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Dolly Parton Announces My People Fund For Victims Of Smoky Mountain Wildfires Dec 5, 2016

Dolly Parton announced Wednesday evening the creation of the Dollywood Foundation My People Fund, established by Parton, The Dollywood Company, Parton’s dinner theaters and The Dollywood Foundation, to provide $1000 each month to Sevier County families whose homes are uninhabitable or were completely destroyed in the recent Smoky Mountain wildfires. More →

Elton John Hosts Radical Eye Dinner On World AIDS Day Dec 5, 2016

On World AIDS Day this year, Elton John and David Furnish welcomed a host of fellow philanthropists and special guests, including Lady Gaga, David Walliams, Juergen Teller, James Blunt, will.i.am, Lottie Moss, Craig David, Sophie Ellis Bextor and many more to the Tanks of Tate Modern, London as they hosted a special ‘Radical Eye’ black tie dinner, private view and exclusive after hours’ party to mark World AIDS Day 2016. More →

Davd Oyelowo Joins Bono In Plea To Save 400,000 Children From Famine In Nigeria Dec 5, 2016

As humanitarian donors prepare to gather in Geneva, award-winning British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo has joined Nigerian luminaries and international charities in writing an open letter warning global leaders of the tens of thousands of children who could starve in North East Nigeria unless the world acts immediately. More →

Jason Momoa Features On Cover Of Water & Sustainability Publication Dec 2, 2016

Mediaplanet has announced the multiplatform distribution of “Water & Sustainability,” encouraging readers to take initiative in their homes, local communities and support technological advancements working to solve our international issue with water and sustainability. More →

Kiwi Celebrities Are Cooking 4 Change Dec 2, 2016

A new cookbook lets you in on the culinary secrets of some well-known New Zealand celebrities. More →

David Suzuki Says Canada Cannot Dig Its Way Out Of The Fossil Fuels Pit Dec 2, 2016

Environmentalist David Suzuki recently lamented on the typical political perspective on fossil fuels. More →

Sara Bareilles To Take Part In Adrienne Shelly Foundation 10th Annual Anniversary Celebration Dec 2, 2016

The Adrienne Shelly Foundation will hold its 10th Annual Anniversary Celebration on December 5, in NYC. More →

Stars Debate Ageism, Sexism, Diversity and Female Equality in Television Dec 2, 2016

US actresses Cynthia Nixon, Kristen Bell, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michelle Monaghan, all of whom have played a key part in changing the TV landscape, have taken part in a filmed debate for The EDIT to discuss contentious yet crucial topics such as sexism, diversity (of all shapes, ages and colors) and opportunity for women. More →

GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares Announce Giving Tuesday Online Auction Dec 2, 2016

The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares launched a special eBay Auction this week that offers more than 150 exclusive items, including signed memorabilia, buy-it-now steals and VIP experiences. More →

Tom Hiddleston Returns To South Sudan As Conflict Enters Fourth Year Dec 1, 2016

UNICEF Ambassador Tom Hiddleston travelled to South Sudan last week to see how the brutal civil war continues to destroy the lives of vast numbers of children across the country. More →

Courtney Stodden Asks SeaWorld to Free Corky the Orca Dec 1, 2016

“The feeling of losing a child is one that no mother should ever have to experience,” begins Courtney Stodden in a heartfelt new video for PETA, which she filmed shortly after her own miscarriage. More →

DJ Khaled Steps Up To Fight AIDS With (RED) Dec 1, 2016

On World AIDS Day, December 1, DJ Khaled will step-up to join the fight against AIDS, becoming (RED)'s first ever social media ambassador. More →

Bellamy Young Urges Those Impacted by Lung Cancer to Test. Talk. Take Action. Dec 1, 2016

Acclaimed actress and singer Bellamy Young lost her father to lung cancer, and she is now sharing her personal experience as part of Test. Talk. Take Action., a new awareness campaign focused on increasing people’s understanding of biomarkers and the role they play in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). More →

Meghan Markle Connects Water's Dots From Natural Resource To Life Source Dec 1, 2016

Actress Meghan Markle says her passion for helping the poor began in childhood and was nurtured by both of her parents. More →

Champagne Taittinger and the Screen Actors Guild Awards Announce New Initiative to Raise Vital Emergency Assistance Funds Dec 1, 2016

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation and the Screen Actors Guild Awards today announced Champagne Taittinger is sponsoring a new initiative that will raise additional funds for the Foundation’s critical Emergency Assistance program, which supports actors and their families in times of urgent need. More →

Charitybuzz Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide Nov 30, 2016

Online luxury auction house Charitybuzz today announced its 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide, to highlight the importance of giving when gifting. More →

Steve Earle To Host Show Raising Funds For Children With Autism Nov 30, 2016

On December 5, Steve Earle and The Dukes will host their second annual benefit concert at Town Hall, to raise funds for children diagnosed with Autism. More →

eBay Gifts That Give Back Nov 30, 2016

New data released this week reveals nearly three-quarters of Americans (72%) are more excited to give someone a gift if it benefits a charity. More →

Arsenal: Silly Just Got Serious Nov 30, 2016

In Arsenal's latest press conference, Arsène Wenger has responded to criticism that he is not taking the season seriously. More →

Maria Shriver's Women's Alzheimer's Movement Awards Five Grants Nov 30, 2016

The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement today announced the distribution of the five women-based grants to leading researchers dedicated to answering the question why Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women. More →

President Obama And First Lady Michelle Obama To Light National Christmas Tree Nov 30, 2016

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will help wrap the National Park Service Centennial celebrations when they officially light the National Christmas Tree in President’s Park on Dec. 1 during the 2016 National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. More →

Jimmy Carter, Garth Brooks And Trisha Yearwood Named Habitat Humanitarians Nov 29, 2016

In celebration of Giving Tuesday, Habitat For Humanity will launch Habitat Humanitarians to recognize the invaluable contributions of its high-profile volunteers. More →

Olly Murs Joins Lineup For Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs Nov 29, 2016

The Teenage Cancer Trust has announced the bands taking part in its annual gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. More →

Stars Donate Glasses To Charity Auction Nov 29, 2016

Sightsavers is launching Specs Appeal 2016, a celebrity eBay auction stocked with more than 100 pairs of glasses and sunglasses donated by famous faces. More →

Jason Biggs Hosts The Blue Card Annual Benefit Dinner To Aid Holocaust Survivors Nov 29, 2016

The Blue Card, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to aiding Holocaust survivors, held its annual benefit dinner on November 21, 2016, at Jazz At Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall. More →

Morrissey Calls On GM To Offer Vegan Leather In Eco-Friendly Cars Nov 29, 2016

On the eve of his Detroit concert, rock icon Morrissey has challenged General Motors (GM) to make the Chevrolet Volt and Bolt truly eco-friendly by offering vegan leather interiors. More →

Roger Daltrey Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Nov 29, 2016

Roger Daltrey CBE, founding member of The Who, solo artist and tireless Teenage Cancer Trust patron, was honoured earlier this month with the Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS) as the event celebrated 25 years of raising money and supporting Nordoff Robbins and The Brit Trust. More →

Kardashians Attend Star-Studded Angel Ball Nov 28, 2016

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised nearly $3.7 million last night in support of blood cancer research at Angel Ball 2016. More →

Chrissie Hynde Urges Michigan Roadside Zoo To Free Solitary Chimpanzees Nov 28, 2016

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Chrissie Hynde is using her band’s concert in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to call for the release of Louie and Tommy, two chimpanzees who are apparently being kept in solitary confinement at the controversial DeYoung Family Zoo. More →

Eva Longoria To Host 94th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Nov 28, 2016

Eva Longoria will host the 94th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and Marc Anthony, Afro Blue, and the Airmen of Note will join Chance the Rapper, Kelly Clarkson, Yolanda Adams, James Taylor, The Lumineers, Garth Brooks, and Trisha Yearwood in performing a collection of holiday favorites. More →