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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 →

Serena Williams Named As Allstate Foundation Purple Purse Ambassador Jun 26, 2017

Allstate Foundation Purple Purse has announced Serena Williams, tennis champion, entrepreneur and philanthropist, will serve as the program’s new ambassador. More →

Donnie Wahlberg And Friends Raise $759k For Kids With Autism Jun 26, 2017

There was electricity in the air last Monday night in St. Charles, IL. New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) member Donnie Wahlberg joined forces with Generation Rescue for the second annual Another Evening with Donnie Wahlberg & Special Guests concert. More →

LGBT Center's 48th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards Jun 26, 2017

The Los Angeles LGBT Center announced today that Co-CEO of WME | IMG Ariel Emanuel and Valerie Jarrett, former senior advisor for the Obama Administration, will be honored at its 48th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards on Sat., Sept. 23, at The Beverly Hilton. American Airlines is the event’s title sponsor. More →

Original Red Power Ranger Rediscovers America To Save Missing Child Jun 26, 2017

Actor and original Red Power Ranger, Austin St. John, is to be featured and compete in season 11, Fireball Run: Big Country – and will at the same time join the search for a missing child. More →

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For The Actors Fund’s FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert Jun 26, 2017

The Actors Fund — the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition — has announced the complete cast and creative team for their upcoming “FAME” 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert, to be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. More →

Ed Sheeran Collaborates On New Guitar For Charity Jun 23, 2017

C.F. Martin & Co. (Martin Guitar) and Ed Sheeran have joined forces once again to deliver the third in a series of Ed Sheeran Signature Artist Edition guitars. More →

Lady Gaga Teams Up With Staples To Support Education Jun 23, 2017

Lady Gaga is teaming up with Staples, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLS) to support education and create a positive classroom experience through its Staples for Students program. More →

Michael Franti Excited As Rock The Earth Teams With LCV Education Fund Jun 23, 2017

In the wake of President Trump’s decision to pull the US out of the Paris Climate Agreement, just one of his administration’s many assaults on environmental protection – LCV Education Fund announced a new chapter in Rock The Earth’s work to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. More →

Jackson Browne Announces Benefit Concert To Support The Redford Theatre Jun 23, 2017

Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne announces a benefit concert on Thursday, August 10th at the Redford Theatre in the Old Redford neighborhood of Detroit to support the historic venue. More →

YWCA USA Celebrated Extraordinary Organizations And Women Leaders At Women Of Distinction Awards Gala Jun 23, 2017

YWCA USA celebrated the incredible achievements of extraordinary leaders who serve as role models and provide opportunities and support for women and girls at the Women of Distinction Awards Gala on June 16th, as part of the Bold Mission Bright Future Conference. More →

Jane Lynch Urges Illinois Governor To Sign Elephant Protection Bill Jun 22, 2017

Emmy-award winning actress and proud Illinoisan Jane Lynch has urged Gov. Bruce Rauner to sign Senate Bill 1342, which will ban the use of elephants in traveling animal acts. More →

Imagine Dragons' Singer Honored At 2017 TrevorLIVE New York Gala Jun 22, 2017

Earlier this week, The Trevor Project hosted its 2017 TrevorLIVE New York gala at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. More →

Be The Match To Rally Black And African American Marrow Donors Jun 22, 2017

Be The Match, the organization that operates the world’s largest and most diverse donor registry, and Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley, have teamed up on a new public service announcement campaign, Heritage Holds the Cure, to urge Blacks and African Americans to register as potential marrow donors. More →

Steve Lacy And Dari Alexander To Co-Captain Team ADAPT For Race For Hope And Possibility Jun 22, 2017

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced that ADAPT will participate in their 7th consecutive Achilles Hope and Possibility race, hosted by New York Road Runners and Achilles International in Central Park. More →

Winning Play$: Black Women, Feminism, & Empowerment To Honor NFL’s Justin Tuck With Game Changers Award Jun 22, 2017

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

Chris Cornell's Music Video For The Promise Released On World Refugee Day Jun 21, 2017

Multi-Grammy Award-winning, Golden Globe nominee Chris Cornell's official music video for his song “The Promise” was released this morning by Survival Pictures. More →

Paul Simon Tour Reaches Halfway Point In Support Of Half-Earth Project Jun 21, 2017

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Paul Simon has reached the midpoint in his month-long tour to raise awareness of the importance of protecting the planet’s biodiversity. More →

Barbra Streisand Gives Support To Clinton Foundation Appeal Jun 21, 2017

President Clinton is currently matching donations to the Clinton Foundation, and longtime supporter Barbra Streisand has reached out to fans via a Clinton Foundation newsletter to urge fans to give generously. More →

Kofi Annan: Why Are Only Poor Countries Taking Refugees? Jun 21, 2017

Kofi Annan, Chair of The Elders, has written in TIME Magazine on World Refugee Day. More →

International Rescue Committee, YouTube And YouTube Stars Team Up On World Refugee Day Jun 21, 2017

According to the latest figures, more than 65.6 million people last year were forced to flee their homes because of crisis and disaster. This World Refugee Day, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and YouTube’s Creators for Change program have joined seven YouTube stars to help raise awareness of refugee stories through a series of new YouTube videos. More →

Angelina Jolie Appeals For Child Refugees In Nairobi Jun 20, 2017

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie marked World Refugee Day 2017 visiting adolescent refugee girls in Nairobi. More →

Stars Join Super Dads Campaign For UNICEF Jun 20, 2017

Stars from the world of entertainment and sport including Mahershala Ali, David Beckham, the All Blacks, Daniel Cormier, Novak Djokovic, Lewis Hamilton, Hugh Jackman, Sachin Tendulkar, Thalía and Chris Weidman joined Super Dads, a new UNICEF initiative launched for Father’s Day to celebrate fatherhood, and highlight the importance of love, play, protection and good nutrition for the healthy development of young children’s brains. More →

Jane Pauley Named As Lifetime Achievement Honoree At Gracies Luncheon Jun 20, 2017

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce that Jane Pauley, journalist, author and anchor of ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon. More →

World Rugby U20 Championship Joins HeForShe Jun 20, 2017

Hosted by Georgia, the World Rugby U20 Championship 2017 saw its participating teams and the World Rugby Organization declare their support for HeForShe, the UN Women solidarity movement for gender equality. More →

Usher's New Look To Host Disruptive Innovation Summit Jun 20, 2017

Usher's New Look, the non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV, is hosting the inaugural Disruptive Innovation Summit at the new SunTrust Park on July 20th and 21st. More →

Prince Charles Visits Jimmy's Farm Jun 20, 2017

The Prince of Wales visited Jimmy’s Farm in Ipswich last week to hear more about the farm’s rare breeds programme and meet school children taking part in educational activities. More →