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Jon Cryer Named Grand Marshall For Shane's Inspiration 19th Annual Walk And Roll Sep 8, 2016

Emmy award-winning actor Jon Cryer (NCIS, Two and a Half Men) will serve as Grand Marshal at Shane's Inspiration 19th Annual Walk & Roll on Sunday morning, September 18, at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. More →

Belmont Student Receives First-Ever Miranda Lambert Women Creators Scholarship Sep 8, 2016

Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business student Anna Vaus was recently selected as the first-ever recipient of the ‘Women Creators’ scholarship, established in 2015 by reigning Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert. More →

David Attenborough And Jane Goodall Call For An End To Controversial Neuroscience Experiments On Primates Sep 8, 2016

Sir David Attenborough and Dr Jane Goodall are joining Cruelty Free International and a line-up of scientists, primatologists and animal welfare experts in raising concerns about the controversial use of non-human primates in neuroscience research. More →

George Clooney And Don Cheadle To Help Present Results Of Investigation Into War Profiteers Sep 7, 2016

On Monday, September 12, The Sentry, an investigative initiative co-founded by John Prendergast and George Clooney, will present the findings of a groundbreaking two-year investigation into the networks of South Sudan’s senior officials and their international facilitators, whose violent competition over corruption opportunities has turned their country into one of world’s deadliest war zones. More →

WorldVentures Foundation And Nancy Lieberman Charities Give New Dream Court Sep 7, 2016

Known as ‘Playful City USA,’ Camden, S.C. is about to get even more so with a new Dream Court thanks to Nancy Lieberman Charities founder, Basketball Hall-of-Famer, two-time Olympian and NBA Sacramento Kings Assistant Coach Nancy Lieberman, WorldVentures Foundation, Sport Court and the WorldVentures team of Independent Representatives led by Regional Marketing Director Tre Kirkland. More →

Major League All-Stars Host Off-Season Fundraising Golf Tournament Sep 7, 2016

A pair of Major League All-Stars, Dexter Fowler of the Chicago Cubs and Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals, are looking for a full-house when they co-host the Major League Baseball Players Trust's 13th annual fundraising golf tournament and third annual MGM Grand Poker Tournament to benefit the Players Trust in Las Vegas, January 11 & 12, 2017. More →

Sir Ivan Goes Top 10 With Song For PTSD Sufferers Sep 7, 2016

Music history was made last month as pop star and philanthropist Sir Ivan went Top 10 with an all new uptempo version of John Lennon's “Imagine”, on three significant industry charts, 45 years after the original release in 1971. More →

Ban Ki-moon Engages With Youth In Myanmar On Peace And Reconciliation Sep 7, 2016

Ahead of his attendance at the 21st Century Panglong Conference and high level meetings last week, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon reached out to young people from Myanmar through U-Report, a recently launched youth engagement tool that provides a platform for young people to raise their voices on issues that matter to them. More →

LESLIE'S WEEK - The Concert 4Stage4 With The Band Perry And Featuring Giuliana Rancic Sep 6, 2016

The City Drive Group is proud to present “LESLIE’S WEEK The Concert 4Stage4” with “The Band Perry and featuring Giuliana Rancic.” More →

Bono - UNHCR Needs More Support To Aid Boko Haram Displaced Sep 6, 2016

Bono is warning that thousands of children are facing hunger as UN agencies confront funding shortfalls. More →

13th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Presented By Pepsi-Cola Sep 6, 2016

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that Steve Hearst and California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom will serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 13th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Presented by Pepsi-Cola. More →

A Star Shines For Survivors Sep 6, 2016

The Survivor Mitzvah Project, an urgent humanitarian effort aiding Holocaust survivors in desperate need, is hosting a special event in Beverly Hills on September 25. More →

Billy Idol Performs At Prostate Cancer Foundation Gala Sep 6, 2016

Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF), a nonprofit organization which remains steadfast in its commitment to identify and fund groundbreaking cancer research programs to save the lives of millions, hosted its annual gala at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY on Saturday, August 27, 2016. More →

More Artists Added To Concert Across America To End Gun Violence Sep 5, 2016

From Jimmy Dale Gilmore at Threadgills’ in Austin, TX to Kate Pierson of The B-52s at the BSP in Kingston, NY, more than 1,000 artists will participate in the Concert Across America to End Gun Violence on Sunday, Sept. 25. More →

Zendaya Celebrates 20th Birthday By Raising Money For Convoy Of Hope Sep 5, 2016

Actress and Convoy of Hope Ambassador, Zendaya, celebrated her 20th birthday on September 1, with a campaign to raise $50,000 to support Convoy’s Women’s Empowerment Initiative. More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks Host A Smokin' Shakespeare Motown Much Ado Sep 5, 2016

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 26th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 19, 2016 at 8:00pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. More →

The Elders Welcome Myanmar Peace Conference Sep 5, 2016

The Elders warmly welcome the Union Peace Conference convened by State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. More →

Stars Announced For WE Day Minnesota Sep 2, 2016

WE Day, a series of inspiring stadium-sized life-changing events that take place around the world, announces the initial list of speakers, performers and presenters attending WE Day Minnesota on September 20, 2016 at the Xcel Energy Center. More →

More Stars Announced For Stand Up To Cancer's Fifth Biennial Telecast Sep 2, 2016

The lineup of celebrities participating in Stand Up To Cancer's fifth biennial telecast on Friday, Sept. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT), got longer this week with the addition of Viola Davis, Jon Hamm, Kristen Wiig, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Matt Bomer, Dave Franco, Sonequa Martin-Green, Rob Riggle, Tony Hale, Terry Crews, Mel B and Bree Turner. More →

Allstate Foundation Purple Purse And Kerry Washington Help Raise Funds For Domestic Violence Survivors Sep 2, 2016

Allstate Foundation Purple Purse and Kerry Washington have announced they will partner with Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin and other designers to create an exclusive “Purple Purse” handbag collection. More →

CustomInk Kicks Off Bullying Prevention Campaign With Charlie Puth Sep 2, 2016

CustomInk, the leading provider of custom apparel and accessories for groups and communities, kicks off its 6th annual Be Good to Each Other campaign today, calling attention to bullying prevention and honoring National Bullying Prevention Month throughout the month of October. More →

Global Genes Announces Fifth Annual Tribute To Champions Of Hope Sep 2, 2016

Global Genes is pleased to announce the stars and special celebrity guests joining in the fight against rare disease at the 5th Annual Tribute to Champions of Hope presented by PRA Health Sciences on September 24, 2016. More →

Stevie Wonder And Kai Milla Host Star-Studded All It Takes Hoop-Life Fundraiser Sep 1, 2016

All It Takes held their 4th Annual Hoop-Life star studded charity basketball tournament this past Sunday, hosted by Stevie Wonder, Kai Milla along with their son Kailand Obasi Morris, Youth Ambassador for All It Takes, at USC’s Galen Center. More →

Stars Wish ASPCA A Happy 150th Birthday Sep 1, 2016

A bunch of stars have sent the ASPCA 150th birthday greetings. More →

Joe Biden Joins Line Up For Social Good Summit Sep 1, 2016

The annual Social Good Summit, a unique convening of world leaders, new media and technology experts, grassroots activists and voices from around the world, today announced a slate of new speakers headlined by a talk from Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden. More →

Moby Teams Up With ADI To Back The Macaque Sep 1, 2016

Ahead of International Primate Day on September 1st 2016, Moby has teamed up with Animal Defenders International (ADI) to help the Barbary macaque, Europe’s only native primate species. More →

Michelle Obama And Nick Offerman Accelerate America's Journey To Living Healthy Sep 1, 2016

Today, in celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, the National Foundation on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, Funny Or Die, and SS+K launched a new video encouraging Americans to be healthy and active starring First Lady Michelle Obama and Comedic Actor Nick Offerman. More →

Black Eyed Peas Reunite To Launch Appeal To Stop Shootings And Violence Sep 1, 2016

After a five year hiatus, the Black Eyed Peas have reunited to help communities in crisis via a transformation of their 2003 #1 breakthrough hit “Where’s The Love?” into “#WHERESTHELOVE”. More →

Drew Barrymore To Be Honored At 2016 Children's Hospital Los Angeles Once Upon A Time Gala Aug 31, 2016

On Saturday, October 15, 2016, more than 1,200 people will attend the Children's Hospital Los Angeles ‘Once Upon a Time’ Gala at The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE. More →

Habitat For Humanity 2017 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project To Be Held In Canada Aug 31, 2016

Volunteers will travel to Canada in July 2017 for Habitat For Humanity's 34th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. More →