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Elton John Presents 12th Annual An Enduring Vision Benefit Sep 5, 2013

On Tuesday, October 15, 2013, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 12th annual An Enduring Vision benefit at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

George H.W. Bush - Be Bold, Be Bald! Sep 5, 2013

President George H.W. Bush has been named the first Honorary Ambassador to the grass roots movement, Be Bold, Be Bald! More →

Elen Rivas Takes Bullfighting Petition To Spanish Embassy Sep 5, 2013

Spanish model Elen Rivas joined dozens of people wearing bull masks to present officials at the Spanish Embassy with a 67,078 signature-strong petition opposing a political initiative in Spain to protect bullfighting as ‘cultural heritage.’ More →

Twilight Star To Take Part In Read-A-Thon For Literacy Sep 5, 2013

In commemoration of 9/11 and its own 12th anniversary, the Brooke Jackman Foundation (BJF), a children’s literacy organization that has donated more than 200,000 books to children and families in need since its founding in 2001, will celebrate literacy and hope at the 4th Annual BJF Read-a-thon on Saturday, September 7, from 12 – 1:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble Tribeca. More →

Jim Parsons To Be Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards Sep 5, 2013

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, today announced the honorees for its upcoming Respect Awards in Los Angeles. More →

Kellie Pickler To Play Charity Concert Sep 5, 2013

American Idol contestant and 2013 Dancing with the Stars 1st Place winner Kellie Pickler, along with Sam Grow, Sara Gray, and Ashley Forrest will take the stage Sunday, September 8th, 2013. More →

Kofi Annan - There Is No Military Solution To Syria Conflict Sep 4, 2013

Kofi Annan – Chair of The Elders – believes there is no military solution to the Syria conflict. More →

Stars Who Inspire A Difference To Be Honored By Investigation Discovery Sep 4, 2013

America’s leading crime and justice television channel, Investigation Discovery (ID), has announced an advertising partnership with Glamour magazine to bolster national awareness for ID’s new public affairs initiative, INSPIRE A DIFFERENCE. More →

Martina McBride Helps Atlanta Playground Effort Sep 4, 2013

Superstar singer/songwriter Martina McBride and her nationwide volunteer group, Team Martina, recently donated over $40,000.00 to Nashville’s Vanderbilt Ingram Cancer Center, and now her fans are focusing their efforts to help build a world class playground for children of all abilities and needs in Atlanta. More →

Shriners Hospitals For Children Partners With Clear Channel Media And Entertainment Sep 4, 2013

Shriners Hospitals for Children announced today a multi-faceted collaboration with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in the U.S., to raise awareness and support for pediatric specialty care. More →

Kiwi Stars Want To Get Free With Greenpeace Sep 4, 2013

A star-studded array of New Zealanders has joined forces to criticise the government in a new campaign to be launched this (Wednesday) evening. More →

Salma Hayek Pinault To Be Honored By Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Sep 4, 2013

Today, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) announced the performance of five time Grammy Award and Latin Grammy-winning international superstar Olga Tanon at its 36th Annual Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. More →

Elen Rivas To Present Bullfighting Petition At Spanish Embassy Sep 4, 2013

Spanish model Elen Rivas will join dozens of people wearing bull masks to present officials at the Spanish Embassy with a 67,078 signature-strong petition opposing a political initiative in Spain to protect bullfighting as cultural heritage. More →

Get A Private Drum Lesson With OneRepublic Sep 3, 2013

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions will offer an exclusive VIP experience with GRAMMY-nominated pop/rock band OneRepublic, including a 30-minute private drum lesson with OneRepublic drummer Eddie Fisher. More →

MDA Show Of Strength Telethon Raises Over $50 Million Sep 3, 2013

Musical performances and inspiring family stories were featured prominently on this year’s MDA Show of Strength Telethon. The Muscular Dystrophy Association's telethon aired for two hours on Sunday on ABC television stations nationwide. More →

Mark Ruffalo Supports Pro-Choice Sep 3, 2013

To actor Mark Ruffalo it seems obvious. With a mother who underwent the shame and trauma of having to obtain an illegal abortion when she was a young woman, and with two daughters whom he hopes will never have to face such circumstances, Ruffalo says, “I invite you to find your voice and let it be known that you stand for abortion rights and the dignity of a woman to be the master of her own life and body.” More →

Red Sox Foundation Partners With Tiger Woods Foundation Sep 3, 2013

Through a partnership with the Red Sox Foundation, the Tiger Woods Foundation has selected five Boston-area scholars who were awarded Earl Woods Scholarships. More →

Hugh Jackman Supports Children's Hospital On Location Sep 3, 2013

From a small house on Guy Street, Montreal in 1904, when paediatric medicine was a new specialty, the Children’s Memorial Hospital of Montreal grew to become a university teaching hospital in 1920 (affiliated with McGill University) and, now called Montreal Children’s Hospital (MCH), is recognized worldwide in the fields of genetics, oncology and epidemiology, and is at the forefront of children’s care. More →

Tony Hawk Shows His Support For Musician Facing Another Brain Surgery Sep 3, 2013

Brad Carter’s recent brain surgery has given him hope that he will be able to achieve a life-long dream of recording a studio album – and he has the support of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. More →

Elisabeth Rohm Announces Exciting Therafit Footwear/Red Cross Initiative Sep 2, 2013

Actress, author and activist Elisabeth Rohm has teamed up with women’s sneaker and sandal brand Therafit to drive funds for the American Red Cross. More →

Brooke Burke-Charvet Gives Back To School Advice Sep 2, 2013

New popular video-based parenting site, Kids in the House has just added a fresh new video from Brooke Burke-Charvet, CEO of ModernMom.com and Founder of online store Babooshbaby.com. More →

Hang Out With The Cast Of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia For Charity Sep 2, 2013

Omaze and the cast of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” are teaming up to offer one lucky winner and a friend the chance to be flown into LA to visit the set, hang with the cast, watch an episode of the hit show, and of course, grab a drink at Paddy’s afterwards. More →

Heavy Metal Rockers Rally For Jason Becker Benefit Sep 2, 2013

Attend a very special screening of the multi award-winning documentary about the life and music of guitarist extraordinaire Jason Becker Jason Becker: Not Dead Yet, along with live musical performances by internationally-known hard rock and heavy metal guest musicians, in a benefit “Not Dead Yet: Movie and Music to End ALS” for the Jason Becker Special Needs Trust and ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Bimbo’s 365 Club. Doors are at 6:30 p.m. with showtime at 7:00 p.m. More →

Ian Somerhalder Represents The Sierra Club Foundation In CrowdRise Challenge Aug 30, 2013

The Sierra Club Foundation and actor Ian Somerhalder announced they are joining forces to compete for a $75,000 prize in a CrowdRise Challenge called #STARTARYOT, a five-week online fundraising initiative to raise charitable funds that launched last week. More →

110 Stories To Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary Aug 30, 2013

To commemorate the 12th anniversary of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, Sarah Tuft’s prestigious and storied play ‘110 Stories’, will be presented in Los Angeles on Sept. 11th at The Nate Holden Performing Arts Center. More →

Go On Stage With The Stars At Simply Shakespeare Event Aug 30, 2013

A new online auction will give one person the chance to join Sir Paul McCartney, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, William Shatner and others on stage with a walk on role at the The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles 23rd Annual Simply Shakespeare event on September 25 in LA! More →

Fall Out Boy's Andy Hurley Talks Veganism Aug 30, 2013

Fall Out Boy is back on the radio and prepared to light up arenas across the U.S. starting in September — and in celebration, peta2, PETA's youth division, sat down for a Q&A with drummer Andy Hurley about healthy eating, being a role model for young people, his long-ago decision to go vegan, and more. More →

Stars Support Daniel Pearl World Music Days Aug 30, 2013

Throughout the month of October, the 12th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days will take place across the United States and around the world. More →

Real Housewives Of Miami Star Supports PETA Aug 30, 2013

Confined au naturel to a small tub, Real Housewives of Miami star Adriana de Moura stars in a provocative new ad for PETA that asks, “Could You Live in a Bathtub for 40 Years?” and explains that the orca Lolita has been imprisoned in a small tank at the Miami Seaquarium since she was captured from the wild in 1970. More →

Jane Lynch And Matt Sorum Launch Adopt The Arts Campaign Aug 29, 2013

FundAnything, the crowdfunding site started by Bill Zanker and Donald Trump is launching a crowdfunding campaign with actress Jane Lynch and rocker Matt Sorum. More →