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The Charlie Daniels Band Headlines Benefit Concert On May 19 May 3, 2017

The devil may have gone down to Georgia, but on May 19, he’s coming to Santa Fe. That’s Charlie Daniels' signature song, of course, and he’s bringing his show to the Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino for one night only to benefit the Espanola Valley Humane Society. More →

Stars Join Child Mind Institute's Month-Long #MyYoungerSelf Social Campaign May 2, 2017

The Child Mind Institute (CMI) has announced its first-ever #MyYoungerSelf social media campaign, bringing together nearly three dozen actors, professional athletes, fashion designers, authors, politicians, advocates and other influencers who will share personal videos about growing up with a mental health or learning disorder and the advice they would give their younger selves about how to persevere. More →

Jennifer Hudson And Jon Bon Jovi Perform At Keep Memory Alive Gala May 2, 2017

On Thursday, April 27, 2017, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry joined Keep Memory Alive to honor remarkable philanthropist and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated, Ronald O. Perelman, at Keep Memory Alive’s 21st annual Power of Love gala inside MGM Grand Garden Arena. More →

Rita Ora Attends Star-Studded 11th Annual DKMS Gala May 2, 2017

Delete Blood Cancer DKMS co-founder Katharina Harf hosted the star-studded 11th Annual DKMS Gala last week at Cipriani Wall Street to raise money to help fund the registration of lifesaving bone marrow donors. More →

Bill Gates Says Robots That Take Jobs Should Be Taxed May 2, 2017

Philanthropist Bill Gates suggested recently that robots taking over human jobs, which currently happens particularly in manufacturing automation, should have to pay income tax. More →

Selena Gomez Hosts Star-Studded WE Day California May 2, 2017

Last week, 16,000 youth from across California came together at The “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood for WE Day, a youth empowerment event that celebrates everyday heroes and proves no one is too young to change the world. More →

Win A Shiny Birthday Lunch With Nathan Fillion May 1, 2017

Prizeo is giving you the chance to win a shiny birthday lunch with Nathan Fillion… and all you have to do to enter is donate to charity. More →

Berklee College Of Music To Present Female Student With Beyonce's Formation Scholars Award May 1, 2017

Berklee College of Music is one of four colleges participating in Beyoncé Knowles-Carter’s annual Formation Scholars awards, beginning this fall. More →

Yusuf/Cat Stevens Donates Song To PETA May 1, 2017

Singer-songwriter Yusuf / Cat Stevens has donated his very first hit song — “I Love My Dog,” which recently marked its 50th anniversary — for PETA to use in a brand-new video in celebration of National “Adopt a Shelter Pet” Day on April 30. More →

Stars Attend amfAR Gala Sao Paulo 2017 May 1, 2017

Katie Holmes, Kate Moss, Dinho Diniz, Felipe Diniz, Anitta, Preta Gil, Sabrina Sato, Mert Alas, Barbara Fialho, and Julian Lennon were among those who gathered at the seventh annual amfAR Gala São Paulo to honor Brazilian artist Vik Muniz for his commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →

BTIG Announces Expanded List of Celebrity Guest Traders for BTIG Charity Day 2017 May 1, 2017

BTIG, LLC announced today an expanded list of celebrity guest traders for the 15th BTIG Commissions for Charity Day on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. More →

City Harvest Hosts Star-Studded Evening Of Practical Magic Apr 28, 2017

City Harvest's 23rd annual gala, Evening of Practical Magic, held at Cipriani 42nd Street, raised nearly $2.7 million to support City Harvest’s anti-hunger programs – enough to help feed over 9,860 families for a year. More →

Linkin Park And Steve Aoki Host Music For Relief Poker Tournament Apr 28, 2017

Last week at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles, Music for Relief hosted their second annual Charity Poker Tournament to raise funds for humanitarian work in disaster relief. More →

Ishmael Beah Helps Give A Voice To Young People Affected By Conflict In Syria Apr 28, 2017

Ishmael Beah, author, former child soldier and UNICEF Advocate for Children Affected by War, wrapped up a three-day visit to Jordan this week to help amplify the voices of vulnerable young people affected by the conflict in Syria. More →

Alan Cumming Hosts Housing Works Groundbreaker Awards Apr 28, 2017

Alan Cumming hosted the Housing Works Groundbreaker Awards on Wednesday in New York. More →

Finalists For Aurora Prize For Awakening Humanity Announced Apr 28, 2017

The Selection Committee for the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity has announced the names of the five 2017 finalists who have been chosen for their exceptional impact, courage and commitment to preserving human life and advancing humanitarian causes. More →

Yusra Mardini Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Apr 27, 2017

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of Syrian refugee and Olympic athlete Yusra Mardini as a Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Aly Raisman Launches New T-Shirt Collection To Inspire Women And Girls Apr 27, 2017

Positive lifestyle brand Life is Good has joined forces with World Champion Gymnast Aly Raisman to launch a new collection aimed at empowering women of all ages by celebrating courage, authenticity, kindness and unwavering optimism. More →

Paula Cole To Perform At Rona Barrett Foundation Jazz Benefit Concert Apr 27, 2017

The Rona Barrett Foundation, a non-profit founded 17 years ago by television entertainment news pioneer, Rona Barrett and is dedicated to providing care services and housing solutions for in-need and vulnerable senior citizens, is proud to announce that one of the greatest Jazz bands of our time – the legendary Count Basie Orchestra – will hold a benefit Jazz concert on Saturday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. at the historic Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara. More →

Cheyenne Jackson, Jane Lynch And More To Feature in Concert For America Los Angeles Show Apr 27, 2017

Tickets are on sale now for the CONCERT FOR AMERICA: STAND UP, SING OUT! in May. More →

Zimmer Children's Hospital To Hold WE ALL PLAY FUNdraiser This Weekend Apr 27, 2017

The world-famous Zimmer Children’s Museum will host the WE ALL PLAY FUNdraiser, presented by Hasbro Studios in celebration of National Mr. Potato Head Day. More →

Anthony Anderson To Host Star-Studded Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards Apr 27, 2017

On June 3, 2017, The Andrew J. Young Foundation will present the second biennial Andrew J. Young International Leadership Awards and welcome the city of Atlanta and guests from around the world to celebrate the 85th birthday of its founder and chair, Ambassador Andrew Young. More →

Kate Moss To Join Stars At amfAR Gala São Paulo Apr 26, 2017

On April 27, 2017, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research will present the seventh annual amfAR Gala São Paulo, a star-studded black-tie event featuring a cocktail reception, dinner, awards presentation, live auction, and entertainment. More →

Steve Van Zandt Joins Forces With Ronald McDonald House New York To Combat Pediatric Cancer Apr 26, 2017

Ronald McDonald House New York has announced that it will partner with Steve Van Zandt as an official friend and ambassador of the House. More →

Kerry Washington To Be Honored At First-Ever Bronx Children's Museum Gala Apr 26, 2017

The Executive Director of the Bronx Children’s Museum, Carla Precht announced the Museum will honor three bright Bronx stars Richard Abrons, Rafael Collado and Kerry Washington at the Museum’s first-ever gala on Tuesday, May 2nd at the Tribeca Rooftop in New York City. More →

Ben Affleck Honored At 1st Annual AutFest International Film Festival Apr 26, 2017

Oscar-winning actor Ben Affleck, Pixar filmmakers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera, AutFest founder Matt Asner and several filmmakers were honored this week for their filmmaking contributions to autism awareness “from spectrum to screen” at the 1st Annual AutFest International Film Festival (April 22-23) in Orange, California. More →

Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt Join SAMHSA’s National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day 2017 Apr 26, 2017

Decorated U.S. Olympians Michael Phelps and Allison Schmitt will serve as Honorary Chairpersons of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day (Awareness Day). More →

Stars Unite On Earth Day For Annual Farm Animal Protection Benefit Apr 25, 2017

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) honored Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., and the late Christina Grimmie on April 22 at its annual To the Rescue! Los Angeles Gala benefit at Paramount Studios. More →

Amy Schumer Joins Hilarity For Charity's Third Annual New York City Variety Show Apr 25, 2017

Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen’s Hilarity for Charity (HFC), a movement founded as a resource for the millennial generation with a focus on supporting Alzheimer’s care and support, today announced that Amy Schumer, Jim Gaffigan and Colin Jost will bring their comedic talents to the Third Annual HFC NYC Variety Show on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Webster Hall. More →

Stars Attend ASPCA Bergh Ball And After Dark Party Apr 25, 2017

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) honored Board Member and supporter Linda Lloyd Lambert at the 20th annual ASPCA Bergh Ball last night at The Plaza Hotel (770 Fifth Ave.). More →