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Matt Bomer to be Honored at Hudson River Park Gala Sep 25, 2024

The annual Hudson River Park Gala will take place on October 10 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. More →

Bluey Joins In With Kids Music Day 2024 Sep 24, 2024

Keep Music Alive is excited to be working alongside the animated series phenomenon, BLUEY, to help inspire more young music makers around the world for Kids Music Day on Friday October 4th. More →

Rotary International Launches Celebrity Ambassador Program Sep 23, 2024

Rotary International today launched its celebrity ambassador program, welcoming Kat Graham, for many years Rotary’s first ambassador and Archie Panjabi, Rotary’s first ambassador for a polio-free world. Sibongile Mlambo and Gaby Moreno are Rotary’s inaugural members for 2024-2025. More →

Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train To Perform at the Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee Sep 19, 2024

The Charity Pros are hosting some of the biggest names in entertainment at their Harvest Nights Music Festival, November 22-24, 2024, at the John Jimmie Rodeo Grounds in Immokalee, Florida. More →

Hard Rock and John Legend 'Come Together for Good' at Special Performance for Unity by Hard Rock Members Sep 18, 2024

Last week, Hard Rock International hosted a private “Unity by Hard Rock Come Together for Good” performance with EGOT-winning critically acclaimed, multi-platinum artist and producer John Legend at the original Hard Rock Cafe London in continued celebration of the Unity by Hard Rock global loyalty program launch. More →

18th Annual MPTF "Evening Before" Benefit Sep 17, 2024

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA on September 14th, when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 18th annual “Evening Before” benefit. More →

Bon Jovi Helps Rescue Woman from Bridge Sep 13, 2024

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi, already known for his amazing efforts to help people in need, has been caught on surveillance camera helping to save a life. More →

Global Citizen Seeking Volunteers for Coldplay Concerts in Australia and New Zealand Sep 11, 2024

The search is on for volunteers in Australia and New Zealand to help spread the importance of taking action with Global Citizen before and during Coldplay's upcoming tour! All volunteers receive complimentary access to the show. More →

Artists for Peace and Justice Celebrates 16 Years of Impact at Gala Sep 10, 2024

APJ Board Chair and NKPR President, Natasha Koifman, hosted the 16th annual Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, an intimate event raising funds for education in Haiti and celebrating Dr. Jane Goodall and Rick Mercer. More →

Ellie Goulding Receives The Perfect World Foundation's Honorary Conservation Award In Sweden Sep 9, 2024

Ellie Goulding was announced as this year’s recipient of The Perfect World Foundation Award, following in the footsteps of previous recipients such as Sir David Attenborough, Dr. Jane Goodall, and HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. More →

Chef Evan Funke and City of Hope Partner with Conan O’Brien and David Blaine to Host ‘Good Evenings’ Dinners Sep 4, 2024

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, announced today that its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry (MFEI) Spirit of Life honoree Jay Marciano and Chef Evan Funke have partnered with Conan O'Brien, David Blaine and Chef Evan Funkehimself to host three exclusive dinners – Charitybuzz Hosts: Good Evenings – at Funke to support City of Hope’s efforts to conquer cancer. More →

Debbie Allen and Matt Bomer to be Honored at Project Angel Food’s 35th Anniversary Angel Awards Gala Sep 2, 2024

Project Angel Food announced today that it will honor six-time Emmy Award winner, five-time NAACP Image Award winner, Golden Globe winner, Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Debbie Allen Middle School founder and philanthropist Debbie Allen with the Humanitarian Angel Award at the highly anticipated Angel Awards on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Hollywood, while Emmy-nominated actor Matt Bomer will be recognized with the 2024 Angel Award. In addition, L.A. Care Health Plan and its CEO, John Baackes, will receive the Sheryl Lee Ralph Legacy Award. More →

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Power Up the Next Generation With 2nd Annual Kids Relief Campaign Aug 29, 2024

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon are teaming up for the first time to launch the 2nd annual Kids Relief campaign: “Game to Change the World,” an interactive virtual–to–real-world movement that reaches kids where they are and empowers them to become a force for good in their communities. More →

John Mayer and Jeff Ross to be Honored with the Bob Saget Legacy Award Aug 28, 2024

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) — the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma — announced today that Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine (CCHC) will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles (10250 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067). More →

Basketball Icon Goran Dragić to Bid Farewell in the Biggest Celebrity-Packed Charity Event in Europe Aug 22, 2024

The upcoming farewell event for Slovenian basketball legend Goran Dragić, titled “I Feel Slovenia Night of the Dragon,” is set for August 23-24, 2024, in Stožice, Ljubljana. More →

Elton John to Perform at City of Hope's 2024 Spirit of Life Gala Aug 16, 2024

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States and a leading research center for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses, announced today that its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry (MFEI) volunteer and fundraising group’s Spirit of Life Gala will include a headlining performance by Elton John. More →

Harry Potter Star Evanna Lynch Narrates Captive Elephant Documentary Trapped at Six Flags Aug 15, 2024

Earlier this week, on World Elephant Day, World Animal Protection US released a short documentary titled Trapped at Six Flags, written, produced, and directed by Miguel Endara, Programs Manager at World Animal Protection US and narrated by actress, activist, and World Animal Protection Global Ambassador, Evanna Lynch. More →

George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh Album Now Available for Streaming Aug 14, 2024

For the first time, The Concert for Bangladesh, the GRAMMY Award-winning album from George Harrison, Ravi Shankar & friends, is now available for streaming across all major digital music providers worldwide. More →

Sir Mo Farah Heartbroken to See Escalating Impact of Climate Change on Children in His Homeland Aug 13, 2024

On a journey back to his birthplace, Save the Children ambassador Sir Mo Farah said it was heartbreaking to witness the devastating impact climate change is having on driving up child malnutrition rates in Somaliland. More →

TV Stars Ben and Erin Napier Partner with The Salvation Army Aug 12, 2024

As millions of families in the U.S. gear up for the upcoming school year, The Salvation Army joins forces with renovation TV stars Ben and Erin Napier to help ease the burden of back-to-school preparation. More →

City of Dreams Helps Fight War Against Child Trafficking Aug 8, 2024

Aiming to be a weapon of mass inspiration in the war against child trafficking, “CITY OF DREAMS” written and directed by veteran producer Mohit Ramchandani showcases one boy’s story of ultimate resilience and hope as he’s trafficked across the border from Mexico and sold to a sweatshop in downtown Los Angeles. More →

Kaley Cuoco Joins 12th Annual Remember Me Thursday Aug 2, 2024

In just over two months, animal-lovers worldwide will unite for the 12th Annual Remember Me Thursday (RMT). More →

Farm Aid Festival Returns to New York Amid Loss of 3000 NY Farms in Five Years Aug 1, 2024

Farm Aid's annual music and food festival is returning to Saratoga Springs, New York, on Saturday, Sept. 21, at Broadview Stage at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC). More →

Autism Speaks to Honor Tullulah Willis Jul 31, 2024

Autism Speaks, the largest autism advocacy group dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism spectrum disorder throughout their lifespan, is hosting its reimagined Los Angeles Gala at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood on Thursday, October 24, 2024. More →

Artists for Peace and Justice to Honor Dr. Jane Goodall Jul 30, 2024

Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ), a leading non-profit organization dedicated to peace, social justice, and providing education in Haiti, is thrilled to announce its 16th annual gala, taking place on Sunday, September 8th, 2024. More →

Actor Theo James Appointed as Global Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR Jul 19, 2024

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, last month announced the appointment of the British actor Theo James as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Steve Earle Signs Artworks Created From Sound Waves For Charity Jul 18, 2024

To raise money for the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, Steve Earle has teamed up with artist Tim Wakefield and friends at nonprofit art studio Sound Waves Art to sign artworks made from the sound waves of “Guitar Town”. More →

Diane Warren and Jimmy Jam To Be Honored at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball Jul 16, 2024

Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that longtime supporter of the cause and renowned award-winning songwriter Diane Warren will be honored with the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award” at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball on October 5, 2024 at The Beverly Hilton. More →

JCB Partners With Joe Walsh and VetsAid to Rock and Rebuild Jul 15, 2024

JCB is proud to announce a special long-term partnership with multi-GRAMMY award winning musician and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Joe Walsh and his national non-profit veterans organization and annual benefit festival, VetsAid. More →

Arlo Parks Appointed UNICEF UK Ambassador Jul 11, 2024

Arlo Parks has been appointed as the youngest Ambassador to the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), following three years of support to the charity. More →