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Brooke Shields Joins The American Cancer Society At The Hot Flashes Premiere Jul 1, 2013

The stars were out for the LA premiere of The Hot Flashes last week, which was followed by a star-studded charity after party. More →

Comedians Come Together for Right to Laugh May 22, 2013

The Alliance For Children's Rights has announced the 4th annual RIGHT to LAUGH comedy event, set to take place on Thursday, May 30, 2013. More →

Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Announces Star Grand Marshal Apr 10, 2013

“Dancing with the Stars” professional dancer and popular cast member Maksim Chmerkovskiy will bring his ballroom flair to the 37th Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race on April 20 as grand marshal of the long-running, prestigious charitable event. More →

GLAAD To Honor Bill Clinton As Advocate For Change Apr 5, 2013

GLAAD, the nation’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy organization, has announced it will honor former President Bill Clinton at the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. More →

Stars Announced For 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Charity Race Mar 15, 2013

The red carpet and race cars are ready as Toyota announced today the participants from film, television, music, sports and the military who will compete for checkered flag glory in the 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. More →

Wanda Sykes Speaks Out Against Continuous Chaining Of Dogs Feb 18, 2013

In letters sent last week on PETA's behalf, Wanda Sykes urges the mayors and city council members of Suffolk and Newport News to follow the leads of nearby Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, and her native Portsmouth and enact legislation that bans or significantly restricts the continuous chaining of dogs. More →

Bob Costas To Host Garden Of Laughs Event Jan 7, 2013

MSG Entertainment and the Garden of Dreams Foundation are pleased to announce that legendary broadcaster and 24-time Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas has been named host of Garden of Laughs, a comedy event presented by Chase to benefit the Garden of Dreams Foundation. More →

Cyndi Lauper And Friends To Rock New York City For Forty To None Project Oct 30, 2012

Cyndi Lauper will be joined by a stellar lineup of talent at a special concert in December. More →

Courtney Love Attends An Evening With Women May 22, 2012

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center raised more than $445,000 during “An Evening with Women” on Saturday, May 19 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Courtney Love To Headline Gay And Lesbian Center Fundraiser Apr 10, 2012

The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center has announced that musicians Courtney Love, Linda Perry and all-star band Camp Freddy, along with comedian Wanda Sykes will headline “An Evening with Women” on Saturday, May 19 in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Jane Fonda To Attend Women's Media Awards Nov 25, 2011

Jane Fonda will be among the attendees of the Women’s Media Center’s 2011 Awards Ceremony on November 30. More →

Wanda Sykes To Host Women's Media Awards Nov 2, 2011

The Women’s Media Center will host the 2011 Women’s Media Awards on Wednesday evening, November 30, 2011 at Tribeca 360 in New York City. Four-time Emmy Award winning comedian Wanda Sykes will host the Awards which recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing women’s and girls’ visibility and power in media. More →

Stars Give A Damn For Equality Apr 2, 2010

There was so much interest in Cyndi Lauper's new True Colors Fund campaign this week that the website crashed. More →

Adam Lambert To Perform At GLAAD Awards Mar 30, 2010

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) announced today that recording artist Adam Lambert will perform at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented in Los Angeles on April 17, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. More →

Wanda Sykes Joins Soles4Souls Campaign Mar 17, 2010

Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian and writer Wanda Sykes has teamed up with www.50KShoes.com to raise funds for Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, and their ongoing relief efforts to the victims of the devastated country of Haiti. More →

Drew Barrymore To Be Honored By Gay And Lesbian Alliance Feb 21, 2010

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has announced that Golden Globe Award-winning actress and producer Drew Barrymore will receive the Vanguard Award, and Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Wanda Sykes will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards on April 17 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. More →

Socially Relevant Films Earn NAACP Image Award Nominations Jan 8, 2010

The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Image Awards announced it’s nominees on Wednesday, January 4, in Beverly Hills. More →

Dinner for A Cause: Hollywood Meets Washington At Human Rights Campaign Event Mar 18, 2009

The Human Rights Campaign held its 2009 Los Angeles Gala and Hero Awards on Saturday, March 14, at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Century City. The grassroots organization is the largest advocate for equal rights on behalf of the LGBT community nationwide. More →

Trevor Project To Honor Sigourney Weaver With Life Award Dec 4, 2008

On December 7, the 11th annual fundraising event, Cracked Xmas: A Not So Silent Night, will take place at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California, to benefit The Trevor Project, a 24-hour suicide hotline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning youth. More →

Celebrity "Doodle" Auction Sets Sales Record May 21, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (20 May 2008) – The gavel has pounded, the auction has ended, and NF, Inc., the national non-profit organization that supports families affected by Neurofibromatosis, has set a new sales record for its celebrity “Doodle” auction. More →