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GLAAD Hosts Together In Pride: You Are Not Alone Event May 1, 2020

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today hosted a digital event to highlight the LGBTQ response to COVID-19 and to raise money for CenterLink and local LGBTQ centers affected by COVID-19. More →

THE CALL TO UNITE - A 24 Hour Global Livestream Event May 1, 2020

The Call to Unite is a 24-hour global livestream event that will unite people across the world to celebrate our shared humanity. More →

YOSHIKI Donates 10 Million Yen To Japan's National Center For Global Health And Medicine Apr 30, 2020

Yoshiki has donated 10 million yen (appx. $100,000) to the National Center for Global Health and Medicine through his 501c3 non-profit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA to Host Labor Themed May Day Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally Apr 30, 2020

This Friday, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA will host the second virtual edition of their Fire Drill Friday rallies to keep the pressure on politicians to adopt a Green New Deal, end new fossil fuels, and enact a just transition to a renewable economy that protects workers and communities. More →

STRONGER TOGETHER, TOUS ENSEMBLE Raises Over $6 Million Apr 30, 2020

Following this week’s historic all-Canadian special, STRONGER TOGETHER, TOUS ENSEMBLE, it was announced today that more than $6 million has been raised to date to provide immediate support to Food Banks Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Rock the House for Animals! Apr 29, 2020

On April 30, international superstar and multiple Grammy Award winner Rob Thomas; singer, songwriter Chris Daughtry; and singer, songwriter Gavin DeGraw will present Rock the House for Animals! a livestream event featuring musical performances, interviews and appearances by special friends of Rob and Marisol Thomas. More →

Your Chance To Join A Virtual Smallville Reunion Apr 29, 2020

Actors Kristin Kreuk, Michael Rosenbaum and Tom Welling, stars of the hit television show “Smallville”, are partnering with Trueheart, a full-service creative agency that specializes in producing global social impact campaigns, and Omaze, the leading online fundraising platform for charity, to host a campaign benefitting Ronald McDonald House Los Angeles. More →

World’s Most Defiantly Joyful Song Rereleased By UNICEF Apr 28, 2020

Once called the “world’s most defiantly joyful song”, Miriam Makeba’s ‘Pata Pata’ has been rerecorded by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Angélique Kidjo, to spread information and hope in a time of Coronavirus. More →

Alicia Silverstone and Son Recreate Iconic Paul and Linda McCartney Veg Ad Apr 28, 2020

As much of the world focuses on their health during the COVID-19 pandemic, Alicia Silverstone and her son, Bear, have used their at-home time to recreate the iconic PETA photo starring Paul and Linda McCartney for a new ad that declares, “STOP Eating Animals. GO Vegan.” More →

Carol Burnett Thanks Gov. Northam for Signing Legislation Restricting Dog Tethering Apr 27, 2020

Just days after Gov. Ralph Northam signed Senate Bill 272 and House Bill 1552 into law, thereby significantly increasing protections for tethered dogs statewide, comedy icon and PETA supporter Carol Burnett — who previously wrote an op-ed in support of the measure — sent him a thank-you note on PETA’s behalf. More →

USO Launches Military Virtual Programming to Keep Troops Entertained Apr 27, 2020

As the world combats COVID-19, the USO has quickly mobilized to transition from traditional USO tours to USO military virtual programming to provide talent engagements for troops and military families. More →

Your Chance To Join The Office Cast For a Virtual Coffee Date Apr 24, 2020

Creed Bratton, Kate Flannery, Melora Hardin and Oscar Nunez, stars of the hit television show “The Office” are honored to team up for a great cause. The actors are partnering with Trueheart, a full-service creative agency that specializes in producing global social impact campaigns, and Omaze, the leading online fundraising platform for charity, to benefit Variety Boys & Girls Clubs. More →

Stars Announced for Historic STRONGER TOGETHER, TOUS ENSEMBLE Broadcast Apr 24, 2020

More than four dozen big-name Canadians have signed on for the historic broadcast STRONGER TOGETHER, TOUS ENSEMBLE, it was announced today. More →

Saban Music Group and Pitbull Team Up to Create a Message of Hope and Faith Apr 24, 2020

During this time of uncertainty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Grammy Award Winner, Pitbull, in collaboration with Haim Saban’s label, Saban Music Group, have risen to action by creating a genuinely encouraging message of hope and faith, designed to invoke a sense of positivity and strength in people of all ages. More →

GLAAD to Host Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone COVID-19 Event Apr 23, 2020

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will host “Together in Pride: You are Not Alone,” a livestream event on Sunday, April 26 at 8pm ET on GLAAD’s YouTube channel and Facebook Live. More →

Jane Fonda To Host Fireside Fire Drill With Ugandan Youth Climate Activist Apr 23, 2020

This week, as part of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Jane Fonda is joining Earth Day Live, a three-day online mobilization to stop the climate emergency. More →

IMDB + UNHCR present 'What to Watch: Cate Blanchett's Films of Hope' Apr 23, 2020

Actor, Director and UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett has today given some inspiring and thought-provoking film recommendations to occupy film-lovers in these uncertain times. More →

Kathy Ireland Launches National Pediatric Cancer Foundation's #Team43 Challenge Apr 22, 2020

Supermodel-turned-supermogul Kathy Ireland has kick started the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s (NPCF) #Do43 campaign designed to continue shining a critical light on the 43 children diagnosed every day with cancer. More →

Stars Launch UK Version of Save With Stories Initiative Apr 22, 2020

Following the huge success of the US campaign led by actors Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams, Save the Children Ambassador Poppy Delevingne has launched the UK version of Save With Stories to help struggling families in the UK and around the world. More →

Lisa Vanderpump Lobbies Trump for Ban on Wet Markets, Starts Petition Apr 22, 2020

Over 150,000 have signed a Change.org petition started by Lisa Vanderpump and her Vanderpump Dog Foundation to ban global wet markets and illegal slaughterhouses immediately. More →

World Literacy Foundation Announces That Shakira Wins 2020 Global Literacy Award Apr 21, 2020

Tthe World Literacy Foundation is honored to award Shakira for her significant contribution to the improvement of literacy for disadvantaged children around the world. More →

Mike Bloomberg Supports World Central Kitchen to Provide as Many as 1 Million Meals for Healthcare Workers Apr 21, 2020

Bloomberg Philanthropies and World Central Kitchen today announced a partnership to provide fresh daily meals for the 30,000 healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic at NYC Health + Hospitals’ 11 acute care hospitals and five post-acute long-term care facilities across the city’s five boroughs. More →

Celebrities and Musicians Join EARTH DAY LIVE to Spur Climate Action Apr 21, 2020

Starting on April 22nd, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, celebrities will join activists, politicians, and artists for Earth Day Live, a three-day live stream and online mobilization led by youth climate leaders. More →

Ice Cube To Create T-Shirts And Donate Proceeds To Hospitals Fighting Coronavirus Apr 20, 2020

As the country and world continue to come together to fight against COVID-19, Ice Cube announced today the creation of special “Check Yo Self Before You Wreck Yo Self” t-shirts utilizing his famous lyrics as a perfect microcosm for how we all need to act – nobody is immune and we all need to protect each other. More →

One World: Together At Home Announced $127 Million In Commitments To Date Apr 20, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen, together with Lady Gaga, tonight announced $127 million in commitments to date in support of healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Filmmaker and Celebrated Actors with Disabilities Team with Easterseals Apr 20, 2020

Easterseals releases new, timely and critically important Public Service Announcements about safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and encourages all of us to #StayHomeSaveLives. More →

Earth Day 2020 Brings Together An Unprecedented Collection Of Voices Apr 17, 2020

With the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) fast approaching, now more than ever we need to connect as a global community united in our fight to protect the health and welfare of the planet and its people. More →

Open Hearts Foundation Establishes Emergency Relief Fund Apr 17, 2020

The Open Hearts Foundation, co-founded by actress/philanthropist Jane Seymour, announced the creation of an Emergency Relief Fund to provide grants to non-profits on the frontlines who are serving women and children during the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Rihanna, Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z Co-Fund Over $6 Million In COVID-19 Grants Apr 16, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF), Twitter & Square CEO Jack Dorsey’s #startsmall and Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF) today announced additional joint grants dedicated to supporting COVID-19 rapid response efforts in the United States and across the globe. More →

Stars Partner with Novant Health to Share Important Coronavirus Messages Apr 16, 2020

Novant Health has announced its collaboration with beatboxing legend Doug E Fresh and Grammy-award winning artist Anthony Hamilton to spread important messaging about how to stay safe and healthy during the coronavirus pandemic. More →