon, in partnership with Give1Project and ADS Global Corporation SA, has initiated the “Akon Lighting Africa Project” which aims to bring electricity to one million households in Africa by the end of 2014. More →

Ricky Gervais Speaks Out Against Killing Of Puppies And Kittens In Laboratory‏ Mar 6, 2014

Ricky Gervais and Jilly Cooper have spoken out following a BUAV investigation that uncovered the shocking killing of very young puppies and kittens in experiments in a UK laboratory. More →

Kristin Chenoweth Backs Asthma Campaign Mar 6, 2014

The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Teva Respiratory have announced the launch of a national awareness campaign – Know Your Count – aimed at raising awareness of the seriousness of asthma and educating asthma patients and caregivers about the importance of keeping track of the remaining doses in their rescue inhalers. More →

Win The Ultimate Lady Gaga VIP Experience By Donating To Charity Mar 6, 2014

Grammy Award-winning artist and international music superstar Lady Gaga has announced via exclusive video that she has launched a campaign on the celebrity charity-fundraising digital platform Prizeo.com to raise awareness and funds for Born This Way Foundation. More →

Jane Goodall’s Birthday Wish For Chimp Conservation Mar 6, 2014

The Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center, which rescues orphaned chimpanzees, has more than five times the number of chimps that it was built to handle. More →

Hunter Hayes Wants Child Hunger To End Here Mar 6, 2014

More than one in five of all children and more than one in four Latino children in the USmay not know where their next meal is coming from. ConAgra Foods and P&G are building a community of people to make a difference and help donate up to 7 million meals in 2014 through the Child Hunger Ends Here program. More →

Joanna Lumley’s Garden Bridge Gets New Oxygen Mar 6, 2014

The UK government has approved a new bridge over the Thames – The Garden Bridge, designed for pedestrians, not cars. Along with the government’s £30 million contribution towards it, this is the latest achievement in turning actor Joanna Lumley's dream of a green bridge over the Thames into a reality. More →

Join Desmond Tutu And Jimmy Carter For Twitter Q&A On Women's Rights Mar 6, 2014

Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter and Hina Jilani are preparing for their first ever Twitter Q&A on women’s rights – to be held at 2pm GMT today. More →

Victoria Beckham And JK Rowling Unite Against Sexual Violence In Conflict Mar 5, 2014

Leading women across the UK have joined UNICEF UK to make an unprecedented call on the Government to help end the rape and abuse of children in conflict. More →

See Lorde At Coachella And Help Charity Mar 5, 2014

17-year-old New Zealander Lorde has won over the music industry with her chart-topping hit “Royals,” which reigned at number one for nine straight weeks. Now, the alt-pop princess is giving her fans the chance to see her live and get the royal treatment at Coachella. More →

Miranda Cosgrove Wants To Protect Dolphins From Seismic Airgun Blasts Mar 5, 2014

Today, Oceana released its latest public service announcement (PSA) starring actress, singer and ocean lover, Miranda Cosgrove of iCarly and Despicable Me. More →

Sting Announces 2014 Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert Mar 5, 2014

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Rainforest Fund, co-founders Sting and Trudie Styler are pleased to announce a star-studded evening of performances at the Revlon Rainforest Fund Benefit Concert on Thursday, April 17th, 2014. More →

Hilary Duff Supports March Of Dimes Mar 5, 2014

Hilary Duff, new mother to 22-month-old son Luca, is volunteering her time to help the March Of Dimes raise funds to help give more babies a healthy start in life. More →

Jennifer Lopez Co-Chairs Global Mom Relay Mar 5, 2014

From International Women’s Day to Mother’s Day, moms and their friends in all 50 states, and 154 countries will connect to share their personal experiences More →

Josh Duhamel Launches Rescue Waggin Celebrity Video Series Mar 5, 2014

PetSmart Charities has teamed up with actor/producer Josh Duhamel and his production company, Dakotakid Media, to launch Rescue Waggin: Tales from the Road. More →

Zendaya Is Principal For A Day At Sacramento Charter High School Mar 5, 2014

On Monday, March 3 Get Schooled and the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) recognized the students and staff at Sacramento Charter High School for their proven commitment to college success with a star-studded celebratory event. More →

Seth Rogen Speaks Alzheimer’s To The Senate Mar 5, 2014

In a personal, serious speech, with several funny bits thrown in, actor and comedian Seth Rogen spoke before the US Senate last month regarding the need for more funding for Alzheimer’s research and better support for families affected by the disease. More →

Ed Sheeran Performs At Star-Studded Elton John Oscar Viewing Party Mar 5, 2014

The 22nd annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised $5.1 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

Steve McQueen Wears Stand Up 4 Public Schools Wristband to Oscars Mar 4, 2014

In celebration of the National School Boards Association’s (NSBA) partnership with New Regency, Penguin Books, and the filmmakers to distribute “12 Years a Slave” to public high schools, NSBA congratulates the film’s Director Steve McQueen for winning the 2014 Academy Award for Best Picture. More →

Ozzy Osbourne To Be Honored By MusiCares MAP Fund Mar 4, 2014

The 10th anniversary MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert will honor GRAMMY-winning Black Sabbath frontman Ozzy Osbourne and owner and CEO of the Village studios Jeff Greenberg at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 12. More →

Sarah Michelle Gellar Supports Unilever Project Sunlight Mar 4, 2014

Inspired by the power of film to motivate change, Unilever Project Sunlight partnered with the Film Independent Spirit Awards this weekend to cast a spotlight on those in the industry who are helping to create a brighter future – and inspire others to do the same. More →

Megan Fox And Avon Foundation Celebrate International Women's Day Mar 4, 2014

In celebration of International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 and throughout the month, the Avon Foundation for Women is proud to be working with Megan Fox to spread awareness of domestic violence. More →

Little Mix Releases Official Sport Relief Music Video Mar 4, 2014

Little Mix grab their gym kit – alongside a host of famous faces from the world of sport and showbiz – in the much-anticipated music video for the official Sport Relief single, Word Up. More →

MPTF Night Before Event Attracts Star-Studded Guest List Mar 4, 2014

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 1st, 2014 for the 12th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Stars Support Operation Smile's Park City Celebrity Smile Challenge Mar 4, 2014

Operation Smile, an international children’s medical charity, will host its third annual Park City Celebrity Smile Challenge at Canyons Resort on March 15 to raise funds and awareness for children around the world suffering from cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. More →

A Family Affair at Annual Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Benefit Mar 4, 2014

Twenty-three years after screen icon Elizabeth Taylor started her Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF), an intimate group of 250 family members and friends packed into the Wilding Cran Gallery in Hollywood to continue her foundation’s work. More →

Big Stars Back Charity Concert In Tiny Village Mar 3, 2014

Three of Britain’s biggest rock stars – Sir Paul McCartney, Brian May and Sir Bob Geldof – are backing a ‘Rock Against Cancer’ concert at a pub in a tiny village in the UK. More →