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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 →

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 →