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Aretha Franklin And Train To Perform At National Christmas Tree Lighting Nov 28, 2013

The National Park Service and the National Park Foundation have announced that Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin will be performing at the 91st annual National Christmas Tree Lighting. More →

The Elders Welcome Geneva Interim Agreement With Iran Nov 28, 2013

The Elders this week welcomed the interim agreement reached in Geneva between the P5+1 group of countries and the Islamic Republic of Iran on Iran’s nuclear programme. More →

Emeli Sandé Features In Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Video Nov 27, 2013

Nordoff Robbins, the UK’s leading music therapy charity, has released a short animated film about the power of music therapy, featuring Emeli Sandé, who is an ambassador for the organisation. More →

CrowdRise Launches Holiday Charity Challenge Nov 21, 2013

CrowdRise has launched the third annual Holiday Charity Challenge – the holiday season’s largest and most fun crowdsourced online giving and fundraising event – with the announcement of Craig Newmark and other philanthropists’ generous donations of $200K in prize money for competing charities. More →

Graham Nash - Wild Tales Of Rock And Charity Nov 18, 2013

The names of Crosby, Stills and Nash are synonymous with harmony, political activism and the excesses of rock n’ roll stardom. And in Graham Nash's new book, Wild Tales – A Rock & Roll Life we get an inside view on how these three elements intertwined to form one of the most compelling stories of survival ever to come out of the music industry. More →

Angelina Jolie Honored With Honorary Oscar For Humanitarian Work Nov 17, 2013

Angelina Jolie has been awarded an Honorary Oscar for her humanitarian work. More →

Former Westlife Star Visits Nordoff Robbins Nov 15, 2013

Former Westlife star Shane Filan recently took some time out of his busy schedule to visit Nordoff Robbins' London Centre to check out the music therapy work that takes place there. More →

NE-YO To Join Jennifer Hudson And Sheryl Crow At Live 4 The Give Concert Nov 14, 2013

Music’s hottest artists will take the stage at New York City’s Carnegie Hall on Monday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. for the inaugural Live 4 The Give Holiday Benefit Concert to raise money for family-focused nonprofit organizations. More →

The Elders Warn Of Threat To Israel-Palestine Peace Process‏ Nov 12, 2013

The Elders strongly oppose Israel’s newly announced construction plans for East Jerusalem, warning that they seriously undermine the current peace negotiations. More →

David Lynch Wants To Teach 1,000 NYC First Responders To Meditate Nov 11, 2013

The David Lynch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to overcoming traumatic stress among at-risk communities through meditation, has launched the “Change Begins Within” campaign in partnership with The Urgency Network, an engagement platform that connects non-profits, celebrities, brands and fans in a single community to mass-educate about the world’s biggest issues and create positive impact on a global scale. More →

Celebs Unite For 12 Days Of Giving Holiday Auction‏ Nov 7, 2013

Charitybuzz, the world’s leading luxury charity auction site, announces its second annual “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Auction. More →

Hugh Jackman To Be Honored By David Lynch Foundation Nov 6, 2013

The David Lynch Foundation, a non-profit charity that brings meditation to at-risk communities, will host its fifth annual “Change Begins Within” benefit gala on December 3, 2013, to celebrate the service of veterans and first responders in New York City. More →

Mark Ronson To Host The Other Ball For Charity Nov 6, 2013

The Other Ball – a brand new annual event to raise funds to protect children from adversity and exploitation in the developing world – aims to transcend the machine, lift the spirit and honor the power of music to create global social change. More →

Annie Lennox Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Nov 5, 2013

Annie Lennox was honored with the 22nd Annual Music Industry Trusts Award at an event last night. More →

Pele Visits Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Nov 4, 2013

Pelé, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, visited Nordoff Robbins last week to celebrate his Legend of Football Award, which was presented at the HMV Football Extravaganza (FE) in London. More →

The Elders Hail Progress In Iran Nuclear Talks Nov 1, 2013

Meeting in Cape Town, The Elders today hailed the positive steps taken in recent weeks on the Iranian nuclear crisis. More →

Lou Reed's Charity Legacy Oct 27, 2013

Rock pioneer Lou Reed has passed away, leaving a huge void in music and philanthropy. More →

Be Part Of The High School Musical Reunion And Support Charity Oct 25, 2013

Here’s your chance to join Monique Coleman and the cast of High School Musical for a very special reunion. More →

Denise Van Outen Launches The First Ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games Oct 16, 2013

Denise van Outen has gone from yummy mummy to star athlete to launch the first ever Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Games. More →

Harry Potter Stars To Play Charity Football Oct 15, 2013

The Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation and Nordoff Robbins will be the beneficiaries from a special celebrity football match at the Crystal Palace ground as Crystal Palace Football Club joins forces with Sellebrity Soccer for a star-studded charity match. More →

Annie Lennox To Be Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Oct 11, 2013

Annie Lennox, iconic singer, songwriter and philanthropist, is to be honoured with the 22nd Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). More →

The Elders Encourage Côte d’Ivoire To Step Up Towards Reconciliation Oct 11, 2013

Concluding a two-day visit to Abidjan, Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders and former UN Secretary-General, welcomed the progress accomplished by Côte d’Ivoire since the post-electoral crisis of 2010-2011. More →

Ultimate Monday Night Football Viewing Party With Todd Herremans Oct 10, 2013

Philadelphia Eagles Offensive Linesman Todd Herremans is inviting fans and supporters to come out and watch Monday Night Football, while raising funds for the Todd Herremans Foundation, on Monday, October 14, 2013. More →

Hope North Gala A Huge Success Sep 27, 2013

Golightly Media is pleased to announce that the Hope North Inaugural Gala Event presented by Cause Effect Agency on September 18th at City Winery was a success with many celebrities in attendance for an amazing organization and a wonderful cause. More →

Jimmy Carter And The Elders Visit Myanmar Sep 27, 2013

Concluding a three-day visit to Myanmar, The Elders are offering their support to the people of Myanmar during this exciting period of transition. They also encourage decision-makers responsible for the implementation of the political reform process to make further progress. This was The Elders’ first visit to Myanmar as a group. More →

Sienna Miller Launches First Responders CGI Commitment to Help In Humanitarian Disasters Sep 26, 2013

As part of its 2013 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action, International Medical Corps President & CEO Nancy A. Aossey and Global Ambassador Sienna Miller will announce a new “First Responders” commitment to assist communities in becoming their own first responders in emergencies and natural disasters. More →

George Takei And AARP Take Over YouTube‏ Sep 18, 2013

The legendary George Takei is teaming up with AARP to boldly go where George has never gone before—a YouTube show! More →

The Elders Welcome Syria Breakthrough Sep 17, 2013

The Elders – the group of independent leaders who use their collective experience and influence for peace, justice and human rights worldwide – warmly welcome the recent agreement on chemical weapons reached between Russia and the United States in Geneva, which could open up the prospect for a peaceful path out of the Syrian crisis. More →

Toby Keith Concert Raises $2 Million for Twister Relief Sep 13, 2013

Country music hero Toby Keith's star-studded July 6th concert has helped bring hope and support to Oklahoma residents hit by last May’s deadly tornadoes. More →

Share Your Experiences on The #Road2FarmAid Sep 10, 2013

The #Road2FarmAid, announced last week, is one of many ways that Farm Aid is connecting with fans as it gears up for its annual benefit concert on Sept. 21 at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. More →