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Little Mix Star Celebrates Her Yemeni Heritage With UNICEF Apr 1, 2021

Little Mix star and The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) supporter, Jade Thirlwall, has been sharing stories about her Yemeni heritage and learning more about the ongoing conflict in Yemen. More →

Second Star-Studded Hank's Home Game Sees Jokes, Jibes and Showdowns in the Name of Charity Mar 31, 2021

Actor Hank Azaria is back at the online poker table for a star-studded home game and plenty of laughs, powered by PokerStars.net. More →

The Paley Center for Media Announces New PaleyImpact Event: Uncovering Racial Injustice with BET's Disrupt & Dismantle Mar 31, 2021

The Paley Center for Media is proud to announce that Soledad O'Brien will be joining its latest PaleyImpact program, Uncovering Racial Injustice with BET’s Disrupt & Dismantle. More →

Billie Jean King Joins First Women's Bank in Effort to Close the Gender Gap in Access to Capital Mar 30, 2021

First Women’s Bank (in organization), an innovative commercial bank with a strategic focus on the women’s economy, announced Billie Jean King has committed to invest in First Women’s Bank and will serve as the Bank’s strategic advisor on gender equality. More →

Willie Nelson Joins COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative Mar 30, 2021

As an extension of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative, “It’s Up To You,” the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative has announced the launch of a new campaign in partnership with thirteen leading sports leagues and organizations: American Horse Council, Athletes Unlimited, Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer (MLS), National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), PGA TOUR, US Open Tennis Championships, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and WWE. More →

Kristin Chenoweth and Lindsay Heather Pearce Join Boys & Girls Aid’s Fostering Futures Event Mar 29, 2021

Boys & Girls Aid has announced that its 5th Annual Fostering Futures fundraising event to support foster care children will take place virtually on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 6:00pm PT. More →

Glee Cast to Reunite at GLAAD Media Awards to Honor Naya Rivera's Character Santana Lopez Mar 29, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that the cast of Glee will reunite during the virtual ceremony for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday, April 8 for a special tribute to the legacy of the late Naya Rivera's character Santana Lopez. More →

Bono, Penélope Cruz, David Oyelowo and More in Pandemica, Animated Series on Global Vaccine Access Mar 26, 2021

The ONE Campaign, the global health and anti-poverty organization co-founded by Bono, today launched “Pandemica,” an animated series created to raise awareness of the critical importance of global vaccine access in ending the pandemic. More →

Henry Winkler Reprises Role As The Fonz For Happy Days Table Read Mar 26, 2021

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting performing artists with a vital safety net of programs and services, and PEOPLE, the world’s most popular magazine brand, have joined together for a virtual table read of an episode of Happy Days to raise funds that will provide emergency financial and medical assistance, disaster relief, and scholarships to SAG-AFTRA artists and their families, as well as support the Foundation’s free educational programming including its children’s literacy program Storyline Online®. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party Goes Virtual with Neil Patrick Harris and Dua Lipa Mar 25, 2021

The 29th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Pre- Party will be hosted by Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and New York Times bestselling author Neil Patrick Harris alongside Sir Elton John and David Furnish, with a stripped back performance by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dua Lipa for the virtual event on April 25, 2021, plus other names to be announced. More →

Earth, Wind & Fire To Perform at 2021 'Drive-In To Erase MS' LIVE Gala Mar 25, 2021

Race to Erase MS founder Nancy Davis announced today that following the overwhelming success of last year’s “Drive-In To Erase MS,” the 2021 gala will follow the same format, inviting patrons to kick-off their summer at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium on Friday, June 4th. More →

Celebrities Pledge "We Won't Stop" for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital During Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids Mar 24, 2021

Celebrities, radio personalities and a nationwide community of urban, R&B and gospel music fans raised $1.5 million during the 13th annual Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids fundraising broadcast on March 11-12 to support patients battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More →

Join Lily Aldridge, Simone De La Rue (Body By Simone) and More to ‘Get Fit for No Kid Hungry’ Mar 24, 2021

This month, fitness lovers across the globe have the opportunity to “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry” with their favorite celebrity trainers and influencers with free livestream workout classes, including model Lily Aldridge and celebrity fitness trainer Simone De La Rue (creator of Body By Simone), as well as fitness expert and boxing trainer, Anthony Crouchelli (Liteboxer, GRIT BXING). More →

Jeremy Renner Narrates Guion The Lion For World Down Syndrome Day Mar 23, 2021

Guion The Lion, an inspirational children’s book that celebrates the differences in all children through a colorful and exciting journey, is now available on Audible just in time for World Down Syndrome Day (3/21). More →

Special Olympics And WWE Debut New Resources to Help Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities Mar 23, 2021

Special Olympics has partnered with WWE to debut new resources to help athletes with intellectual disabilities stay fit and healthy during COVID-19. More →

GLAAD Media Awards - Katy Perry, Laverne Cox, Sam Smith and More to Appear Mar 22, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced a new slate of special guests for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. GLAAD is partnering with Google to exclusively premiere the ceremony on GLAAD’s YouTube on Thursday, April 8 at 8pm ET. More →

Jamie Foxx, Stand Up To Cancer And Exact Sciences Launch PSA To Increase Awareness Of Colorectal Cancer Mar 22, 2021

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has joined Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Exact Sciences for a new public service announcement (PSA), which raises awareness about colorectal cancer screenings, early detection and prevention, and focuses on reaching underrepresented communities. More →

Stars Added To For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Virtual Experience Mar 19, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS), a nonprofit that serves adult cancer patients and their families, has announced that country stars Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi will join the already amazing lineup of performances at the upcoming virtual experience on Thursday, March 25th. More →

Pandora LIVE Powered By Women Featuring Gwen Stefani & Jazmine Sullivan Mar 18, 2021

Pandora announced today that it will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special virtual event, Pandora LIVE Powered By Women, featuring performances by Gwen Stefani and Jazmine Sullivan. More →

Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, Kris Jenner to be Honored at 2021 Outstanding Mother Awards Mar 18, 2021

The National Mother’s Day Committee announced this week that it will be honoring eight remarkable women from the worlds of entertainment, retail, wellness, medicine and finance at its 43rd Annual Outstanding Mother Awards virtual ceremony on May 6, 2021, at 7 p.m., EST. More →

Girl Scouts Introduces Becoming Me Program with Penguin Random House and Michelle Obama Mar 17, 2021

Girl Scouts of the USA is excited to announce the Becoming Me program, a special collaboration with Penguin Random House and Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. More →

HeartShare Virtual Gala Honors Deborah Norville, Chris Perry & William R. Guarinello on April 15 Mar 17, 2021

“Be the Light” is the theme of the 2021 HeartShare Virtual Gala and that’s because it’s your time to shine. More →

UK Nuclear Announcement ‘Shocking and Alarming’ Warn The Elders Mar 17, 2021

Following the release by the UK government of its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders said: More →

Kristen Bell Selects The Winners Of The Prostate Cancer Foundation's Fourth Annual TRUE Love Contest Mar 16, 2021

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and actress Kristen Bell have announced the winners of the fourth annual TRUE Love Contest that honors caregivers and supporters of prostate cancer patients. More →

MPTF to Host Special Virtual Edition of Iconic 'Night Before' Oscars Event Mar 16, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that its 19th annual “Night Before” party will take place, virtually, on Saturday, April 24. More →

Surprises Ahead For Stars In The House Anniversary Week Mar 15, 2021

On March 16, 2020, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley launched “Stars In The House” in response to what they knew would be an immediate need for funds in light of the Broadway shutdown. More →

BTS and Big Hit Renew Commitment to “LOVE MYSELF” Campaign to Support UNICEF Mar 15, 2021

Grammy-nominated group BTS, together with its label Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit), has renewed its commitment to UNICEF to help end violence and neglect, and promote children and young people’s self-esteem and well-being, in a video released today. More →

Presidents and First Ladies Launch National COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative Mar 12, 2021

The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative today announced new PSAs as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative’s “It’s Up To You” campaign featuring former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and former First Ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and Rosalynn Carter. More →

Gary Sinise Foundation Launches National Network to Combat Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury Mar 12, 2021

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and his Foundation announce the launch of a cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse: the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network. More →

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation To Host First Ever Virtual Experience Mar 11, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation will host its first ever virtual experience. More →