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Sheckler Foundation Announces Latest Be The Change Recipient Jul 5, 2017

After weeks of rallying and spreading awareness for its finalists, Ryan Sheckler and the Sheckler Foundation are pleased to announce Books and Boards East Coast Tour its “Be the Change” recipient. More →

Duchess Of York Visits British Heart Foundation Shop Jul 5, 2017

The Huddersfield British Heart Foundation (BHF) shop is celebrating a recent special visitor as The Duchess of York, popped into the shop last month. More →

amfAR Hosts Dinner In Paris During Couture Week Jul 4, 2017

Supporters gathered for a dinner and auction at the Petit Palais in Paris over the weekend in support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. More →

Stars Come Together For WE Day Canada Jul 4, 2017

On Sunday, tens of thousands of young people, families and community members from coast-to-coast came together on Parliament Hill for WE Day Canada to mark Canada 150 and celebrate as the nation turned their focus to building the country’s next 150 years. More →

Princess Dana Firas Of Jordan Named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Jul 4, 2017

The Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, designated Princess Dana Firas of Jordan as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in a ceremony at the Organization’s Headquarters last week. More →

EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Jul 4, 2017

XQ Institute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) invite the public to help rethink the future of American high schools with a special one-hour event, “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live.” More →

Shameless Star Emma Kenney Calls On Viewers To Ditch Meat In Powerful New Video Jul 4, 2017

Emma Kenney — currently filming season 8 of the hit Showtime series Shameless — is teaming up with Mercy For Animals to expose the animal cruelty and environmental devastation caused by factory farming. More →

Prince Harry Attends The Queen's Young Leaders 2017 Awards Jul 3, 2017

Last week, The Queen and Prince Harry hosted The Queen’s Young Leaders 2017 Awards at Buckingham Palace. More →

Beyonce And UNICEF Partner To Bring Safe Water To Children In Remote Areas Of Burundi Jul 3, 2017

Global entertainer and humanitarian Beyoncé has teamed up with UNICEF through her BeyGOOD philanthropic arm to announce the launch of BEYGOOD4BURUNDI, a multi-year partnership to provide safe water to the most vulnerable children in Burundi. More →

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Joins The Elders Jul 3, 2017

The Elders are delighted to announce that former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has accepted their invitation to join the group. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Continues Efforts To Protect Endangered Vaquita Jul 3, 2017

Last month, during a meeting between President Enrique Peña Nieto, Leonardo DiCaprio, Carlos Slim, and senior government officials at the Official Residence of Los Pinos, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed agreeing to make major commitments to protect valuable marine ecosystems in the Gulf of California. More →

Joss Stone To Release Charity Single For We Are The Oceans Jun 30, 2017

Joss Stone is set to release a charity single in July as part of a collaboration with the global collective, We Are The Oceans. More →

Little Kids Rock To Honor Elvis Costello Jun 30, 2017

Little Kids Rock will honor Elvis Costello at a special benefit event in New York on October 18. More →

Prince William Tackles Mental Health Stigma Jun 30, 2017

Prince William spoke to GQ for the magazine’s July issue. As a teaser, GQ says that “in a wide-ranging conversation the Duke reveals his determination to get the nation talking more about emotions and feelings.” More →

Stars Urge You To Protect Pets During Fireworks Displays Jun 30, 2017

Just in time for Independence Day, actors Edward James Olmos and Bellamy Young — along with their dogs — have teamed up with PETA for two new videos that urge families to protect their animal companions during fireworks displays. More →

Michael Moore Launches TrumpiLeaks Jun 30, 2017

Convinced that, if not already then imminently, Donald Trump will violate the American constitution, obstruct justice, lie to Americans and/or encourage and support acts of violence (such things that could land an ordinary person in jail), activist and documentary producer Michael Moore wants the American president to know that he in fact is not above the law. More →

Nick Cave And Iggy Pop Join Forces For Animals In New Video Jun 29, 2017

While delighting audiences with their North American tour, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds have found a new and unexpected way to inspire — a new PETA video spot starring Iggy Pop live and in animation, showing his muscles as he cavorts to one of Cave’s most adored love songs, “Breathless.” More →

Staples Unveils Public Service Announcement With Lady Gaga To Support Education Jun 29, 2017

Staples, Inc. is building on its long-standing commitment of supporting education with the reveal today of a new public service announcement (PSA) starring music icon Lady Gaga. More →

2017 ADCOLOR Honorees, Nominees and Futures Announced at ADCOLOR Live! Jun 29, 2017

ADCOLOR, the premier organization celebrating and promoting professionals of color and diversity in the creative industries, announced their 2017 honorees and nominees this week at ADCOLOR Live! More →

Jane Pauley Honored At 42nd Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon Jun 29, 2017

Earlier this week, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards at a luncheon at Cipriani on 42nd in New York City. More →

Mariska Hargitay Honored At 7th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon Jun 29, 2017

The Women’s Forum of New York presented The 7th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum on Monday, June 19th at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. More →

Adrian Grenier To Join Jenn-Air At PFLAG National HOT! Jun 28, 2017

For the fourth consecutive year, Jenn-Air is hosting HOT!, the annual fundraiser in support of PFLAG National, the nation’s largest organization uniting families, allies, and people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ). More →

Jussie Smollett Raises $40,000 To Fight HIV/AIDS In Black Communities Jun 28, 2017

When you ask Jussie Smollett — one of the breakthrough stars from Fox’s uber-successful TV show Empire — how he wants to be introduced, he always leads with the word activist. More →

IfOnly Partners With ACLU of Southern California To Help Raise $500,000 Jun 28, 2017

Ever dreamed of visiting the set of House of Cards? How about going as a VIP to a star-studded movie premiere and after-party with the cast? The ACLU of Southern California is making this possible on IfOnly, with more than 25 unique celebrity experiences that will be auctioned to benefit ACLU’s vital work. More →

The 24 Hour Musicals To Raise Money For Freedom Of Expression Jun 28, 2017

The 24 Hour Musicals, along with performer Michelle Visage, has announced its partnership with TodayTix, the international ticketing platform, to offer $99 seats to its highly anticipated one night only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17. More →

Winning Play$: Black Women, Feminism, & Empowerment Honors Justin Tuck Jun 28, 2017

Winning Play$: Black Women, Feminism, & Empowerment was held Monday, June 26th 2017 at the Paley Center for Media in New York City. More →

Alan Cumming Unveils PETA’s Legal Action To Free His Caged Former Co-Star Jun 27, 2017

Award-winning actor Alan Cumming joined PETA in Los Angeles this week to announce a landmark legal claim to release 11 chimpanzees — including Tonka, his co-star in the 1997 film Buddy, and 21-year-old Connor, who appeared in movies such as Spymate and MVP: Most Valuable Primate — who are languishing in a former breeding facility to accredited sanctuaries. More →

Lin-Manuel Miranda Offers A #Ham4All Shot At Attending Opening Night Of Hamilton Jun 27, 2017

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Prizeo, the online giving platform that democratizes giving for all income levels, announced today that they are offering the chance for one lucky fan to attend the eagerly anticipated opening night of the musical Hamilton in Los Angeles – Wednesday, August 16, 2017. More →

Good Fortune: The Inspirational Life Story Of John Paul DeJoria Jun 27, 2017

Good Fortune, the new documentary chronicling the “rags-to-riches” story of entrepreneur and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria, affectionately known as JP, opens this week. More →

Kellie Pickler And Yolanda Adams Join PBS' A CAPITOL FOURTH Jun 27, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for the 37th annual edition of PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed country music singer and songwriter Kellie Pickler, Grammy-nominated gospel legend Yolanda Adams and Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (BANDSTAND). More →