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Mark Wahlberg Leads Celebrity Movement To Encourage Teens To Graduate‏ May 17, 2013

The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens, in partnership with Get Schooled, today announced the launch of Graduate for Más, a program challenging teens to make a personal commitment to graduate high school. More →

Matthew Morrison To Support Human Rights Campaign With New Album May 17, 2013

EMMY, TONY, and Golden Globe-nominated star Matthew Morrison is proud to announce that he is partnering with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) in support of LGBT equality. More →

Stars To Attend Gatsby-Themed Charity Night May 17, 2013

A return to the roaring good times of opulent fashion, decadent delicacies and lively entertainment will be a hotsy-totsy evening for all at Wheeling & Dealing for the After-School All-Stars, a Gatsby-themed night at the legendary Petersen Automotive Museum on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. More →

Prince Harry Plays Charity Polo In The USA May 17, 2013

Prince Harry ended his US tour by thanking the people of America for their “extraordinary generosity” and playing in his fund-raising Sentebale Polo Cup match to help fund the work of his charity. More →

Jamie Oliver's 2nd Annual Food Revolution Day May 17, 2013

Stand up for real food today, May 17th, as food revolutionaries all around the world take a stand for good food and essential cooking skills. More →

Sheryl Crow Attends Macy's American Icons Launch For Got Your 6 May 16, 2013

A number of stars turned up to this week’s Macy’s “American Icons” launch event in New York City, benefitting the Hollywood-backed Got Your 6 campaign. More →

Tim Cook Auction Closes With $610,000 Bid, Brings RFK Center Auction Total To $1.1 Million‏ May 16, 2013

Last month, the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights launched its 6th Annual Spring Auction at Charitybuzz.com, featuring 147 once-in-a-lifetime experiences spanning entertainment, sports, politics and business. More →

Waka Flocka Flame To Take Part In Anti-Violence Concert May 16, 2013

Triple platinum artist Waka Flocka Flame will amalgamate with Wallace Gator Bradley and his United In Peace, INC. to host an anti-violence concert in Chicago. More →

St. Jude Presents John Rich And Friends May 16, 2013

John Rich will perform alongside his friends Wynonna, Larry the Cable Guy and Big Kenny, Rich’s partner in Big & Rich, and special guest Lisa Rinna at the St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends entertainment event on June 4 at the Cannon Center for the Performing Arts in Memphis, Tenn. More →

Red Cross Cheers On Trace Adkins In Celebrity Apprentice Finale May 16, 2013

Trace Adkins, award-winning country music star, will compete on behalf of the American Red Cross during Donald Trump’s “All Star Celebrity Apprentice” season finale on NBC this coming Sunday night. More →

Yuna Kim: Help UNICEF Help The Children Of Syria May 16, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Olympic Gold Medallist and world champion figure skater Yuna Kim today made a heartfelt appeal for support for the children of conflict-torn Syria.
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Prince Harry And will.i.am Attend Charity Dinner May 16, 2013

Prince Harry attended a dinner this week for The American Friends of The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. More →

Walk The Red Carpet With Will Smith And Help The Cesar Millan Foundation May 15, 2013

It does not get any bigger than walking the red carpet with superstar Will Smith AND what some call the royal family of Hollywood – or perhaps you’re just looking forward to M. Night Shyamalan’s new action-packed film, After Earth, starring none other than Will Smith and his son, Jaden Smith! More →

Paul McCartney Joins Call For Global Ban On Animal Tests For Cosmetics May 15, 2013

Former Beatle and long-time BUAV supporter Sir Paul McCartney has applauded the animal organization’s successful campaign to secure an animal testing ban for cosmetics in the European Union, and is now backing Cruelty Free International's work for a global ban on cosmetics tests on animals. More →

Stars To Join National Memorial Day Parade May 15, 2013

The American Veterans Center, organizer of the 2013 National Memorial Day Parade, announced that this year’s parade will feature several honorary celebrity marshals helping to call attention to the service and sacrifice of our military men and women. More →

Vanessa Williams Launches Handbags & Hearts Campaign For Women's Heart Health May 15, 2013

Bayer HealthCare, the makers of Bayer Aspirin, WomenHeart: The National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease, and actress, singer and author Vanessa Williams today announce their partnership to launch Handbags & Hearts, a national campaign that leverages the link between women and their handbags – the one item they do not leave home without – and urges women to take the Handbags & Hearts pledge to carry aspirin at all times to be prepared for a sudden heart attack. More →

Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation Presents Big Fighters, Big Cause May 15, 2013

B. Riley & Co. and The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation present The 4th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Fight Night to benefit The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation in its support for Juvenile Diabetes Research and The Wounded Warrior Project. More →

Duff McKagan And Stone Temple Pilots Join MusiCares Event May 15, 2013

Duff McKagan (Guns N’ Roses, Loaded, Velvet Revolver) and Stone Temple Pilots guitarist Dean DeLeo, bassist Robert DeLeo and drummer Eric Kretz are the latest performers announced for the ninth annual MusiCares Map Fund benefit concert, taking place May 30 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. More →

Tim Tebow - Your Dreams Improve And So Do Theirs Campaign May 15, 2013

National furniture retailer Furniture Row’s Denver Mattress Company and the Tim Tebow Foundation have announced a charity collaboration to raise funds in support of orphanage services. More →

Lady Antebellum Visits Children's Hospital May 14, 2013

Earlier this week, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood of the Grammy Award-winning trio Lady Antebellum visited Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mount Sinai for Musicians on Call/ Citi where they performed an acoustic set consisting of songs from the Lady Antebellum catalog and children’s songs. More →

Prince Harry Attends America's Warriors Games May 14, 2013

Prince Harry started the first event of America’s Warrior Games this week as a leading Forces charity said it was determined to help The Prince bring the championship to Britain. More →

Chrissie Hynde Says No To Foie Gras May 14, 2013

Chrissie Hynde, the lead singer of The Pretenders, has appealed to Managing Director Ewan Venters to stop Fortnum & Mason selling foie gras – a product so vile that it is illegal to produce in the UK. More →

Tom Hiddleston Lives Below The Line May 14, 2013

Earlier this month, actor Tom Hiddleston spent several days living £1 per day in support of Live Below The Line, which raises money for charities including UNICEF UK. Here are some of Tom’s thoughts about the challenge. More →

Dylan McDermott Exhibits Photos, Supports Abused Women May 14, 2013

An exhibition of photos taken by activist and star of “The Practice” Dylan McDermott will raise funds for a charity working to end violence against women. More →

The Elders Call On Europe To Play A Stronger Role In The Middle East May 14, 2013

The Elders met civil society groups, diplomats and members of the Irish government in Dublin last week to discuss the role of Europe in the Middle East, the prospects for young people in Northern Ireland and other issues relevant to their work. More →

24 Hour Plays To Return In June May 14, 2013

Montblanc and Urban Arts Partnership announced the highly anticipated return of THE 24 HOUR PLAYS, now in its third year in Los Angeles, on Saturday, June 22, 2013. More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Attends Maggie's Cancer Caring Centre Event May 14, 2013

The Duchess of Cornwall thanked readers of a magazine who hosted events in their gardens to raise money for a cancer charity at a tea party last week. More →

Duke of Cambridge Gives Name To African Conservation Award May 13, 2013

The Duke of Cambridge is to give his name to a new lifetime achievement award, which will recognise the outstanding work of a top conservationist in Africa each year. More →

Bob Saget Hosts Lupus LA Orange Ball May 13, 2013

Thursday, May 9th marked the 13th Annual Lupus LA Orange Ball honoring Jason Alexander with the prestigious Loop Award, Dr. Jay Schapira with the Daniel J. Wallace Founder’s Award and Dr. Stanley J. Naides of Quest Diagnostics with the Medical Visionary Award. More →

Kofi Annan Takes Over As Chair Of The Elders May 13, 2013

Kofi Annan, the former UN Secretary-General and Chair of the Kofi Annan Foundation, has been appointed to take over from Archbishop Desmond Tutu as Chair of The Elders with immediate effect. More →