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Emma Watson Helps Launch New UN Women HeForShe IMPACT Report Sep 22, 2016

At the sidelines of the 71st United Nations General Assembly this week, UN Women unveiled the first-ever HeForShe IMPACT 10×10×10 University Parity Report. More →

Dakota Fanning To Light Empire State Building For International Day Of The Girl Sep 21, 2016

Save the Children has announced that actress and Artist Ambassador Dakota Fanning will light the world-famous Empire State Building red on Tuesday, Oct. 11 in a special ceremony celebrating International Day of the Girl. More →

Ray Romano Returns As Host Of International Myeloma Foundation's 10th Annual Comedy Celebration Sep 21, 2016

The International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), the oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving the lives of myeloma patients while working toward prevention and a cure – has announced the lineup for the 10th Annual Comedy Celebration, the foundation’s premier fundraising gala, taking place on Saturday, November 5 at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre. More →

80's Classics Rejuvenated For New Album Benefiting amfAR Sep 21, 2016

A collection of classic hits from the 1980s has been rejuvenated with re-imagined and updated versions by contemporary artists in The Time Is Now, a compilation album created specifically to benefit amfAR. More →

Sara Bareilles To Perform At NASCAR Foundation NYC Fete Sep 21, 2016

The NASCAR Foundation will host their first-ever NYC fete to celebrate 10 Years of Giving and to honor its Founder Betty Jane France, who passed away unexpectedly last month. More →

Deepwater Horizon Honored As A Got Your 6 Certified Project Sep 21, 2016

A day before the film’s U.S. premiere at New Orleans’ Orpheum Theater, Got Your 6 announced that Lionsgate’s “Deepwater Horizon” has been honored as a “6 Certified” project. More →

Ban Ki-moon And Bono Speak At Conference In Canada Sep 21, 2016

Praising The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as a model of partnership that brings together people and development partners, governments, civil society, the private sector and people affected by diseases, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon last week said such broad cooperation is also the key to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. More →

Terry Crews Accepts $10,000 Donation On Behalf Of Flint Water Crisis Ministry Sep 20, 2016

Actor and former NFL player Terry Crews recently accepted a $10,000 donation from Inspired By Media Group on behalf of Flint water crisis ministry Perfecting Community Development. More →

Robin Roberts To Receive Point Foundation Courage Award Sep 20, 2016

Point Foundation (Point) will honor Good Morning America Anchor Robin Roberts with the Point Courage Award at the organization’s annual Point Honors Los Angeles gala October 1. More →

Kiehl's And OCRFA LifeRide Finale Event To Honor Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Sep 20, 2016

Maintaining its mission of philanthropy, Kiehl’s Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care, continues to expand its LifeRide motorcycle project and will ride through Los Angeles this September in honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance. More →

Lin-Manuel Miranda Joins RiseUp AS ONE Sep 20, 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, has announced the addition of Lin-Manuel Miranda to the list of notable honorary co-chairs for ‘RiseUp AS ONE’ (#RiseUpAsOne) – a two-day celebration of music, diversity and unity which will take place on October 14 and 15. More →

Jordin Sparks Helps Reading Is Fundamental Celebrate 50 Years Sep 20, 2016

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation’s largest children’s literacy organization, celebrated its 50th anniversary of inspiring children to read, learn and grow by hosting a virtual birthday party at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Washington, D.C. More →

Eddie Vedder Joins Concert Across America To End Gun Violence Sep 20, 2016

Organizers of the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence have announced that Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam has joined the lineup for the nationwide concert’s headliner event at New York’s Beacon Theatre on September 25 – the Congressionally-designated date to remember murder victims. More →

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 →