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Connie Britton Talks About Pandemica Apr 13, 2021

Actor Connie Britton joined TODAY last week to discuss the animated series “Pandemica,” which was created by the ONE Campaign to help raise awareness about the importance of global vaccine access. More →

Bono, Penélope Cruz, David Oyelowo and More in Pandemica, Animated Series on Global Vaccine Access Mar 26, 2021

The ONE Campaign, the global health and anti-poverty organization co-founded by Bono, today launched “Pandemica,” an animated series created to raise awareness of the critical importance of global vaccine access in ending the pandemic. More →

Celebrities Star in a Spanish-language PSA to Alert Voters to "Naked Ballot" Issue Oct 15, 2020

Six of the world’s biggest Spanish-speaking celebrities star in a new ad to bring attention to laws that require voters in 16 states – including the important swing state of Pennsylvania -to insert their mail-in ballot into two separate envelopes in order to be counted. More →

Ryan Murphy TV Charity Auction to Support Actors Fund COVID Assistance May 14, 2020

Ryan Murphy Television just launched a charity auction featuring tons of signed memorabilia, wardrobe items, scripts and posters from Ryan Murphy shows, with more still coming in (60+ items). More →

More Than 50 Women Stand #TogetherForHer to Address Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19 May 11, 2020

According to The United Nations Population Fund, six months of lockdowns could result in an additional 31 million cases of gender-based violence across the globe. More →

Back to Our Roots: The 11th Annual Artists for Peace and Justice Festival Gala Sep 11, 2019

The 11th annual Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, presented by Labatt Breweries of Canada, raises an impressive $1.1 million for education in Haiti. This year’s APJ Gala was held at the Windsor Arms Hotel in Toronto and was co-chaired by Natasha Koifman and Suzanne Boyd. More →

Penélope Cruz and PETA Urge Shoppers to Ditch Fur in New Christmas Ad Campaign Dec 7, 2018

Posing with a feline friend, Oscar winner and fashion icon Penélope Cruz has reunited with PETA for a new ad that proclaims, “Make Us Purr. Don’t Wear Fur.” More →

Stars Join The 2018 (RED) Shopathon To Fight AIDS Nov 20, 2018

As women and girls continue to be disproportionately impacted by HIV and AIDS, a galaxy of brands and stars are once again stepping out for the annual World AIDS Day Campaign, the (RED) Shopathon, to raise money and bring urgency to the AIDS fight. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Raises $45 Million At Annual Gala Jul 22, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation held its third annual gala this week in Saint-Tropez, and raised $45 million to go towards its aim of protecting vulnerable wildlife and stopping climate change. More →

Sharon Osbourne Says No To Fur Jan 26, 2016

Back in her music-managing and The Osbournes days, Sharon Osbourne used to wear animal fur – but after learning how animals suffer and die for each fur coat, she swore off it for good. More →

Joaquin Phoenix Wants You To Know The Truth About Leather Mar 2, 2015

Joaquin Phoenix is disgusted and sickened by the first-ever look inside China’s dog-leather trade. More →

Mahiki And PETA Welcome Fur-Free Policy With Celebrity Party Mar 3, 2014

Visitors to top London nightspot Mahiki were greeted by a unique “sign of the times” during the weekend. That’s because the hugely popular Mayfair club posted a bright neon sign at the door with an unmistakable message: no fur allowed. More →

Made In Chelsea's Lucy Watson To Unveil Anti-Fur Advert Jan 30, 2014

Made in Chelsea star Lucy Watson knows a thing or two about glamour – and she knows there’s nothing glamorous about wearing fur. That’s why Watson was happy to strip down for a new ad that shows her confidently sitting below the words “Fur? I’d Rather Go Naked”. More →

Imelda May Says No To Fur Farming In Ireland Oct 9, 2013

Singer Imelda May is causing some mayhem in Simon Coveney’s office. In a letter sent on PETA's behalf, she urges the UK’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to introduce a ban on fur farming in Ireland, a move that would bring the country into line with nations around the world, including Austria, the UK and Switzerland. More →

Alexandra Burke Shows Off Her 'X-Factor' in New PETA Ad Oct 1, 2013

X-Factor series five winner Alexandra Burke is turning the other cheek in her sexy new PETA ad, the latest in the group’s celebrated “Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign. More →

Go (RED) At The Movies May 30, 2013

AMC has partnered with (RED) to turn this summer’s movie-going into a simple way to join the fight against AIDS. More →

Olivia Munn Reveals Shocking Footage Of Chinese Fur Farms Feb 24, 2013

You’ve never seen anything like this before: Shocking new video footage captured by PETA Asia undercover investigators on Chinese fur farms reveals “who’s really paying the ultimate price” for fur, according to The Newsroom star Olivia Munn in PETA’s new video exposé. More →

Stars Support Giving Tuesday Nov 27, 2012

A diverse group of musicians, actors, athletes, artists and the nation’s top creative talents are joining the #GivingTuesday movement to help inspire the first national day dedicated to giving coinciding with the Holiday season. More →

Christian Serratos Stars In New PETA Ad Nov 14, 2012

Wearing a corset and calaveras-inspired makeup and standing in a fog-filled graveyard, Twilight star Christian Serratos – known to fans of the series as Bella’s friend Angela – is featured in a new ad for PETA inspired by Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) that reads, “Respect Life. Go Vegetarian”. More →

Penelope Cruz Named As Key To The Cure Ambassador Jul 16, 2012

Saks Fifth Avenue and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have announced that actress Penelope Cruz has been named the EIF ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2012 Key To The Cure campaign. More →

Stars launch Save the Arctic campaign Jun 22, 2012

Stars from the worlds of music, film, TV and business yesterday launched a campaign to save the Arctic. More →

Penelope Cruz Gives The Cold Shoulder To Fur Feb 2, 2012

Academy Award-winner Penelope Cruz gives fur the cold shoulder in a new ad for PETA. More →

Charlize Theron, Penelope Cruz and Many More Design Charity Gifts Feb 11, 2011

21st Century Leaders and celebrities including Sir Roger Moore, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Nicole Kidman, Penelope Cruz, Donna Karan and Charlize Theron have created items that can help spread Cupid’s message while treating your loved ones to a special limited edition Valentine’s gift that shows you really care – for them and the planet! More →

Global Green's Annual Pre-Oscar Party Not to Be Missed Jan 21, 2011

Celebrities will be walking quite a few red carpets during ‘Oscar’ week in Los Angeles next month, but perhaps the most important carpet they’ll walk will be Global Green's ‘green carpet.’ More →

Bono Leads Celebrity PSA For (RED) Charity May 2, 2010

(RED) has announced the launch of The Lazarus Effect Campaign, a multi-platform campaign across TV, online and print, including an HBO documentary airing on May 24, that will help raise awareness of the transformative effect of antiretroviral medicine for those living with HIV in Africa. More →

Ben Stiller Joins Artists For Peace And Justice Board Of Directors Mar 15, 2010

Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) has announced that it will merge with Ben Stiller's Haitian school initiative (HSI). More →

Celebrities Play Hollywood Dominoes for Peace and Justice Mar 5, 2010

Celebrities en route to the Academy Awards this year will make a pit-stop beforehand to take part in the 3rd Annual Pre-Oscar Hollywood Domino Gala Benefiting Artists for Peace and Justice. More →

Celebrities Donate Items To Artists For Peace And Justice Charity Auction Feb 25, 2010

Artists for Peace and Justice – the Haitian earthquake charity supported by a host of stars – has partnered with popular online auction site charitybuzz.com for a special celebrity awards-themed auction that launched on February 24. More →

Keith Urban Building Schools In Haiti Feb 22, 2010

Country singer Keith Urban spoke on the radio recently about a project he and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, are involved in – building schools in Haiti. More →

Stars Sign Chrysler Car For Charity Auction Feb 16, 2010

February 20 will see a Chrysler 300 signed by hundreds of celebrities go under the hammer to raise money for the Red Cross' relief efforts in Haiti. More →