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Kim Kardashian Honored at the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell Nov 21, 2022

Last week, Hollywood A-listers, business leaders and philanthropists gathered at the 2022 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. More →

Michelle Obama's When We All Vote Brings Together Cultural Leaders Across Industries for First Culture of Democracy Summit Jun 21, 2022

Starting June 10th, When We All Vote hosted the first Culture of Democracy Summit featuring When We All Vote Co-Chairs Chris Paul, Selena Gomez, Liza Koshy, Bretman Rock and Kerry Washington, Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Magic Johnson, Doc Rivers, David Hogg and more. More →

Stephen Curry, Jennifer Lopez and More Join Michelle Obama as Co-Chairs of When We All Vote Feb 1, 2022

Today, Michelle Obama released a video message announcing five new Co-Chairs joining When We All Vote as the initiative gears up for the 2022 midterm elections. More →

GLSEN Announces Honorary Co-Chairs For 2021 GLSEN Respect Awards Jul 16, 2021

GLSEN, the leading national non-profit organization working to create safe and inclusive learning and school experiences for LGBTQ+ youth, is pleased to announce that this year’s Respect Awards will honor outgoing Executive Director Eliza Byard for her twenty years of service and leadership. More →

Stars Join Telethon for America on Election Eve to Get Out the Vote Oct 30, 2020

On Election Eve, Nov. 2nd, many of America’s biggest stars will join together for the second ever Telethon for America to create the biggest voter turnout in history and combat voter suppression and disinformation. More →

Jane Fonda Leads Virtual Zoom Workout, “Exercise That Vote” Oct 6, 2020

Jane Fonda, Kerry Washington, Shaquille O'Neal, Amy Schumer, Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry, Vanessa Hudgens, and Ashley Benson team up for a ‘Ballot Blaster’ Zoom workout video, titled “Exercise That Vote” encouraging citizens to get out to vote for the upcoming election. More →

Kerry Washington and the Cast of Scandal to Reunite on Stars In The House Jul 28, 2020

Gladiators, it’s time to break out the white hats! Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the cast of “Scandal” will reunite for a very special episode of “Stars In The House” which will livestream on PEOPLE’s social platforms Wednesday, July 29 at 8pm ET. 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 →

One World: Together At Home Announced $127 Million In Commitments To Date Apr 20, 2020

International advocacy organization Global Citizen, together with Lady Gaga, tonight announced $127 million in commitments to date in support of healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

The Paley Center for Media to Celebrate Kerry Washington Feb 27, 2020

The Paley Center for Media today announced that it will pay tribute to the extraordinary Kerry Washington with the special program Celebrating Kerry Washington: Conversation & Exclusive Preview Screening of Little Fires Everywhere. More →

Andie MacDowell, Logan Browning, and More to Be Honored at The Eighth Annual Women Making History Awards Feb 13, 2020

The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) announced today that the 8th Annual Women Making History Awards will take place on International Women’s Day (Sunday, March 8). More →

Stars Attend 18th Annual Night Before Party Benefiting MPTF Feb 10, 2020

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 8, 2020 for the 18th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Good Vibes at the Music Lodge as Talent Supports Their Charities During Sundance Feb 4, 2020

MUSIC LODGE, held during the Sundance Film Festival, is a venue that hosts the Associated Press Festival Headquarters and features music performances, giving the lodge its motto as “Media is our business, Music is our heritage.” Over its 16-year history, Music Lodge has also strongly focused on annual support for nonprofits. More →

Taylor Swift And Janet Mock To Be Honored At 31st GLAAD Media Awards Jan 8, 2020

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor global superstar Taylor Swift and award-winning director, producer, writer, and advocate Janet Mock at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, April 16, 2020. More →

NAACP and BET Networks Team Up for the 51st NAACP Image Awards Nov 27, 2019

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. More →

Michelle Obama Announces 7 New Co-Chairs Joining When We All Vote Nov 12, 2019

Last Week, Michelle Obama released a video message announcing 7 new Co-Chairs joining When We All Vote, a national, nonpartisan organization launched in 2018 to increase participation in every election. More →

Honorees Announced For 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 18, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is proud to announce that Elle Smith (they/them), a high school senior from Round Rock, Texas, will be honored as the 2019 Student Advocate of the Year at this year’s GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Octavia Spencer To Receive Inspiration Award at GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Aug 14, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor award-winning actress and activist Octavia Spencer with the Inspiration Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Amazon Studios To Be Honored With Visionary Award at GLSEN Respect Awards Jul 17, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor Amazon Studios with the Visionary Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Tim Cook To Be Honored At 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Jun 24, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor Apple CEO Tim Cook at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Jay-Z To Be Honored At 50th NAACP Image Awards Mar 29, 2019

The NAACP today announced that globally dominant pop culture icon Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter will receive the prestigious President’s Award during the 50th NAACP Image Awards. More →

James McAvoy Gives Fans the Chance to Win Shirt Signed by Dozens of A-listers Mar 15, 2019

James McAvoy announced that fans have the chance to take home the white Prada shirt he wore to the 91st Academy Awards, which James had signed by dozens of celebrities during the event: prizeo.com/JamesMcAvoy. More →

Beyonce and JAY-Z to be Honored at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 12, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor Beyoncé and JAY-Z together with the Vanguard Award for their LGBTQ allyship at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, March 28, 2019. More →

Stars And Leaders Team Up to Galvanize a Mass Movement of Volunteering Oct 5, 2018

In an election year marked by unprecedented grassroots energy on the left, and with just one month to go until the midterms (Nov 6th), dozens of notable cultural figures have come together in a video series launching today with the goal to drive mass volunteer action that transforms our government this November. More →

Yara Shahidi and Ellen Pompeo To Be Honored at 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards in Los Angeles Jul 27, 2018

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce the lineup of honorees for the 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Bradley Cooper Announces Stand Up To Cancer 2018 Jun 7, 2018

The entertainment community is coming together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and its sixth biennial roadblock televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer. More →

GLSEN to Honor Rosario Dawson at the 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York May 14, 2018

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, will honor Rosario Dawson with the Inspiration Award during the 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York. More →

Kerry Washington Honored at Lehman College 50th Anniversary Celebration and Leadership Awards Dinner Apr 26, 2018

Acclaimed actress, activist and producer Kerry Washington received the Lehman Award for Artistic Achievement at the Lehman College 50th Anniversary Celebration and Leadership Awards Dinner on April 11, at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. More →

Scandal Cast To Perform Live Stage Reading Of Series Finale Mar 19, 2018

The Actors Fund — the national human services organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan — announced today that the cast of ABC’s SCANDAL will reunite for a one-night-only LIVE staged reading of the highly-anticipated final episode on Thursday, April 19 — the same night the series finale airs on television! More →