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Joan Rivers Brings Awareness Of Memory Loss To Children's Show Jun 13, 2012

Legendary comedienne and television personality Joan Rivers returns to PBS KIDS GO!‘s popular ARTHUR series in her Emmy nominated role of Francine’s grandmother Bubbe to help kids learn about coping with memory loss. More →

Hillary Clinton, Ben Affleck Heed Call To Action Jun 12, 2012

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Ben Affleck are set to speak at The Child Survival Call to Action June 14-15th in Washington, D.C. More →

Stars Style Suits For America's Workforce Jun 12, 2012

Broadway’s biggest stars helped to support Men’s Wearhouse’s fifth annual National Suit Drive on Monday, during the 66th Annual Tony Awards Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat. More →

Mandy Moore and Christy Turlington Burns Speak At USAID Forum Jun 12, 2012

The U.S. Agency for International Development is currently holding the inaugural USAID Frontiers in Development Forum on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, DC. More →

Lance Bass Hosts PRIDE Party With Trevor Project Jun 12, 2012

On Saturday, Lance Bass hosted CB2’s annual PRIDE Kick-off party at their West Hollywood store with The Trevor Project. More →

Jon Bon Jovi and Olivia Harrison to be honored at Broadway charity gala tonight Jun 12, 2012

Homeless youth working towards brighter futures will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with Broadway stars at Covenant House's A Night of Broadway Stars gala in New York City tonight. More →

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall to take Royal role in JDRF type 1 diabetes charity Jun 12, 2012

JDRF, the type 1 diabetes charity, is delighted to announce that Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall has agreed to become its President. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation Broadens Its Parkinson’s Research Scope Jun 11, 2012

Although there is still hope for a stem cell breakthrough in the struggle to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease, actor Michael J. Fox, who founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation to find that cure, feels that it will more than likely come sooner from another avenue. More →

Adrian Grenier To Host Bideawee Ball Tonight Jun 11, 2012

Animal rescue charity Bideawee will welcome 300 guests at Gotham Hall in NYC tonight as Adrian Grenier hosts the 2012 Bideawee Ball. More →

Russell Simmons Honored At ACE Awards Jun 11, 2012

Russell Simmons will be receiving the ACE Humanitarian Award today, June 11, as ACE Programs for the Homeless celebrates 20 years of empowering the homeless and improving communities. More →

Fight plastic pollution with your plastic in these celebrity auctions Jun 11, 2012

Get tickets to sold-out concerts, exclusive backstage access and celebrity experiences in these upcoming auctions benefitting the Plastic Pollution Coalition. More →

Annual charity lunch with Warren Buffett sells $3.46 million Jun 11, 2012

Each year since 2000, bidders have been pledging ever greater sums to have lunch with investment mogul Warren Buffett, with proceeds benefitting one of his favorite charities. More →

Stars Support Freeing Voices, Changing Lives Jun 11, 2012

Broadcast journalists Barbara Walters and and Josh Elliott will be on hand today as The American Institute for Stuttering (AIS) hosts its Sixth Annual “Freeing Voices, Changing Lives” Benefit Gala. More →

Duke Of Cambridge Becomes Patron Of Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust Jun 8, 2012

The Duke of Cambridge has accepted an invitation to become Patron of the Welsh Rugby Charitable Trust which supports severely injured players from Wales. More →

Lance Armstrong Blogs For Maria Shriver Jun 8, 2012

Lance Armstrong has blogged on Maria Shriver's website about why he is using his voice to create change in a way he believes will help others. More →

British Prime Minister Visits Prince's Trust Jun 8, 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron visited The Prince's Trust in London last month to meet young people who have been helped by the charity’s Enterprise Programme, and five volunteers who have provided Business mentoring support. More →

Best Buddies International Expands Global Ambassadors Campaign Jun 8, 2012

Best Buddies International has teamed up with Clear Channel Outdoor’s NY Division to help expand the nonprofit’s “Global Ambassadors” campaign. More →

LL Cool J To Be Honored At Chrysalis Butterfly Ball Jun 8, 2012

The 11th annual Chrysalis Butterfly Ball will be held in Los Angeles this weekend, with LL Cool J among the honorees. More →

Jay Sean Features In PETA Campaign Jun 8, 2012

British singer Jay Sean's new single featuring Pitbull, “I’m All Yours,” just hit U.S. airwaves—and his PETA campaign featuring a rescued mutt named Stella is now set to hit U.S. music magazines and websites. More →

Stephen Fry And Ruby Wax Host Great British Tea Party For Oxfam Jun 7, 2012

King and Queen of comedy, Stephen Fry and Ruby Wax, celebrated the launch of Oxfam's biggest ever call for book donations with a Great British tea party at Hay Festival this week. More →

Butterfly Ball Raises £1.5 Million For Charity Jun 7, 2012

HRH Princess Beatrice, Rod Stewart and Sir Bruce Forsyth were among the guests at a glamorous charity ball in London last Thursday which raised over £1,500,000 for national charity, Caudwell Children. More →

A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction Benefits Charity Jun 7, 2012

Following the 8th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert, GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions has launched the A Little Bit Country … A Little Bit Rock And Roll Auction. More →

Jennifer Coolidge Promotes CPR Jun 7, 2012

Remember disco? The American Heart Association and comedic actress Jennifer Coolidge are pumping new life into the ‘70s disco classic, "Stayin’ Alive" by the Bee Gees, to teach people across the country how to save lives with Hands-Only CPR. More →

Clive Owen Co-Hosts Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic For Charity Jun 7, 2012

Veuve Clicquot Champagne christened Liberty State Park on Saturday, June 2 with its first ever polo match at the stylish Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. Co-hosts Clive Owen, Nacho Figueras and Delfina Blaquier and Veuve Clicquot U.S. President Vanessa Kay welcomed over 6,000 guests to the fifth-annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic on more than 15 acres of gorgeous green land with stunning views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. More →

NFL's Larry Fitzgerald Visits Malaysia With Starkey Hearing Foundation Jun 7, 2012

Starkey Hearing Foundation wrapped up its hearing mission in Penang, Malaysia last month with the help of Larry Fitzgerald, wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, who assisted in fitting more than 2,600 children and adults with hearing aids throughout the course of the mission. More →

Reese Witherspoon And Victoria Beckham Attend Kidstock Festival Jun 7, 2012

Celebrities came out in droves this week to support the 6th Annual Kidstock Music and Arts Festival held at Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. Attendees including Reese Witherspoon, Victoria Beckham, Kylie Jenner, Cody Simpson and Pete Wentz among others enjoyed live music, arts & crafts and games all to benefit the One Voice Scholars Program. More →

George Clooney To Be Honored At Carousel Of Hope Gala Jun 6, 2012

The Carousel of Hope, the world’s premiere charity event benefiting childhood diabetes, hosted biannually by Barbara Davis, and presented by Mercedes Benz, is set for its 26th gala on Sat., Oct. 20, in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Cesar Millan To Lead Second Annual Family Pack Walk For Animal Charities Jun 6, 2012

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, internationally renowned dog behavior expert and animal activist Cesar Millan, and Scooby-Doo have partnered again for the Second Annual National Family Pack Walk on September 29 in Washington, D.C. More →

Pau Gasol Honored With Kia Community Assist Award Jun 6, 2012

Los Angeles Lakers forward-center Pau Gasol is the recipient of the first-ever season-long Kia Community Assist Award in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and his ongoing philanthropic and charitable work, the NBA announced yesterday. More →

Big Daddy Awards Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness Jun 6, 2012

On The Line, a national prostate cancer awareness campaign, has announced the nominations for the first annual 2012 “Big Daddy Awards” – from Brad Pitt to President Obama – in which fans can vote for their top celebrity dad picks in 33 categories that encompass film, television, music, comedy and sports. More →