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Music Gives: Together #forStJude Features Star-Studded Lineup Aug 17, 2020

Some of music’s biggest names brought the fun and excitement of a music festival into viewer’s homes last week for a virtual festival called Music Gives: Together #forStJude. More →

Young Celebrities Want You to Know The World Is In Your Hands Aug 14, 2020

Los Angeles, California; August 12, 2020 – We are all born free and equal in dignity and rights. To increase global awareness of the first two articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Human Rights Office teamed up with The Krim Group and renowned photographer Justin Wu to relaunch the “World is in Our Hands” initiative in support of OHCHR's #StandUp4HumanRights campaign. More →

Katie Couric, Andy Grammer and Michael Franti Support V Foundation's Fight Against Cancer Aug 13, 2020

Menlo Park, CA | New York (August 11, 2020) – A dramatic bidding war erupted during the V Foundation Virtual Wine Celebration this weekend, as bidders vied to own the world’s only ruby-encrusted Jeroboam bottle, co-designed by longtime Foundation supporters Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry and Gemstone Vineyard. More →

Celebrities Support City of Hope with Virtual Auction Series Aug 12, 2020

City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases, announced that today will mark the beginning of “hitmakers” week of its virtual auction series in partnership with Charitybuzz. Some of today’s brightest rising stars — including Sabrina Carpenter, Jesse McCartney, Hunter Hayes and Olivia Holt — have contributed one-of-a-kind items for fans to bid on. More →

Patricia Heaton to Present Award at 5th Annual Big Sunday Gala Livestream Aug 12, 2020

Los Angeles, California, August 11, 2020 – Leaders in entertainment, business, philanthropy, politics, and the arts will gather virtually for a livestream of the 5th Annual Big Sunday Gala, celebrating more than two decades of the organization’s work and three distinguished honorees – Michael Skloff, Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i and Hulu on Wednesday evening, August 12th beginning at 7:00 PM PT. More →

(DE)TOUR Festival Brings Music Icons Together for MusiCares and NIVA Aug 10, 2020

On Saturday, August 15th, Morrison Hotel Gallery and its partners are proud to present (DE)TOUR, a daylong charity music festival featuring an all-star lineup of artists working in association with MusiCares®, National Independent Venue Association (NIVA), and Spotify in support of fellow artists, crew members, and independent venues and promoters. More →

Global Superstars Demand End to Animal Mistreatment Aug 7, 2020

Ricky Gervais, pop star Mýa, actors Dame Judi Dench, Olivia Newton-John and Tzi Ma, and renowned conservationist Dame Jane Goodall have come together to record an impassioned video calling for a reset of humanity’s relationship with nature in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis and its zoonotic origins. However it’s two baby bears who have stolen the spotlight. More →

New Jerry Garcia Music Release to Benefit COVID-19 Relief Aug 5, 2020

The Jerry Garcia Foundation invites everyone around the world to help raise funds for COVID-19 relief programs. More →

Charlize Theron and Caruso Host Special Drive-In Screening of Mad Max: Fury Road Aug 5, 2020

Charlize Theron and Caruso recently hosted a one-of-a-kind, special drive-in screening of the Academy Award-winning film, Mad Max: Fury Road to benefit the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). More →

No Kid Hungry Announces Viola Davis As New National Spokesperson Aug 4, 2020

No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, announces Viola Davis as its newest National Spokesperson, joining as the campaign releases an in-depth research report on the state of childhood hunger in the U.S. four months into the COVID-19 crisis. More →

Online Charity Poker Tournament Helps Fly Sick Children to Medical Care Aug 4, 2020

Poker players of every skill level are invited to go “all in” for a good cause as Miracle Flights, the nation’s leading medical flight charity, hosts its first-ever online poker tournament on Wednesday, August 5 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT. More →

Ed Asner's Poker Tournament Attracts The Stars Aug 3, 2020

Legendary Emmy Award Winning actor Ed Asner presents the 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament in collaboration with World Poker Tour. More →

Liam Neeson Teams Up With It's A Penalty Campaign To Help End Human Trafficking and Exploitation Globally Aug 3, 2020

It’s a Penalty announced its newest global film, “What is Human Trafficking?” More →

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation To Hold Virtual Disco Party Jul 31, 2020

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research announced today that they will host a Virtual Disco Party on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. More →

Florida Georgia Line Joins USO Virtual Summer Music Series Jul 31, 2020

Coming off a successful Fourth of July kick off of its debut virtual summer music series, the USO announced today the award-winning, multiplatinum duo Florida Georgia Line will headline the nonprofit’s next Military Virtual Programming (MVP) episode on Saturday, Aug. 1. More →

Birdies for St. Jude Fundraiser Supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Jul 30, 2020

Birdies for St. Jude will give fans a unique interactive opportunity to engage with PGA TOUR athletes when the world’s best golfers descend on Memphis, July 30 – August 2, for the 2020 World Golf Championships-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. More →

Michelle Obama Calls on Americans to Get Registered and Ready to Vote Jul 30, 2020

With less than 100 days until the General Election, When We All Vote released a video message from Michelle Obama calling on all eligible voters to get registered, organized and take action with When We All Vote. More →

Ferrari and Save the Children Join Forces With Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Wife Behati Prinsloo Jul 29, 2020

Continuing its philanthropic partnership with Save the Children, Ferrari will auction one of the earliest of the new Ferrari Roma to be delivered to North America with added star-power from Maroon 5's Adam Levine and his wife, supermodel and philanthropist Behati Prinsloo. More →

Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Announces Support for Frontline Workers Jul 29, 2020

The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge has granted nearly £1.8 million in supporting the frontline community and the nation’s mental health, through a bespoke fund which was set up as part of the organisation’s response to COVID-19. More →

Kerry Washington and the Cast of Scandal to Reunite on Stars In The House Jul 28, 2020

Gladiators, it’s time to break out the white hats! Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the cast of “Scandal” will reunite for a very special episode of “Stars In The House” which will livestream on PEOPLE’s social platforms Wednesday, July 29 at 8pm ET. More →

Celebrities Design Face Masks for COVID-19 Relief Auction: MASKrAID Jul 28, 2020

Mending Kids, a nonprofit organization is hosting its first ever “MASKrAID Campaign” virtual online auction to raise funds for the ongoing shortages of PPE for frontline health care workers, teachers and students in disadvantaged communities. More →

Charlize Theron To Host Drive-In Screening of Mad Max: Fury Road Benefitting the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project Jul 27, 2020

Charlize Theron and Caruso announced today a one-of-a-kind, special drive-in screening of the Academy Award-winning film, Mad Max: Fury Road to benefit the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP). More →

My Friend's Place Launches Star-Studded Virtual Festival To Support Homeless Youth Jul 27, 2020

My Friend’s Place has created a virtual gala model to replace their annual “Ending Youth Homelessness” gala, which was cancelled due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. More →

James Cameron and Suzy Amis Cameron Launch Online K-12 School Jul 24, 2020

Noted filmmaker and explorer James Cameron, and environmental advocate and author Suzy Amis Cameron, announce the launch of MUSE Virtual, a new, holistic online learning platform responsive to the challenges of parents looking for innovative educational options for students kindergarten through 12th grade. More →

Rachael Ray's Yum-o! To Launch Star-Studded Virtual Summer Cooking Camp Jul 24, 2020

Television host and philanthropist Rachael Ray announced today the launch of Rachael Ray’s Yum-o! Cooking Camp delivered by Shipt powered by the Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City and South Beach Wine & Food Festivals presented by Capital One. More →

Baron Davis in Association With SLiC Studios Presents the All Rise Dunk Challenge Jul 23, 2020

Baron Davis, NBA veteran and Founder of SLiC Studios, an innovative digital sports platform focusing on Sports, Lifestyle and Culture, announced today the launch of the “All Rise Dunk Challenge,” a global socially distanced dunk competition. More →

Chris Cornell Covers Guns N' Roses Patience In Previously Unheard Track Jul 23, 2020

Earlier this week, on what would have been Chris Cornell's 56th birthday, Vicky Cornell on behalf of The Chris Cornell Estate released his never before heard cover of Guns N’ Roses’ "Patience (UMe). More →

Simon Cowell’s Emotional Meeting With Dog He Helped Charity Rescue From Death Jul 22, 2020

Simon Cowell had an emotional first meeting with a dog his generous donation to animal charity Humane Society International helped to rescue along with more than 200 other dogs on a squalid dog meat farm in South Korea. More →

New COVID-19 Justice Fund Targets $1 million for Grassroots Groups Jul 22, 2020

On the heels of Mandela Day, global leaders and civil society groups are proud to launch the COVID-19 Grassroots Justice Fund to help marginalised and oppressed communities protect their rights during the pandemic and ensure equitable recovery. More →

Oprah Winfrey Leads Several Major Philanthropists In Funding Scholarships To South LA Residents Jul 21, 2020

SoLa Impact’s I Can Foundation announced a $1 million grant from the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation (OWCF) to provide scholarships to South LA Residents as part of the “South LA Forward” initiative. More →