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Global Goal: Unite For Our Future Is A Massive Success Jun 30, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the European Commission (EC) hosted Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Summit and The Concert over the weekend, as part of a global campaign to coordinate the development of COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines, and to ensure equitable access to everyone, everywhere. More →

Over 100,000 People Tuned Into Climate Curious Premiere With Mark Ruffalo Jun 30, 2020

Over 100,000 people from 20 countries – including Ukraine, India, and Australia – tuned into the first episode of Climate Curious, a livestreamed show focused on real talk from solutionaries saving our planet. More →

Lady Gaga Shares Her Instagram To Give A Voice To The Black Transgender Community Jun 29, 2020

Recording superstar Lady Gaga selected The Marsha P. Johnson Institute to take over her Instagram account and called on her 42.5 million followers to advocate for Black transgender women to help end the daily fight they endure against systemic racism. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Raises Millions For COVID-19 Relief Jun 29, 2020

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that it has raised more than $7.8 million dollars in contributions for its COVID-19 Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA artists in dire need. More →

A CAPITOL FOURTH Returns for a Special 40th Anniversary Presentation Hosted by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams Jun 29, 2020

Capital Concerts announced today the 40th anniversary presentation of A CAPITOL FOURTH, the national July 4th TV tradition on PBS. More →

Stars To Appear on Free To Be...You and Me Stars In The House Benefit Special Jun 26, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that they will host a very special “Free To Be…You and Me” episode of “Stars In The House” on Friday, June 26 at 8PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel and on starsinthehouse.com. More →

Hard Rock International Partners With The Mercury Phoenix Trust Jun 26, 2020

Hard Rock International today announced a continuation of its long-standing partnership with The Mercury Phoenix Trust, an organization created in memory of legendary musician Freddie Mercury by band members Brian May, Roger Taylor and manager Jim Beach. More →

Dwayne Johnson To Host Star-Studded Global Goal: Unite for Our Future - The Concert Jun 25, 2020

International advocacy organisation Global Citizen and the European Commission today announced Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert, a globally televised and digitally streamed special that will highlight the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has on marginalized communities – including people of colour, those living in extreme poverty and others facing discrimination. More →

Anthony Anderson, Debbie Allen, Kenny Ortega And More Join Educating Young Minds 'Access / No Excuse' Webinar Series Jun 25, 2020

Today, Educating Young Minds (EYM), whose mission is to holistically change, impact or enhance the academic, emotional, social and professional trajectories of today’s at-risk, underserved and/or special needs students, in partnership with Treadwell Entertainment Group, Artistic Fortune, and Benefits Plus, announced the launch of its “Access / No Excuse” webinar series. More →

Evander Holyfield Joins The All In Challenge Jun 24, 2020

Evander Holyfield, the former 4-time heavyweight champion, has teamed up with the sports apparel company, Fanatics, and their “All In Challenge” to offer one lucky fan and three friends a personal training session and private dinner with the champ in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. More →

JDRF Los Angeles Announces a Re-Imagined Imagine Gala Jun 24, 2020

The 2020 JDRF “Reimagined” Imagine Gala: One Hour, One Cause will be a special virtual celebration of inspiration, hope and outstanding fundraising honoring the legacy of Alfred E. Mann, June 27, 2020 from 6 to 7 pm on YouTube. More →

Cate Blanchett, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nomzamo Mbatha Join Stars to Mark World Refugee Day Jun 23, 2020

To mark World Refugee Day over the weekend, 20 June 2020, UNHCR's Goodwill Ambassadors and high profile supporters from across the globe used their platforms to bring attention to the many refugees contributing on the frontlines of the response to Covid 19 and calling for action and solidarity #withrefugees in the time of this global pandemic. More →

Full Line-Up For All In WA: A Concert For COVID-19 Relief Announced Jun 23, 2020

The full line-up of participating artists, performers and creators was announced today for the All In WA: A Concert for COVID-19 Relief, a 75-minute virtual concert taking place Wednesday, June 24 in support of Washington State’s recently launched All In WA COVID-19 relief fund. More →

Melissa Joan Hart Joins Musicians, Chefs, to Help Children's Gardening Nonprofit Survive Pandemic Jun 23, 2020

Melissa Joan Hart, star of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Netflix’s No Good Nick, will join musicians and restaurateurs as host of a digital fundraiser benefiting Urban Roots, a Reno nonprofit changing the way kids eat and learn through gardening. More →

Stephen Curry and Dr Clarence B. Jones in Conversation on the State of the Nation Jun 22, 2020

Last week, three-time NBA Champion and activist, Stephen Curry, joined Dr. Clarence B. Jones, an icon of the Black freedom movement in the U.S. and a leading voice for social justice and civil rights, in an intimate conversation around the racial crisis and urgency of social change, as part of the University of San Francisco’s Silk Speaker Series. More →

Robbie Williams Set To Support Pelé, Maradona and Ronaldinho Dream Strike-Force Jun 22, 2020

EA SPORTS FIFA players now have access to one of the most lethal strike-forces in football history, with the news that Diego Maradona, Pelé and Ronaldinho are teaming-up in a Soccer Aid World XI FC team. More →

Annette Bening To Give Commencement Remarks For Point Foundation Online Event Jun 22, 2020

Point Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) scholarship fund, today announced they will launch the online version of their Point Honors New York event on June 23, 2020. More →

Jon Stewart Joins Wounded Warrior Project Toxic Exposure Discussion Jun 19, 2020

During a recent Washington Post Live event, hosted by columnist David Ignatius, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Government Affairs Director Derek Fronabarger joined toxic exposure activist and comedian Jon Stewart to discuss toxic exposure, burn pits, and the challenges that ill and injured veterans face when it comes to receiving treatment. More →

Vanessa Williams To Appear On An All-New Stars In The House To Benefit The NAACP Legal Defense Fund Jun 19, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that stage and screen favorite Vanessa Williams will join them LIVE on “Stars In The House” on Wednesday, June 24th at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel and on starsinthehouse.com. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA To Host Special Pride and Uprisings Fireside Fire Drill Jun 18, 2020

This week, Jane Fonda will be joined by celebrated actor, writer, model and social activist Indya Moore and activist and blogger Billie Lee for a discussion on the intersectionality of social justice movements, the roots of Pride, police brutality, and how our collective fights for justice must strengthen one another. More →

Race To Erase MS Partners With Charitybuzz To Auction Off One-Of-A-Kind Experiences Jun 18, 2020

Race to Erase MS and Charitybuzz have launched a virtual auction offering exclusive experiences in support of groundbreaking MS research. More →

ROCK THE VOTE Democracy Summer Kick-Off Concert with Katy Perry, Black Eyed Peas and More Jun 17, 2020

A powerhouse lineup of artists, activists, influencers and elected officials will kick off Democracy Summer 2020, the effort led by Rock the Vote in partnership with Voto Latino Foundation, When We All Vote, March For Our Lives and many more, to register and mobilize 200,000 new voters over the summer, at a virtual event on Thursday, June 18th. More →

Your Chance To Enjoy a Virtual Happy Hour With George Strait Jun 16, 2020

Here’s your chance to meet George Strait over video chat and enjoy the drink of your choice with the King of Country. More →

More Stars Join Concert for Love & Acceptance Jun 15, 2020

The Academy of Country Music’s charitable arm ACM Lifting Lives, CMT, GLAAD, and country music star and philanthropist Ty Herndon today announced new appearances and performances for the upcoming 2020 Concert for Love and Acceptance, set to take place as an online event amid the ongoing COVID19 crisis. More →

World’s Largest Lesson Live Encouraging Teens to Reimagine the World Post-COVID Jun 12, 2020

World’s Largest Lesson, in partnership with UNICEF and with the support of UNESCO, today announces World’s Largest Lesson Live. More →

Your Chance To Celebrate Ringo Starr's 80th Birthday Jun 11, 2020

Here’s your chance to celebrate Ringo Starr's 80th birthday with him virtually. More →

The Prince of Wales Thanks Teachers and Schools Jun 11, 2020

The Prince of Wales has shared a thank you message to those involved with the education charity Teach First, for all they are doing to support schools, teachers and pupils during the current pandemic. More →

Sugar Ray Lead Vocalist Mark McGrath to Host Virtual Concert Jun 10, 2020

Capitol Outdoor Media and its partner, Smart City Media, are “Bringing Music to Our Streets” today, Wednesday, June 10, by streaming a virtual concert featuring COVID-19 first responders. More →

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Announces Virtual Summer Concert Event Jun 10, 2020

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital today announced details for the 2020 St. Jude JAM presented by Delta Dental of Tennessee and InnerWorkings. More →

Sam Waterston and Oceana Demand Plastic-Free Choices Jun 9, 2020

Oceana has released a Public Service Announcement (PSA) starring actor and Oceana Board Member Sam Waterston about the dangers of ocean plastic pollution and the need for companies to give consumers with plastic-free choices. More →