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2015 New Year's Message From Kofi Annan, Chair Of The Elders Jan 7, 2015

As Chair of The Elders, Kofi Annan has released a New Year’s message on behalf of The Elders. More →

Todd Herremans And Dick's Sporting Goods Host Shopping Event For Kids Dec 24, 2014

The Todd Herremans Foundation recently hosted members of Leprechaun Sports Association of Philadelphia at DICK’S Sporting Goods. More →

The Elders Call For Immediate End To Armed Conflict In Myanmar Dec 19, 2014

Concluding their visit to Thailand (12–13 December) and Myanmar (14–18 December), The Elders today called on the warring parties in Myanmar’s 60 year-long conflicts to seize the present opportunity to end the fighting and start to build a new and inclusive federal state. More →

Michael Bublé Donates £125,000 To Nordoff Robbins Dec 18, 2014

Canadian superstar Michael Bublé has plenty to celebrate this Christmas, with the completion of a second series of sold out dates of his To Be Loved Tour in the UK. Michael is celebrating this recent success with an amazing donation of £125,000 – £1 for every ticket sold – to Nordoff Robbins! More →

Usher And Scholastic Donate 100,000 New Children's Books To Charity Dec 17, 2014

Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, today announced that a donation of 100,000 new children’s books from The Scholastic Possible Fund will be donated to children in need this holiday season through three non-profit organizations that work to improve global literacy: Toys for Tots (49,200 books), Save the Children (31,700 books) and Room to Read (19,100 books). More →

Sydney Poitier And Kathy Ireland Attend YWCA Rhapsody Ball Dec 12, 2014

The distinguished presence of the iconic Sidney Poitier, first actor of color to win a best actor Academy Award, who presented YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ coveted Silver Achievement Award to Cheryl Boone Isaacs, first black woman ever to head the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and recently re-elected to that presidency, highlighted the 13th Annual Rhapsody Ball funding the organization’s vast and varied efforts to provide services and resources to at-risk Los Angeles young people from lives without hope or opportunity. More →

Graham Nash Concert Tickets Benefit Charity Dec 12, 2014

Legendary singer-songwriter Graham Nash will perform a series of “An Evening With” concerts in Florida in January 2015. More →

The Actors Fund To Benefit From Scott Nevins' SPARKLE Concert Dec 11, 2014

Scott Nevins (one of the breakout stars of Bravo’s new hit show The People’s Couch) brings his star-studded holiday benefit SPARKLE: An All-Star Holiday Concert back to Los Angeles on Thursday, December 11that 7:30pm to Rockwell: Table & Stage where it will once again benefit the programs and services of The Actors Fund! More →

President Obama And First Family To Light National Christmas Tree Dec 3, 2014

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation are excited to announce that President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, and their family will officially light the National Christmas Tree on Thursday, December 4 at the 92nd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on the Ellipse in President’s Park, one of America’s 401 national parks. More →

Actors Fund Looking Ahead Awards To Feature Fred Savage And Hilary Swank Dec 2, 2014

The Actors Fund's Looking Ahead program will present the Looking Ahead Awards on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. More →

Tom Hanks And Rita Wilson To Co-Host 2014 National Christmas Tree Lighting Nov 28, 2014

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation have announced that actor and producer Tom Hanks and singer-songwriter, actress, and producer Rita Wilson will co-host the 92nd annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. More →

Todd Herremans To Hold Suit Drive To Benefit The Suiting Warriors Nov 24, 2014

The Todd Herremans Foundation will hold a suit collection of gently-worn men’s and women’s suits and other professional attire on Monday, November 24, 2104 at Chickie’s and Pete’s, 1526 Packer Avenue from 5 – 7:30 pm. More →

The Elders Ask G20: Get Behind Global Climate Fund Nov 14, 2014

The G20 Heads of State meeting this weekend in Brisbane, Australia, and recent announcements by China and the United States, present excellent opportunities for world leaders to advance global financial measures that are essential to avert catastrophic climate change, The Elders said today. More →

Glastonbury Festival Founder Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Nov 12, 2014

Michael Eavis CBE, creator of the much-loved and world-famous Glastonbury Festival, was recently honored with the 23rd Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). More →

Bill Nighy And Helena Bonham Carter To Attend Nordoff Robbins Christmas Carols Oct 23, 2014

This December, Nordoff Robbins is hosting another magical evening of Christmas carols, celebrity readings and sparkling musical performances at St Luke’s Church in Chelsea. More →

Get Your Hands On Tom Hanks' Typewriter Oct 16, 2014

Enter the creative mind of Hollywood’s biggest movie star when you sit down to write on a Remington Rand typewriter directly from the personal collection of Tom Hanks. More →

Friends, Family and Philadelphia Eagles Support The Todd Herremans Foundation Oct 16, 2014

More than 200 turned out to Prime Stache in Philadelphia to raise funds and support the Todd Herremans Foundation. More →

New Commitments To Action Made At Clinton Global Initiative Sep 25, 2014

During the second day of the 10th Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting, President Bill Clinton, Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton announced new Commitments to Action that will address pressing global challenges. More →

Jack Johnson Releases 2014 Tour Environmental Impact Results Sep 23, 2014

Jack Johnson has released his All At Once Campaign 2014 Tour Impact Results. More →

Derek Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation Benefits From Kids Rock Fashion Show Sep 19, 2014

The second annual Kids Rock! Fashion Show presented by Haddad Brands, hit New York Fashion Week earlier this month with high-powered performances and appearances by celebrity athletes and their kids. More →

USC Shoah Foundation Announces 2015 IWitness Video Challenge Sep 11, 2014

Secondary school students have the chance to win a trip to Los Angeles by entering the second annual IWitness Video Challenge hosted by USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education. More →

Usher Opens A New World For Children Through Reading Sep 9, 2014

Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, today announced that Usher is joining with the company to launch a new “Open a World of Possible” initiative, designed to elevate the importance and joy of reading for all children. More →

Farm Aid 2014 To Be Televised Live Exclusively On AXS TV Sep 9, 2014

Farm Aid announced today that AXS TV will be the exclusive television broadcaster of Farm Aid 2014, to be presented live in high definition (HD) on Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT. More →

WWE Superstar Sheamus Fights Bullying Sep 5, 2014

DoSomething.org, the largest organization for young people and social change, and Be a STAR, an anti-bullying initiative co-founded in 2011 by The Creative Coalition and global entertainment company WWE, are teaming up for The Bully Text: Superstar Edition, a campaign that uses an SMS text message game to get young people to take action around bullying. More →

New York Daily News To Donate To Derek Jeter's Charity Sep 4, 2014

The New York Daily News has announced the launch of a partnership with the New York Yankees in honor of retiring Major League Baseball star and Yankees captain, Derek Jeter. More →

International Medical Corps To Honor Lionsgate Aug 29, 2014

International Medical Corps will honor Lionsgate at its Annual Awards Celebration in October. More →

Mary-Louise Parker To Host Second Annual Hope North Gala Aug 28, 2014

The Second Annual Hope North Gala will take place Saturday, November 1, at City Winery in Manhattan. More →

Natalia Kills Co-Hosts Hamptons Summer Soiree 
Charity Benefit Aug 27, 2014

This past weekend in Southampton, LookToTheStars.org gained exclusive access to New York’s elite as they gathered for the 1st annual Ivy Connect Hamptons Summer Soiree, benefiting Building Blocks For Change and co-hosted by Natalia Kills and sponsored by Cadillac. More →

Stars To Join AARP In San Diego Aug 26, 2014

AARP will host its first Ideas@50+ National Event & Expo at the San Diego Convention Center, September 4-6, 2014. More →

The Elders Release Ethical Leadership Videos Aug 19, 2014

Inspired by the values championed by Nelson Mandela – equality, justice, compassion – The Elders have launched a new Ethical Leadership video series. More →