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Ben Stiller Helps Hand Over Global Refugee Petition Sep 19, 2016

Days ahead of a landmark international summit on refugees and migrants, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, last week delivered an unprecedented petition in support of refugees. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation To Honor United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Sep 19, 2016

On Wednesday, November 2, 2016, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its 15th annual An Enduring Vision gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 10th Annual Evening Before Event Sep 19, 2016

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 17th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 10th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Stars And Leaders Attend Final Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting Sep 19, 2016

On September 19-21, President Bill Clinton and Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will host the 12th and final Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting in New York City. More →

Farm Aid 2016 Showcases Powerful Community Partnerships That Support Good Food From Family Farms Sep 19, 2016

Recognizing that severe economic conditions threaten commodity farmers across the country, Farm Aid 2016, which took place on Saturday at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, emphasized how collaboration and innovative problem-solving can strengthen food systems and family farmer livelihoods. More →

Tech Billionaires Donate Large To Cancer Research Sep 19, 2016

In May, American billionaire Larry Ellison of Oracle origins announced his $200 million donation to a new cancer research center. More →

Celebrities Attend Voices For The Voiceless Stars For Foster Kids Event Sep 16, 2016

Darren Criss, Rosie Perez, Megan Hilty, Chita Rivera, Gloria Gaynor, Sherri Saum, and Stephanie Mills were just a few of the many supporters who attended and performed at last night’s 2nd Annual Voices for the Voiceless: Stars For Foster Kids event presented by Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley. More →

Kathy Griffin To Open Best In Drag Show 2016 Sep 16, 2016

Best In Drag Show — the fabulous and long-running annual fundraiser for Aid For AIDS, a program of Alliance for Healing and Housing — has announced that Emmy and Grammy Award winner Kathy Griffin will open this year’s festivities. More →

Tamsen Fadal To Host 10th Annual Moving Families Forward Gala Sep 16, 2016

Lois Braverman, President & CEO, Ackerman Institute for the Family announced today the honorees and host for the 10th annual Moving Families Forward gala to take place at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Monday, October 24th in New York City. More →

Revlon To Host Annual Philanthropic Luncheon Sep 16, 2016

Revlon will hold their annual philanthropic luncheon at Chateau Marmont on September 27, in support of women’s health. More →

John Legend's Lessons Learned From #FreeAmerica Sep 16, 2016

In 2015, music artist John Legend began a “nationwide listening and learning tour”, visiting actors on both sides of the prison fence to properly examine what he calls the USA’s “prison problem”, which includes mass incarceration and a so-called school-to-prison pipeline. More →

Art Of The Brain Celebrates 17th Anniversary Gala For Brain Cancer Research Sep 16, 2016

On Saturday, September 17 beginning at 6:30 PM at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall and Plaza, 445 Charles E. Young Drive, East, Los Angeles, CA 90024, Art of the Brain, (AOB) an unprecedented organization of “Brain Buddies,” brain cancer patients and families who celebrate art, creativity and life undefeated by brain cancer, will enjoy its 17th anniversary Gala. More →

Ricky Gervais Urges Public To Support ADI Bid To Save African Lions Sep 15, 2016

Hollywood superstar Ricky Gervais has launched an urgent appeal for members of the public to get behind Animal Defenders International (ADI) and stand up for African lions, at this month’s CITES conference (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) in Johannesburg. More →

Star-Studded Evening Raises $1.25 Million In Support Of Artists For Peace And Justice Sep 15, 2016

An impressive 1.25 million dollars was raised at the annual Bovet 1822 Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Fair presented at Casa Loma. More →

The Huffington Post Launches Video Series: Celebs Have Issues Sep 15, 2016

HuffPost Originals announced today the launch of “Celebs Have Issues”, an original video series aimed at solving the world’s problems one comedy sketch at a time. More →

Olivia Wilde Helps Launch Revlon's 2nd Annual LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge Sep 15, 2016

This week kicks off Revlon’s 2nd Annual LOVE IS ON Million Dollar Challenge, the company’s groundbreaking women’s health crowd-funding competition. The Challenge was created to generate donations for charities dedicated to women’s health issues and empower organizations that are making a real difference in women’s lives. After experiencing the positive impact last year’s Challenge had on so many charities, Revlon has expanded the Challenge this year to include — and support — even more women’s health-related causes. More →

Sully Film Features Red Cross Volunteers Sep 15, 2016

The American Red Cross is proud to be featured in SULLY, the newly released film featuring the “Miracle on the Hudson” and the aftermath experienced by hero pilot Captain Chelsley “Sully” Sullenberger. More →

JSSI Proudly Co-Sponsors Voices Of Haiti Choir With The Andrea Bocelli Foundation Sep 15, 2016

Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is pleased to provide a roundtrip flight on a Boeing Business Jet to bring the children and teachers of the Voices of Haiti Choir to New York City for a week of concerts with Andrea Bocelli. More →

Shailene Woodley Brings Native American Water Protector To Snowden Premiere Sep 15, 2016

Earlier this week, actress Shailene Woodley brought a guest with her the premiere of her upcoming film, “Snowden.” More →

Stars Help BGC Charity Day Raise Over $12 Million Sep 15, 2016

BGC Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: BGCP) (“BGC Partners” or “BGC”), a leading global brokerage company servicing the financial and real estate markets, announced today that BGC, together with its affiliate Cantor Fitzgerald, raised approximately $12 million for charities around the world, at the companies’ 12th annual Charity Day on Monday, September 12, 2016. More →

Ewan McGregor To Be Honored With Britannia Humanitarian Award Sep 14, 2016

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) is pleased to announce it will honor actor-director Ewan McGregor, OBE, with the Britannia Humanitarian Award at this year’s British Academy Britannia Awards. More →

Starlight Children's Foundation To Host Dream Halloween 2016 Sep 14, 2016

Starlight Children's Foundation will host LA’s iconic Dream Halloween costume party and fundraiser at the historic Park Plaza in downtown Los Angeles on October 22, 2016. More →

Celebrities And Activists: South Korea's Cruel Dog Meat Trade Must End Sep 14, 2016

During a Westminster Hall debate this week, Britain’s MPs called for an end to South Korea’s cruel factory farming of dogs for human consumption. More →

Jess Cagle To Be Honored At 2016 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Sep 14, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor Jess Cagle, Editorial Director of Time Inc.‘s Celebrity, Entertainment and Style Group at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles to be held Friday, October 21, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. More →

The Elders Hail Germany's Engagement On Refugee And Migration Issues Sep 14, 2016

The Elders this week welcomed Germany’s engagement and efforts on refugee and migration issues, and called for greater European and global responsibility-sharing as part of a wider, comprehensive approach. More →

Los Angeles Rams And Make-A-Wish Team Up For A Night Of Wishes Sep 14, 2016

Make-A-Wish Greater Los Angeles teams up with the Los Angeles Rams to welcome them back to LA and kick off the inaugural “Night for Wishes” on Wednesday, September 21st at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyde Sunset in Hollywood. More →

Cate Blanchett Video Highlights What Refugees Take When They Flee Sep 13, 2016

In the moment they flee, refugees cast a last desperate look around their homes and grab a few vital possessions to take into exile. More →

Stars To Attend Scott Baio 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament Sep 13, 2016

The Bailey Baio Angel Foundation, in partnership with lead sponsor Woodbridge Group of Companies, today announced that it has completely sold out tickets for The Scott Baio 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament. More →

Alessia Cara Teams With I AM THAT GIRL For Empowerment Campaign Sep 13, 2016

The powerful message of Alessia Cara's current single “Scars To Your Beautiful” has been chosen as the lynchpin song for her partnership with I AM THAT GIRL, the national movement that works to inspire girls to love, express, and be who they are. More →

Stevie Wonder Announced As Visionary For The Art Of Elysium's 10th Annual Heaven Event Sep 13, 2016

The Art of Elysium has announced the 2017 VISIONARY and SPIRIT OF ELYSIUM recipients for the organization’s tenth annual HEAVEN. More →