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NYC Second Chance Rescue Third Annual Rescue Ball Gala Raises Funds for Animal Care May 15, 2023

NYC Second Chance Rescue hosted their 3rd annual Rescue Ball on Thursday April 27th, 2023 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. More →

Rishi Sunak Urged to Stop Hanging Animals Out to Dry by Animal Charities and Celebrities May 12, 2023

Two years on from the publication of the Government’s Action Plan for Animal Welfare, which promised to ‘revolutionise the treatment of animals in the UK’, celebrities including Dame Joanna Lumley, Leona Lewis, Susie Dent and Will Young have written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stating that animals “have been badly let down”. More →

Breast Cancer Research Foundation Raised Record-Breaking $10.3 Million at Annual Hot Pink Party May 11, 2023

Earlier this week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) hosted their annual Hot Pink Party, at The Glasshouse in New York City. More →

Stars Attend City Year Los Angeles's Spring Break: Destination Education Event 2023 May 10, 2023

On Saturday night, City Year Los Angeles hosted their 12th annual Spring Break: Destination Education benefit which raised over $2.2 million to support thousands of students across L.A. thrive in school and in life. More →

Covenant House to Celebrate Night of Covenant House Stars Gala May 9, 2023

Covenant House, the largest charity in the Americas helping youth facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking, will hold its annual Night of Covenant House Stars Gala on Monday, May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Javits Center Rooftop Pavilion and Terrace in New York City. More →

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Kareem Abdul Jabar To Be Honored at The Apollo Spring Benefit May 8, 2023

The Apollo has announced this year’s Spring Benefit honorees. More →

Flexport and NFL Stars Raise $2 Million for Children's Cancer Fund at 'Light It Up' Gala May 5, 2023

Energy, enthusiasm and star power electrified the 2023 Children’s Cancer Fund “Light It Up” Gala, presented by Flexport, on Friday, April 21, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas. More →

City Harvest's 40th Anniversary Gala Raises $5 Million May 4, 2023

Last week, City Harvest, New York City’s first and largest food rescue organization, presented The 40th Anniversary Gala: House of Harvest, hosted by actor, model and producer Tyson Beckford, with décor by world-renowned celebrity event planner Colin Cowie. More →

Stars Attend Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony for the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center May 3, 2023

Last week, Nicole Avant, daughter of the late and prolific philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, joined Los Angeles Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, the MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation and over 100 special guests including Ted Sarandos, Clarence Avant, Alex Avant, Holly Robinson-Peete, Rick Caruso, Jimmy Jam and more to commemorate the name unveiling for the Jacqueline Avant Children & Family Center (The Center) located in the Watts-Willowbrook community. More →

Justice For Women International and The Hip Hop Alliance Coalition Receives a Standing Ovation at The Krush Groove 2023 Concert May 2, 2023

The partnership between Justice For Women International and The Hip Hop Alliance Coalition was praised by the audience at the Krush Groove 2023 concert held in Los Angeles on April 22, 2023. More →

George Clooney Speaks Out on Sudan Conflict May 1, 2023

In a new op-ed in TIME, The Sentry’s Co-Founders George Clooney and John Prendergast write of the current conflict in Sudan: “Most significant is the failure by the international community to appreciate how stacked the incentives are in favor of those using control of the state to violently loot and repress.” More →

Stars Attend the Los Angeles LGBT Center's The Center Gala Apr 28, 2023

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles LGBT Center raised over $1M to support its lifeline services and advocacy benefiting the LGBTQ community during The Center Gala at the Fairmont Century Plaza. More →

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Honors Zac Posen and Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette Apr 27, 2023

Last week, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) hosted its inaugural New York event at The Modern honoring Jeff Gennette, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Macy’s, Inc., and long-term Ambassador for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, fashion designer Zac Posen. More →

Stars to Join Global Citizen NOW in NYC Apr 26, 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Artist, Activist and Global Citizen Ambassador John Legend have joined the growing list of leaders gathering in New York City this week for Global Citizen NOW, the summit setting a global agenda for action on the most urgent issues facing humanity and the planet. More →

Anthony Anderson to Receive Golden Glove Award at 12th Annual Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation Charity Boxing Night Apr 25, 2023

The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation today announced that Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated actor Anthony Anderson will receive the Golden Glove Award at its 12th annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night presented by B. Riley Securities on Wednesday, May 24 at The Beverly Hilton. More →

Celebrities Call on Government to End Misleading Animal Tests and Commit to Better Science Apr 24, 2023

World Day for Laboratory Animals, Monday April 24, commemorates the suffering of animals in laboratories worldwide, where over 100 million animals are tortured and die in research and testing. More →

TIME Announces the TIME CO2 Earth Awards Apr 21, 2023

Today, TIME and its climate-action platform and new sustainability division TIME CO2 announced the inaugural TIME CO2 Earth Awards, a new editorial franchise and event extension that recognizes individuals from a range of disciplines who are influencing the future of the planet through their leadership on sustainability and climate. More →

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Initiative Becomes Public Charity Foundation Apr 20, 2023

BeyGOOD, the initiative founded by global cultural icon, Beyoncé, in 2013, to support people and programs around the world, is now BeyGOOD Foundation, a 501c3 public charity. More →

Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives to Headline The Love of Dogs Benefit Concert Apr 19, 2023

PEDIGREE Foundation, a philanthropic organization that helps dogs find their forever homes, will host “The Love of Dogs” Benefit Concert on Wednesday, May 17th at 6:00pm at Marathon Music Works (1402 Clinton St, Nashville, TN 37203). More →

Comic Relief US and The Harlem Globetrotters Partner for Red Nose Day Apr 18, 2023

Red Nose Day and the world famous Harlem Globetrotters, both globally recognized for embracing the power of fun and entertainment, are coming together to raise money, change lives and build healthy futures for all children. More →

Red Nose Day Returns May 25 Apr 17, 2023

Comic Relief US’ annual Red Nose Day campaign is back on May 25 for its ninth year, raising life-changing funds to help end the cycle of poverty and ensure children are safe, healthy, educated and empowered across the U.S. and around the world. More →

Gateway Celebrity Fight Night Raised More Than $3 Million for Cancer Research in One Night Apr 14, 2023

Gateway for Cancer Research — a nonprofit organization committed to funding innovative cancer research that helps people living with cancer to feel better and live longer as we work to end cancer as we know it — raised more than $3 million at the 2023 Gateway Celebrity Fight Night. More →

City Harvest Presents The 40th Anniversary Gala: House of Harvest Apr 13, 2023

City Harvest Presents The 40th Anniversary Gala: House of Harvest featuring an elegant dinner with a one-of-a-kind live and silent auction brings together celebrities, influencers, and other high-profile individuals for the organization’s most important fundraising night of the year. More →

Stars Attend City of Hope's Golf Classic Apr 12, 2023

On Sunday, April 2 and Monday, April 3, City of Hope hosted its “Golf Classic” honoring Michael Yamaki at the Riviera Country Club. More →

Holly Robinson Peete Reads 'My Brother Charlie' for Storyline Online for Autism Awareness Month Apr 11, 2023

April is Autism Awareness Month, and actor and advocate Holly Robinson-Peete is helping to highlight this special month with the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's global children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More →

Harry Lennix, Vincent F. Pitta, and Joshua Lamberg Honored at the 2023 HeartShare Spring Gala in New York City Apr 6, 2023

The 2023 HeartShare Spring Gala took place on Wednesday, March 29th, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Stars Celebrate 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Apr 5, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced recipients for 15 of this year’s 33 categories for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Announce Winners of 48th Annual Gracie Awards Apr 4, 2023

Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is proud to announce the winners of the 48th Annual Gracie Awards. More →

Orlando Bloom Returns To Ukraine With UNICEF Apr 3, 2023

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom travelled to Ukraine last week to meet children and families affected by the war. More →

Jerry Garcia Foundation Donates Art Collection to Benefit the History of Diving Museum Mar 31, 2023

Commemorating Jerry Garcia’s affinity for scuba diving and his commitment to protecting our oceans, the Jerry Garcia Foundation has donated a 21-piece collection of authenticated, limited-edition, museum-quality giclée prints of his art to the History of Diving Museum for its “Dive Into Art & Music” event. More →