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Celebrity Shoe Auction To Benefit Small Steps Project Nov 14, 2013

The Small Steps Project team has been swamped by stars falling over themselves to give up their shoes for their annual celebrity shoe auction – and they are thrilled to announce they now have over 100 pairs. More →

Sean Bean Stars In Make-A-Wish Campaign Ad Nov 14, 2013

For the past ten years, Fairy – the leading brand of household cleaning products – has been supporting Make-A-Wish with an annual Christmas campaign. More →

Benedict Cumberbatch Attends British GQ's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner Nov 14, 2013

Over £150,000 was raised in aid of The Prince's Trust at the British GQ’s 25th anniversary gala dinner, held this week in association with Turnbull & Asser, Land Securities and Beluga Noble Vodka. More →

Mary J. Blige To Perform At Nobel Peace Prize Concert Nov 13, 2013

Nobel Peace Prize Concert organizers have announced that nine-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige, multiple Grammy nominated British singer-songwriter James Blunt, Swedish teen sensation Zara Larsson, and Norwegian hip hop duo Envy will perform at the 20th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Wednesday, December 11th in Oslo, Norway at the Oslo Spektrum arena. More →

Sharon Stone Kicks Off Crowd Funding Campaign For Online Middle East Peace Academy‏ Nov 13, 2013

The largest online peace movement, YaLa-Young Leaders, is launching a crowdfunding campaign to create the first online Israeli-Arab Peace Institute: www.backpeace.com. More →

Photos: Bethenny Frankel Attends Shop For Success VIP Party Nov 13, 2013

Proving that giving back is always in style, the original Skinnygirl Bethenny Frankel attended the Shop for Success VIP Party on Saturday, Nov. 9 in NY. More →

Exclusive: Impractical Jokers' Joe Gatto Talks Charity Nov 13, 2013

We’ve all heard laughter is the best medicine, but four best friends have taken it to the next level with their hidden camera prank reality show Impractical Jokers. More →

Jennifer Garner Joins Capitol Hill Push To Expand Early Education In America Nov 13, 2013

Drawing on her experience advocating for early education programs across the country, Save the Children Artist Ambassador Jennifer Garner helped launch bipartisan legislation on Capitol Hill Wednesday that would dramatically expand early learning opportunities in America. More →

Kate Moss Features In Hear The World Calendar Nov 13, 2013

Kate Moss, Lana Del Rey and Tobey Maguire are just three of the many celebrities to be pictured in expressive photographs for the 2014 Hear The World calendar. More →

Sotheby's Art Auction To Benefit Elton John AIDS Foundation Nov 13, 2013

For a third consecutive year, Sotheby’s has invited the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) to participate in the auction house’s Contemporary Art Day Auction on November 14, 2013, by providing select, donated works to be sold to benefit EJAF’s grant-making initiatives. More →

Walt Disney Company Donates Half-A-Million Dollars To Typhoon Haiyan Victims Nov 13, 2013

The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will donate half-a-million dollars to Save the Children and The American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid and rebuilding efforts related to the recent tragedy in the Philippines. More →

David Cameron Announces £5 Million Boost To Haiyan Appeal Nov 12, 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron has just announced via Twitter that the British Government is to match the first £5 million of the Disasters Emergency Committee's appeal to help people affected by the devastating Philippines typhoon. More →

David Beckham Supports UNICEF's Appeal For Typhoon Haiyan Victims Nov 12, 2013

UNICEF UK has launched an emergency appeal for funding to support its response to Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. More →

Motown Founder Honored At Charity Gala Nov 12, 2013

More than 1,000 supporters showed their commitment to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Saturday by attending what was Fairfield County’s largest charity benefit of the year. More →

Tyson Chandler Named As UNICEF Ambassador Nov 12, 2013

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced that NY Knicks’ Tyson Chandler is the newest UNICEF Ambassador. More →

Ricky Gervais Supports Petition Against Beagle Farm Nov 12, 2013

Comedian and famous animal advocate, Ricky Gervais, has joined a range of other celebrities assisting the BUAV in gaining support for its petition against a proposed beagle breeding facility in Yorkshire. More →

The Elders Warn Of Threat To Israel-Palestine Peace Process‏ Nov 12, 2013

The Elders strongly oppose Israel’s newly announced construction plans for East Jerusalem, warning that they seriously undermine the current peace negotiations. More →

Debra Messing Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Nov 12, 2013

Emmy Award-winner for her role as the eponymous Grace on “Will and Grace” – and multi Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee – Debra Messing has joined the global leaders who are supporting the diversity and dignity campaign of Everyone Matters. More →

Jimmy Kimmel To Be Honored At Variety's Power Of Comedy Event Nov 12, 2013

Variety is pleased to announce that Jeff Ross will be hosting their 4th Annual Variety’s Power of Comedy event presented by Xbox One on November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. More →

Mel Gibson Presents Gene Simmons With Charity Award Nov 12, 2013

Mending Kids International (MKI) celebrated its heroes at the WINGS AROUND THE WORLD – AFRICAN SAFARI GALA on Saturday, honoring Gene Simmons and his family – Shannon Tweed-Simmons, Nick Simmons and Sophie Simmons – with the MEND Humanitarian Award for their support of MKI and their other philanthropic efforts. More →

Jared Leto Leads Minute Of Silence For Haiyan Victims Nov 11, 2013

Jared Leto has led a minute of silence at the MTV EMAs in Amsterdam for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. More →

Britney Spears Helps Save Music Education Nov 11, 2013

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is proud to announce that pop superstar Britney Spears will headline the 2014 Ambassador class, a collection of celebrities dedicated to showcasing the importance of music education and raising awareness about the work the Foundation is doing to keep music in our schools. More →

Bruce Springsteen And Roger Waters Stand Up For Heroes Nov 11, 2013

The Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival presented Stand Up for Heroes last week in New York City, which featured a special appearance by Bruce Springsteen More →

David Lynch Wants To Teach 1,000 NYC First Responders To Meditate Nov 11, 2013

The David Lynch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to overcoming traumatic stress among at-risk communities through meditation, has launched the “Change Begins Within” campaign in partnership with The Urgency Network, an engagement platform that connects non-profits, celebrities, brands and fans in a single community to mass-educate about the world’s biggest issues and create positive impact on a global scale. More →

Malala Yousafzai Honored At Global Leadership Dinner Nov 11, 2013

In recognition of the roles individuals, organizations, and corporations play in supporting the work of the United Nations to advance global peace, justice, and prosperity, the United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) honored recipients of the 2013 Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City Wednesday night. More →

Stars Celebrate Blue Jeans Go Green Nov 11, 2013

Cotton Incorporated hosted an event last week to celebrate one million pieces of denim collected for its Blue Jeans Go Green (formerly Cotton From Blue to Green) denim recycling program at Mondrian Los Angeles on the iconic Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. More →

NBA Steps Up To Support Victims Of Super Typhoon Haiyan Nov 11, 2013

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Player’s Association (NBPA) today have teamed up to donate $250,000 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in support of UNICEF's emergency relief efforts in areas of the Philippines ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan. More →

Eric Close Named As Grand Marshal For Nashville Christmas Parade Nov 11, 2013

Television and film actor Eric Close, who plays Mayor Teddy Conrad on ABC’s hit television show “Nashville,” will serve as Parade Grand Marshal for the 61st annual Piedmont Natural Gas Nashville Christmas Parade. More →

Hugh Grant Holds A Purple P For Charity Nov 8, 2013

Hugh Grant, patron of charity Pancreatic Cancer Action, did his bit to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer by taking a photo holding a purple P. More →

Kathy Griffin To Host TrevorLIVE Nov 8, 2013

Long time LGBTQ ally and activist, multi-Grammy Award-nominated, two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Griffin will host TrevorLIVE in Los Angeles on December 8th at the Hollywood Palladium, presented by Audi of America and Wells Fargo. More →