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Jimmy Carter To Join Bill Clinton At CGI America Meeting Jun 10, 2016

On June 12-14, President Bill Clinton will host the sixth annual Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, convening nearly 1,000 participants from across sectors to develop and implement Commitments to Action – new, specific, and measurable plans and projects – to encourage continued economic growth, support long-term competitiveness, and increase social mobility in the United States.

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Sheryl Crow Named Spokesperson For New Breast Cancer Educational Campaign Jun 6, 2016

Hologic, Inc. announced today that nine-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and breast cancer survivor Sheryl Crow will serve as national spokesperson to educate women about a more accurate mammogram, the Genius 3D MAMMOGRAPHY exam. The Genius exam is the only mammogram proven to reduce unnecessary callbacks by up to 40 percent, and detect 41 percent more invasive cancers than conventional mammography alone. More →

Michelle Yeoh And Panda Cubs Help Promote Global Goals Jun 6, 2016

Award-winning movie star Michelle Yeoh and two baby pandas have kicked off the Pandas for the Global Goals campaign, which urges the public to get involved in the fun of naming the cubs, as well as in the serious work of realizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted last year by the United Nations Member States. More →

Lynda Carter Honored At 41st Annual Gracie Awards Gala Jun 3, 2016

Last week, The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 41st Annual Gracie Awards to a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. More →

Gisele Bundchen And Ian Somerhalder Support #WildforLife May 27, 2016

The United Nations has launched the #WildforLife campaign against illegal trade in wildlife, warning that such trade is pushing species to the brink of extinction, robbing countries of their natural heritage and profiting international criminal networks. More →

Soledad O'Brien Announces 6th Annual Starfish Foundation Gala May 26, 2016

Soledad O'Brien and Brad Raymond today announce the sixth annual ‘New Orleans to New York’ Gala to help raise funds for the Starfish Foundation, which exists to provide young women in underserved communities the resources necessary to succeed. More →

Beyonce And United Way Continue To Inspire Local Communities May 25, 2016

United Way has aligned with Beyoncé's BeyGood initiative to inspire everyone through The Formation World Tour to get involved in building stronger communities. More →

Forest Whitaker: We Need To Solve Humanitarian Crises Together May 24, 2016

On the opening day of the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, the Special Envoy of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Forest Whitaker, called on individuals, governments and international organizations to act collectively to improve humanitarian action and invest more in development aid. More →

The Fulfillment Fund Announces Stars 2016 Benefit Gala May 20, 2016

The Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Los Angeles students overcome obstacles to achieve a college education, will honor Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Chairman, Jeff Shell, with the Tom Sherak Award at the Stars 2016 Benefit Gala on November 2nd, 2016. More →

Prince Charles Attends Star-Studded Garden Party For Prince's Trust May 19, 2016

The Prince of Wales hosted a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace today to mark 40 years of His Royal Highness’s charity The Prince's Trust. More →

David Lynch Foundation To Host The Super Mind Conversation May 18, 2016

The David Lynch Foundation is hosting “The Super Mind Conversation,” featuring bestselling author and psychiatrist Norman E. Rosenthal, MD, at free public events in New York City, Washington, DC, Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago and Iowa—May 17, 19, 21, 25, 26, 27, respectively (see below) ) to promote his latest book, Super Mind: How to Boost Performance and Live a Richer and Happier Life through Transcendental Meditation (TarcherPerigee hard cover on sale, May 17). More →

YWCA GLA Hosts Phenomenal Woman Of The Year Awards May 16, 2016

On Wednesday, May 11, the YWCA GLA awarded Lisa Paulsen, President & CEO of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Nury Martinez, and, Delilah Lanoix-Harris, President of SMS Transportation Services with the Phenomenal Woman of the Year awards. More →

NE-YO Partners With StockX For The Walk In Our Shoes Campaign May 11, 2016

StockX, the world’s first online consumer “stock market of things” for high-demand, limited edition products today announced it will be hosting an online charity sneaker auction for the Walk In Our Shoes campaign. More →

Clinton Foundation Launches #GirlsAre Campaign To Empower Girls To Celebrate Their Athleticism May 11, 2016

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Foundation are joining forces to shine a spotlight on the disparities between girls’ and boys’ physical activity rates and inspire a new generation of strong, active women. More →

Beyonce and United Way Partner To Inspire Local Communities May 9, 2016

United Way has aligned with Beyoncé's BeyGood initiative to inspire everyone through The Formation World Tour to get involved in building stronger communities. More →

Shriver Report Snapshot: Insight Into The Resilient American Mother May 6, 2016

Today’s American mom is resilient and optimistic but deeply concerned about the complexities of modern life and the environment in which she is doing her job according to a non-partisan survey of more than 1,000 mothers released today. More →

Justin Bieber Named Pencils Of Promise Ambassador May 5, 2016

Pencils of Promise (PoP) today announced that global superstar Justin Bieber has been named the first ever PoP Global Ambassador. More →

Stars Announced For Red Nose Day USA 2016 May 5, 2016

Red Nose Day in the USA is back for the second year. More →

Steven Spielberg Supports The BFG Dream Jar Trail May 4, 2016

Save the Children, Visitlondon.com, The Roald Dahl Literary Estate and Entertainment One UK are encouraging adults and children alike to dream big this summer with the announcement of a Phizz-Whizzing new public art trail to celebrate the release of THE BFG across the streets of London and key locations around the UK. More →

Sarah Jessica Parker Shares Secrets To Balancing Work And Family May 4, 2016

The 2016 Outstanding Mother Honorees Sarah Jessica Parker, Joy Mangano, Louise Camuto and Gemma Lionello have all found a satisfying balance of highly successful careers and the daily demands and rewards of motherhood. More →

Stars Celebrate International Jazz Day With UNESCO May 3, 2016

Jazz is a universal message of peace that harmonizes rhythm and meaning, carries values significant for every woman and man, and provides unique opportunities for mutual understanding, the top United Nations cultural official said, as music enthusiasts around the world celebrated International Jazz Day over the weekend. More →

Astronaut Tim Peake Runs Marathon In Space For Prince's Trust Apr 29, 2016

British ESA astronaut and Prince's Trust ambassador Tim Peake ran the London Marathon from space, to raise awareness of the Trust, in just 3 hours 35 minutes! More →

Reese Witherspoon To Speak At Simpatico Conference Down Under Apr 28, 2016

Reese Witherspoon will speak at the Simpatico Conference in Australia and New Zealand in July. More →

Stars Attend Bally’s Dinner Celebrating New Flagship Store In Los Angeles Apr 27, 2016

Bally’s CEO Frédéric de Narp and Design Director, Pablo Coppola hosted an event last Thursday in celebration of the brand’s new Beverly Hills flagship store. More →

Kerry Washington Speaks At United Way Of Greater Los Angeles Women's Summit Apr 26, 2016

Earlier this week, United Way of Greater Los Angeles hosted its inaugural Women’s Summit, which aims to emphasize the power of women as change-makers, creating a community where women, families and communities thrive. More →

Jane Fonda Supports The David Suzuki Foundation Apr 26, 2016

When actress Jane Fonda first heard environmentalist David Suzuki speak, back in 1989 at an event in Malibu, she found him more impressive than all the Hollywood elite present. More →

Staples and Katy Perry Reunite to Help Teachers Bring Learning to Life Apr 25, 2016

Staples, Inc. is once again joining forces with global pop music superstar Katy Perry to help teachers bring learning to life for students during the back-to-school season. More →

Red The Angry Bird Goes Green In Support Of Signing Of Paris Agreement Apr 25, 2016

In honor of Earth Day and the historic signing of the Paris agreement on climate change last week, Red the Angry Bird continues to support the United Nations as part of their Angry Birds for a Happy Planet campaign. More →

Forest Whitaker Calls On Leaders To Ensure Benefits Of Global Goals Touch Everyone Apr 22, 2016

Peacebuilding advocate and Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker addressed world leaders yesterday at the United Nations, asking them to ensure that the benefits of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can touch everyone worldwide. More →

Maria Shriver To Gather Superstar Experts In The Mind And Body Health Arena Apr 22, 2016

Maria Shriver and Equinox Sports Clubs, the high performance lifestyle leaders in health and wellness today announced the inaugural MOVE FOR MINDS Experience launching on Saturday, May 21. More →