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Diggy Simmons Takes Over Baltimore School Apr 26, 2013

On Wednesday, Diggy Simmons served as Celebrity Principal for the Day to the students of Baltimore’s New Era Academy thanks to the Get Schooled Foundation. More →

Heidi Klum Stands Up To Cancer Apr 26, 2013

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is proud to unveil the second public service announcement (PSA) to feature Ambassador Heidi Klum, which will make its debut in PEOPLE magazine’s World’s Most Beautiful issue on newsstands now. More →

Tina Fey Participates In Jumpstart's Annual Scribbles To Novels Event‏ Apr 22, 2013

On April 17, Jumpstart – a national early education organization – brought New York Times best-­selling author, acclaimed actress and producer Tina Fey (Bossypants) and Cindi Leive, editor-­in-­chief, Glamour magazine to its 8th annual Scribbles to Novels event at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Jackie Chan Reacts To Sichuan Earthquake Apr 21, 2013

Jackie Chan has blogged about the need for relief for victims of the devastating earthquake that hit the Sichuan province of China during the weekend. More →

Chelsea Handler To Host A Unforgettable Evening For Charity Apr 18, 2013

On Thursday, May 2, 2013 The Entertainment Industry Foundation's (EIF) Women’s Cancer Research Fund Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Tom Hanks, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund co-founders Kelly Chapman Meyer, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie and Jaime Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening presented by Saks Fifth Avenue benefiting EIF’s Women’s Cancer Research Fund at the Beverly Wilshire hotel. More →

Angelina Jolie Supports the Malala Fund Apr 17, 2013

In her BBC diary blog, 11-year-old Malala Yousafzai wrote, “I have the right to play. I have the right to sing. I have the right to talk. I have the right to go to the market. I have the right to speak. I don’t mind if I have to sit on the floor at school. All I want is an education, and I am afraid of no one.” More →

Stars To Join BTIG On Commissions For Charity Day Apr 16, 2013

BTIG LLC, a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading and related brokerage services, will host its 11th Commissions for Charity Day on May 14, 2013. More →

Jackie Chan: Build A School For A Dollar Project Apr 16, 2013

Jackie Chan has blogged about the importance of his Build A School For A Dollar project. More →

Stars Line Up For Fusion Festival In Birmingham Apr 15, 2013

Jessie J, Ne-Yo, JLS, The Wanted, McFly, The Saturdays and James Arthur are among the first names to be confirmed for this summer’s brand new Fusion Festival, in support of The Prince's Trust and in association with Capital FM. More →

Yasmin Le Bon Travels To India With The Monsoon Trust Apr 15, 2013

This year ethical women’s fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize has released The Heritage Collection to celebrate forty years of Monsoon passion. More →

Giada De Laurentiis Stands Up To Cancer Apr 12, 2013

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), and the Melanoma Research Alliance (MRA) have collaborated on a new television and radio public service announcement starring Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis, who tragically lost her brother to melanoma. More →

Halle Berry, Emma Stone And Olivia Wilde Return For Revlon Run/Walk For Women Apr 10, 2013

Revlon, The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) and Lilly Tartikoff are proud to announce the 20th Anniversary of the EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women. More →

Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Raises Over $500,000 For Charity Apr 9, 2013

Former St. Louis Cardinals baseball superstars and World Series champion teammates Ozzie Smith and Vince Coleman joined forces to once again win a title – this time on the golf course – at the 12th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino. More →

Top Poker Players To Attend After-School All-Stars Wheeling And Dealing Event Apr 9, 2013

Gaming for a good cause, top pokers players and esteemed Angelinos will be Wheeling & Dealing for the After-School All-Stars at the legendary Petersen Automotive Museum on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 7:00pm – 11:00pm. More →

Heidi Klum Launches Project Doodle Contest Apr 8, 2013

In partnership with Save the Children, Babies"R"Us is introducing specially designed t-shirts as part of the company’s exclusive Truly Scrumptious by Heidi Klum collection to help inspire creativity among kids. More →

After-School All-Stars Award Atlanta Hawks Guard Devin Harris Hoop Hero Apr 8, 2013

NBA Atlanta Hawks guard Devin Harris recently toured the After-School All-Stars (ASAS) program at BEST Academy for Boys in Atlanta and received a most valuable “Hoop Hero” award for his community service with ASAS Atlanta. More →

Prince Charles Opens Hospitality Training Centre In Scotland Apr 5, 2013

HRH The Prince of Wales – known as The Duke of Rothesay in Scotland – recently opened the Belling Hospitality Training Centre at Dumfries House Estate, with award-winning chef Tony Singh on hand to offer his culinary expertise. More →

Russell Brand And David Lynch Bring Meditation To At-Risk Youth Apr 4, 2013

David Lynch and Russell Brand joined forces to help bring Transcendental Meditation to 1,000,000 at-risk youth at the U.S. premiere of Meditation Creativity Peace at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater in Los Angeles on Tuesday, April 2. More →

Chevy Chase Shows Support For Clinton Foundation Apr 4, 2013

Chevy Chase has put his name to an email to supporters of the Clinton Foundation, explaining how he has been inspired by Bill Clinton. More →

Cristiano Ronaldo Takes On Child Hunger In Guatemala Apr 3, 2013

Cristiano Ronaldo is gearing up to take on child hunger in Guatemala. More →

John Legend To Headline Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Celebration Apr 1, 2013

GRAMMY Award-winning artist John Legend will headline the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) Celebration in Las Vegas with a private performance at ARIA Resort & Casino, Friday, April 5. More →

Win A Day With Bill Clinton Apr 1, 2013

Contribute to the Clinton Foundation by April 12 to support their life-changing work and be entered to win a day with President Clinton in New York City. More →

Tina Fey Gets Ice Cold For Charity Apr 1, 2013

What’s better than ice cream that tastes good and does good at the same time? Ben & Jerry’s delicious new flavor, Liz Lemon, was created in collaboration with Tina Fey, a long-time Jumpstart champion and the star of NBC’s 30 Rock. More →

Justin Bieber And Miley Cyrus Revisit Hometown Schools For Real Change Mar 29, 2013

REAL Change Productions has announced the debut of its upcoming, star-studded television special, which celebrates the grade-A individuals and groups dedicated to educating America’s youth. More →

Dame Helen Mirren Helps Prince Charles Celebrate Young People's Success Mar 28, 2013

The Prince of Wales and a host of celebrities this week paid tribute to young people who have overcome adversity to achieve success at the Samsung Celebrate Success Awards. More →

Samantha Cameron Visits Syrian Children In Lebanon Mar 28, 2013

Samantha Cameron – wife of British Prime Minister David Cameron – was shocked by Syrian children’s stories in Lebanon this week. More →

Magic Johnson And Jennifer Hudson Kick Off We Day In Seattle Mar 27, 2013

Today, the first-ever U.S. We Day kicks off in Seattle with a remarkable lineup of speakers and performers, including Magic Johnson, Jennifer Hudson and Seattle Seahawks Head Coach, Pete Carroll, taking the stage to inspire 15,000 young people at the KeyArena at Seattle Center. More →

Paul Simon And Joan Baez Contribute To Charity Album Mar 27, 2013

World-renown cellist Lynn Harrell and his wife, violinist Helen Nightengale, have assembled an unprecedented group of celebrated music stars to record the recently released charity album titled, We’ll Paint You a Rainbow. More →

Sting Visits School With In Harmony Project Mar 25, 2013

Pupils at Hawthorn Primary School in Elswick, Newcastle-upon-Tyne received a surprise visit from Sting last Friday, joining Kathryn Tickell, in support of the In Harmony Newcastle Gateshead project delivered by The Sage Gateshead. More →

Gordon Brown To Present UN Global Education First Initiative Mar 25, 2013

Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown, now United Nations’ Special Envoy for Global Education, is to present the UN Global Education First Initiative in a high-profile MIPTV conference session, scheduled for Wednesday 10 April in Cannes, France. More →