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Chrysler, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jay Leno, BraunAbility Provide Wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica to Family in Need Jun 28, 2022

The Chrysler brand, with The Kelly Clarkson Show, Jay Leno and BraunAbility, surprised long-serving Los Angeles Police Department Officer Christian Arrue and his family with a customized 2022 wheelchair-accessible Chrysler Pacifica. More →

Pharrell Williams' Non-Profit, YELLOW, and STEM Launch New Nature's Escape Experience Jun 27, 2022

STEM, a new lineup of insecticides and repellents powered by plant-derived active ingredients, is kicking off a partnership with Pharrell Williams' educational organization, YELLOW, to encourage curiosity and inspire wonder through science and nature for the next generation. More →

Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing the Stigma Together Jun 24, 2022

The Universal Hip Hop Museum, in collaboration with the GRAMMY Museum, the Recording Academy, and MusiCares presents a Black Music Month event, “Hip Hop & Mental Health: Facing the Stigma Together”, on Saturday, June 25, 3 PM at the Clive Davis Theater, GRAMMY Museum at 800 W. Olympic Blvd. L.A., CA. 90015. More →

Juneteenth: A Global Celebration For Freedom at the Hollywood Bowl Jun 23, 2022

Sunday, June 19, 2022, marked the anniversary of Black Independence Day in America—Juneteenth. More →

Messi and Neymar of PSG Join Forces with Jay Chou to Redefine Metaverse Art and Charity Jun 23, 2022

French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Mandopop superstar Jay Chou, represented by Edison’s Co., recently announced they are launching a new metaverse art project together. More →

Jack Johnson To Perform At City Of Hope's Spirit Of Life Gala Jun 22, 2022

City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, has announced that its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry group’s 2022 Spirit of Life Gala will feature a performance by legendary singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. More →

MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service Jun 22, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) continued its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

Ben Stiller Calls for Equal Treatment of Refugees Jun 21, 2022

On World Refugee Day 2022, Ben Stiller, Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, called for compassion and support for all refugees around the world and those forced to flee. More →

Michelle Obama's When We All Vote Brings Together Cultural Leaders Across Industries for First Culture of Democracy Summit Jun 21, 2022

Starting June 10th, When We All Vote hosted the first Culture of Democracy Summit featuring When We All Vote Co-Chairs Chris Paul, Selena Gomez, Liza Koshy, Bretman Rock and Kerry Washington, Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Magic Johnson, Doc Rivers, David Hogg and more. More →

Pharrell Williams' Non-Profit YELLOW and Cisco Unite to Help Reimagine Education Jun 21, 2022

We don’t know much about the workforce today’s 10-year-olds will eventually enter; in fact, The Institute for the Future reports 85% of the jobs today’s students could apply for in 2030 don’t even exist yet. But some things are certain — they will need a solid education to be adaptable, creative, and tech fluent. More →

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2022 Raises Record £15.6 Million Jun 20, 2022

Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2022, broadcast live and exclusively on ITV and STV last week from the London Stadium, has raised a record-breaking £15,673,728 so far for UNICEF’s vital work giving children around the world the care-free, play filled childhoods they are entitled to. More →

Peace One Day Announces This Year's Climate Action Live Lineup Jun 17, 2022

Acclaimed musicians, actors, business leaders, climate activists and environmentalists from around the world will unite on 21st June for Climate Action Live, an international event convened by Peace One Day. More →

MPTF To Celebrate “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service” Jun 16, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will continue its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling on Saturday, June 18th at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

Charlize Theron Hosts Fundraising Event Featuring Wyclef Jean Jun 15, 2022

Last week, Academy Award winning actress and UN Messenger of Peace, Charlize Theron hosted the second annual summer block party to benefit The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) at Universal Studios Backlot. More →

Jennifer Lopez Partners with Grameen America to Accelerate its Goal to Deploy $14 Billion in Loan Capital to 600,000 Low-Income Latina Entrepreneurs Jun 14, 2022

Global icon Jennifer Lopez and Grameen America, the nation’s fastest-growing microfinance organization, today announce they are partnering to advance financial empowerment for Latina businesswomen historically excluded from the financial mainstream. More →

Acclaimed Photographer Rankin and CSL Behring Team Up to Launch Portraits of Progress Jun 13, 2022

Global biotherapeutics leader CSL Behring and renowned portrait photographer Rankin have teamed up to launch ‘Portraits of Progress’, a multi-media campaign showcasing the stories and experiences of people living with hemophilia from the mid-twentieth century to today. More →

NRDC Honors Julia Louis-Dreyfus at Night of Comedy Benefit Jun 10, 2022

Earlier this week, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) hosted its first-ever Los Angeles fundraising comedy event, “Night of Comedy” at NeueHouse Hollywood. More →

Peace One Day announces this year's Climate Action Live Jun 9, 2022

Acclaimed musicians, actors, business leaders, climate activists and environmentalists from around the world will unite on 21st June for Climate Action Live, an international event convened by Peace One Day. More →

Harlem Teens Receive Business Advice From Nick Cannon, Place Third in National Pitch Competition Jun 8, 2022

Nick Cannon Foundation, Inc., in collaboration with Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in public schools nationwide, held its 7th Annual National America’s Teen Mogul (ATM) Competition in Southeast Queens, NY. Previous ATM pitch competitions have been held in San Diego, Los Angeles, Chicago, DC, Miami, and Charlotte. More →

Tiffani Thiessen Joins New Campaign on How to Help Protect Kids Against Meningococcal Meningitis Jun 7, 2022

Award-winning actress and mother Tiffani Thiessen, best known for her role on the hit television series Saved by the Bell, is partnering with the National Meningitis Association (NMA) to launch a new public health initiative, It’s About Time: Help Stop the Clock on Meningitis, aimed at educating parents about the importance of potentially life-saving vaccination to help protect their pre-teens and teens against meningococcal meningitis. More →

Animals Asia Unveils Its Last Sanctuary in Vietnam for Saving The Vulnerable Moon and Sun Bears Jun 6, 2022

Animals Asia has unveiled the location of its new sanctuary in Bach Ma, Vietnam, bringing them a step closer to ending the cruel, outdated and illegal practice of bear bile farming in the country. More →

Stars Attend The Global Gift Gala Benefiting Heartbeat for Ukraine Jun 3, 2022

The Global Gift Gala presented by Woonkly, the world’s first decentralized metasocial network of NFTs, once again hosted a star-studded evening including live performances and fundraising in the context of the Cannes Film Festival from Cannes. More →

Kesha to Headline Stonewall Day Hosted by Pride Live with Support from Google Jun 2, 2022

Pride Live, a social advocacy and community engagement organization for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Kesha as the headline performer for Stonewall Day 2022. More →

The 21st Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament to be Hosted by FOX 5 News Anchor Steve Lacy and Teresa Priolo Jun 2, 2022

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced today that the 21st Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament will be held at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York, on Monday, October 17th, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. More →

Ayesha Curry and Big Freedia Team Up with No Kid Hungry to Help Kids Get Free Summer Meals Jun 1, 2022

All kids deserve a happy, healthy summer, but as communities continue to struggle with the effects of the pandemic, millions of children are at risk of hunger this summer. No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger, is launching an awareness campaign to help families find free meals for their kids and teens this summer through a bilingual text service. More →

Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation "Big Fighters, Big Cause" Charity Boxing Night Honors Nick Jonas & Raises Over $650,000 Jun 1, 2022

For the eleventh year, B. Riley Securities presented the Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night on Wednesday, May 25 at The Beverly Hilton. More →

Julian Lennon to Debut 'Change' at the Everland Concert for Climate During UNEP's World Environment Day Celebrations May 31, 2022

Julian Lennon, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter and global philanthropist, has written and recorded a new song that will be performed for the first time at Everland’s Concert for Climate on June 4 as part of the United Nations Environment Programme’s World Environment Day More →

Coldplay Gives Back – Sweepstakes and Auction Raising Funds for Good Causes May 30, 2022

Coldplay is known as a philanthropic band, giving back and raising awareness in many ways. Now, they’re going big with both a sweepstakes and an auction live – the sweepstakes is raising funds for David Lynch Foundation and the auciton is supporting the Crossroads School. More →

Toby Keith, Justin Moore and Craig Morgan Join Public Tribute Honoring Vietnam Veterans May 27, 2022

Toby Keith, award-winning country superstar and avid supporter of American troops, will headline the Heroes Honor Festival 2022 alongside special musical guests Justin Moore and Craig Morgan at Daytona International Speedway on Memorial Day weekend. More →

Elizabeth Hurley Announced as Smile Train Global Ambassador May 26, 2022

Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, is delighted to announce that international celebrity Elizabeth Hurley, known for her work as an actress, model, businesswoman, and philanthropist, has become a Smile Train Global Ambassador and will lend her support to raise the profile of Smile Train around the world, with a particular focus on her home country, the UK. More →