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Morrissey Speaks Out Against Animal Suffering At Imperial College London May 13, 2013

Former The Smiths front-man, Morrissey has joined the BUAV call for an independent inquiry into disturbing evidence of animal suffering and poor practice revealed at an Imperial College London animal research laboratory. More →

Joan Jett Rocks The Ride For Life May 13, 2013

The results are in, and the Harley-Davidson 26th annual Ride for Life event held on May 4-5 raised more than $1 million to fuel the fight against muscle disease in support of local families served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. More →

Prince Harry Hits The USA For Charity May 13, 2013

Prince Harry received a fantastic welcome when his tour of America began last week – and a glowing tribute from First Lady Michelle Obama. More →

Rachel Zoe Named As Save The Children Artist Ambassador May 13, 2013

Stylist and designer Rachel Zoe has joined Save the Children as Artist Ambassador. More →

Meet Sting Backstage And Help Charity May 10, 2013

Legendary rock musician Sting and Omaze.com have partnered together to offer one lucky fan the summer concert of a lifetime. More →

will.i.am Donates $100,000 To New Zealand Schools May 10, 2013

will.i.am was in New Zealand yesterday, and surprised everyone when he announced he was donating $100,000 to a network of low decile schools. More →

Stars Celebrate New York’s Home For Socially Conscious Theater and Honor Center For Constitutional Rights May 10, 2013

Culture Project is set to hold a commemorative gala and naming ceremony for its newly christened Lynn Redgrave Theater (formerly known as 45 Bleecker Street) on Monday June 3 at Stage 48 in honor of the late Ms. Redgrave. More →

NBA Player Jason Collins To Receive Courage Award May 10, 2013

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, today announced it will honor NBA player Jason Collins with the Courage Award at the GLSEN Respect Awards – New York on Monday, May 20. More →

Prince Charles Speaks At Tropical Forest Science Conference May 10, 2013

The Prince of Wales this week warned that the destruction of rainforests is “the greatest risk that we have ever faced”. More →

Tyler Perry To Be Honored At CARRY's Shall We Dance Gala May 10, 2013

The Coalition for At-Risk Youth (CARRY), a nonprofit organization dedicated to changing the lives of foster youth suffering from skin disorders, will host its annual gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, May 11, 2013. More →

Model Elen Rivas Wants Spanish Authorities To Reject Bullfighting Initiative May 10, 2013

While her ex-fiancé, Frank Lampard, is generating attention for being on the verge of equalling Chelsea’s club record for goals scored, Elen Rivas is hoping to shine a spotlight on an entirely different issue: the Spanish model has appealed to Spanish authorities to reject an initiative to protect and promote bullfighting as a national cultural pastime. More →

Save The Children CEO Speaks At Mom+Social Conference May 9, 2013

Save the Children's president and CEO, Carolyn Miles, delivered the keynote address yesterday at the first annual Mom+Social conference, where she presented the findings of the agency’s 2013 State of the World’s Mothers report. More →

Joan Osborne Combines The Creative Forces Of Technology And Music To Honor Mothers May 9, 2013

Magisto has teamed up with multi-platinum selling recording artist and seven-time Grammy nominee Joan Osborne to celebrate Mother’s Day with a new form of music discovery that brings together powerful user-generated video production technology and musical artistry. More →

Bailee Madison To Visit Alex's Original Lemonade Stand May 9, 2013

Alex’s “Original” Lemonade Stand, where the dream began and continues as a promise of hope for all children and families affected by childhood cancer, will return on Saturday, June 8, 2013 from 10am – 3pm, at Penn Wynne Elementary School, 250 East Haverford Road, in Wynnewood, PA. More →

Meet Bruce Springsteen In Ireland And Support Charity May 9, 2013

Here’s the chance of a lifetime for Bruce Springsteen fans in Ireland. More →

Tour For Life To End At Times Square May 9, 2013

North Shore Animal League America, in partnership with Purina ONE brand pet food, will make the final stop of its annual national cooperative life-saving adoption event, Tour For Life, with a Grand Finale celebration at Times Square Pedestrian Plaza (West 46th & 47th St. & Broadway) on Friday, May 10, 2013 beginning at 11 a.m. with dozens of adoptable animals. More →

Lupus LA To Hold Star-Studded Orange Ball Tonight May 9, 2013

Lupus LA's largest annual fundraiser, the Orange Ball is a special evening devoted to honoring individuals who work to improve the lives of those living with lupus through medical research, advocacy, and increasing awareness. More →

Go "Shwopping" With M&S And Oxfam May 9, 2013

Go shwopping – and no, that’s not a spelling mistake – and fight poverty with Oxfam and M&S. More →

Two Dream Day Experiences With Linkin Park May 8, 2013

When Linkin Park rose to fame from their breakthrough album, Hybrid Theory, they gained an immense following, who to this day, cherish the band for their nu metal and rap metal qualities. More →

Russell Simmons To Host Reception On Race In America May 8, 2013

Russell Simmons is to host a reception on race in America featuring the Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) at his new Beverly Hills home next week. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces 2013 Grants May 8, 2013

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has announced its first round of grants for calendar year 2013, totaling $850,000. More →

Demi Lovato Honored On National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day May 8, 2013

Yesterday, chart-dominating singer, songwriter, and actress Demi Lovato was recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for her work as a mentor to young adults with mental health and substance use challenges. More →

Bill Clinton Joins Panel On Prescription Drug Abuse May 8, 2013

On Monday, May 6, President Bill Clinton participated in two open press events about the Clinton Foundation's Clinton Health Matters Initiative (CHMI) and the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI). More →

Ian Somerhalder Helps Start A RYOT May 8, 2013

Ian Somerhalder – outspoken actor, activist and co-founder of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation – is working hard to help change the face of media. More →

Trumpeter Alison Balsom Visits Music Therapy Centre May 8, 2013

The award-winning classical trumpeter Alison Balsom took time out of her hectic schedule to pop into the Nordoff Robbins London Centre last week and check out their music therapy work. More →

Stars Support Heroes With Invisible Wounds Of War May 7, 2013

Celebrities with long track-records of supporting our troops, including Mark Wahlberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Elizabeth Shatner, Cheyenne Jackson, Real New York Housewife Jill Kamen Zarin, Buzz Aldrin and others, pitched in through this past weekend to use their social media feeds to urge support for a drive by the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund to raise $100 million from private sources to construct nine state-of-the-art NICoE Satellite Centers for the diagnosis and treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress (PTS). More →

Jake Gyllenhaal And Anthony Edwards To Attend Words Of War May 7, 2013

The Headstrong Project will host Words of War in support of comprehensive mental healthcare for military veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan on Wednesday. More →

Race To Erase MS Raises $1.8 Million May 7, 2013

On Friday, May 3, host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 20th Annual Race to Erase MS themed “Love to Erase MS.” More →

Lenny Kravitz Needs Your Help To End Preventable Child Deaths May 7, 2013

Lenny Kravitz – GRAMMY award-winning singer-songwriter, record producer and actor – is urging people to join UNICEF to bring about an end to preventable child deaths. More →

Prince Charles Visits Samaritans Head Office May 7, 2013

The Prince of Wales praised the “invaluable work” of the Samaritans during a visit to the charity’s central office in London to mark its 60th anniversary last week. More →