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Soccer Star Christen Press Kicks Off PETA’s Adopt, Don’t Shop Campaign Aug 16, 2016

Just days after making her Olympic debut at the Rio 2016 Games, U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team player and World Cup champion Christen Press stars in a new ad campaign for PETA encouraging animal adoption from shelters. More →

Usain Bolt Joins HeForShe Campaign Aug 16, 2016

Usain Bolt, Jamaica’s Olympic champion and “the fastest man in the world” has signed on to UN Women's HeForShe Campaign. More →

Lonnie Ali To Be Honored At Celebrity Fight Night In Italy Aug 15, 2016

Celebrity Fight Night has announced that Lonnie Ali, wife of the late Muhammad Ali, will be honored at the third annual “Celebrity Fight Night in Italy” with Andrea Bocelli, which will take place September 7-13. More →

Smokey Robinson To Be Honored At Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Gala Aug 15, 2016

Grammy Award-Winning singers Smokey Robinson and CeeLo Green, along with NBC’s America’s Got Talent host Nick Cannon will join the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) at its Annual Fall Gala on Saturday, October 29, 2016 in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. More →

PETA Gives New Life To The Smiths' Meat Is Murder Aug 15, 2016

The Smiths' 1985 classic “Meat Is Murder” is back in 8-bit form for This Beautiful Creature Must Die, PETA's new online game that features an instrumental arcade-style version of the song on loop. More →

Jane Fonda To Host 2016 Women’s Media Awards Aug 15, 2016

The Women's Media Center is proud to announce that the 2016 Women’s Media Awards will this year be hosted for the first time by Jane Fonda, the two-time Academy Award-winning star of Netflix’s “Grace and Frankie.” More →

onePULSE: A Benefit For Orlando In Hollywood Aug 15, 2016

In a powerful show of collaboration and support, leading names, artists and businesses in the entertainment community are teaming up in an event to honor as well as raise much needed funds for the victims of the Orlando tragedy. More →

Brett Ratner Launches New Initiative With The United Nations At Star-Studded Event Aug 12, 2016

Brett Ratner and James Packer’s RatPac Entertainment announced a new multi-tiered platform for content featuring the United Nations’ work around the world entitled In Harm’s Way at a private event in Beverly Hills last night. More →

Models Visit The ASPCA For The Dog Days Of Summer Aug 12, 2016

Modeling agency The Lions has joined with the ASPCA for the Dog Days Of Summer campaign. More →

National Park Service Illuminates 100 Years From Brooklyn Bridge Park Aug 12, 2016

On August 22, the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation will illuminate the iconic New York City skyline, continuing the centennial celebration of the National Park Service. More →

United Nations To Host One Humanity Event Aug 12, 2016

This year, the United Nations and their partners, humanitarian visionaries, celebrity musicians and influencers will commemorate World Humanitarian Day through the power of music, storytelling and advocacy. More →

Gloria Steinem Signs On To International Call For Ban On Running Of The Bulls Aug 12, 2016

In a united front against the drunken violence, growing numbers of rapes and sexual assaults, and cruelty to animals that allegedly occurred at this year’s San Fermín Running of the Bulls festival, feminist icon Gloria Steinem has joined PETA U.K. in signing a petition to Mayor of Pamplona Joseba Asirón calling for the event to be banned. More →

Krysten Ritter Breaks The Tanks In PETA’s New Anti-SeaWorld Ad Aug 11, 2016

Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter has proved that she’s a real-life superhero for animals by starring in a new PETA campaign urging SeaWorld to free the orcas imprisoned in its tiny tanks. More →

Stars Band Together For The Concert Across America To End Gun Violence Aug 11, 2016

From the Beacon Theatre in Manhattan to the Top of the Standard in Los Angeles to Lola’s Trailer Park in Fort Worth, TX, musicians are banding together for The Concert Across America to End Gun Violence on Sunday, September 25th. More →

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 →