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Beach Boys Make Commitment To Education Organization Aug 7, 2013

Beach Boys lead singer, Mike Love, announced today the band will be making a year-long commitment to City Year, a national education-focused organization that unites young AmeriCorps members for a year of service in high-need public schools. More →

Isabeli Fontana Joins Rotary Polio Eradication Campaign Aug 7, 2013

Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana has joined the growing roster of public figures and celebrities participating in Rotary's “This Close” public awareness campaign for polio eradication. More →

FC Barcelona Stars Visit Thailand With UNICEF Aug 7, 2013

On the first day of FC Barcelona's trip to Thailand, internationally acclaimed players Lionel Messi and Jose Manuel Pinto spent the morning sharing football skills with children who have intellectual disabilities. More →

Pro BBQ Competition, Beer And Watermelon Festival To Raise Awareness Of Homelessness In Orange County Aug 7, 2013

American Family Housing (AFH) is hosting their 2nd annual Pigs, Ribs and Watermelon Professional BBQ competition and Beer festival at the Huntington State Beach parking area of Pacific Coast Hwy and Beach Blvd. More →

Stephen Fry Speaks About Mental Illness Aug 7, 2013

Speaking to an audience about his bipolar disorder and attempt to commit suicide last year, actor Stephen Fry had some commonsensical things to say. More →

Courtney Stodden Eats Vege Dogs In A Lettuce Bikini Aug 7, 2013

As risqué as some of Courtney Stodden's wardrobe choices have been, she’s never hit the streets wearing nothing but fresh produce—but all that changed earlier this week when the vegetarian PETA supporter and new “Lettuce Lady” wore only strategically placed lettuce leaves as she served passersby free delicious, humane, and healthy veggie dogs from Hollywood’s legendary hot-dog stand Pink’s. More →

Iron Maiden Singer Teaches The Disabled To Fly Aug 7, 2013

Bruce Dickinson, the Iron Maiden frontman who used to be a commercial airline pilot, is teaching UK residents with disabilities to fly. More →

Join Bill And Chelsea Clinton For Global Conversation From South Africa Aug 6, 2013

Tune in to President Clinton's Facebook page tomorrow, August 7, at 12:30 PM EST/9:30 AM PST for a live conversation from South Africa. More →

January Jones Is Scared FOR Sharks Aug 6, 2013

As millions of Americans tune into Discovery Channel’s Shark Week to view hours of programming featuring powerful great white sharks, they might be surprised by a public service announcement (PSA) launched this week by Oceana. More →

Bid On Signed Memorabilia From Upcoming Films And Help Charity Aug 6, 2013

Lionsgate and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation have teamed up to auction off autographed memorabilia from the upcoming movies, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” “I, Frankenstein.” and “You’re Next,” and 100 percent of the proceeds will go to EGPAF’s programs to help prevent pediatric HIV. More →

Walking Dead Star Joins Cruelty Free International Aug 6, 2013

The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus has joined Cruelty Free International to support the organization’s work to ban animal tests for cosmetics in the U.S. and around the world. More →

Angel Awards To Honor Jane Lynch This Weekend Aug 6, 2013

Project Angel Food has released new details regarding its upcoming Angel Awards this Saturday, August 10th in Hollywood. More →

Face Forward Gala To Be A Gatsby Affair Aug 6, 2013

Non-profit organization Face Forward will once again place the spotlight on the important global issue of domestic and gang violence at its much-anticipated fourth annual charity gala. More →

Cedric The Entertainer To Host Celebrity Charity Golf Aug 6, 2013

Cedric the Entertainer is pleased to announce the launch of The Inaugural Cedric “The Entertainer” Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday August 12 at the world class Spanish Hills Country Club in Camarillo. More →

Rafael Nadal To Play Tennis At Richard Branson's Necker Cup Aug 6, 2013

Rafael Nadal, Ana Ivanovic, Stefan Edberg, Martina Navratilova and Daniela Hantuchova will be joined by leading, current and past, ATP/WTA players along with Sir Richard Branson in the 2nd annual Necker Cup Pro-am on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands. More →

Stars Speak Out On Impact Of Unexploded Bombs On Civilians In Vietnam Aug 5, 2013

Forty years ago on August 15, 1973, the U.S. military ceased all military actions and airstrikes in Vietnam, ending the war for the United States. Four decades later, the war is still not over. Unexploded bombs and landmines left over from that conflict still claim lives and limbs. More →

Eva Longoria Chairs Padres Contra el Cancer Gala Aug 5, 2013

On September 24th, 2013 Padres Contra el Cancer (PADRES), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for children with cancer and their families, will celebrate its 13th annual fundraising gala, “EL SUENO DE ESPERANZA” in partnership with AEG Live and Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE. More →

Shaq O'Neal Runs Obstacle Course For Charity Aug 5, 2013

Retired NBA Legend Shaquille O'Neal and his mom Lucille sounded the morning alarm — literally — as part of one of the Largest Wake Up Calls on Thursday, August 1st in New York City. More →

Jencarlos Canela Visits Haiti With International Rescue Committee Aug 5, 2013

Actor and Musician Jencarlos Canela returned this week from a trip to Haiti with the International Rescue Committee – an organization in which he is very involved. More →

Lauren Conrad Honored With SodaStream UnBottle The World Award Aug 5, 2013

SodaStream, whose mission is to eliminate bottles and cans to significantly reduce our global carbon footprint, awarded environmentalist, author and fashion designer Lauren Conrad with the SodaStream UnBottle the World Award. More →

Jimmy Carter Writes About Hope In The Middle East Aug 5, 2013

Jimmy Carter has written about hope in the Middle East in an email sent to supporters of The Elders. More →

Foreigner Launches PSA Campaign To Support Music Education Aug 5, 2013

Foreigner and the Grammy Foundation have launched a Public Service Announcement campaign in support of music education! More →

PETA's Youth Division Launches 2013 Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity Contest Aug 2, 2013

The folks at PETA have proclaimed Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard 2013’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities — but what about peta2, PETA’s youth division? More →

Greyson Chance To Join Ed Sheeran And Jason Mraz At Charity Family Day Aug 2, 2013

The TJ Martell Foundation is proud to announce the addition of Greyson Chance and Emblem3 to their impressive lineup of artists for its 14th Annual Family Day on Sunday, September 15th, 2013 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. More →

Hang Out With The Stars And Help Charity Aug 2, 2013

E-commerce startup Traina Interactive Corp. today announced the launch of IfOnly, an online charitable platform that connects users with their favorite luminaries in a way never dreamt possible, while benefitting trusted charities. More →

Danny Cipriani Walks All Over Cancer Aug 2, 2013

Rugby star Danny Cipriani and TV presenter Rachel Riley have put their best feet forward in neon footwear to ‘walk all over cancer’ by supporting Cancer Research UK's night-time walking marathon, Shine. More →

Dr. Oz To MC Champions Of Change Event Aug 2, 2013

Scores of superheroes are set to flood the streets of Salt Lake City. USANA Health Sciences Inc., a global nutritional company, is hosting its annual superhero-themed USANA Champions for Change 5K charity event on Saturday, Aug. 17, at 7 a.m. at the Energy Solutions Arena (100 S. 300 West). More →

Eat Bonbons With Warren Buffett! Aug 2, 2013

Here is your chance to go on an “all-you-can-eat” tour of See’s Candy Factory in Los Angeles plus meet business magnate, investor, and philanthropist Warren Buffett! And as an added bonus, Mr. Buffett will demonstrate the only acceptable way to eat a bonbon! More →

Bill And Chelsea Clinton Visit Africa Aug 2, 2013

President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton just wrapped up a day of traveling in Lilongwe, Malawi – the first stop on their journey through Africa to visit Clinton Foundation projects on the ground. More →

Neymar Kicks Off Breast Cancer Campaign Aug 1, 2013

Just as in soccer, for breast cancer the best defense is a strong offense. Because of this, the Instituto Arte de Viver Bem (IAVB – ‘The Art of Living Well Institute’) has selected soccer star Neymar Jr., of Barcelona and Brazil’s national team, for a perfect play: to appear in the middle of Times Square and serve as an inspiration in this fight. More →