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Kyra Sedgwick Reads 'Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly' for Back-To-School at Storyline Online Sep 8, 2023

Award-winning actress and director Kyra Sedgwick is helping to kick off the new school year by reading Alan Madison’s brilliant children’s story Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's free children’s literacy program Storyline Online. More →

Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Hosts Star-Studded Virtual Celebration Sep 6, 2021

Soon after Paul Newman founded The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in 1988, he set out to create a different kind of annual fundraiser for the Camp’s programs serving children with serious illnesses and their families. More →

Stars to Appear During Point Foundation Virtual Event May 21, 2021

Point Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) scholarship fund, will launch the Point Honors New York 2021 virtual event on May 22, 2021. More →

Stars Help Robin Hood And iHeartRadio Celebrate Heroes of New York Dec 9, 2020

Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartRadio joined together to broadcast Heroes of New York to celebrate the true impact of the extraordinary generosity and selflessness of New Yorkers, featuring innovative and dedicated individuals and organizations who have continued to help our neighbors in need. More →

Robin Hood And iHeartRadio Present Heroes Of New York Nov 26, 2020

Robin Hood, New York’s largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartRadio will join together to air “Heroes of New York” across television and radio stations on Tuesday, December 1 at 7 p.m. EST. More →

Earth Day 2020 Brings Together An Unprecedented Collection Of Voices Apr 17, 2020

With the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day (April 22) fast approaching, now more than ever we need to connect as a global community united in our fight to protect the health and welfare of the planet and its people. More →

Amy Poehler Honored at Star-Studded 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala Jun 17, 2019

Last week, Women In Film, Los Angeles (WIF, LA) celebrated outstanding women in the entertainment industry with the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala presented by Max Mara with additional support from Delta Air Lines and Lexus. More →

Kevin Bacon's SixDegrees.org is Partnering with SOS Children's Villages USA for the #HomecomingChallenge Jan 7, 2019

Kevin Bacon's SixDegrees.org is partnering with SOS Children's Villages USA to raise money and awareness for SOS’s extraordinary work, using SixDegrees’ new platform, 6Tag, to launch the #HomecomingChallenge. 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 →

Claire Danes To Be Honored At Hudson River Park 2018 Gala Oct 1, 2018

The Hudson River Park has announced that they will honor Award-winning actor, Claire Danes; Deputy Mayor, City of New York & Vice Chair, Hudson River Park Trust, Alicia Glen and Chairman & CEO, RXR Realty LLC, Scott Rechler at the 2018 Gala on Thursday, October 11th at Pier 62 in Hudson River Park. More →

Your Chance To Go On A Double Date With Kevin Bacon And Kyra Sedgwick Jul 3, 2018

Here’s your chance to go on a double date with Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick – and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →

Kyra Sedgwick And Kevin Bacon Attend Food Bank For New York City Can Do Awards Dinner Apr 23, 2018

Food Bank For New York City, the city’s leading hunger-relief organization working to end food poverty throughout the five boroughs, celebrated friends and vital community members at its annual Can Do Awards Dinner last week. More →

Food Bank For New York City Celebrates 35th Anniversary At Can Do Awards Dinner Apr 13, 2018

Food Bank For New York City's Can Do Awards Dinner will take place on April 17. More →

24 Hour Plays On Broadway Announces Cast Oct 2, 2017

The 24 Hour Plays has announced the first round of participants for this year’s production on Monday, October 30th, at 8:00pm at the American Airlines Theatre in Times Square. More →

STOMP Out Bullying Calls To Change The Culture This National Bullying Prevention Month Oct 2, 2017

In honor of October’s National Bullying Prevention Month, STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students, calls on the nation to support their mission by raising awareness around the need to develop a society focused on kindness and inclusivity. More →

Julianne Moore Pushes For Gun Safety Nov 13, 2015

The US’s 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings, when 20 children were gunned down, was the last straw for actor Julianne Moore. In the aftermath of the massacre, she felt compelled to take action. More →

Stars Issue a Call to Amnesty International in Open Letter Jul 29, 2015

More than 400 national and international women’s rights groups, including the Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW), human rights advocates, medical doctors, actors and directors, fashion designers, faith-based organizations and concerned individuals from over 30 countries signed an open letter to Amnesty International expressing their dismay at its policy proposal calling for the decriminalization of the sex industry. More →

GLSEN To Honor Matthew Morrison With Inspiration Award May 25, 2015

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, has announced that it will honor Matthew Morrison, Jon Stryker, Johnson & Johnson, teacher Desiree Raught and the Nixa High School Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – New York to be held on Monday, June 1, at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

Stars Urge President Obama To Reject Keystone XL Feb 26, 2015

More than 140 artists, Tribal Nations, landowners, and climate leaders have signed a letter to President Obama, urging him to reject Keystone XL pipeline. More →

U2 Performs At Sean Penn's Star-Studded Help Haiti Home Gala Jan 13, 2014

Saturday night, Hollywood came together to support Sean Penn and his J/P Haitian Relief Organization at the 3rd Annual Help Haiti Home Gala, presented by Giorgio Armani at the Montage in LA. More →

James Purefoy Named As Small Steps Project Celebrity Ambassador Dec 12, 2013

Small Steps Project is honoured to name The Following actor James Purefoy as their celebrity Ambassador. More →

Stars Celebrate New York’s Home For Socially Conscious Theater and Honor Center For Constitutional Rights May 10, 2013

Culture Project is set to hold a commemorative gala and naming ceremony for its newly christened Lynn Redgrave Theater (formerly known as 45 Bleecker Street) on Monday June 3 at Stage 48 in honor of the late Ms. Redgrave. More →

Kevin Bacon Co-Chairs Woodcraft Rangers 90th Anniversary Dinner Apr 30, 2013

Woodcraft Rangers, the leader in after-school programs for Los Angeles at-risk youth, proudly celebrates their 90th Anniversary with a dinner, silent auction and entertainment on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes in downtown Los Angeles. Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon serve as Honorary Co-Chairs. More →

Stars Draw The Line For Bill Of Reproductive Rights Oct 23, 2012

The Center for Reproductive Rights recently announced the launch of an innovative new campaign— DRAW THE LINE — in support of the Center’s Bill of Reproductive Rights. The Bill of Reproductive Rights provides an opportunity for Americans to join together and tell lawmakers that they stand strongly behind a woman’s right to safe reproductive health care. More →

GLSEN Respect Awards To Honor Harvey Weinstein Oct 1, 2012

The GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles will take place at the Beverly Hills Hotel this week. More →

Kevin Bacon And Jeff Bridges Launch Six Days Of Good For Hunger Sep 24, 2012

Today Kevin Bacon and Jeff Bridges kicked off the ‘6 Days of Good’ giving challenge on the social networking for social good website SixDegrees.org. More →

Stars Confirmed For Charity Celebrity Picnic May 14, 2012

Every June something magical happens at Wadsworth Theatre Grounds in Los Angeles – the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation hosts its annual A Time For Heroes Celebrity Picnic. More →

Stars Flock To See Brad Pitt And George Clooney Tackle Equal Rights Mar 5, 2012

On Saturday night, the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact presented the West Coast premiere reading of the play 8 before a sold-out crowd in Los Angeles and a worldwide audience watching on YouTube. More →

Kate Winslet's Celebrity Friends Wear The Golden Hat For Autism Dec 29, 2011

Kate Winslet will be releasing a special book to benefit her autism charity, the Golden Hat Foundation, in April 2012, and has called on some of her famous friends to help. More →

Celebrities To Attend Kids For Kids Carnival For Charity Oct 25, 2011

On Saturday, November 5, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is hosting its 18th Annual “Kids for Kids Carnival” in New York City to bring children and families together and raise awareness on the global efforts to eliminate pediatric HIV and AIDS. More →