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Lady Gaga Unveils Born This Way Foundation Mar 1, 2012

Yesterday at Harvard University, Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, officially unveiled the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF), a new non-profit charitable organization, before a crowd of policy makers, non-profit organizations, foundation leaders, students and youth at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s Askwith Forum. More →

Lady Gaga's Charity Launch To Be Streamed Live Feb 28, 2012

The Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) launch event featuring Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, at Harvard University will be streamed live to the BTWF website on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 from 4:00-5:30pm EST. More →

Daniel Radcliffe Launches PSA For The Trevor Project Feb 22, 2012

The Trevor Project's new life-saving, life-affirming public service announcement featuring Daniel Radcliffe has premiered on FOX during the network’s hit series “Glee.” More →

Final Cast List For West Coast Premiere Of 8 Released Feb 16, 2012

The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact are proud to announce the full cast for the West Coast premiere of “8,” an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry. More →

Oprah To Join Lady Gaga At Charity Launch Feb 14, 2012

Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, announced today that Oprah Winfrey will be joining them at Harvard University for the official launch of the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012. More →

Stars Take On 8 For Charity Jan 23, 2012

The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact are proud to announce an all-star cast for the West Coast premiere of “8,” a play chronicling the historic trial in the federal constitutional challenge to California’s Proposition 8, written by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and AFER Founding Board Member Dustin Lance Black and directed by acclaimed actor and director and AFER Founding Board Member Rob Reiner. More →

Lady Gaga Announces Launch Event For Born This Way Foundation Jan 22, 2012

Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, have announced that they will officially launch the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) on Wednesday, February 29th, 2012 at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre. More →

GLAAD Announces Media Award Nominees Jan 20, 2012

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, has announced the nominees for its 23rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. By recognizing and honoring media for outstanding images of the LGBT community, the GLAAD Media Awards serve as a benchmark for the media industry and complement GLAAD’s work to bring LGBT images and stories to Americans. More →

Miley Cyrus: 10 Ways To Get Ur Good On For MLK Day Jan 12, 2012

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an activist and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. On January 16th, MLK Day of Service 2012, millions will come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. Miley Cyrus and her friends at Youth Service America have 10 ways to Get Ur Good On for MLK Day, and throughout January. Get started! More →

Tony Bennett's Naked Lady Gaga Portrait Up For Sale For Charity Dec 13, 2011

Here is your chance to get your hands on a very special picture of Lady Gaga to benefit charity. More →

Lady Gaga Brings Anti-Bullying Ideas To The White House Dec 8, 2011

Lady Gaga has visited the White House to discuss her plans for a new anti-bullying campaign. More →

Lady Gaga Honored At Trevor Live Celebrity Charity Event Dec 6, 2011

On Sunday, December 4, 2011, The Trevor Project honored Lady Gaga with the Trevor Hero Award and Google Inc. with the Trevor 2020 Award during “Trevor Live” presented by Audi of America and ING and directed by Adam Shankman. More →

Jason Mraz Launches Charity Foundation Dec 6, 2011

Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz has announced the establishment of the Jason Mraz Foundation, devoted to supporting a number of charities for which he has been a dedicated and impassioned advocate. More →

Celebrity Charity Gifts That Give Twice Dec 2, 2011

Looking for a gift to top all gifts this holiday season? Leading charity auction site charitybuzz.com is offering access to hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences. More →

Cyndi Lauper Honored By National Runaway Switchboard Nov 21, 2011

Cyndi Lauper and her True Colors Fund were presented with the 2011 “Spirit of Youth” award from the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) last week, recognizing their work and dedication for helping to keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets. More →

Lady Gaga To Be Honored At Celebrity Charity Event Nov 21, 2011

On Sunday, December 4, 2011, The Trevor Project will honor Lady Gaga with the Trevor Hero Award and Google Inc. with the Trevor 2020 Award during “Trevor Live” at the Hollywood Palladium. More →

Lady Gaga Launches Born This Way Foundation Nov 3, 2011

Lady Gaga will launch a new charity in 2012 to empower youth and lead them to a braver new society “where each individual is accepted and loved as the person they were born to be.” More →

Celebrities To Wear Purple For Spirit Day Oct 19, 2011

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) will join millions of lesbian gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people and allies by participating in Spirit Day and wearing purple on October 20, 2011. More →

Miley Cyrus: 10 Ways To Get Ur Good On For Anti-Bullying Month Oct 12, 2011

October is National Bullying Prevention Month and Miley Cyrus, Get Ur Good On, and Youth Service America are encouraging everyone to take an active role in preventing bullying. More →

KT Tunstall And James Morrison Feature On Samaritans Charity Album Oct 3, 2011

KT Tunstall, James Morrison, The Overtones and Sophie Ellis-Bextor are among the big names to have recorded a unique collection of original tracks and inspirational covers for Songs to Save a Life – a new charity album in aid of Samaritans. More →

Celebrity Cast For New Proposition 8 Play Sep 14, 2011

The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER), in partnership with Broadway Impact, has announced additional casting and roles for the highly anticipated one-night only staged reading of “8,” a new play chronicling the historic trial in the federal legal challenge to California’s Proposition 8. More →

Cyndi Lauper To Open Shelter On Friday Sep 6, 2011

Cyndi Lauper's homeless shelter for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth will open in New York on Friday, September 9. More →

Talk To Me: Glee Star Launches Video For Suicide Prevention Week Sep 5, 2011

Glee’s Kevin McHale has joined with The Trevor Project to launch Suicide Prevention Week in the US. More →

Dustin Lance Black Supports Homecoming Project For LGBT Youth Aug 30, 2011

As a new school year begins, the Homecoming Project is urging successful lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) adults to join its campaign to provide positive role models for LGBT high school students. More →

True Blood Star Latest Celebrity To Join Charity Campaign Jul 27, 2011

True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård is the latest star to record a PSA for the It Gets Better campaign. More →

Harry Potter Star To Be Honored With Charity Hero Award Jun 21, 2011

The Trevor Project's mission to stop suicide in LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) youth will benefit from two star-studded events this weekend. More →

Ian McKellen And Friends Appear In Charity Video Jun 13, 2011

Sir Ian McKellen, Samantha Fox and Paul O'Grady are three of the stars who have taken part in a new advertising campaign for a British charity. More →

Kim Catrall Honored At GLAAD Awards May 16, 2011

On Saturday night, GLAAD honored the media’s most outstanding images of the LGBT community at the GLAAD Media Awards in San Francisco, presented nationally by ROKK Vodka and locally by Southwest Airlines. Advocates, allies and celebrities joined host Naya Rivera (Glee) at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis to celebrate the people and stories that are moving Americans toward equality for all. More →

Pete Doherty To Get His Kit On For Celebrity Charity Soccer Apr 21, 2011

The latest line up has been announced for this year’s Celebrity Soccer Six events at Charlton Athletic Football Club on Bank Holiday Monday May 30th and Burnley Football Club on Sunday June 5th. More →

GLAAD Honors Stars For LGBT Charity Work Apr 12, 2011

Downtown LA saw some of Hollywood’s finest at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Westin Bonaventure this week. More →