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Jennifer Beals Supports Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Apr 19, 2013

Jennifer Beals, the star of “The L-Word,” and “Flashdance,” and one of People magazine’s most beautiful people of 2011 met last week with leaders on Capitol Hill to press for legislation that would make chemicals used in common household items like cleaners and children’s products safer. More →

Unbridled Eve Gala Set To Be A Star-Studded Affair Apr 19, 2013

The second annual Unbridled Eve Gala will be held in the beautifully renovated Grand Ballroom of The Galt House Hotel & Suites on Derby Eve: Friday, May 3, 2013 and will
 benefit the children’s charity Blessings in a Backpack, as well as three secondary charity beneficiaries. More →

Noel Gallagher's Daughter Becomes An Angel For Animals Apr 19, 2013

Dressed in combat boots, tutus and cartoon wings, 13-year-old Anais Gallagher, 10-year-old Stella Jones and 8-year-old Ava Jones – daughters of Oasis’ Noel Gallagher and The Clash's Mick Jones – are the young stars of a brand-new PETA advert that reads, “Cruelty Doesn’t Fly With Us. Be an Angel for Animals”. More →

Nominations Open For Big Man Of The Year Award Apr 19, 2013

Before his untimely passing in 2011, legendary E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for Little Kids Rock, a leading nonprofit provider of free musical instruments and lessons to more than 100,000 underprivileged public school students across the United States. More →

Gary Barlow Joins Stars As FAB1 Takes To The Road Apr 19, 2013

Broadcaster Chris Evans and his team – including Gary Barlow, Professor Brian Cox and James May – have set off on their FAB1 challenge for Breast Cancer Care. More →

Chelsea Handler To Host A Unforgettable Evening For Charity Apr 18, 2013

On Thursday, May 2, 2013 The Entertainment Industry Foundation's (EIF) Women’s Cancer Research Fund Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund co-founders Kelly Chapman Meyer, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie and Jaime Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening presented by Saks Fifth Avenue benefiting EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. More →

Be Bon Jovi's Official Tour Photographer For A Day Apr 18, 2013

Bon Jovi fans listen up – here’s your chance to be the band’s official tour photographer for a day when they hit New Jersey in July. More →

Patricia Heaton And Portia De Rossi To Be Honored By Compton Jr. Posse Apr 18, 2013

Mayisha Akbar, Executive Director and Founder of the Compton Jr. Posse (CJP), a non-profit organization providing inner-city youth with a year round after school program that teams them with horses, announced today the award honorees of the 6th Annual Compton Jr. Posse Gala Dinner. More →

Sofia Vergara Raises Awareness Of Hypothyroidism Apr 18, 2013

Emmy-nominated actress Sofia Vergara is helping to raise awareness about the importance of diagnosing and treating hypothyroidism, a thyroid condition that affects millions of Americans, through a new campaign called “Follow the Script.” More →

DWTS' Kym Johnson Gets Naked For PETA Apr 18, 2013

Wearing nothing but a smile and holding a bunny, Dancing With the Stars’ Kym Johnson is the star of a brand-new PETA campaign that reads, “Be a Bunny’s Belle of the Ballroom: Choose Cruelty-Free,” and encourages shoppers to buy cosmetics and household products only from companies that never test on animals. More →

James Gandolfini To Host LA Police Memorial Foundation Poker Apr 18, 2013

For over 41 years superstars from TV, Film, Music & Sports have joined together to show support for the men & women who serve their community. On April 27th 2013 Hollywood’s hottest stars will come together again to help raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at the historic Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. More →

Samantha Cameron Hosts Reception For The Lullaby Trust Apr 18, 2013

Samantha Cameron – wife of British prime minister David Cameron – hosted a reception this week at 10 Downing Street London to mark 25 years of a unique maternity support service, the Care of Next Infant (CONI) programme, a collaboration between the safer baby sleep charity The Lullaby Trust and the NHS. More →

Oxfam Joins With Coldplay Fans For Global Campaign Apr 17, 2013

Oxfam has released a pioneering campaigning film in which thousands of Coldplay fans, and famous faces including singer songwriter Ed Sheeran, actor Dominic Cooper and rock band Wolf Gang, share their voices to help put an end to one of the world’s greatest human injustices. More →

Tim Allen To Be Honored By Midnight Mission Apr 17, 2013

The Midnight Mission is to honor Tim Allen at its annual Golden Heart Awards in May. More →

Angelina Jolie Supports the Malala Fund Apr 17, 2013

In her BBC diary blog, 11-year-old Malala Yousafzai wrote, “I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to the market. I have the right to speak. I don’t mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is an education, and I am afraid of no one.” More →

Stars Support Point Foundation LGBTQ Scholarships Apr 17, 2013

More than 450 guests attended the annual Point Honors gala on April 15 to help support Point Foundation Scholarships and programs for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students. More →

Superstars For Sandy Relief Raises $524,742 Apr 17, 2013

WWE today announced that Superstars for Sandy Relief, the largest ever global online auction to benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in New York and New Jersey, has raised $524,742. More →

Rebecca Adlington Turns Her Attention To Kids’ Sport Apr 17, 2013

Although only 23 years old, Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington has decided to give up competitive swimming, leaving it to the up and coming younger female swimmers. More →

Smile Train Announces Joe Staley As Electric Run San Francisco Ambassador Apr 17, 2013

Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft lip and palate charity, has announced today that San Francisco 49ers Tackle Joe Staley will act as ambassador for Electric Run San Francisco. More →

Queen Guitarist Brian May Speaks Out Against Animal Suffering At Imperial College London Apr 16, 2013

The BUAV has welcomed support from Imperial College London graduate and Queen guitarist Dr Brian May, following its release of disturbing evidence of terrible animal suffering, poor practice and wrongdoing at one of the University’s animal research laboratories. More →

Jake Gyllenhaal To Read Poetry For Veterans Apr 16, 2013

The Headstrong Project is proud to be hosting the first ever “Words of War” event on May 8th at IAC HQ in New York City. More →

Sharon Osbourne To Be Honored At Race To Erase MS Event Apr 16, 2013

MS Survivor and advocate Nancy Davishas announced that Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne will be honored at the 20th Annual Race to Erase MS event at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on May 3, 2013. More →

Stars To Join BTIG On Commissions For Charity Day Apr 16, 2013

BTIG LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, will host its 11th Commissions for Charity Day on May 14, 2013. More →

Jackie Chan: Build A School For A Dollar Project Apr 16, 2013

Jackie Chan has blogged about the importance of his Build A School For A Dollar project. More →

Beyonce Helps Transform Lives Through Work Apr 16, 2013

Goodwill Industries International is pleased to announce that Beyonce will lend her voice to help raise awareness about Goodwill’s mission of transforming lives through the power of work. More →

Zachary Quinto And Alanis Morissette Partner With Kiehl's For Earth Day Apr 16, 2013

In honor of Earth Day, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care is proud to donate $50,000 to Recycle Across America (RAA), a charity supported by Kiehl's since its inception. More →

Marie Osmond And Emilio Estefan To Attend AARP Event Apr 16, 2013

AARP has announced that Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the organization’s first of two National Events & Expos in 2013. More →

Stars Celebrate Quincy Jones And Sir Michael Caine At Power Of Love Gala Apr 15, 2013

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. More →

Stars Line Up For Fusion Festival In Birmingham Apr 15, 2013

Jessie J, Ne-Yo, JLS, The Wanted, McFly, The Saturdays and James Arthur are among the first names to be confirmed for this summer’s brand new Fusion Festival, in support of The Prince's Trust and in association with Capital FM. More →

Beyonce And Solange Knowles Miss A Meal For Charity Apr 15, 2013

More than 50 million Americans go hungry every day. With those despairing statistics, fashion designer Tina Knowles and daughters Beyonce and Solange joined forces with Bread of Life, Inc. to make a difference. More →