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Stars Join UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital's 'Party on the Pier' Home Edition Oct 16, 2020

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital announced today the incredible line-up of talent that will be joining the virtual “Party on the Pier” on Sunday, October 18, presented by Mattel. More →

Claris Health Hosts Celebrity Supported Gala and 24-hour Fundraiser to Raise Money to Continue Serving the Community Oct 15, 2020

Claris Health, a community-based agency serving Los Angeles since 1976, hosts their annual gala fundraiser RISE on Saturday, October 17, 2020. More →

Celebrities Star in a Spanish-language PSA to Alert Voters to "Naked Ballot" Issue Oct 15, 2020

Six of the world’s biggest Spanish-speaking celebrities star in a new ad to bring attention to laws that require voters in 16 states – including the important swing state of Pennsylvania -to insert their mail-in ballot into two separate envelopes in order to be counted. More →

The Pink Agenda Raises More Than $265,000 At Virtual Gala Oct 14, 2020

Last week, The Pink Agenda, a nonprofit committed to raising money for breast cancer research and care, as well as awareness of the disease among young professionals, hosted The Pink Agenda’s Virtual Gala. More →

Stars Appear at the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball Oct 14, 2020

On Saturday night, event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis led a star-studded line-up of talent for the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball, put on by the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, which raised over $1 Million for clinical care and diabetes research for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. More →

Muscular Dystrophy Association Announces Stars To Join The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon Lineup Oct 13, 2020

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) today announced that Garcelle Beauvais, Aloe Blacc, Bryan Cranston, Adam Devine, Fat Joe, Liz Gillies, Aldis Hodge, Edwin Hodge, DJ Khaled, Daniel Levy, Loni Love, Leslie Mann, Robin Thicke, Gabrielle Union Wade and John David Washington have been added to The MDA Kevin Hart Kids Telethon. More →

The Women's Media Center Launches IDAR/E, New Feminist Latina Digital Channel Oct 13, 2020

The Women's Media Center today launched a new digital channel publishing original stories and commentary by progressive, feminist Latinx women in both English and Spanish. More →

The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special Helps Children Stand Up To Racism Oct 12, 2020

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, will address racism – and model how children can stand up to it – in “The Power of We: A Sesame Street Special.” More →

Billy Porter Partners with Equality California and Silver State Equality for Get Out the Vote PSA Oct 12, 2020

With less than four weeks until Election Day and millions of Americans already casting their ballots, LGBTQ+ civil rights organizations Equality California and Silver State Equality have partnered with actor-activist Billy Porter and ad agency RPA to create a PSA encouraging LGBTQ+ and pro-equality voters alike to make their voices heard in the 2020 election. More →

Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates Female Athletes and Leaders Raising Their Voices for Equality and Justice Oct 9, 2020

The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF), for the first time ever, will host the Annual Salute to Women in Sports via a free, online broadcast produced by Yahoo Sports at 8PM ET on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. More →

Stars To Join Virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball Oct 9, 2020

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Sir Michael Caine, David Copperfield, John Elway, Kenny G, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Maria Shriver, Sam Smith, Sir Rod Stewart, Pia Toscano, and Usher join the incredible line-up of talent for the virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 10 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. More →

Stars To Read Bedtime Stories on World Sight Day Oct 8, 2020

On World Sight Day, Oct 8th, numerous celebrities, athletes and authors will read Bedtime Stories to children globally to launch the free digital children’s book Through the Looking Glasses: Stories About Seeing Clearly. More →

'Let's Beat Breast Cancer': Celebrities Unite for Awareness Effort Oct 8, 2020

Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, Alicia Silverstone, renowned breast cancer surgeon Kristi Funk, MD, and Jasmine C. Leyva, director of the documentary The Invisible Vegan, appear in a new public service announcement (PSA) urging women to reduce their risk for breast cancer through simple lifestyle steps. More →

Carson Kressley Returns to Host the American Humane Hero Dog Awards: 10th Anniversary Celebration Oct 7, 2020

Emmy-winning television star Carson Kressley, who hosted the inaugural broadcast of the American Humane Hero Dog Awards, every animal-lover’s favorite event of the year, is returning to host the two-hour 10th anniversary celebration of the awards on Hallmark Channel on Monday, October 19 at 8 pm/7 Central. More →

City of Hope's Virtual Auction Series Will Continue Indefinitely Oct 7, 2020

City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, announced today that its virtual auction series, initially slated to end on Sept. 21, will continue indefinitely. More →

Jane Fonda Leads Virtual Zoom Workout, “Exercise That Vote” Oct 6, 2020

Jane Fonda, Kerry Washington, Shaquille O'Neal, Amy Schumer, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Benson team up for a ‘Ballot Blaster’ Zoom workout video, titled “Exercise That Vote” encouraging citizens to get out to vote for the upcoming election. More →

amfAR to Host an All-Star Online Benefit Performance of Scenes From ANGELS IN AMERICA Oct 6, 2020

amfAR and director Ellie Heyman have come together to present The Great Work Begins: Scenes from Angels in America, benefitting amfAR’s Fund to Fight COVID-19. More →

Mike Woods and Ines Rosales to Serve as ADAPT Team Captains for TEAM ADAPT Virtual Walk Oct 5, 2020

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced today the first ever ADAPT Virtual 5K/1 Mile Fun Run/Roll/Walk. More →

USO Hosts Inaugural MVP Con Featuring Scarlett Johansson, Chris Evans, Norman Reedus and More Oct 5, 2020

The United Service Organization (USO) will bring together some of the most celebrated names in comics, film, television and music for the inaugural USO Military Virtual Programming (MVP) Con, a three-day con-style series, Oct. 6-8. More →

Oceana Announces Sam Waterston New Chair of Board of Directors Oct 2, 2020

Oceana, the world’s largest ocean conservation organization, announced new leadership for its Board of Directors. Actor and long-time Oceana Board Member Sam Waterston was elected Chair, succeeding Valarie Van Cleave, and María Eugenia Girón was elected Vice Chair, succeeding actor Ted Danson. More →

New York City Wine And Food Festival Returns To EAT. DRINK. END HUNGER. Oct 2, 2020

The Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (NYCWFF) returns for its 13th annual edition this Fall, October 2 – 11, 2020. More →

Matthew Morrison's Disney Dreamin' for Kids Music Day Oct 1, 2020

Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominated artist Matthew Morrison serves as an official ambassador for the 5th Annual Kids Music Day, celebrated on Friday, October 2. More →

Ciara to Host Smile Train's World Smile Day Live Oct 1, 2020

On October 2, Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft organization, is hosting World Smile Day Live: A Virtual Celebration in partnership with Ciara to raise funds and awareness for the 540 babies born with a cleft every day—many without access to treatment or care. More →

Hugh Jackman to Host MPTF's Reel Stories, Real Lives Event Sep 30, 2020

On Tuesday, October 20, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will host its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event hosted by longtime advocate and supporter Hugh Jackman. More →

Celebrity Friends To Congratulate Cher At The Kate's Virtual Gala Sep 30, 2020

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) will present the one and only Cher with the 5th annual Spirit of Katharine Hepburn Award during The Kate’s virtual gala on Saturday, October 3 at 7:30 pm (EDT). More →

Pat Monahan and Train to be Honored at Rock The House Virtual Gala Sep 29, 2020

Today, Family House San Francisco has announced its annual Rock The House Gala will honor multi-Grammy Award-winning band Train and lead singer Pat Monahan in recognition of their longtime support and dedication to the organization. More →

Hudson River Park UnGala Brings Together New Yorkers For An At-Home Celebration Of Hudson River Park Sep 29, 2020

Every fall, Hudson River Park's most loyal supporters come together at our Annual Gala for one unifying purpose: to keep the Park beautiful, safe, clean, green and growing. More →

Country Crock and Martina McBride Team Up to Spotlight Regenerative Farming Sep 28, 2020

Country Crock has announced a new collaboration with award-winning Country Music icon and cookbook author Martina McBride to spotlight the brand’s new sustainability initiative – The Cover Crops Project – aimed to help Kansas-area farmers improve soil health on their farms, one of the key benefits of regenerative farming. More →

The Pink Agenda's Virtual Gala Hosted by Giuliana and Bill Rancic Sep 28, 2020

The Pink Agenda will hold their first-ever Virtual Gala on October 8, 2020, taking their signature Annual Gala to a new format with a very special live-stream viewing experience and an online silent auction. More →

ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing Challenges Entertainment Industry to Recognize Cultural Authenticity Sep 25, 2020

While this year’s Emmy Awards had a 33% increase in Black nominees, there were still many groups who were underrepresented or not recognized at all. More →