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$1 Billion Announced During 2024 Global Citizen Festival to End Extreme Poverty Oct 2, 2024

The 2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign has resulted in $1 billion in commitments to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity for the world’s most marginalized communities. More →

Stars to Appear at 2024 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park Jun 20, 2024

Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, today announced the lineup of the 2024 Global Citizen Festival, set to take place on Central Park’s Great Lawn on September 28. More →

Stars to Join Global Citizen NOW in NYC Apr 26, 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Artist, Activist and Global Citizen Ambassador John Legend have joined the growing list of leaders gathering in New York City this week for Global Citizen NOW, the summit setting a global agenda for action on the most urgent issues facing humanity and the planet. More →

MPTF Raised $867,986 During "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 14, 2022

The MPTF “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon raised $867,986 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need. More →

MPTF To Hold "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 8, 2022

MPTF is proud to announce the “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon, airing live in primetime on Los Angeles’ KTLA 5 on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM local time and also available across the country via KTLA.com and MPTF.com. More →

2021 Hudson River Park Friends Gala Raises $2.5 Million Oct 12, 2021

Hudson River Park Friends returned home to the Hudson River Park to celebrate all that the four-mile-long oasis has provided to millions of New Yorkers over the past year and a half. More →

Hudson River Park Friends To Celebrate 2021 In-Person Gala Sep 29, 2021

Hudson River Park Friends will return home to Hudson River Park to celebrate their blue and green oasis and show their appreciation for everything that it has provided the millions of New Yorkers over the past year. More →

Global Citizen Live Line-Ups Revealed For Paris, Lagos, & NYC Events Aug 12, 2021

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen, has revealed many of the artists who’ll perform at Global Citizen Live events in Lagos, Nigeria, as well as festivals in Paris, France and in New York City, which is presented by Citi and Cisco, on September 25. More →

Global Citizen Unveils Recovery Plan for the World Feb 26, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has launched a Recovery Plan for the World – a campaign to end COVID-19 for all and kickstart a global recovery. More →

David Lynch To Launch "MEDITATE AMERICA" On December 3 Nov 27, 2020

The David Lynch Foundation (DLF) will host a live, virtual benefit concert on Thursday, December 3 featuring headliners including Graham Nash, Elvis Costello, Katy Perry, Hugh Jackman, and Kesha. More →

Gilda's Club Raises Over $1 Million To Continue Free Cancer Support As They Celebrate 25th Anniversary With Virtual Benefit Gala Nov 17, 2020

Gilda’s Club New York City celebrated 25 years of providing free cancer support and raised $1 million to keep its extraordinary work going at its Virtual Anniversary Benefit Gala. More →

Hugh Jackman Hosts MPTF's 'Reel Stories, Real Lives' Event Oct 30, 2020

Earlier this week, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event virtually, and as always, it was a moving evening filled with extraordinary stories highlighting the impact of MPTF on the entertainment community. More →

Danai Gurira Joins Hugh Jackman, Angela Bassett, and Jason Bateman for MPTF Reel Stories, Real Lives Oct 22, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced today that Danai Gurira will join host Hugh Jackman and storytellers Angela Bassett and Jason Batemanfor their ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event. More →

Hugh Jackman to Host MPTF's Reel Stories, Real Lives Event Sep 30, 2020

On Tuesday, October 20, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will host its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event hosted by longtime advocate and supporter Hugh Jackman. More →

Global Goal: Unite For Our Future Is A Massive Success Jun 30, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the European Commission (EC) hosted Global Goal: Unite for Our Future – The Summit and The Concert over the weekend, as part of a global campaign to coordinate the development of COVID-19 tests, treatments and vaccines, and to ensure equitable access to everyone, everywhere. More →

Dwayne Johnson To Host Star-Studded Global Goal: Unite for Our Future - The Concert Jun 25, 2020

International advocacy organisation Global Citizen and the European Commission today announced Global Goal: Unite for Our Future—The Concert, a globally televised and digitally streamed special that will highlight the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has on marginalized communities – including people of colour, those living in extreme poverty and others facing discrimination. More →

Stars To Appear In We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for MPTF May 12, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that it will host a one-night-only fundraiser to benefit their COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, providing support for entertainment industry workers, particularly those who work behind-the-scenes across film and television, who need it most during this pandemic. More →

2019 Global Citizen Festival Announces Co-Hosts Aug 30, 2019

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced that Connie Britton, Nina Dobrev, Becky G, Dakota Johnson, Becky Lynch, Aasif Mandvi, Bridget Moynahan, Kal Penn, Erin Richards, Seth Rollins, Savannah Sellers, David Gray, and NCT 127 will join the 2019 Global Citizen Festival, a free-ticketed event on Saturday, September 28th in Central Park in New York City, presented by Citi and Cisco. More →

Janet Jackson, Shawn Mendes And More To Headline 2018 Global Citizen Festival Aug 9, 2018

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced that headliners Janet Jackson, The Weeknd, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B, and Janelle Monae will perform at the 2018 Global Citizen Festival, the free-ticketed event on the Great Lawn in Central Park, New York City on Saturday, September 29, 2018. More →

Your Chance To Challenge Hugh Jackman To Squash In NYC Dec 11, 2017

Here is your chance to see if you have what it takes to battle Wolverine on the court! More →

Massive Events Planned For World Children's Day Nov 17, 2017

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham, President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, singer, songwriter and actress Pink, actress Millie Bobby Brown, singers, songwriters and musicians Chloe x Halle, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and FCB and FCB Foundation are among the many stars, leaders and organizations lending their voices to children for World Children’s Day, UNICEF has announced. More →

Louder Together: A Global Citizen Documentary; New York To Mumbai Sep 22, 2017

Complex Networks and Global Citizen have released Louder Together: A Global Citizen Documentary; New York to Mumbai – the two-part special focusing on the groundbreaking advocacy work done by Global Citizen to end extreme poverty – on the free streaming video service go90. More →

Stars Join Super Dads Campaign For UNICEF Jun 20, 2017

Stars from the world of entertainment and sport including Mahershala Ali, David Beckham, the All Blacks, Daniel Cormier, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, Hugh Jackman, Sachin Tendulkar, Thalía and Chris Weidman joined Super Dads, a new UNICEF initiative launched for Father’s Day to celebrate fatherhood, and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains. More →

Stars Join UNICEF Super Dads Campaign Jun 7, 2017

Stars from the world of entertainment and sport including Mahershala Ali, David Beckham, the All Blacks, Daniel Cormier, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, Hugh Jackman, Sachin Tendulkar, Thalía and Chris Weidman joined Super Dads, a new UNICEF initiative launched today to celebrate fatherhood, and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains. More →

Kardashians Attend Star-Studded Angel Ball Nov 28, 2016

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised nearly $3.7 million last night in support of blood cancer research at Angel Ball 2016. More →

Stars Celebrate GOOD+ Foundation 2016 Fatherhood Lunch Oct 21, 2016

Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld hosted GOOD+ Foundation's 2016 Fatherhood Lunch this week at The Palm Restaurant in Tribeca, celebrating the continued expansion and success of the program which launched six years ago. More →

George Clooney Hosts Star-Studded MPTF 95th Anniversary Celebration Oct 3, 2016

During the weekend, George Clooney hosted MPTF's (Motion Picture & Television Fund) “Hollywood’s Night Under The Stars,” an evening of musical performances and special presentations celebrating their 95th year of helping those who entertain us. More →

George Clooney To Host MPTF's 95th Anniversary Celebration Aug 26, 2016

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced today that George Clooney will host “Hollywood’s Night Under The Stars,” an evening of musical performances and special presentations celebrating their 95th year of helping those who entertain us. More →

Rihanna And Selena Gomez To Headline 2016 Global Citizen Festival Jul 27, 2016

Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Major Lazer, and Metallica will headline the 2016 Global Citizen Festival, the annual free-ticketed event on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City on Saturday, September 24, 2016. 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 →