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Ishmael Beah Meets Young People Trapped in World's Biggest Child Displacement Crisis Dec 18, 2024

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah travelled to Sudan this week to meet with children and families affected by the conflict that has devastated the country for the past 19 months. More →

Oprah Winfrey Inspires at Massachusetts Conference for Women Dec 17, 2024

The 20th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women, the largest women’s conference in the nation, attracted nearly 11,000 attendees and an extraordinary lineup of speakers to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center last week. More →

Deadpool, Kidpool and Lynda Carter Team Up for Sick Kids Dec 16, 2024

It’s the most WONDERful time of the year – it’s time for Ryan Reynolds' annual holiday video in support of SickKids Foundation. This year, Ryan has enlisted help from some familiar friends – Deadpool, Kidpool and the seriously wonderful woman, Lynda Carter. More →

MPTF Raises $810,770 During Lights, Camera, Take Action Telethon Dec 12, 2024

Earlier this week, MPTF's fundraising telethon for entertainment industry members in need returned for its third year, raising $810,770 and exceeding the original goal of $750K. More →

Celebrities Boost Applied Underwriters Invitational Golf Tournament's Record Charitable Contribution Dec 11, 2024

This year, the world’s largest national annual charity golf event heads toward its final rounds in early 2025 with 80 events completed and more than 12,000 golfers participating. More →

Demi Lovato Headlines PlanetPlay's Latest Environmental Video Games Action Campaign Dec 10, 2024

Chart-topping, Grammy-nominated musician, actor and author Demi Lovato is stepping into the virtual world, joining PlanetPlay’s visionary Make Green Tuesday Moves (MGTM), an initiative that channels the passion of gamers and music fans into real-world environmental action. More →

Eric Church to Headline Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala Dec 9, 2024

Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), announced today that seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner, and 10-time GRAMMY nominee, Eric Church will headline the 2025 MJ&M Gala on Thursday, April 24 at Austin City Limits (ACL) Live at The Moody Theater. More →

MPTF to Hold New "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 6, 2024

MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its third year. Lights, Camera, Take Action! will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 8 from 7-9 pm PT. More →

Baby2Baby Hosts Holiday Distribution Event Presented by FRAME and Nordstrom with LAFC at BMO Stadium Dec 5, 2024

Baby2Baby, the national nonprofit that has distributed over 450 million essential items including diapers, formula, and clothing to families in need over the last 13 years, hosted its annual holiday distribution event on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. More →

Ashley Jensen Launches New Shaun the Sheep Animation for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day Dec 4, 2024

Actress Ashley Jensen has joined a group of lucky schoolchildren on a knitted red carpet in the East Midlands whilst hosting an exclusive premiere to launch a brand-new Shaun the Sheep animation for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day. More →

Gemma Chan Visits UNICEF Humanitarian Supply Warehouse Dec 3, 2024

Actor and UNICEF UK Ambassador, Gemma Chan, recently visited UNICEF’s humanitarian supply warehouse in Denmark, to help pack vital supplies for children affected by climate change and support UNICEF UK in its call on the UK Government to increase funding to overseas aid and do more to protect the world’s children from future climate crises. More →

Stars Join UNICEF UK at First Ever Once Upon Our Time Gala Dec 2, 2024

Stars of stage and screen joined more than 200 guests at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) inaugural Once Upon Our Time Gala on Wednesday night, at Frameless London. More →

Renée Fleming Welcomes Dr. Roopa Kalyanaraman Marcello to Sing For Hope Nov 29, 2024

Sing for Hope, the pioneering non-profit organization known for its two decades of impactful work bringing hope and healing to communities through the transformative power of the arts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Roopa Kalyanaraman Marcello as its inaugural Chief of Public Health Innovation. More →

Mario Lopez to Appear as 2024 Humanitarian Award Recipient at 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Nov 28, 2024

TV personality, actor and host of NBC’s “Access Hollywood,” Mario Lopez, a Grand Marshal alum, to receive the Humanitarian Award for The 92nd Anniversary of The Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots. More →

Brooke Shields Speaks at Celebration of Reading in New York Nov 27, 2024

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy hosted its New York Celebration of Reading on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Lotos Club, one of the oldest literary clubs in the U.S. More →

Kathy and Nicky Hilton Host Annual Pajama Party Nov 26, 2024

On Monday, November 18, Kathy and Nicky Hilton hosted their third annual Holiday Pajama Party at Kathy’s home in Los Angeles, benefiting Animal Haven and Camp Cocker Rescue. Kathy’s home was decorated to the nines for the holidays with trees, wreaths, garlands, florals and festive touches including POM Wonderful pomegranates. More →

amfAR Raises Over $3 Million at Inaugural Las Vegas Gala Nov 25, 2024

amfAR raised over $3 million at its inaugural amfAR Las Vegas gala last night. In addition, the foundation will receive a portion of nearly $11 million generated with event partner RM Sotheby’s in a live auction of rare luxury automobiles. More →

Stars Confirmed for amfAR Las Vegas Nov 21, 2024

Sylvester Stallone, Diana Ross and Jay Leno will attend amfAR's Las Vegas event this week. More →

Stars Don Second-Hand Sweaters For Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day Nov 20, 2024

Dozens of famous faces across the worlds of TV, film, radio, comedy, music and sport are urging the nation to swap, buy second-hand or re-wear a pre-loved jumper as they launch Save the Children’s annual festive fundraiser, Christmas Jumper Day. More →

Jeremy Renner Named as Grand Marshal of 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots Nov 19, 2024

Actor, Musician and Philanthropist Jeremy Renner to serve as Grand Marshal for the 92nd Anniversary of The Hollywood Christmas Parade Supporting Marine Toys for Tots. More →

Make-A-Wish Joins Forces with TikTok LIVE and Jason Derulo to Host Charitable Live Event Nov 18, 2024

Make-A-Wish and TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, are partnering to host a 3-hour charitable LIVE event on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 4 p.m. PST/7 p.m. EST, featuring multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jason Derulo and independent singer-songwriter and mental health advocate Alexander Stewart. More →

Mahershala Ali to Receive the Muhammad Ali Voice of Humanity Honor Nov 18, 2024

The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS) is proud to announce that two-time Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali will be honored with the prestigious Muhammad Ali Voice of Humanity Honor at the 2024 Voice Arts Awards. More →

Stars Draw On Childhood Memories To Design T-Shirts For UNICEF Nov 14, 2024

Ahead of World Children’s Day on 20 November, UNICEF UK has enlisted the help of its celebrity supporters from the worlds of film, music, sport, and fashion to release a limited-edition T-shirt collection, helping to raise vital funds for the leading children’s organisation. More →

United Nations World Food Programme Appoints Antoni Porowski as Goodwill Ambassador Nov 13, 2024

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) today announced Antoni Porowski — culinary expert from the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series “Queer Eye,” New York Times bestselling author and executive producer and host of National Geographic’s upcoming docuseries “No Taste Like Home” — as their newest Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Playing For Change Unveils Songs For Humanity Album Nov 12, 2024

Playing For Change (PFC), a Certified B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) multimedia company dedicated to connecting the world through music, is proud to announce the upcoming release of their highly-anticipated album, Songs For Humanity, set to release November 15, 2024, with album artwork designed by the legendary Lee Oskar. More →

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy Launches National Celebration of Founder's Centennial Nov 6, 2024

The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce the launch of the Barbara Bush Centennial – a national, yearlong celebration marking the 100th anniversary of its founder’s birth. More →

Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine Raises Over $1.3 Million for Scleroderma Research Foundation Nov 5, 2024

Last week, in a special evening honoring John Mayer and Jeff Ross, Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine raised more than $1.3 million for the Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF)—the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma. More →

Comic Relief US Announces Comic Relief Live Nov 4, 2024

Comic Relief US today announces “Comic Relief Live,” a star-studded gala on Dec. 9 at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. More →

Star-Studded Seventh Annual 'Dance Party To End ALZ: Halloween Edition' Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association Oct 31, 2024

Hallmark stars Ashley Williams and Nikki DeLoach hosted the seventh annual Dance Party to End ALZ: Halloween Edition on Sunday, Oct. 27 at AVALON in Hollywood, which raised $250,000 and counting for the Alzheimer's Association research grant program. More →

Stars Attend 26th Annual Angel Ball Oct 30, 2024

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research tonight celebrated the 26th annual Angel Ball in New York City, hosted by co-founders, songwriter Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter. More →