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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 →

Blue Jacket Fashion Show to Debut at LA Fashion Week Oct 29, 2024

The renowned Blue Jacket Fashion Show will continue to elevate prostate cancer awareness by hosting its first-ever Los Angeles (LA) Fashion Week event. More →

Celine Dion and Elton John Attend Spirit of Life Gala Oct 24, 2024

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. and ranked among the nation’s top 5 cancer centers by U.S. News & World report, honored Jay Marciano, chairman and CEO of AEG Presents, at this week’s Music, Film and Entertainment Industry Spirit of Life Gala. More →

Jack Black Flips for a Cause: Upside Down Challenge Brings Awareness to Childhood Cancer Oct 17, 2024

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Jack Black participated in the Starlight Children's Foundation Upside-Down Challenge. More →

Bruce Springsteen Performs at USC Shoah Foundation Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Oct 16, 2024

Nearly 700 guests convened for an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration at the USC Shoah Foundation's Ambassadors for Humanity Gala. More →

Hudson River Park Friends Hosts 2024 Gala Oct 15, 2024

Hudson River Park Friends returned to Pier 62 and Pier Sixty in Hudson River Park last week, to host its annual Gala, celebrating all that the four-mile-long oasis provides to millions of New Yorkers each and every day. More →

International Women's Media Foundation Celebrates 35th Anniversary at 2024 Courage in Journalism Awards Oct 14, 2024

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) hosted the 35th annual Courage in Journalism Awards in New York City. More →

38th Carousel of Hope Ball Honored Diane Warren and Jimmy Jam Oct 11, 2024

Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis hosted the 38th Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 5 at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills benefiting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC). More →

The Scleroderma Research Foundation Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine Oct 10, 2024

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) — the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma — announced the lineup for its annual Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine fundraiser, featuring musical guest John Mayer and comedians Whitney Cummings, Alex Edelman, Chris Hardwick, Jim Jefferies, and Jeff Ross. More →

Elizabeth Gillies Joins Smile Train in New York City to Light Up the World with Smiles Oct 9, 2024

In celebration of World Smile Day, actress, singer, and Smile Train ambassador, Elizabeth Gillies, joins Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, at the iconic Empire State Building in New York City to shine a light on a birth difference that impacts millions around the world – cleft lip and cleft palate. More →

Busta Rhymes to Perform at 26th Annual Angel Ball Oct 8, 2024

The 26th annual Angel Ball will be hosted on October 28 by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's co-founders – songwriter Denise Rich, and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter honoring philanthropist and children’s book author, Grace Cayre. More →

Joe Jonas and PlanetPlay Address Environmental Challenges Using the Power of Video Games Oct 7, 2024

International pop star Joe Jonas has teamed up with the world’s leading video game studios to support not-for-profit PlanetPlay’s ever-growing Make Green Tuesday Moves (MGTM) initiative – which transforms passion for video games into positive action for a healthier planet. More →

Freshpet and Meghan Trainor Team Up to Help Shelter Animals Oct 4, 2024

Freshpet (FRPT) this week launches its first-ever apparel collection with its global superstar partner Meghan Trainor in time for the holiday season. More →

Selena Gomez Announces Second Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health Oct 3, 2024

Selena Gomez announced today that the second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit, the annual fundraiser in support of the Rare Impact Fund, will be held on October 24 in Los Angeles. More →

$1 Billion Announced During 2024 Global Citizen Festival to End Extreme Poverty Oct 2, 2024

The 2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign has resulted in $1 billion in commitments to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity for the world’s most marginalized communities. More →

Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards Honored Debbie Allen and Matt Bomer at 35th Anniversary Gala Oct 1, 2024

Project Angel Food's annual Angel Awards returned on Saturday, Sept. 28, to honor six-time Emmy Award winner, five-time NAACP Image Award winner, Golden Globe winner, Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Debbie Allen Middle School founder and philanthropist Debbie Allen with the Humanitarian Angel Award, while Emmy-nominated actor Matt Bomer received the 2024 Angel Award. More →

Gladys Knight and Jason Derulo to Perform at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball Sep 30, 2024

Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Gladys Knight and Jason Derulo will perform at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball. More →

Farm Aid Urges Eaters and Policy Makers to Join Farmers in Fighting Corporate Power Sep 26, 2024

In a food landscape largely controlled by corporations, Farm Aid 2024 showcased farmers who are creating community-based food systems that improve food access and quality, boost farmer income and local economies, and promote healthier soil and water. More →

Actor Brian Cox Warns The World About Workplace Mental Health Sep 26, 2024

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, ASICS has enlisted actor Brian Cox to deliver a warning to the world to get away from their desks and move for their mental health in a powerful Public Service Announcement (PSA). More →