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Harlem Globetrotters Set To Entertain Troops On Annual Holiday Military Tour Nov 9, 2016

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing a slice of home to U.S. troops based overseas with an extended holiday tour of international U.S. military bases – the 15th time in the past 13 years that the “Ambassadors of Goodwill” have entertained U.S. troops overseas. More →

Stars To Attend 20th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala: Rock Legends Nov 9, 2016

Best Buddies International, a groundbreaking nonprofit that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce its 20th Annual Best Buddies Miami Gala at Ice Palace Studios in Wynwood on Friday, November 18. More →

Star-Studded Gala For GENYOUth To Celebrate Youth Empowerment Nov 9, 2016

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning and other athletes and VIPs will celebrate GENYOUth’s inaugural gala at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel on Wednesday, December 7. More →

Toyota and VH1 Save The Music National Music Education Program Presents Grants To Chicago Area Schools Nov 9, 2016

Toyota and VH1 Save The Music's national music festival activation and social media campaign #ToyotaGiving came to a close as Toyota presented three Chicago area schools each with $10,000 grants that will provide musical instruments and equipment to each school. More →

Carrie Underwood Performs Shipboard Concert For Military Families Nov 9, 2016

To celebrate the U.S. arrival of its newest, largest and most innovative ship, Carnival Cruise Line held an overnight gala event last week in New York featuring a concert for Operation Homefront military families by the Country Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year and seven-time GRAMMY award-winning country music super star Carrie Underwood. More →

Arsenal Players Support Save The Children's Christmas Jumper Day Nov 9, 2016

This year, Save the Children's annual Christmas Jumper Day is taking place on Friday 16th December. As daft festive knits begin to sweep the nation, Arsenal's first team has taken part in its first ever squad photo in Christmas Jumpers with Arsène Wenger to support the campaign. More →

Mark Hamill Attends International Myeloma Foundation Comedy Celebration Hosted By Ray Romano Nov 8, 2016

Last week, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) presented its 10th Annual Comedy Celebration benefiting the Peter Boyle Research Fund and supporting the Black Swan Research Initiative (BSRI) at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. More →

Pamela Anderson Calls For Increased Safety Regulations For Ride-Hailing Apps In Anti-Sexual Assault PSA Nov 8, 2016

The National Limousine Association’s Ride Responsibly initiative (www.rideresponsibly.org) and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (www.nsvrc.org) have joined forces to produce a public service campaign, starring actress and activist Pamela Anderson. More →

$38 Million Raised At Star-Studded Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Gala Nov 8, 2016

Last week, Hollywood’s A-list came to support the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Gala which supports educational, social, cultural, and economic services for Israel’s soldiers and the families of fallen soldiers. More →

Kevin Nealon To Host Farm Sanctuary 30th Anniversary Gala Nov 8, 2016

Farm Sanctuary, with co-chairs, Tracey Stewart and Emily Deschanel, will host their annual Gala at the renowned Beverly Wilshire Hotel on November 12th to celebrate 30 years of rescue, education and advocacy for farm animals, the largest population of abused animals on Earth. More →

Bob Woodruff Foundation Announces 3rd Annual Dine Out For Heroes Nov 8, 2016

Celebrity chef Alex Guarnaschelli is calling upon New York City’s restaurants and diners to join her in honoring our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day through the 3rd Annual Dine Out for Heroes, a benefit for the Bob Woodruff Foundation. More →

Queen Rania Al Abdullah Of Jordan Attends International Rescue Committee Rescue Dinner Nov 8, 2016

The International Rescue Committee hosted their annual 2016 Rescue Dinner (formally Freedom Award Dinner) last week at the Waldorf Astoria in NYC. More →

Foo Fighters, Don Henley And Stevie Nicks Added To MusiCares Concert Honoring Tom Petty Nov 7, 2016

GRAMMY winners Gary Clark Jr., Foo Fighters, Don Henley, Norah Jones, Kings Of Leon, Jeff Lynne, Randy Newman, Stevie Nicks, George Strait, and Lucinda Williams; GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriters Jackson Browne, Chris Hillman and Herb Pedersen, Elle King, and Regina Spektor; and rock band The Bangles have been added to the performance lineup for the 2017 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute concert honoring Tom Petty on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles. More →

Steven Spielberg And USC Shoah Foundation To Honor George Lucas Nov 7, 2016

Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education, will present Mellody Hobson and George Lucas with the Institute’s 2016 Ambassador for Humanity Award at the organization’s annual gala, to be held this year in Los Angeles on Dec. 8, 2016. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Raises Over $3.15 million At 15th Annual An Enduring Vision Benefit Gala Nov 7, 2016

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised more than $3.15 million at its 15th annual An Enduring Vision benefit gala to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, supporting services, and advocacy programs across the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean. More →

Train's Pat Monahan Helps Raise $122,000 to Launch HomeAid Los Angeles Chapter Nov 7, 2016

Pat Monahan, lead singer of the GRAMMY-winning, multi-platinum-selling band Train, performed on Tuesday, October 13th at the Beverly Hills headquarters of Kennedy Wilson, supporting the inaugural fund-raising event for HomeAid Los Angeles which raised over $120,000 to launch the new chapter. More →

Jackson Browne And Bonnie Raitt Announce Benefit Concert At Standing Rock Nov 7, 2016

Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Joel Rafael, and Bad Dog will perform a benefit concert on Sunday, November 27 for the Water Protectors on the front line and the Standing Rock community. More →

Seth Rogen Honored At WebMD Health Hero Awards Gala Nov 7, 2016

WebMD Health Corp, the leading source of health information, celebrated the accomplishments of five extraordinary individuals who are meeting health and medical challenges head-on and effecting change through their insights, courage, and perseverance last week during its annual Health Hero Awards Gala in New York City. More →

Darryl "DMC" McDaniels To Host NAMI-NYC Metro Seeds Of Hope Gala Nov 4, 2016

The National Alliance on Mental Illness-NYC Metro (NAMI-NYC Metro) has announced that hip hop legend, author and mental health advocate Darryl "DMC" McDaniels will host their annual “Seeds of Hope” gala in New York City on November 16. More →

Roger Daltrey To Perform At Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Dinner Nov 4, 2016

The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation will host its 19th Annual Benefit Dinner & Auction, honoring footwear industry icon Vince Camuto and featuring a musical performance by the legendary Roger Daltrey of The Who on Thursday, November 10th, 2016, at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Jean Shafiroff Speaks At NAPW Power Networking Event With Star Jones Nov 4, 2016

The National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), led by lawyer and journalist Star Jones, hosted an exclusive NAPW Power Networking Event at Midtown Loft and Terrace in New York City on Wednesday, October 26th, 2016, featuring keynote speaker Jean Shafiroff. More →

Lily Tomlin Writes To Summer Wind Farms Nov 4, 2016

Earlier this week, actor and Detroit native Lily Tomlin sent a letter on behalf of PETA to Summer Wind Farms (SWF) Sanctuary urging CEO Charles Vanneste to retire all animals at the notorious roadside zoo in Brown City to reputable sanctuaries. More →

£215,000 Raised At United For UNICEF Gala Dinner Nov 4, 2016

José Mourinho and his first-team squad were out in force this week as he attended his first United for UNICEF Gala Dinner as manager of Manchester United. More →

United Cerebral Palsy of New York City Announces 7th Annual Santa Project Party & Auction Nov 4, 2016

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC), has announced that UCP of NYC will kick off the Holidays with the 7th Annual Santa Project Party & Auction on Tuesday, December 6th at the social club, Down Town Association. More →

UNDP To Host Inaugural Global Goals Gala: A Night for Change Nov 3, 2016

Celebrating a half-century milestone while gearing up to implement an ambitious international plan to eliminate poverty and tackle climate change, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will host its first-ever gala fundraiser, the inaugural Global Goals Gala: A Night for Change. More →

Annie Lennox Honored With The Lovie Person Of The Year Award Nov 3, 2016

On Thursday, October 27, Annie Lennox received The Lovie Person of the Year Award in recognition of her relentless use of social media to leverage her platform and outreach to create a better world for others. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio To Be Honored At Hollywood Film Awards For Before The Flood Nov 3, 2016

Dick Clark Productions has announced that Academy Award-winners Leonardo DiCaprio and Fisher Stevens will be honored with the “Hollywood Documentary Award” for National Geographic’s “Before the Flood” at the 20th Annual “Hollywood Film Awards Presented by Virginia Black.” More →

Cheryl Works With ChildLine To Inspire Young People To Reach Out For Help Nov 3, 2016

Singer Cheryl is working with ChildLine to inspire more young people to feel able to reach out for help when they need it. More →

Got Your 6 Announces Largest Class Of 6 Certified Projects In Campaign History Nov 3, 2016

Got Your 6 announced this week 13 new “6 Certified” projects in celebration of film, television, and theatrical content that normalizes depictions of veterans as leaders and community assets. More →

Dream Foundation Hosts 15th Annual Dreamland Gala Nov 3, 2016

Dream Foundation will host its 15th Annual Gala, Dreamland, on November 5th at the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara in an effort to raise awareness about the Foundation’s mission to fulfill the end-of-life Dreams of terminally-ill adults that offer inspiration, comfort, and closure. More →