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Wizard World And The Michael J. Fox Foundation Partner To Auction Back To The Future Pinball And Arcade Machine Aug 11, 2016

Wizard World, Inc., (WIZD) the preeminent producer of Wizard World Comic Cons across North America, is partnering with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) to auction off a custom-made and autographed Back to the Future 2-in-1 digital pinball and arcade machine, created by VPcabs. More →

Maroon 5's James Valentine And Martin Guitar Raise Awareness Of Forest Sustainability Aug 11, 2016

To raise awareness of the importance of sustainable wood sourcing, Martin Guitar has announced it is teaming up with the Rainforest Alliance on a public engagement campaign, #FollowTheFrog. More →

Glastonbury Live 2016 Album Raises Money For Oxfam Aug 11, 2016

The live album made at Glastonbury 2016 is out digitally via Parlophone now! More →

Stars Hit The Road On Kiehl's National LifeRide For amfAR Aug 10, 2016

Kiehl’s USA President Chris Salgardo (President, Kiehl’s USA) and Kevin Robert Frost (CEO, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research) led the pack as the group of riders for the 7th annual Kiehl’s LifeRide for amfAR rode through Provincetown and Cape Cod this weekend. More →

Amal Clooney To Speak At Texas Conference For Women Aug 10, 2016

The Texas Conference for Women announced that Abby Wambach, two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and pay equity advocate will deliver a keynote address at the 17th annual conference on Tuesday, November 15th. More →

Voices For The Voiceless: Stars For Foster Kids Concert Aug 10, 2016

Tickets are now on sale for the 2nd-annual Voices for the Voiceless: Stars for Foster Kids concert on Monday, September 12th at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. More →

Jane Goodall Supports Groups Ending Cruel Dog Meat Trade Aug 10, 2016

With South Korea’s Bok Nal days underway, the country’s animal protection campaigners mobilised at South Korea’s first ever global anti-dog meat conference. More →

Take A Selfie With Cristiano Ronaldo For Charity Aug 10, 2016

Fans can now take a selfie with football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo wherever and whenever they please, and help kids at the same time. More →

Sia Joins Star-Studded All Access Concert Supporting Abortion Access For All Aug 9, 2016

On September 10, 2016, the nation’s leading reproductive health, rights, and justice organizations will host free music and cultural events that shine a light on the majority of Americans who support abortion rights and show how access to abortion benefits women, their families and ultimately, the country. More →

Ed Asner And Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament Raises Over $63K Aug 9, 2016

Ed Asner hosted the 4th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament For Autism Speaks sponsored by Steelcase on Saturday, raising over $63K for Southern California Chapter of Autism Speaks. More →

Shailene Woodley And Rosario Dawson Join Native American Youth Protesting Oil Pipeline Aug 9, 2016

Over the weekend, actresses Shailene Woodley, Rosario Dawson and Riley Keough joined a group of over 30 Native American youth to protest the Dakota Access Pipeline in front of the White House and in Union Square in NYC. More →

Sean Penn To Be Honored At Bovet 1822 Artists For Peace And Justice Toronto Film Festival Gala Event Aug 9, 2016

Paul Haggis' Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) announces its eighth annual benefit, the Bovet 1822 Artists for Peace and Justice 2016 Festival Fair on September 11, 2016, during the Toronto film festival. More →

Surprise Donation Of Over $131,000 From Staples Funds Local Classroom Projects Aug 9, 2016

Staples, Inc announced that all music and arts projects, all college and career prep projects and all middle school and high school literacy projects posted on DonorsChoose.org in Los Angeles received full funding as part of Staples’ $1 million donation to DonorsChoose.org, a charity that has funded more than 700,000 classroom projects for teachers and has positively affected more than 18 million U.S. students. More →

Nelly To Headline Face Forward Gala Aug 8, 2016

Face Forward, a charity that provides pro-bono reconstructive surgery for victims of domestic violence, and human trafficking announces that Grammy winning, diamond selling artist, Nelly will be performing a high energy set at their upcoming gala event. More →

Lily Tomlin To Be Honored With SAG Life Achievement Award Aug 8, 2016

Lily Tomlin – an entertainment maverick whose talents put her at the pinnacle of comedy, acting, writing and producing – has been named the 53rd recipient of SAG-AFTRA's highest tribute: the SAG Life Achievement Award for career achievement and humanitarian accomplishment. More →

Stars Attend NY Celebration Of 7th Annual Kiehl’s LifeRide Aug 8, 2016

Celebrity motorcycle riders came together last week for the New York celebration of the 7th annual Kiehl’s LifeRide for amfAR, an 11-day, multi-state, charitable motorcycle ride throughout the Northeast that raises funds and awareness for amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. More →

Tommy Lee Grills House of Blues President For Joining SeaWorld Board Aug 8, 2016

Following news that House of Blues Entertainment President Ronald Bension has joined SeaWorld’s board of directors, iconic Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee — a longtime SeaWorld foe — sent a letter on PETA's behalf this week asking Bension to urge the company to follow the National Aquarium’s lead and build coastal sanctuaries for the animals currently held captive at its theme parks. More →

Jerry Lewis Honoured By Australian Boy At Melbourne International Film Festival Aug 8, 2016

Jerry’s House, the global initiative that carries out activities to teach sick children the connection between laughter and healing, was introduced by 13-year-old Australian boy Lochie Graham at Melbourne International Film Festival this past Saturday. More →

Dr. Oz To Host SAMHSA's 2016 Voice Awards In Los Angeles Aug 5, 2016

Dr. Mehmet Oz of “The Dr. Oz Show” will host the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) 2016 Voice Awards — a program that recognizes those in the television and film industry and community leaders who work to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders. More →

Shailene Woodley To Join 30 Native American Youth At Rally On Saturday Aug 5, 2016

Actresses Shailene Woodley and Riley Keough will join 30 Native American youth at a rally in Lafayette Square, in front of the White House on Saturday, August 6th at 1 pm. More →

Stars To Attend Fifth Annual Hamptons Paddle & Party For Pink Aug 5, 2016

This Saturday, August 6th, Gwyneth Paltrow, Tracy Anderson and other A-Listers will host the Fifth Annual Hamptons Paddle & Party for Pink benefiting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. More →

Bid On The Chance To Meet Tim McGraw Aug 5, 2016

Bid on an amazing once-in-a-lifetime experience to meet your favorite country singer Tim McGraw! More →

WorldVentures Joins Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Sean Lee's Sacks For Kids Aug 5, 2016

WorldVentures announces its partnership with linebacker Sean Lee and the Dreambuilders Foundation as the presenting sponsor and a corporate sponsor on the “Sacks for Kids” campaign to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County. More →

Stevie Wonder And Kai Milla To Host Their Son's 4th Annual Kailand Obasi Hoop-Life Fundraiser Aug 4, 2016

Kailand Obasi Morris, Youth Ambassador for All It Takes, along with his parents Stevland Morris (Stevie Wonder), and Kai Milla and All It Takes will be hosting the 4th Annual Kailand Obasi Hoop-Life Youth Basketball Tournament Fundraiser on August 28, 2016. More →

2016 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride Aug 4, 2016

The 2016 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Legends Ride will benefit local charities and give riders the opportunity to meet and mingle with Hollywood stars and industry celebrities. More →

Fans Of Olympic And Paralympic Games Urged To Help Protect Children Aug 4, 2016

UNICEF has launched a global sports initiative to engage people in its work for children. More →

Jamelia: Everybody Deserves The Chance To Succeed Aug 4, 2016

British singer Jamelia has written about her work as an ambassador for the Prince's Trust, and a new report which talks about the impact of their work over the last four decades and the huge benefits on society. More →

Celebrities Demand Costco Stop Its Purchase and Sale of Faroe Islands’ Salmon Aug 4, 2016

Last month, celebrities and the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society asked big-box retailer Costco to stop its purchase and sale of salmon exported from the Faroe Islands until the Faroes bring the brutal and archaic mass slaughter of pilot whales and other cetaceans, known as the “grindadráp” or “grind,” to a grinding halt. More →

Ewan McGregor Visits Refugee And Displaced Children On Iraq Frontline Aug 3, 2016

UNICEF Ambassador Ewan McGregor travelled to northern Iraq last week to see how the conflicts sweeping across Iraq and Syria are devastating children’s lives. More →

Halle Berry And Christian Louboutin Join Saks Fifth Avenue 2016 Key To The Cure Campaign Aug 3, 2016

Saks Fifth Avenue is proud to announce it has again joined forces with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and the Entertainment Industry Foundation for the 2016 Key To The Cure campaign. More →