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Bridget Moynahan Hosts UN Women for Peace Association Annual Awards Luncheon Mar 12, 2018

The UN Women for Peace Association Annual Awards Luncheon was held at the UN Nations Headquarters in the Delegates Dining Room in celebration of International Women’s Day. More →

Opening Act's 12th Annual Play Reading Benefit Mar 12, 2018

Opening Act, an innovative nonprofit providing free after-school theater programming to New York City’s most under-served public high schools, announced today the cast of its 12th Annual Benefit Play Reading, HEAR ME HERE, directed by Tony Award-Winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), on Tuesday March 13 at New World Stages in New York. More →

Pearl Jam's Mike McCready to Be Honored at 2018 MusiCares Concert for Recovery Mar 12, 2018

The MusiCares Foundation, an affiliated charity of the Recording Academy with an outstanding four-star rating from Charity Navigator, announced today that the 2018 MusiCares Concert For Recovery will honor GRAMMY winner Mike McCready of Pearl Jam on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at The Showbox in Seattle (1426 1st Ave.). More →

Inaugural Power of Tower Run/Walk Celebrates Cancer Survivors and Honors Those We Have Lost Mar 9, 2018

1,000 walkers and celebrities will gather to honor and celebrate all those in their lives who have been touched by cancer at the Inaugural Power of Tower Run/Walk benefiting Tower Cancer Research Foundation (Tower) on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Wilson Plaza at UCLA, Parking Lot 4 at 221 Westwood Plaza. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM PT; 5k run/walk begins at 9 AM PT. More →

Sheila E. to Perform at Shane’s Inspiration's Boogie Wonderland Gala Mar 9, 2018

Shane’s Inspiration, a global leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that unite children of all abilities, is hosting its 20th Anniversary gala on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

The Elders Warn Against US, Russian Nuclear Strategy Escalation Mar 9, 2018

The Elders warned today that new nuclear doctrines and defence rhetoric from the United States and Russia risk a dangerous escalation of tensions that threaten the foundations of global multilateral security infrastructure.

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Duchess Of Cambridge Named Patron Of Royal College Of Obstetricians And Gynaecologists, And Nursing Now Campaign. Mar 9, 2018

The Duchess of Cambridge has become Patron of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), and Patron of the Nursing Now campaign. More →

Lee Ann Womack To Perform For MusiCares Mar 9, 2018

Lee Ann Womack will join the Randy Rogers Band and Jackie Lee at AJ’s Good Time Bar in Nashville on April 24 for a special show to benefit MusiCares. More →

Emma Watson And National Geographic Partner To Celebrate International Women's Day Mar 8, 2018

Emma Watson, actor, activist and UN Women Global Goodwill Ambassador has partnered with National Geographic to become the first guest editor of the National Geographic Instagram account (@NatGeo) to mark International Women’s Day 2018 on Thursday, March 8. More →

Girl Rising, David Oyelowo, Andra Day And Others Join Forces To End Global Gender Inequality Mar 8, 2018

This International Women’s Day, Girl Rising, the global campaign for girls’ education and empowerment, debuts the film Girl Rising: The Fifth Anniversary Edition. More →

Stars Appear In New York Times Video With Pomellato To Celebrate International Women's Day Mar 8, 2018

To support and honor womankind, Pomellato and The New York Times collaborate to spread a message of positive female empowerment for International Women’s Day (March 8th). More →

Kristen Bell Reads Her Favorite Children's Book for Storyline Online Mar 8, 2018

Kristen Bell took a break from her busy schedule to read her favorite children’s book Quackenstein Hatches a Family for Storyline Online. More →

Pamela Anderson Exposes Alarming Ride-Hail Terms And Conditions Mar 8, 2018

The National Limousine Association’s Ride Responsibly initiative is back with its third public service announcement starring actress and activist Pamela Anderson. More →

Julianne Hough Encourages Women To Speak Up For Endo During Endometriosis Awareness Month Mar 8, 2018

AbbVie, a research and development based global biopharmaceutical company, announced that actress, dancer and Emmy Award-winning choreographer Julianne Hough is encouraging women to discuss symptoms of endometriosis and advocate for their own care through a campaign called “SpeakENDO.” More →

Who Can Relate? Glenn Close Supports New Mental Health Awareness Campaign Mar 8, 2018

OUTFRONT Media Inc. announced today a campaign in collaboration with the University of Michigan Counseling and Psychological Services, the Steven Schwartzberg Foundation, LOGIC, Glenn Close, and Michi and Brandon Marshall, that raises awareness about mental health and leads up to a week-long series of events, called “Who Can Relate?” that will further drive conversation about the cause. More →

Skechers Foundation Gives Over $1.5 Million to Children with Special Needs and Education Mar 8, 2018

The Skechers Foundation celebrated its ninth record-breaking Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk for children last week at the Shade Hotel in Manhattan Beach, California – presenting more than $510,000 to The Friendship Foundation in support of kids with special needs, and over $1 million for education foundations. More →

Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament Raises $2.5 million For St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Mar 7, 2018

At a check presentation and awards ceremony yesterday, organizers of the eighth annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament presented a record $2.5 million to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. More →

Patrick Dempsey Supports Disabilities Community at Gatepath's 10th Annual Power of Possibilities Event Mar 7, 2018

Gatepath announces award-winning actor Patrick Dempsey as guest speaker for the 10th Annual Power of Possibilities event on March 8, 2018. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Speaks At Postcode Lottery Gala In Amsterdam Mar 7, 2018

On Thursday February 15th, Leonardo DiCaprio spoke as special guest at the Postcode Lottery charity gala in Amsterdam on behalf of Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. More →

Point Foundation Announces 2018 Point Honors Gala Mar 7, 2018

Point Foundation will honor Tig Notaro and Ronan Farrow at the annual Point Honors gala in the Grand Ballroom of the Plaza hotel April 9, 2018. More →

Steven Tyler To Rock Celebrity Fight Night Mar 7, 2018

Celebrity Fight Night will take place this weekend, hosted by Grammy Award-winning superstar of country music Reba McEntire. More →

National Treasures Delighted UK Circus Ban In Sight Mar 6, 2018

News that wild animal circuses are to be banned in England within two years has been welcomed by legendary English actors Brian Blessed and Joanna Lumley, long-standing supporters of Animal Defenders International (ADI) and its campaign to stop circus suffering. More →

Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Hanson and More Join #ThisShirtSavesLives Mar 6, 2018

Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Hanson and Anthony Hamilton are just a few of the latest celebrities to join the popular #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign to help raise funds and awareness for the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Since launching at the end of last year, the movement has continued to gain momentum online, reaching more than 271 million people through 20,000 posts and shares of the #ThisShirtSavesLives hashtag. More →

Stories From The Frontline:  Ending Homelessness Through Supportive Housing Mar 6, 2018

In an evening of storytelling, formerly homeless individuals took center stage in Hancock Park throughout “Stories from the Frontline: Ending Homelessness through Supportive Housing.” More →

Christy Turlington Burns to Discuss U.S. Maternal Health Challenges, Legislation at Film Screening Mar 6, 2018

Christy Turlington Burns, founder & CEO of the nonprofit Every Mother Counts, will discuss U.S. maternal health challenges, as well as legislation she is encouraging Congress to pass to improve access to maternity care for American women at a special film screening at the National Press Club on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2018 at 5 p.m. in the club’s Ballroom. More →

Charles Barkley Inspires Students to Learn Importance of African-American History and Civic Engagement Mar 6, 2018

Hall of Fame basketball player, Emmy Award winning studio analyst, and author Charles Barkley, along with leading education technology provider EVERFI, Inc., today announced a partnership to power a new African-American history initiative for high school students throughout the states of Alabama and Mississippi. More →

Mandy Moore Becomes The Face Of The Rinse, Recycle, Repeat Campaign Mar 5, 2018

Nearly half of Americans do not recycle their beauty and personal care products, which is why they account for a significant amount of waste found in landfills. More →

Stars Come Out For 16th Annual MPTF Night Before Party Mar 5, 2018

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3rd, 2018 for the 16th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Children's Defense Fund - New York 2018 Beat The Odds Gala Mar 5, 2018

The Children's Defense Fund – New York’s annual Beat the Odds Gala was held Tuesday, February 27, 2018 uptown at The Pierre Hotel. More →

Stars Gather in Name of Sustainability at Suzy Amis Cameron's 9th Annual Red Carpet Green Dress Pre-Oscars Celebration Mar 5, 2018

In anticipation of the 90th Academy Awards, nearly 200 people gathered together in support of Suzy Amis Cameron's 9th Annual Red Carpet Green Dress (RCGD) campaign. More →