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Hilaria Baldwin & Alysia Reiner Host The 5th Annual Bent On Learning Inspire! Gala Jan 16, 2014

Bent On Learning is to host its 5th annual Inspire! Gala later this month. More →

Get On Board And Go Vegan With Russell Simmons Jan 9, 2014

Temperatures in the U.S. are at record lows, but that didn’t stop PETA's “Lettuce Ladies” from dressing only in strategically placed lettuce leaves this week to kick off Russell Simmons' new PETA campaign on The Tide, the light-rail system in Norfolk, Va. More →

Miley Cyrus Supports Free The Nipple Campaign Dec 16, 2013

Miley Cyrus has taken to twitter to support a new indy film that challenges censorship laws in the US. More →

Famous Vegetarians Featured On PETA Stamps Nov 22, 2013

PETA has released a limited-edition stamp sheet featuring famous vegetarians. More →

David Lynch Wants To Teach 1,000 NYC First Responders To Meditate Nov 11, 2013

The David Lynch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to overcoming traumatic stress among at-risk communities through meditation, has launched the “Change Begins Within” campaign in partnership with The Urgency Network, an engagement platform that connects non-profits, celebrities, brands and fans in a single community to mass-educate about the world’s biggest issues and create positive impact on a global scale. More →

Mark Ronson To Host The Other Ball For Charity Nov 6, 2013

The Other Ball – a brand new annual event to raise funds to protect children from adversity and exploitation in the developing world – aims to transcend the machine, lift the spirit and honor the power of music to create global social change. More →

Lou Reed's Charity Legacy Oct 27, 2013

Rock pioneer Lou Reed has passed away, leaving a huge void in music and philanthropy. More →

Stars Ask "What Did You Do" About Animal Cruelty Sep 25, 2013

When you learned about the cruelty inflicted annually on billions of farm animals, “What Did You Do?” More →

Russell Simmons Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Help Build Prosperity Sep 23, 2013

RushCard — a prepaid Visa card co-founded by Russell Simmons in order to provide financial freedom and access long denied to an underserved population — and CrowdRise, the crowdfunding site founded by Edward Norton — have announced the #RiseToThrive Charity Challenge. More →

Katie Couric to Host Life is Love Gala Sep 16, 2013

Katie Couric is stepping out to help fight the global sex-trafficking epidemic at Somaly Mam Foundation's Life is Love Gala on October 23rd in New York. More →

Celebrities, Philanthropists, Political Figures to Host 2013 Global Citizen Festival Sep 6, 2013

Today, The Global Poverty Project, in proud partnership with the Cotton On Foundation, announced the official host committee for the 2013 Global Citizen Festival. More →

Alicia Keys Helps Host HIV/AIDS Event In Harlem Aug 23, 2013

Grammy Award-winning artist and advocate Alicia Keys rallied with community leaders and residents of Harlem yesterday, hosting a community conversation aimed at tackling the issue of HIV/AIDS. More →

Legends Beyond Gala To Benefit Michael J. Fox Foundation Aug 21, 2013

Experience the First Annual “Legends Beyond” Gala taking place on Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at a beautiful mansion estate located in the prestigious Beverly Hills, California. More →

Ne-Yo To Honor Louis Gossett Jr At Fostering A Legacy Event Aug 13, 2013

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and his charity, the Compound Foundation are pleased to honor Academy award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr and celebrity photographer Johnny Nunez at their 2nd Annual “Fostering A Legacy” Benefit taking place Saturday, August 17th. More →

Be Robin Thicke's Roadie For A Day Jul 19, 2013

Today, music mogul Russell Simmons announced the launch of his annual ART FOR LIFE online auction, featuring 30 incredible experiences with a legion of legendary musicians, actors, artists and entrepreneurs, at global charity auction site Charitybuzz. More →

James McCartney To Host David Lynch Foundation Event Jun 3, 2013

The David Lynch Foundation will launch its new performance division, DLF Live, at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 15, 2013. More →

Russell Simmons To Host Reception On Race In America May 8, 2013

Russell Simmons is to host a reception on race in America featuring the Center for Social Inclusion (CSI) at his new Beverly Hills home next week. More →

Jada Pinkett Smith Honorary Host For Annual From Slavery To Freedom Event May 2, 2013

The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) will host its 15th Annual From Slavery to Freedom Event on May 9 from 6pm to 9pm at the Sofitel LA at Beverly Hills. More →

Business Icons Share Wisdom And Inside Access For Aspiring Entrepreneurs‏ Apr 11, 2013

Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to announce the lineup of esteemed entrepreneurs who have volunteered their time to participate in the 2013 Dare to Dream Auction at global charity auction site Charitybuzz. More →

Celebrities Go Red For Marriage Equality Mar 28, 2013

Over the past twenty four hours, many of America’s most recognized brand names and Hollywood’s biggest stars have joined millions of people around the world in sharing a modified red version of the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) logo in support of marriage equality. More →

Djimon Hounsou Joins Stars In Supporting Strong Arms Trade Treaty Mar 19, 2013

As the United Nations gears up for a final round of negotiations on the international Arms Trade Treaty, Oscar-nominated actor and Oxfam America Ambassador Djimon Hounsou joins a number of Nobel Peace Prize winners, celebrities, faith community leaders, retired generals, and civil society organizations calling on President Obama to support a robust Arms Trade Treaty. More →

Elton John Raises $6 Million For Charity At Oscar Viewing Party Feb 25, 2013

The 21st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised $6 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

Olivia Munn Helps Kick Off Campaign Hollywood Feb 20, 2013

On February 18, Vanity Fair and Juicy Couture, along with Vanity Fair senior west coast editor Krista Smith and The Newsroom actress and former “Vanities” subject Olivia Munn, kicked off Campaign Hollywood week by hosting a special celebration of the first-ever “Vanities” Calendar in support of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, a member of Feeding America, at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. More →

La La Anthony To Host Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball Jan 18, 2013

Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) along with PHILANTHROPIK are pleased to present the HIP-HOP INAUGURAL BALL II in celebration of the Hip-Hop community’s role in the 2012 Election and promoting political awareness. More →

Anjelica Huston Named PETA's 2012 Person Of The Year Jan 1, 2013

In 2012, Anjelica Huston's volunteer work accomplished a goal first set in 2008, when Huston filmed PETA's hard-hitting video exposé of how great apes suffer in the entertainment industry: All of the top 10 advertising agencies in the U.S. have now adopted policies stating that they will not use chimpanzees and other great apes in their commercials. More →

Petra Nemcova Hosts Happy Hearts Fund Land Of Dreams Mexican Gala Dec 19, 2012

On Tuesday, December 11, 2012, Happy Hearts Fund (HHF), Petra Nemcova and special guest Carlos Slim hosted the 2012 Happy Hearts Fund Land of Dreams: Mexico Gala at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City where a partnership between The Carlos Slim Foundation and Happy Hearts Fund was announced. More →

12 Days, 12 Celebs, 12 Charities! Dec 7, 2012

Twelve of the most philanthropic celebrities of 2012 are teaming up with global charity auction site Charitybuzz.com for 12 DAYS OF GIVING, a holiday auction for social good. More →

Russell Simmons' greenROKS Ventures Aims To Educate Youth Dec 6, 2012

Media, music, fashion, philanthropic and entertainment mogul, Russell Simmons, has announced plans to create “greenROKS Ventures.” More →

Katy Perry Urges Fans To Support Meditation Charity For Her Birthday Oct 22, 2012

For her birthday, Katy Perry has tweeted fans to support Transcendental Meditation for school kids and veterans. 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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