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Ray Lewis To Hold Kick-Off Fundraiser For Ray Of Hope Foundation Tonight Sep 18, 2017

Creator and Host of the six-time Emmy Award winning “Sport Science” and author of the New York Times Best Seller “The Perfection Point”, John Brenkus, and thirteen-time Pro Bowl, two-time Super Bowl Champion and Super Bowl MVP, Ray Lewis, have announced that the Ray Of Hope Foundation will be holding a kick-off fundraising event on Monday, September 18th at SignatureFD Headquarters in Atlanta, GA. More →

Stars Attend Poker Tournament Benefiting Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Sep 18, 2017

For 45 years stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports along with community members have come together to show support for the men and women who protect and serve Los Angeles. On September 10, 2017 they joined together again to help raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at Avalon Hollywood. More →

Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas: A Benefit Concert for Hurricane Harvey Relief Sep 15, 2017

Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas: A Benefit Concert for Hurricane Harvey Relief will take place on Friday, September 22 at the Frank Erwin Center from 7pm-11pm, and broadcast on 11 TEGNA stations and stream internationally on YouTube.com/TexasStrong from 9-10 p.m. CT. More →

New Rankin Film Puts Spotlight On Refugee And Migrant Children Sep 15, 2017

Renowned photographer and director Rankin has joined forces with UNICEF to create a 60-second film highlighting the plight of children uprooted by war, poverty and disaster, especially those separated from their families as they become refugees. More →

Thor: Ragnarok Superpower Of STEM Challenge Sep 15, 2017

Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby Laboratories, Synchrony Bank, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Broadcom MASTERS and Society for Science & the Public are pleased to present the nationwide MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE in conjunction with the November 3, 2017 theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Idris Elba, Jeff Goldblum, Tessa Thompson, Karl Urban, Mark Ruffalo and Anthony Hopkins. More →

Jonathan and Drew Scott Urge Support Of Habitat Hammers Back Hurricane Recovery Initiative Sep 15, 2017

Jonathan and Drew Scott are urging support of Habitat For Humanity's response to Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma. More →

Fran Drescher To Host 3rd Annual Cancer Schmancer Health Summit Sep 15, 2017

Cancer Schmancer presents its third annual Health Summit, hosted by Fran Drescher. More →

Bill Clinton Honors Ted Danson At Oceana Gala Sep 14, 2017

In a surprise appearance at Oceana's New York Gala last night, former president Bill Clinton presented actor and Oceana board member Ted Danson with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his three decades of ocean advocacy. More →

Stars Attend Farrah Fawcett Foundation Tex-Mex Fiesta Sep 14, 2017

The Farrah Fawcett Foundation (FFF) held its highly-anticipated fundraising event, Tex-Mex Fiesta, on Saturday, September 9, at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. More →

Priyanka Chopra Meets With Syrian Children And Youth In Jordan Sep 14, 2017

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra wrapped up a two-day visit to Jordan this week where she met with Syrian children, young people and their families whose lives have been greatly affected by the conflict. More →

Supermodel Joanna Krupa Calls For Ban On Animal Circuses Sep 14, 2017

With the UK Parliament back in session, Polish-American model Joanna Krupa took time out of her flying London visit this week to pose bodypainted as a tiger outside Westminster in order to put pressure on the government to introduce a long-overdue bill banning the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. More →

Social Good Summit Kicks Off UN General Assembly Sep 14, 2017

The Social Good Summit, a unique gathering of world leaders, global activists and influencers in the arts, technology and entertainment, will once again kick off the United Nations General Assembly with a symposium of globally-recognized speakers discussing innovations in media and technology to make the world a better place by 2030. More →

NBA Legend Tim Duncan Starts Fundraiser For Hurricane Irma Relief In US Virgin Islands Sep 14, 2017

YouCaring, the world’s trusted leader in free crowdfunding for personal, medical, and charitable causes, today announced that retired NBA player Tim Duncan, formerly of the San Antonio Spurs, launched a fundraiser on YouCaring to support the victims of Hurricane Irma in the US Virgin Islands. More →

Here to Serve: Star-Studded Artists For Peace And Justice Gala Raises $1.1 Million Sep 13, 2017

An impressive 1.1 million dollars was raised at the annual Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, presented by BOVET 1822, held at the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO). More →

Sir Elton John To Be Honored At Elton John AIDS Foundation New York Fall Gala Sep 13, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. More →

Dominic West - Made In Britain, Dropped On Children Sep 13, 2017

British actor Dominic West has lent his voice to a provocative new film from Save the Children, highlighting the role of the UK Government in fuelling the devastating war in Yemen by approving arms sales to Saudi Arabia and other states fighting there. More →

Rock ‘N Roll Legends Raise Funds For Music Education Sep 13, 2017

On Sunday October 29th, nonprofit Safety Harbor Kids is having their 10th Annual Concert Fundraiser to support music education programs for orphans, foster and homeless children. More →

Ed Asner Hosts Star-Studded Charity Poker Tournament Sep 13, 2017

The 2017 Ed Asner and Friend Poker Tournament for the Autism Society was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $140,000 in much needed funds for The Autism Society, it was announced by Director of Corporate Development Matt Asner. More →

amfAR To Hold Gala Milano Sep 12, 2017

On Thursday, September 21st, 2017, the ninth annual amfAR Gala Milano for amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will be held in conjunction with Milan Fashion Week. More →

Aisha Tyler To Host 11th Annual ADCOLOR Awards Sep 12, 2017

ADCOLOR, the premier organization celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries, will return to Los Angeles with their 11th Annual ADCOLOR Awards at The Loews Hotel Hollywood Hotel on Tuesday, September 19. More →

Sesame Street And The USO Hit The Road Sep 12, 2017

This fall, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, Rosita, and other furry friends from Sesame Street will embark on a two-month USO tour to military installations throughout Europe. More →

Grammy Winners Join Tour To Raise Money For Refugee Education Sep 12, 2017

Produced by Jesuit Refugee Service/USA (JRS/USA), in partnership with UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees is raising awareness and money to support expanded educational opportunities for displaced people through JRS’s Global Education Initiative. More →

Stars Joined Students, Educators, Parents, And More For EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Sep 11, 2017

On Saturday, the biggest names in entertainment, journalism, sports, and music joined educators, parents, and more for “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live,” a one-hour telecast and multi-platform event that invited the public to help rethink the future of American high schools. More →

Kylie Jenner Visits Smile Train's Local Programs In Peru Sep 11, 2017

As part of her ongoing commitment to helping children with clefts, pop culture phenomenon and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner, creator of Kylie Cosmetics, had the opportunity to visitSmile Train’s local programs in Peru and meet with the organization’s local partner surgeons, cleft patients and their families. More →

Idris Elba Partners With A Formerly Illiterate Mom To Tackle Adult Illiteracy Sep 11, 2017

To mark International Literacy Day, the classic children’s character ‘Chicken Little’ is going on a new adventure, with a twist – his story has been re-written by a mother who has spent the last year learning to read and write. More →

More Stars Added To Hand In Hand Hurricane Relief Telethon Sep 11, 2017

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief has announced additional celebrity participants, corporate partners and plans for expanded relief efforts to include those who may be affected by Hurricane Irma in addition to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. More →

Prince William And Prince Harry Visit Support4Grenfell Community Hub Sep 8, 2017

Prince William and Prince Harry have visited the newly established Royal Foundation Support4Grenfell Community hub, which provides support to the Grenfell Tower community in London. More →

Zendaya To Be Honored at 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Sep 8, 2017

GLSEN, the leading education organization creating safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ youth, will honor actress and activist Zendaya with the Gamechanger Award at the 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards. More →

Additional Stars To Join EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Sep 8, 2017

Today, XQ Institute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that more stars will participate in “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live,” a one-hour telecast and multi-platform event that will invite the public to help rethink the future of American high schools. More →

Heroes For Heroes: 3rd Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament Sep 8, 2017

For 45 years stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports along with community members have come together to show support for the men and women who protect and serve Los Angeles. More →