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Celebrity Charity Zambezi Challenge To Hit TV Screens Mar 11, 2013

Dara O'Briain, Melanie C, Jack Dee, Chelsee Healey, Phillips Idowu and Greg James' dramatic journey down the Zambezi for Red Nose Day is finally coming to living rooms around the country in "Comic Relief: Through Hell and High Water", airing on Thursday 14th March at 8pm on BBC One. More →

One Direction And Jessie J Become Pez Heads For Charity Mar 11, 2013

Global confectionary company PEZ has produced the exclusive hand-signed candy dispenser creations for Comic Relief and is auctioning them as collectors’ items in the run up to Red Nose Day on 15 March. More →

Antonio Banderas Launches Video Appeal For International Women's Day Mar 11, 2013

Film star and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Goodwill Ambassador Antonio Banderas has launched a global video appeal to end violence against women in recognition of International Women’s Day. More →

Salma Hayek Pinault Speaks Out Against Violence Against Women With Avon Foundation Mar 11, 2013

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Avon Foundation for Women Ambassador Salma Hayek Pinault and Avon Products, Inc. CEO Sheri McCoy announced that four global organizations and one government campaign have received 2nd Avon Communications Awards: Speaking Out About Violence Against Women for their outstanding work to bring attention to the need to end violence against women. More →

Book Review: Once Upon A Wish, True Inspirational Stories Of Make-A-Wish Children Mar 8, 2013

A wish can be a powerful thing – it can make a dark place a little brighter, it can ignite a spark of hope. And Rachelle Spark’s new book, Once Upon A Wish, is full of stories that show that, when wishes come true, they can become ultimate motivators and cherished gifts that will last a lifetime. More →

Alicia Keys Launches EMPOWERED To Educate Women About HIV/AIDS Mar 8, 2013

Fourteen-time Grammy Award-winning artist and HIV advocate Alicia Keys has teamed up with Greater Than AIDS to launch EMPOWERED, a new public information campaign to reach women in the U.S. about HIV/AIDS. More →

Girl Rising - A New Film Showing How Education Can Change The World Mar 8, 2013

Girl Rising, Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins’ new feature film about the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world, premiered this week in New York at the Paris Theatre. More →

The Band Perry Wants To Outnumber Hunger Mar 8, 2013

General Mills, Big Machine Label Group and Feeding America have teamed up for the second year in a row to Outnumber Hunger in a national initiative that helps fight hunger in local communities. More →

Amanda Holden Backs First Aid Education In UK Schools Mar 8, 2013

In the run up to Mother’s Day, the British Red Cross is teaming up with top British film actress and TV presenter, Amanda Holden, to back first aid education in schools across the UK. More →

Terrence Howard Joins Sons And Mothers Campaign Against Colon Cancer Mar 8, 2013

Oscar-nominated and award-winning actor Terrence Howard joins the Colon Cancer Alliance for a new public service campaign to raise awareness and encourage people to get screened for colon cancer – the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in America, but largely preventable with appropriate screening. More →

NBA Star Tyson Chandler Speaks Out Against Trade Of Wildlife Products In China Mar 8, 2013

WildAid and NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility program, have announced another step in their partnership promoting wildlife conservation in the United States and aimed at reducing the illegal trade of wildlife products in China. More →

UNICEF Tap Project Gets Celebrity Support Mar 7, 2013

Facebook users can help provide children around the world with access to clean water and sanitation and urge their friends and family to do the same. More →

Jennie Garth Launches Lindt Gold Bunny Celebrity Charity Auction Mar 7, 2013

Jennie Garth, actress and mother of three, joins premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt USA to launch the company’s fourth Lindt GOLD BUNNY Celebrity Auction. More →

Chili Peppers' Chad Smith To Lobby Congress On Importance Of Music Education Mar 7, 2013

On March 19 and 20, artists Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bernie Williams, former NY Yankee and Latin Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist join leaders of the music instrument and products industry in Washington, D.C. to lobby Congress on the importance of comprehensive music education in our nation’s schools. More →

Emily Deschanel Wants To Stop The Slaughter Of Marine Species Mar 7, 2013

Actress Emily Deschanel, star of the popular Fox TV series “Bones,” has taken on a new role as narrator of a powerful video that drives home the real numbers behind the slaughter on the high seas of marine species. More →

Hang Out With Castle's Nathan Fillion For Charity Mar 7, 2013

Want to hang out with Richard Castle? You and a guest can spend a day with Nathan Fillion in LA and help charity. More →

Red Nose Day TV Special Gets Funny For Money Mar 7, 2013

Red Nose Day is back on BBC One on Friday 15th March with a fantastic evening of unmissable TV: Comic Relief – Funny for Money. More →

Emma Bunton Asks Mothers To Give Children The Best Start In Life Mar 7, 2013

In the run up to Mother’s Day, UNICEF UK supporter Emma Bunton is asking UK mums to help give children around the world the best start in life. More →

Stars Celebrate End Of Cosmetics Testing On Animals In Europe Mar 6, 2013

Cruelty Free International, the global non-profit organization dedicated to ending cosmetics testing on animals worldwide, has been joined by celebrities Chrissie Hynde, Twiggy, Jenny Seagrove, Kimberly Wyatt and Joanna Lumley, to celebrate the end of cosmetics testing on animals in Europe. More →

Perez Hilton Announces 2013 One Night In Austin Event Mar 6, 2013

Famed blogger and music enthusiast Perez Hilton, in association with The BMF Media Group, will return to SXSW this year with the sixth installment of his musical showcase, Perez Hilton’s “One Night In Austin.” More →

Stars Support Montblanc's Signature For Good Mar 6, 2013

Saturday, February 23, 2013 marked the official launch of Montblanc’s Signature For Good Collection with UNICEF, whereby Montblanc hopes to provide children access to quality education. More →

Over 30 New York City Street Musicians To Raise Funds By Recording New York State Of Mind Mar 6, 2013

Music blog, limited edition book, record and scholarship The Noise Beneath The Apple (TNBTA) has announced the launch of a RocketHub campaign to raise funds for their new recording project, celebrating New York City’s street music culture. More →

Glee Shouts For Charity Mar 6, 2013

Since its debut in 2009, FOX’s Glee has been firmly committed to supporting and promoting music education in schools. More →

Proteg-GO And The Melanoma Research Foundation Sponsor Gifting Event In Honor Of Oscars Week Mar 6, 2013

Ray Krzyzek, creator of the new mobile application Proteg-GO, and Tim Turnham, Executive Director of the Melanoma Research Foundation, along with producer Suzanne DeLaurentiis and John Gentry Tennyson, sponsored another successful gifting event in celebration of Oscars Week. More →

One Direction Teams With British Airways For Comic Relief Mar 6, 2013

British Airways has teamed up with celebrities including One Direction, Sarah Millican, Caroline Flack, Olly Murs and Matt Cardle, to produce limited edition eye masks for Red Nose Day on Friday March 15. More →

Hilary Swank Visits Ethiopia To Learn About Education Opportunities Mar 6, 2013

Double Academy Award winning Hilary Swank has travelled to Ethiopia to learn more about the importance of education and the opportunities that it brings in some of the more disadvantaged communities in the world. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Makes First Visit To Prince's Trust Project Mar 5, 2013

Young people turning their lives around with The Prince's Trust in Grimsby today met with HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, on her first ever visit to a Trust programme. More →

Uggie Named As Spokesdog For Pets Of Valor Award Mar 5, 2013

The Humane Society of the United States has chosen Uggie, the world famous, scene-stealing Jack Russell terrier from last year’s Academy Award-winning film “The Artist,” to be the spokesdog for its Pets of Valor Award. More →

Stars To Hit The Stage For Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts Mar 5, 2013

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts has announced 34 additions to its 2013 summer schedule at the Filene Center at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. More →

Philadelphia Eagles Todd Herremans Launches Foundation Mar 5, 2013

Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman, Todd Herremans, recently created his own foundation in an effort to help where help is needed. More →