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Sylvester Stallone To Be Honored With Heart Of Hollywood Award Oct 12, 2016

The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors honors Adele and Beny Alagem with the Philanthropic Leadership Award and Sylvester Stallone with the Heart of Hollywood Award at their 2016 Gala, Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Emma Watson Spotlights Efforts To End Child Marriage In Malawi Oct 12, 2016

Thanks to growing implementation of a law passed last year, child marriage may soon be a relic of Malawi’s past, and on the eve of the International Day of the Girl Child, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson visited the country to celebrate the achievements of UN Women, the Malawian Government, local chiefs and girls who have returned to school after having their marriages annulled. More →

Dakota Fanning Lights Empire State Building With Save The Children Oct 12, 2016

Save the Children Artist Ambassador Dakota Fanning lit the world-famous Empire State Building red on Tuesday, Oct. 11, in a special ceremony celebrating International Day of the Girl. More →

The Elders Call On US, UK To Take Action To Stop Civilian Deaths In Yemen Oct 12, 2016

The Elders today expressed shock and deep dismay over the latest incident of heavy civilian casualties in Yemen resulting from the Saudi-led aerial bombing campaign. More →

Simon Cowell And Joan Collins Attend Shooting Star Chase Ball Oct 12, 2016

Stars including Simon Cowell, Lauren Silverman, Dame Joan Collins and Tony Hadley were out in force on Saturday 1 October to show their support for the Shooting Star Chase Ball, which raised a record amount of £150,000 for children with life-limiting conditions in London and Surrey. More →

Stars Support #IAMWHOLE Mental Health Campaign Oct 11, 2016

YMCA releases major research today as it partners with #IAMWHOLE – an NHS anti-stigma campaign fronted by Jordan Stephens (Rizzle Kicks). More →

The Vamps’ James McVey: Chicks Dig Vegetarians Oct 11, 2016

James McVey, the lead guitarist for The Vamps, has proved that he’s as compassionate as he is talented by starring in his second PETA campaign to promote kindness to animals – this time through meat-free meals. More →

James Taylor Added To 94th Annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Lineup Oct 11, 2016

James Taylor has been added to the lineup for the 94th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. More →

Foreigner And Grammy Foundation Launch Contest For Schools To Join Band On Stage Oct 11, 2016

Legendary rock group Foreigner is in a New York state of mind, celebrating their first ever Carnegie Hall performance on October 25, 2016 by inviting area school choirs to compete for a chance to open for the band on stage at the iconic venue and to win a $5000 grant from The GRAMMY Foundation for their school’s music program. More →

Smokey Robinson And Kenny Loggins Share How Music Changes Lives At Annual Little Kids Rock Benefit Oct 11, 2016

Rock and roll royalty filled the majestic Capitale Wednesday night as the national nonprofit, Little Kids Rock, hosted its eighth annual benefit in Lower Manhattan to support public school students and music teachers with donated instruments, curricular resources, and training. More →

Ted Turner On Security Council's Nomination Of António Guterres As Next UN Secretary-General Oct 11, 2016

The United Nations Security Council has nominated António Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General to succeed current UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon starting on January 1, 2017. More →

Zac Brown Designs Custom Ram 2500 Commando To Benefit Camp Southern Ground Oct 10, 2016

GRAMMY Award-winning artist Zac Brown has custom designed a 2015 Ram 2500 Commando to be auctioned by Barrett-Jackson on October 15th in support of his non-profit passion-project, Camp Southern Ground. More →

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Honorees For 2016 A Magical Evening Gala Oct 10, 2016

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has announced the honorees for its annual “A Magical Evening” Gala on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Jackson Browne And Steve Earle To Play Benefit Show For California Proposition - Yes On 62 - Repeal The Death Penalty Oct 10, 2016

Singer Songwriters Jackson Browne and Steve Earle will join forces on Monday, October 24 at the Balboa Theatre in San Diego, CA for an acoustic show to support YES on 62 – Repeal the Death Penalty. More →

Hearts Of Gold To Hold 20th Annual Charity Fundraising Gala Oct 10, 2016

On Thursday, October 27, 2016, Hearts of Gold will host its 20th annual charity fundraising gala at Capitale, 130 Bowery in New York City. More →

Habitat For Humanity Announces 2017 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project Oct 10, 2016

Habitat For Humanity's 34th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project will take place July 9-14, 2017 in Canada. More →

Drew Carey To Emcee 2017 Veterans Inaugural Ball Oct 10, 2016

The American Legion and Veterans Inaugural Committee are proud to announce that Drew Carey will be the emcee for the Veterans Inaugural Ball — a Salute to Heroes. More →

SKECHERS Foundation Announces 2016 Pier To Pier Friendship Walk Oct 7, 2016

The SKECHERS Foundation today announced a $1.5 million fundraising goal for the eighth SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk, an annual event to support children with special needs and education. More →

Stars To Perform At RiseUp AS ONE Border Concert Oct 7, 2016

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and the Fusion Media Group (FMG), a division of UCI serving the rising American mainstream, announced today that its October 15 ‘RiseUp AS ONE’ concert – a celebration of music, diversity and unity – will be staged along the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego, California and feature a talented lineup of artists, musicians and performers. More →

Dog Loving Celebrities Attend Premiere Of Documentary Of Dogs And Men Oct 7, 2016

The Animal Legal Defense Fund partnered with Ozymandias Entertainment to produce Of Dogs and Men, which explains the national tragedy of more than 10,000 pet dogs being shot and killed by police officers every year by telling the stories of people fighting for change in the names of the animals they’ve lost. More →

The Smashing Pediatric Cancer Challenge Oct 7, 2016

Lexi Manzo, a student at Fordham University and daughter to TV personality Dina Manzo, created the Smashing Pediatric Cancer Challenge to spread awareness for pediatric cancer. More →

Chris Pratt Attends USO Screening Of The Magnificent Seven Oct 7, 2016

In celebration of the service and sacrifice of today’s troops and military families, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Columbia Pictures treated service members with an advance USO Screening of “The Magnificent Seven” at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst last month. More →

The Elders Welcome Nomination Of António Guterres As Next UN Secretary-General Oct 7, 2016

The Elders today congratulated the UN Security Council on its selection of António Guterres, former Prime Minister of Portugal and UN High Commissioner for Refugees, as the next UN Secretary-General to succeed Ban Ki-moon in January. More →

Benedict Cumberbatch And Marvel Studios Bring Hope To Children Around The World Oct 6, 2016

In a special video message, actor Benedict Cumberbatch, star of Marvel Studios’ upcoming film “Doctor Strange,” has announced the launch of Marvel Studios: Hero Acts, a brand-new charitable initiative focused on bringing help and hope to kids around the world. More →

Robert Plant Joins Lampedusa: Concerts For Refugees Tour Oct 6, 2016

Robert Plant, Joan Baez, and Ron Sexsmith are joining the Lampedusa: Concerts for Refugees tour in select cities this month. More →

Maria Sharapova Joins Elton John's WTT Smash Hits Charity Tennis Event Oct 6, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is pleased to announce that tennis star Maria Sharapova will join Mardy Fish, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, Mark Philippoussis, and Andy Roddick to headline World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King on Monday, October 10, 2016. More →

Ryan Seacrest To Host 2016 USO Gala Oct 6, 2016

Renowned television and radio show host/producer Ryan Seacrest is to serve as Master of Ceremonies and three-time, GRAMMY-award winning/multi-platinum recording artists Zac Brown Band are to perform as featured entertainment at the 2016 USO Gala at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., Oct. 20. More →

Jennifer Beals To Be Honored With Caritas Award Oct 6, 2016

The Irene Dunne Guild co-hosts the 2016 Caritas Gala in partnership with the Saint John’s Health Center Foundation board of trustees, Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills. More →

The Elders Urge New Compromise For Colombia Peace Deal Oct 6, 2016

The Elders respect the decision of the Colombian people who have voted not to accept the peace agreement negotiated between the government and the FARC guerrilla movement. More →

Robin Roberts Honored By Point Foundation At Star-Studded Event Oct 5, 2016

Point Honors Los Angeles brought 400 guests to the storied ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel last week for a celebrity-filled gala evening in support of Point Foundation (Point), the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit. Nearly half a million dollars was raised for higher education scholarships, as well as Point’s mentoring and leadership programs. More →