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Alan Cumming Honored With PETA's Humanitarian Award Feb 14, 2017

Alan Cumming was presented with PETA's Humanitarian Award at a special bash on Sunday at South Florida’s gourmet vegan eatery, Sublime Restaurant & Bar. More →

Anika Moa Supports Books For Schools Programme Feb 14, 2017

Kiwi singer-songwriter, author and media personality Anika Moa is leading the chorus in a promotion that will see at least 20,000 new books enter New Zealand homes, schools and communities via Kellogg’s Free Books and Books for Schools programmes. More →

Russell Simmons Invites New Yorkers Of All Backgrounds To Stand In Solidarity With American Muslims Feb 13, 2017

New Yorkers of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds are being asked to gather on Sunday, February 19th, from 12:00 to 4:00 pm in New York’s Times Square, (at the corner of 48th Street & Broadway, Manhattan) and join hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons and prominent religious leaders to declare their solidarity with American Muslims who have recently been impacted by discriminatory rhetoric and a travel ban by the Trump Administration. More →

Stars To Attend WE Day Illinois To Celebrate Young People Taking Action On Social Issues Feb 13, 2017

WE Day, an international series of inspiring stadium-sized events, announces the initial list of speakers, performers and presenters attending WE Day Illinois on March 1, 2017 at the Allstate Arena. More →

Ai Weiwei Explores Global Refugee Crisis With New Documentary Film Feb 13, 2017

Participant Media and AC Films are partnering on Human Flow, a documentary directed by world renowned artist, activist and filmmaker Ai Weiwei. More →

Jason Derulo Joins Lineup For An Unforgettable Evening Feb 13, 2017

It was announced on Friday that multi-platinum selling pop star Jason Derulo will take the stage to perform at An Unforgettable Evening, taking place on Thursday February 16, 2017 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

The Elders Voice Alarm At New Israeli Settlement Law Feb 13, 2017

The Elders today expressed alarm at new measures adopted by the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, on 6 February that retrospectively recognise Jewish settlements in the occupied territories that are built on confiscated Palestinian land.
 
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Meryl Streep Honored At Human Rights Campaign Greater New York Gala Feb 12, 2017

Meryl Streep has been honoured with the Ally For Equality Award at the Human Rights Campaign Greater New York Gala at the Waldorf Astoria in NYC. More →

Alabama Shakes And Ben Harper To Perform At Tibet House US 30th Anniversary Concert Feb 10, 2017

Internationally acclaimed GRAMMY Award-winning musicians Alabama Shakes and Ben Harper will join the extraordinary line-up for the Tibet House US 30th Anniversary Benefit Concert Celebrating Philip Glass's 80th Birthday on March 16th at Carnegie Hall in New York City. More →

Jane Lynch Hosts Red Dress Awards For Heart Health Awareness Feb 10, 2017

The Red Dress Awards – a night of awards and performances honoring those who have made significant contributions to Heart Health Awareness – took place in New York this week. More →

Idris Elba Gets Dating Advice For His Valentine Charity Drive Feb 10, 2017

Following Idris Elba's Valentine’s candlelit dinner auction announcement – where a lucky guest will win a candlelight dinner with Elba – the actor has been pursuing advice on how to be a good date for the big night out. More →

Nelly Furtado To Be Honored At Unstoppable Foundation Gala Feb 10, 2017

The Unstoppable Foundation will honour Nelly Furtado, Paula Abdul and The Tenors at its 8th annual Unstoppable Foundation Gala Honors event in March. More →

Stars Speak Up For Dogs In New Star-Studded PETA Video Feb 10, 2017

Actors Tom Hardy, Casey Affleck, Priyanka Chopra, and Edie Falco are among the stars giving voice to local dogs in a new PETA video that encourages people to keep their animal companions indoors. More →

Scarlett Johansson And Donatella Versace Honored At amfAR New York Gala Feb 9, 2017

Mark Ruffalo, Naomi Campbell, Iman, Heidi Klum, Alan Cumming, Ellie Goulding, Alessandra Ambrosio, Diane Kruger, Adriana Lima, Jeremy Piven, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at the 19th annual amfAR New York Gala to pay tribute to actress Scarlett Johansson and Artistic Director Donatella Versace for their longtime support of amfAR and exceptional contributions to the fight against AIDS. More →

Alan Cumming Urges Seaquarium To Free Lolita Feb 9, 2017

Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, who will perform at Miami’s Knight Concert Hall on Friday, is speaking up for “another individual performing in the area — but against her will.” More →

Eli Manning Awarded Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year Award Feb 9, 2017

The team at Hackensack Meridian Health is pleased to congratulate New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning on his Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. More →

Prince Of Wales Attends Meeting On Role Of Design In Plastic Recycling Industry Feb 9, 2017

The Prince of Wales recently attended a meeting on the role of design and innovation in the plastic recycling industry. More →

Stars To Honor Don Williams With Tribute Album Feb 9, 2017

Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum, Trisha Yearwood, Dierks Bentley, John Prine, Chris Stapleton and Alison Krauss are just some of the stars set to honor country music legend Don Williams on a new tribute album. More →

Vince Vaughn To Be Honored At John Wayne Cancer Institute Odyssey Ball Feb 8, 2017

The John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary will honor internationally recognized medical oncologist Steven J. O’Day, MD, with “The Duke” Special Service Award and award-winning actor, producer and screenwriter Vince Vaughn, with the “True Grit” Humanitarian Award at the 32nd annual Odyssey Ball, Saturday, March 25, 2017 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills. More →

Meryl Streep And Seth Meyers To Be Honored At 2017 HRC Greater New York Gala On Saturday Feb 8, 2017

Reminder: The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, will honor the groundbreaking film Moonlight, as well as actress Meryl Streep and comedian Seth Meyers at the 2017 HRC Greater New York Gala on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. More →

amfAR To Host New York Gala Tonight Feb 8, 2017

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will kick off New York Fashion Week tonight with its annual New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Kristin Davis Writes About What Visiting Refugee Camps Has Taught Her Feb 8, 2017

Kristin Davis has written a post on The Huffington Post about what travelling to refugee camps with the UNHCR has taught her. More →

Celebrities Buckle Up For The Ride Of Their Lives On The Red Nose Convoy Feb 7, 2017

The Red Nose Convoy hits the road this week, as six famous faces set-out on ‘the mother of all road trips’ across East Africa to deliver essential supplies that will help Comic Relief funded projects to continue to deliver life-saving health work. More →

Born Free USA, Ian Somerhalder Foundation Repurpose Fur For Animals In Need Feb 7, 2017

On January 28 at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove, Georgia, Born Free USA and the Ian Somerhalder Foundation (ISF) collaborated for their first joint animal welfare event: a youth initiative called “Give it Back!” More →

Prince Harry Visits Nottingham To See The Work Of Full Effect And Coach Core Feb 7, 2017

Prince Harry visited Nottingham last week to see the work of Full Effect and Coach Core, two projects supported by The Royal Foundation that work to improve opportunities for young people. More →

Jessie Chris Joins SYLVANIA Lighting By LEDVANCE Be The Light Campaign Feb 7, 2017

Radio Disney Country Artist and Massachusetts native Jessie Chris announced today that she will serve as an Ambassador for the SYLVANIA Lighting by LEDVANCE “Be The Light Campaign”. More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Named New Royal Patron Of Battersea Dogs And Cats Home Feb 7, 2017

The Duchess of Cornwall visited Battersea Dogs & Cats Home Old Windsor centre last week as Her Royal Highness was announced as the charity’s new Royal Patron, taking over from Her Majesty The Queen. More →

Prince Harry Visits London Ambulance Service For Time To Talk Day Feb 6, 2017

Prince Harry has visited the London Ambulance Service to help kick off this year’s Time to Talk Day, as part of the Heads Together mental health campaign. More →

Angelina Jolie Writes Op-Ed On US Refugee Policy Feb 6, 2017

Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed in the NY Times last week, urging the US government to rethink their stance on refugees. More →

Los Angeles LGBT Center Receives $10K From The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Feb 6, 2017

The Los Angeles LGBT Center has been awarded a grant for $10,000 from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in partnership with Macy’s to fund an HIV prevention program tailored for LGBT youth. More →