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Bret Michaels To Release Holiday Classic Jingle Bells Nov 10, 2017

Award-winning singer songwriter Bret Michaels has recorded and produced a contemporary version of the timeless holiday classic “Jingle Bells.” More →

Pathway To Paris Celebrates Successful Carnegie Hall Concert For Climate Action Nov 8, 2017

Pathway to Paris gave voice to the urgent issue of climate change on Sunday night at Carnegie Hall, celebrating the launch of its 1,000 Cities initiative and the organization’s three years of environmental advocacy. More →

Bob Weir Appointed UN Development Programme Goodwill Ambassador Nov 7, 2017

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) last month appointed legendary musician and founding member of the Grateful Dead and Dead & Company Bob Weir as its newest Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Star-Studded T.J. Martell Foundation's 42nd New York Honors Gala Funds Cancer Research Oct 26, 2017

On Tuesday October 17, 2017, The TJ Martell Foundation for Cancer Research held its 42nd annual New York Honors Gala at Gaustavino’s. More →

Ryan Tedder Honored at 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala - Presented by Johnson & Johnson Oct 26, 2017

Last week, Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, honored Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Applauds California Governor Jerry Brown For Signing SB 239 Into Law Oct 26, 2017

Elton John and the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for signing Senate Bill 239 into law. More →

Elton John Condemns Georgia Rep. Betty Price For Suggesting People Living With HIV Should Be Quarantined Oct 23, 2017

Last week, Georgia State Representative Betty Price, who is married to the former Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, asked the head of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s HIV epidemiology section what officials are “legally able to do” to limit the spread of HIV throughout the state. She went on to suggest that people living with HIV should be quarantined as a solution for stopping the spread of the virus which causes AIDS. More →

UN Foundation Hosts 2017 Global Leadership Dinner Oct 23, 2017

In recognition of the exemplary individuals, organizations, and corporations who have dedicated their time and resources to support the work of the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Goals, the United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) honored five recipients with the 2017 Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City. More →

Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation To Host 28th Annual A Time For Heroes Family Festival Oct 18, 2017

On Sunday, October 29, The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF) will celebrate its 28th annual A Time for Heroes family festival at Smashbox Studios in Culver City. More →

amfAR Raises More Than $2 Million At Eighth Annual Los Angeles Gala Oct 17, 2017

Tom Hanks, James Corden, Diane Sawyer, Heidi Klum, Melanie Griffith, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, Sean Penn, Sophia Bush, Dermot Mulroney, Dita Von Teese, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at Ron Burkle’s Historic Green Acres Estate for the eighth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles. More →

65,000 Star Wars-Themed Starlight Brave Gowns Given To Pediatric Patients Oct 16, 2017

Starlight Children's Foundation and Star Wars: Force for Change are joining together to bring joy and comfort to children by delivering more than 65,000 new Star Wars-themed Starlight Brave Gowns to kids at hospitals and healthcare facilities across the US. More →

United Nations Foundation To Host 2017 Global Leadership Dinner Oct 13, 2017

The United Nations Foundation will host the 2017 Global Leadership Dinner on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, in New York to recognize the achievement of leaders who have helped tackle the world’s most pressing global challenges. More →

Donate To Fight AIDS And You Could Share A Memorable Moment Backstage With Ed Sheeran Oct 13, 2017

Ahead of World AIDS Day, (RED) and the online fundraising platform Omaze have announced that they will be offering fans the chance to win a love song serenade by the Grammy Award-winning artist Ed Sheeran. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces Funding Initiatives To Combat HIV Epidemics In US And Eastern Europe/Central Asia Oct 13, 2017

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) today announced new funding initiatives to increase advocacy and service delivery for people living with and at-risk for HIV and hepatitis C. More →

Beyonce Lends Song To New Global Goals Campaign Film Oct 11, 2017

Beyoncé is lending her song ‘Freedom’ to a Global Goals campaign film demanding #FreedomForGirls on International Day Of The Girl. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Lionel Richie With Recording Artists Inspiration Award Oct 11, 2017

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation has announced Lionel Richie will be the first recipient of its inaugural Recording Artists Inspiration Award. More →

Fergie To Perform At amfAR Gala Los Angeles Oct 9, 2017

amfAR has announced today eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning multi-platinum solo artist Fergie will perform at its eighth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles. More →

Nonprofits And Celebrities Join Forces To Combat HIV And Malaria In Malawi Oct 9, 2017

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) and the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign announced today a partnership to combat HIV and malaria in southern rural Malawi. More →

TJ Martell Foundation Announces Presenters And Performers For 42nd New York Honors Gala Oct 9, 2017

The TJ Martell Foundation for Cancer Research has announced its presenters and performers for the 42nd New York Honors Gala to be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Guastavino’s in New York beginning with a red carpet arrival at 6:00 p.m. More →

Richie Sambora And Orianthi Rock TJ Martell Foundation Spirit Of Excellence Dinner Oct 6, 2017

Platinum selling duo RSO (featuring platinum selling Richie Sambora and Orianthi) and multi-platinum selling pop artist and songwriter Andy Grammer joined the TJ Martell Foundation and over 300 attendees this week to honor leaders in the medical and music communities while raising awareness and funds for cancer research. More →

Enrique Iglesias Partners With Save The Children And Omaze For Hurricane Relief Oct 5, 2017

Following the devastation of hurricanes Irma, Harvey and Maria, Miami-native Enrique Iglesias is partnering with Save the Children and online fundraising platform Omaze, to raise funds for those affected. More →

Tom Brokaw To Keynote 2018 NAPE Charities Luncheon Oct 5, 2017

NAPE Summit announced today award-winning journalist Tom Brokaw as the keynote speaker for the 2018 NAPE Charities Luncheon as part of the 25th annual NAPE Summit Week taking place February 5-9, 2018, in Houston. More →

Richie Sambora And Orianthi To Perform At TJ Martell Foundation Spirit Of Excellence Dinner Oct 2, 2017

The TJ Martell Foundation is proud to announce that RSO (featuring platinum-selling singer-songwriters and world-class guitarists Richie Sambora and Orianthi) has been added to the lineup for the SOLD OUT Los Angeles Family Day’s Spirit of Excellence Dinner. More →

Demi Lovato Joins Forces With Save The Children To Bring HEART Program To Iraq Sep 26, 2017

At the 2017 Global Citizen Festival in NYC, multi-platinum recording artist and mental health advocate Demi Lovato announced her partnership with international advocacy organization Global Citizen as an Ambassador, championing mental health with a special focus on vulnerable communities. More →

Emma Stone Attends Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Luncheon Sep 25, 2017

The Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) last week convened leaders from a variety of sectors to hear from Emma Stone, Billie Jean King, Shonda Rhimes and Christiane Amanpour on the importance of equity, inclusion and the power of the individual to make change. More →

Shawn Mendes Launches Crowdrise Campaign To Raise Money For Mexico Earthquake Relief Sep 25, 2017

Shawn Mendes has announced that he is partnering with Red Cross to raise money and bring awareness to those in need after a devastating earthquake hit Mexico on Tuesday, September 19. More →

Hand in Hand: A Benefit For Hurricane Relief Raises More Than $55 Million Sep 21, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced that more than $55,000,000 was raised from the one-hour telethon special, which aired on Tuesday, September 12. The much needed funds will go to aid people affected by both Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. More →

Julia Roberts To Be Honored At amfAR Gala Los Angeles Sep 21, 2017

On Friday, October 13, 2017, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will pay tribute to Julia Roberts at its eighth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles. More →

Jennifer Garner And Once Upon A Farm On A Mission To Create Healthier Children And Planet Sep 20, 2017

Today, co-founders Jennifer Garner, John Foraker, Cassandra Curtis and Ari Raz announce the expansion of Once Upon a Farm, an organic family food company that currently offers a line of cold-pressed organic baby foods and applesauces. More →

OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder To Be Honored At Save The Children Illumination Gala Sep 19, 2017

Save the Children, the leading organization investing in childhood, has announced that the 5th Annual Save the Children Illumination Gala will honor Grammy-winning songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic; Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya; and the organization’s philanthropic corporate partner BVLGARI North America. More →