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Athletes Team Up With VIDSIG To Connect With Fans Dealing With Effects of COVID-19 Apr 16, 2020

Joe Montana, Chris Mullin, Reggie Jackson, Quinn Cook and more are teaming up with VIDSIG.com to surprise twenty lucky fans who are dealing with the effects of COVID-19 and those doctors, nurses or paramedics that are working on the front line in the battle against the coronavirus. More →

Javier Bardem Launches Documentary to Call for Ocean Protection Apr 15, 2020

Last week, Spanish actor and Oscar-winner Javier Bardem and his brother Carlos Bardem are launched a breathtaking environmental documentary about their voyage to Antarctica and the critical need to protect the oceans. More →

Stitcher and Bill Nye cover the facts of COVID-19 in special series of 'Science Rules!' Apr 15, 2020

With help from leading epidemiology experts and top reporters, science TV personality Bill Nye has launched a series of episodes of his popular Stitcher podcast, “Science Rules! with Bill Nye,” dedicated to explaining information on the novel coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19. More →

Mercy For Animals Hosts Voices of Compassion Virtual Concert; Garners Over 150,000 Views Apr 15, 2020

On Saturday and Sunday, Mercy For Animals hosted a virtual concert featuring an inspiring lineup of more than 30 musicians. More →

Rihanna and Jack Dorsey to Fund Grant Supporting Domestic Violence Victims in L.A. Apr 14, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) and Twitter/Square CEO Jack Dorsey today announced a joint grant to the Mayor’s Fund for Los Angeles to address the current crisis for domestic violence victims in Los Angeles as a result of the COVID-19 “stay at home” order. More →

Edie Falco Urges Mayor de Blasio to Close Risky NYC Live-Animal Markets Apr 14, 2020

As the novel coronavirus — which originated in a market in China where live and dead animals are sold for human consumption — devastates New York City, Honorary PETA Director Edie Falco has sent a letter and video today urging Mayor Bill de Blasio to shut down the more than 80 live-animal markets still operating in the city. More →

Star-Studded Saturday Night Seder Raises $2.35 Million For Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund Apr 14, 2020

“Saturday Night Seder,” the star-studded virtual Passover Seder that premiered Saturday night on YouTube via www.SaturdayNightSeder.com and Buzzfeed’s Tasty YouTube, has raised more than $2,350,000 for the CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Fund, it was announced today. More →

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate Offers Families a Moment of Joy and Connection in Challenging Times Apr 13, 2020

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit organization behind Sesame Street, today announced a simulcast special to help kids and families around the world feel connected in this time of uncertainty—an extension of the Caring for Each Other initiative that the organization launched last month. More →

Good+Foundation Receives Critical Funding from Bank of America to Support Low-Income Families Apr 13, 2020

This week, Good+ Foundation, a leading nonprofit that works to dismantle multi-generational poverty by pairing donations of goods with innovative services, is humbled to announce a $300,000 commitment from Bank of America to help provide diapers to low-income families in New York City impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Over 30 Actors, Musicians, and Broadway Stars Unite for Voices of Compassion Virtual Concert Apr 9, 2020

On Saturday, April 11, and Sunday, April 12, Mercy For Animals will host a virtual concert featuring an inspiring lineup of more than 30 musicians. More →

Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers Foundation, and iHeartMedia Los Angeles Launch COVID-19 Relief Efforts Apr 9, 2020

The Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodgers Foundation, and iHeartMedia Los Angeles announced today that they will be providing critical donations to support local COVID-19 relief efforts that will aim to uplift significantly impacted Angelenos, including our most vulnerable populations and those on the front lines of this crisis. More →

Jay Leno Returns As Master of Ceremonies of 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball Apr 8, 2020

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020. More →

Prince of Wales Virtually Opens The New NHS Nightingale Hospital Apr 8, 2020

Last week, The Prince of Wales opened the newly built NHS Nightingale Hospital London via video link from his home in Scotland. More →

Young Celebrities Launch #TieABowChallenge Apr 7, 2020

On Monday, March 30, Young Hollywood united to launch the #TieABowChallenge, organized by Key Elements PR. More →

Howie Mandel and talkshoplive Team Up For Save Small Business Campaign Apr 7, 2020

Social retail platform talkshoplive announced that it is launching an ongoing ‘Save Small Business’ campaign and teaming up with Howie Mandel. More →

Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation Awards $250,000 Challenge Grant to Operation Homefront Apr 6, 2020

In furtherance of Bob Hope's unwavering passion for and commitment to our military, the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation announced today they will award an additional $250,000 challenge grant to Operation Homefront to serve military families impacted by the global COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Women’s eNews Announces the Honorees for its 20th Annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Awards Gala Apr 6, 2020

Lori Sokol, Executive Director of Women’s eNews, has announced the Honorees for its 20th annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Awards Gala, to take place on October 26 at Club 101 in New York City. The event was previously scheduled for May 4. More →

Celebrity Comedians Unite for LAUGH AID Apr 3, 2020

Laughter is healing, and during the COVID-19 public health crisis a renowned group of celebrity comedians, including Ray Romano, Iliza Shlesinger, Howie Mandel, Nikki Glaser, Bill Burr, Marc Maron, Patton Oswalt and many more will be performing April 4, 2020 at 4pm pst (4/4 at 4pm) via a livestream to lift the nation’s spirits as well as to raise money for an emergency relief fund. More →

We The Best Foundation Partners with Direct Relief and simplehuman to Fight COVID-19 Apr 3, 2020

DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck announce the partnership of their We The Best Foundation with Direct Relief and simplehuman to aid in supplying additional supplies to healthcare workers on the front line in both New York and Miami local hospitals. More →

Hollywood Stars Offer Virtual Experiences for EndCovid-19 Charitybuzz Auction Apr 2, 2020

Ne-Yo, George Lopez, Kenan Thompson, David Blaine, Naomi Campbell, Kristin Chenoweth, Ja Rule and many more stars are offering up exclusive virtual experiences through a Charitybuzz auction to raise funds for EndCovid-19. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Host Youth-Themed Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally Apr 2, 2020

In an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of Fire Drill Friday supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA will be taking their climate rallies online and hosting the first Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally on April 3. More →

Prince Harry and Bon Jovi Release Invictus Games Song Apr 1, 2020

Bon Jovi have released a remarkable version of ‘Unbroken’ featuring the Invictus Games Choir in support of the Invictus Games Foundation. More →

Rihanna and Jay-Z's Foundations Each Donate $1 Million To COVID-19 Response Efforts Apr 1, 2020

The Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) today announced that an additional $1 million in grants towards COVID-19 response efforts will be matched by Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation (SCF). More →

Coronavirus: Jennifer Garner, Amy Adams’ Initiative For Kids Gains Momentum Mar 31, 2020

With nearly 95 percent of America’s schools closed due to coronavirus concerns, actors Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams's newly launched #SAVEWITHSTORIES initiative is gaining momentum and helping the country’s most vulnerable kids continue to learn and get the nutrition they need while they’re home from school. More →

Yoshiki Donates $100,000 To COVID-19 Relief Fund For Music Industry Mar 31, 2020

Japanese rock star Yoshiki has donated $100,000 to the COVID-19 Relief Fund established by the Recording Academy and its charitable foundation MusiCares to help music creators and professionals affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. More →

Bruno Mars Pledges $1 Million To The MGM Resorts Foundation Mar 30, 2020

GRAMMY Award-winning entertainer Bruno Mars, who has been a performer at the Park MGM theater, announced today that he has donated $1 million to the MGM Resorts Foundation to support MGM employees impacted economically by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. More →

Project HOPE Teams up with Ricky Martin and CharityStars to Support Health Workers Mar 27, 2020

Project HOPE has teamed up with global superstar Ricky Martin and the groundbreaking fundraising platform CharityStars for the #HelpfromHome campaign, which is raising funds to support healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 outbreak in the United States and in at-risk countries. More →

George Harrison's Material World Foundation Donates To Charities During COVID-19 Pandemic Mar 26, 2020

The Material World Foundation, created by George Harrison in 1973, is today donating $500,000 to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund, Save the Children, and Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) charities, which are providing much needed aid and care during this COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Launch Virtual Fire Drill Fridays Mar 26, 2020

In an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of Fire Drill Friday supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, today, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA have announced that Fire Drill Fridays will continue with full-force virtually. More →

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit the London Ambulance Centre in Croydon Mar 25, 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the London Ambulance Centre in Croydon to meet staff who have been taking NHS 111 calls from the public, and thank them for the vital work they are doing. More →