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Join The Stars For Animal Legal Defense Fund's Cruise For A Cause Oct 27, 2017

On Saturday, November 4, 2017 celebrities and animal advocates will be taking to the seas for animals in the second annual Animal Legal Defense Fund Cruise for a Cause. More →

TJ Martell Foundation Announces Presenters And Performers For 42nd New York Honors Gala Oct 9, 2017

The TJ Martell Foundation for Cancer Research has announced its presenters and performers for the 42nd New York Honors Gala to be held Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Guastavino’s in New York beginning with a red carpet arrival at 6:00 p.m. More →

Waka Flocka, Russell Simmons And Mya Talk Going Vegan Aug 24, 2017

What do Waka Flocka Flame, Russell Simmons, and Mya have in common? Not only are they some of the biggest names in music, they’re also part of the growing vegan movement that’s sweeping up everyone from RZA to Ne-Yo and Jhené Aiko to Raury. More →

Russell Simmons Praises Mayor Lumumba For Rising To Vegan Challenge Aug 8, 2017

After hearing from PETA that Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba has taken Pamela Anderson up on her proposition to go vegan for a month to set a healthy example for Jackson — which just nabbed the top spot on a list of the “Fattest Cities in America” — longtime vegan Russell Simmons thanked the mayor for giving the African-American community food for thought about animal-free eating. More →

Pamela Anderson Offers Mayor Free Lunches If He Goes Vegan To Help Slim Down Jackson Jul 21, 2017

Jackson may have just landed the number one spot on a list of the “Fattest Cities in America” — but “fit at 50” Pamela Anderson has a solution. More →

Bid Now In Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Art For Life Gala Auction Jul 19, 2017

On the heels of their annual Art For Life Gala event, Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (founded in 1995 by brothers Russell, Danny and Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons) has launched an online auction to support their mission of providing disadvantaged urban youth with significant exposure and access to the arts, as well as providing exhibition opportunities to under-represented artists and artists of color. More →

Russell Simmons' 2017 Art For Life Benefit Raises Over $1.1 Million Jul 18, 2017

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) raised over $1.1 million at its annual ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 15th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. More →

Join Russell And Danny Simmons For 2017 ART FOR LIFE Benefit Jul 6, 2017

Russell Simmons, and Danny Simmons will host Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation the 2017 ART FOR LIFE benefit on July 15. More →

Shameless Star Emma Kenney Calls On Viewers To Ditch Meat In Powerful New Video Jul 4, 2017

Emma Kenney — currently filming season 8 of the hit Showtime series Shameless — is teaming up with Mercy For Animals to expose the animal cruelty and environmental devastation caused by factory farming. More →

IfOnly Partners With ACLU of Southern California To Help Raise $500,000 Jun 28, 2017

Ever dreamed of visiting the set of House of Cards? How about going as a VIP to a star-studded movie premiere and after-party with the cast? The ACLU of Southern California is making this possible on IfOnly, with more than 25 unique celebrity experiences that will be auctioned to benefit ACLU’s vital work. More →

Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Announces 2017 Art For Life Benefit Jun 15, 2017

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) has announced the honorees for the 2017 ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 15th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. More →

California Assembly Bill Motivates Celebrities To Take Action For Animals Apr 17, 2017

California Assembly Bill 485, The Pet Rescue and Adoption Act, has inspired stars such as Russell Simmons, Nikki Sixx, Kunal Nayyar, Leona Lewis, Alicia Witt, NASCAR Driver Leilani Munter, WWE’s Tyler Breeze and many more to take to social media and create a storm using #YesOnAB485. More →

25th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Record-Breaking $7 Million Feb 28, 2017

The 25th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised a record-breaking $7 million for the global effort to end AIDS. More →

Russell Simmons Invites New Yorkers Of All Backgrounds To Stand In Solidarity With American Muslims Feb 13, 2017

New Yorkers of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds are being asked to gather on Sunday, February 19th, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm in New York’s Times Square, (at the corner of 48th Street & Broadway, Manhattan) and join hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons and prominent religious leaders to declare their solidarity with American Muslims who have recently been impacted by discriminatory rhetoric and a travel ban by the Trump Administration. More →

Kevin Smith And Daughter Harley Quinn Smith Talk Compassionate Meals Feb 1, 2017

In a funny and sweet new video, actress Harley Quinn Smith takes her filmmaker father Kevin Smith, an avowed meat lover, out for a #CompassionateMeal at plant-based restaurant Doomie’s Home Cookin’ in Los Angeles to show him that “vegan food can be just as good as non-vegan food” and to have a heart-to-heart conversation about why she decided to “go all the way” for animals. More →

D.R.A.M. Inspires Fans To Love Their Greens Jan 12, 2017

PETA has teamed up with chart-topping superstar D.R.A.M. for a never-before-seen “outtake” from the music video for his Grammy-nominated song, “Broccoli” — and it brings a whole new meaning to the word “greenery.” More →

Russell Simmons Is The Happy Vegan Dec 19, 2016

Russell Simmons has talked to The Humane Society of the United States’ All Animals magazine about the importance of showing compassion to all animals. More →

CharityBuzz Launches 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Auction Oct 28, 2016

Charitybuzz, a Charity Network company, today announced its 2nd Annual Entrepreneur Auction featuring many of the world’s most innovative thinkers. More →

Mya Dazzles In Fresh-Veggie Dress For PETA Oct 14, 2016

Wearing an edible bespoke dress made entirely of fresh vegetables, Grammy Award–winning singer Mya stars in a brand-new campaign for PETA that proclaims, “Life in Color. Go Vegan for Life.” More →

Stars To Attend 2016 Carousel Of Hope Ball In October Sep 27, 2016

Barbara Davis will host the 2016 Carousel Of Hope Ball in October. More →

Stars To Attend Mercy For Animals' Annual Hidden Heroes Gala Aug 29, 2016

Mercy For Animals' Annual Hidden Heroes Gala – a celebration of their brave undercover investigators and their incredible supporters – will take place September 10. More →

Russell Simmons Attends National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives 40th Anniversary Annual Training Conference Jul 25, 2016

Russell Simmons attended the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) 40th Anniversary Annual Training Conference last week. More →

Russell Simmons' All Def Digital Hosts Town Hall As First Forum Focuses On Criminal Justice Jun 22, 2016

Russell Simmons' All Def Digital (ADD) moves into social justice programming by launching ADD’s first ever Town Hall. More →

Prince's Musical Gift To PETA Offered As Free Download Jun 6, 2016

In celebration of Prince's birthday on Tuesday, PETA is honoring the music icon’s vegan legacy by offering a free download of “Animal Kingdom,” a song he donated to the organization, which is available now on PETA.org through June 7, the day he was born. More →

Goldie Hawn Honored At Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Art For Life Los Angeles May 5, 2016

Stars gathered for Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation's Inaugural Art for Life Los Angeles event on Tuesday. More →

Russell Simmons And RushCard Support Pop-Up Grocery And Nutritional Center In Flint Apr 18, 2016

Flint Community Grocery, powered by Fresh Start CDC, launched its first pop-up grocery store on Saturday, April 16, 2016, on the campus of New Jerusalem Full Gospel Baptist Church located at 1035 E. Carpenter Road. More →

Russell Simmons To Join 40 Artists At The Museum Of Drug Policy Apr 15, 2016

The Museum of Drug Policy is a pop-up cultural hub that includes an immersive art experience and special live programming looking at the impact of current drug policies on populations around the world. More →

Russell Simmons Honors Cyndi Lauper At RUSH HeARTS Education Luncheon Mar 15, 2016

Russell Simmons, Lena Hall, Bevy Smith and Tamara Tunie were just a few of the many attendees at this week’s 4th Annual RUSH HeARTS Education Luncheon at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Raises Over $6.2 Million Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Mar 1, 2016

The 24th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised over $6.2 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

Tamara Tunie To Host Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon Feb 11, 2016

The 4th-Annual Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon will raise funds for Rush’s Education programs for New York City’s inner city youth. More →