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Anjelica Huston to Host 70th Birthday Bash for PETA President Jun 28, 2019

On Sunday, Oscar winner Anjelica Huston will host a special 70th birthday celebration for PETA President Ingrid Newkirk at vegan chef Matthew Kenney’s foodie paradise, Plant Food + Wine. More →

Jillian Michaels Calls For New Home For Stanley The Giraffe Nov 26, 2018

Jillian Michaels — who lost her home in Malibu’s Woolsey fire — sent a letter on PETA's behalf asking Malibu Wine Safaris to transfer Stanley the giraffe to a reputable facility, noting that the roadside zoo doesn’t meet his complex needs and can’t ensure his protection during fires, which have become a regular occurrence in Malibu. More →

Stand Up To Cancer 2018 Telecast Raises $123.6 Million So Far Sep 11, 2018

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced more than $123.6 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the star-studded Sept. 7 “roadblock” fundraising telecast in the United States and Canada. More →

More Stars Announced For Stand Up To Cancer's 6th Biennial Telecast Sep 7, 2018

Stand Up To Cancer's sixth biennial telecast on Friday, September 7th (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) has added more names to its star-studded lineup. More →

More Celebrities Join Star-Studded Lineup for SU2C Telecast Aug 20, 2018

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), is proud to announce that the Hollywood community is rallying together yet again to support the sixth biennial televised fundraising special on Friday, Sept. 7 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 – 8:00 PM CT). More →

Jason Mraz To Perform At 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games Opening Ceremony Feb 20, 2017

The world’s largest sports and humanitarian event this year – the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria – today announced two very special performances for the event’s Opening Ceremony on Saturday, March 18, 2017. More →

More Than $111 Million Pledged Following Stand Up To Cancer Telecast Sep 13, 2016

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) has announced more than $111 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the star-studded Sept. 9 “roadblock” fundraising telecast in the United States and Canada. More →

Stand Up To Cancer 2016 A Huge Success Sep 12, 2016

The Hollywood community once again united to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), which staged its fifth biennial one-hour special on Friday, Sept. 9 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT). More →

Clinton Foundation Launches #GirlsAre Campaign To Empower Girls To Celebrate Their Athleticism May 11, 2016

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Clinton Foundation are joining forces to shine a spotlight on the disparities between girls’ and boys’ physical activity rates and inspire a new generation of strong, active women. More →

Brands And Celebrities Joining Forces For Good Feb 10, 2016

Seeing a brand and celebrity team up together to support a charity can make a big impact. Through the philanthropic efforts of your favorite brands, you too can support charitable actions. Consider supporting these following brands that have notable and exciting celebrity partnerships for good causes: More →

Stars Call On Ringling To Retire All Exotic Animals Oct 13, 2015

What do Anjelica Huston, Joaquin Phoenix, William H. Macy, George Lopez, RZA, James Cromwell, Tony Hawk, Jason Biggs, and Pamela Anderson all have in common? More →

Jillian Michaels To Stand Up For Cancer On Night Nation Run Oct 12, 2015

Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is excited to announce Jillian Michaels, one of the nation’s leading health and wellness experts, will participate on behalf of SU2C in the Night Nation Run on Saturday, October 24th. More →

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Announces 2015 Leaders Summit Program Sep 15, 2015

At its upcoming 2015 Leaders Summit, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation will celebrate its 10-year anniversary and recognize schools, industry leaders, corporate partners and out-of-school time programs that continue to make strides for childhood health. More →

Celebrities Support National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Aug 20, 2015

To spread the word about the lack of physical activity across the country and inspire Americans to get moving, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation (the Alliance) is launching #Commit2Ten, a social media campaign challenging the nation to add 10 more minutes of physical activity to its daily routine during the month of September. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow Addresses Congress On GMO Labeling On Foods Aug 6, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow joined her mother, Blythe Danner, at Capitol Hill this week to campaign against a bill allowing states to pass individual laws regarding GMO labeling on foods. More →

Jillian Michaels Leads March For Babies Apr 23, 2015

Celebrity fitness icon, mom and Kmart ambassador Jillian Michaels, World Champion swimmer Alison Schmitt, All-American Football Star Tevin Coleman, and others are teaming up with half a million volunteers for March for Babies to help fight premature birth. More →

The Black Keys Donate Song To PETA Feb 6, 2015

The Black Keys have granted the rights to their song “Howlin’ for You” to PETA to use for free in an ad promoting animal adoption. More →

Stand Up To Cancer Returns To TV In 2014 Jul 10, 2014

Building on three historic fundraising telecasts in 2008, 2010 and 2012, the groundbreaking grassroots movement Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), will return to primetime television on Friday, September 5, 2014, at 8 pm ET & PT / 7 pm CT. More →

Bill Maher To Headline PETA's Stand-Up For Animals Jun 5, 2014

Some of Hollywood’s most outspoken comics are teaming up for a benefit for the most outspoken animal rights group, PETA. More →

Big Stars Named As Best Friends Animal Society Ambassadors May 1, 2014

What do an Oscar winning actress, a music multi-hyphenate, an NHL star, and a beloved hero dog have in common? They are among the twelve entertainers and public figures joining the ranks of Best Friends Animal Society's Celebrity Ambassadors program. More →

Priscilla Presley - Remembering Elvis and Their Love of Horses‏ Dec 16, 2013

Priscilla Presley has put her support behind federal legislation to protect horses from lives of constant pain. More →

Jillian Michaels Says No To Puppy Mills In Humane Society Billboard Nov 26, 2013

Jillian Michaels, Daytime Emmy-nominated television personality and one of the nation’s leading health and wellness experts, has joined The Humane Society of the United States for a billboard campaign to encourage consumers to avoid supporting puppy mills this holiday season, and to help rescue dogs by adopting from shelters or rescue groups. More →

Josh Duhamel Launches Valspar Hearts And Hands For Habitat Aug 21, 2013

Actor Josh Duhamel today joined Valspar Paint and Habitat For Humanity to launch Valspar Hearts and Hands for Habitat. More →

Chris Hemsworth, Megan Fox And More Hit The Auction Block For Human Rights‏ Apr 25, 2013

The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights launched its 6th Annual Spring Auction today with support from more than 100 of the world’s most recognizable figures spanning business, entertainment, sports, and politics. More →

Giuliana Rancic And Jillian Michaels - Get RADICAL Women's Conference Feb 6, 2013

The 5thAnnual “Get RADICAL Women’s Conference” founded by Doreen Rainey, takes place Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 at the Hyatt Regency, Reston, VA (Washington, D.C.). More →

Alexis Bledel Encourages People To Take Part On Election Day Oct 29, 2012

TV star Alexis Bledel says her passionate belief in women’s rights is motivating her to get out and vote on Election Day this year. More →

Celebrities Support California's Proposition 37 Oct 11, 2012

“You can’t handle the truth” about your food, insists Bill Maher in a humorous Public Service Announcement released this week to support California’s Proposition 37. Early voting began yesterday in California.
 
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If Tom Arnold Were President... Sep 26, 2012

If he were President of the United States, comedian Tom Arnold says the first thing he’d do is head down Pennsylvania Avenue to meet with members of Congress. More →

Stand Up To Cancer Raises Over $81 Million Sep 10, 2012

Stand Up To Cancer has announced that more than $81 million has been pledged so far in connection with its star-studded September 7 roadblock fundraising telecast to accelerate ground-breaking research and bring new treatments to patients as quickly as possible, including pediatric cancer patients through the creation of a new pediatric cancer research “Dream Team.” More →

More Stars Confirmed For Stand Up To Cancer Television Event Sep 6, 2012

Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Justin Timberlake, Sofia Vergara, Eric Stonestreet, Ray Romano, Felicity Huffman, Max Greenfield, Stacy Keibler, Maura Tierney, Rocco DiSpirito, Ethan Zohn and Olympic Gold Medalists Gabrielle Douglas and Missy Franklin will participate in Stand Up To Cancer's landmark television event on Friday, Sept. 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET & PT). More →