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Yoshiki Foundation America Donates $500,000 to Support Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires Feb 4, 2025

International superstar Yoshiki and his Yoshiki Foundation America donated to multiple charitable organizations to provide $500,000 in disaster relief to the areas devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires. More →

Make-A-Wish America Announces the Newest Class of Chris Greicius Celebrity Award Winners Feb 3, 2025

Make-A-Wish has announced five new Chris Greicius Celebrity Award winners, given each year to some of the celebrities, entertainers, athletes, influencers and industry partners who have played a crucial role in furthering the Make-A-Wish mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. More →

Save The Music Goes Independent Jan 31, 2025

Save The Music – formerly VH1 Save the Music, a nonprofit that supports music education in 285+ school districts nationwide – announced today that it will begin a new chapter as a fully independent nonprofit separate from Paramount Global. More →

A Year-Long 100th Birthday Celebration for Hollywood Legend Paul Newman Jan 29, 2025

SeriousFun Children’s Network, a global network of free camps and programs for children living with life-altering medical conditions founded by Hollywood legend and visionary philanthropist, Paul Newman, is celebrating what would have been his 100th birthday by declaring 2025 The Year of SeriousFun. More →

Performers Announced For The 2025 MusiCares Persons Of The Year Gala Honoring The Grateful Dead Jan 28, 2025

The Grateful Dead will be honoured as MusiCares Persons of the Year 2025, and will be celebrated at a special gala on January 31. More →

Meryl Streep to Serve as Honorary Chair of Women Making History Awards Gala Jan 23, 2025

The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) announced today details surrounding their annual Women Making History Awards Gala, set to take place on March 20 at The Anthem in Washington D.C. More →

Jay Leno to Host 3rd Annual Aspen Snow Ball Gala Jan 21, 2025

Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF) – founded by film producer and philanthropist Thomas Pierce – announced Jay Leno will host the 3rd Annual Aspen Snow Ball Gala. More →

Stars of Stage and Screen Unite for Inspiring Bi-Coastal Concert for America Benefit Event Jan 21, 2025

Last night, producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson hosted Concert for America, a bi-coastal Inauguration Day benefit that included musical and comedic performances from the brightest stars of stage and screen, with inspiring stories and messages from those on the front lines, advocating for freedom and justice for all. More →

Human Rights Campaign Announces 2025 Greater New York Dinner Jan 20, 2025

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization proudly announces a talented slate of speakers, presenters and performers for this year’s HRC Greater New York Dinner, taking place on February 1st. More →

Eagles Donate $2.5 Million to FireAid Jan 17, 2025

The Eagles have announced they will donate $2.5 million to FireAid, a benefit concert produced by Irving Azoff. More →

Broadway Stars Shine Spotlight on Pulmonary Fibrosis in Star-Studded Benefit Performance Jan 16, 2025

The brightest stars of Broadway will perform electrifying show tunes in the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s (PFF) 15th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! on Monday, March 10, at SONY Hall in New York City. More →

SixDegrees.org Launches Program to Transform Community Spaces in Honor of Kevin Bacon's Mother Jan 15, 2025

SixDegrees.org is proud to announce the launch of Ruth’s Room, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to creating purpose-driven spaces that foster connection, creativity and healing. More →

Stars of Stage and Screen To Unite for Inauguration Day Concert for America Jan 14, 2025

Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley Jackson announced today that their next Concert for America fundraising event will take place at The Town Hall in New York City at 7:00pm on Inauguration Day, January 20, 2025. More →

Celebrities Pledge To Wildfire Relief Jan 13, 2025

Many celebrities have donated to wildfire relief. Here is a short roundup, with more to come. More →

Bono Pens Article On Freedom Jan 10, 2025

Bono, who was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom last week, has penned an article for The Atlantic called The Gorgeous, Unglamorous Work of Freedom. More →

Stars and Dignitaries Join International Holocaust Survivors Night Jan 9, 2025

The 8th annual International Holocaust Survivors Night (IHSN) was held globally – and virtually – on the fifth night of Chanukah, Sunday, December 29. More →

Jane Goodall Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom Jan 8, 2025

Dr. Jane Goodall has been awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. More →

Michael Moore Has Joined Palestinian Oscar Entry 'From Ground Zero' as Executive Producer Jan 7, 2025

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore has joined the production team of From Ground Zero as an executive producer. More →

Michael J. Fox Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom Jan 6, 2025

Michael J. Fox, the actor, author, advocate and founder of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), was recognized with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor, at a White House ceremony. More →

Ishmael Beah Meets Young People Trapped in World's Biggest Child Displacement Crisis Dec 18, 2024

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah travelled to Sudan this week to meet with children and families affected by the conflict that has devastated the country for the past 19 months. More →

Oprah Winfrey Inspires at Massachusetts Conference for Women Dec 17, 2024

The 20th annual Massachusetts Conference for Women, the largest women’s conference in the nation, attracted nearly 11,000 attendees and an extraordinary lineup of speakers to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center last week. More →

Deadpool, Kidpool and Lynda Carter Team Up for Sick Kids Dec 16, 2024

It’s the most WONDERful time of the year – it’s time for Ryan Reynolds' annual holiday video in support of SickKids Foundation. This year, Ryan has enlisted help from some familiar friends – Deadpool, Kidpool and the seriously wonderful woman, Lynda Carter. More →

MPTF Raises $810,770 During Lights, Camera, Take Action Telethon Dec 12, 2024

Earlier this week, MPTF's fundraising telethon for entertainment industry members in need returned for its third year, raising $810,770 and exceeding the original goal of $750K. More →

Celebrities Boost Applied Underwriters Invitational Golf Tournament's Record Charitable Contribution Dec 11, 2024

This year, the world’s largest national annual charity golf event heads toward its final rounds in early 2025 with 80 events completed and more than 12,000 golfers participating. More →

Demi Lovato Headlines PlanetPlay's Latest Environmental Video Games Action Campaign Dec 10, 2024

Chart-topping, Grammy-nominated musician, actor and author Demi Lovato is stepping into the virtual world, joining PlanetPlay’s visionary Make Green Tuesday Moves (MGTM), an initiative that channels the passion of gamers and music fans into real-world environmental action. More →

Eric Church to Headline Mack, Jack & McConaughey Gala Dec 9, 2024

Mack, Jack & McConaughey (MJ&M), announced today that seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner, and 10-time GRAMMY nominee, Eric Church will headline the 2025 MJ&M Gala on Thursday, April 24 at Austin City Limits (ACL) Live at The Moody Theater. More →

MPTF to Hold New "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 6, 2024

MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its third year. Lights, Camera, Take Action! will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 8 from 7-9 pm PT. More →

Baby2Baby Hosts Holiday Distribution Event Presented by FRAME and Nordstrom with LAFC at BMO Stadium Dec 5, 2024

Baby2Baby, the national nonprofit that has distributed over 450 million essential items including diapers, formula, and clothing to families in need over the last 13 years, hosted its annual holiday distribution event on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. More →

Ashley Jensen Launches New Shaun the Sheep Animation for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day Dec 4, 2024

Actress Ashley Jensen has joined a group of lucky schoolchildren on a knitted red carpet in the East Midlands whilst hosting an exclusive premiere to launch a brand-new Shaun the Sheep animation for Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day. More →

Gemma Chan Visits UNICEF Humanitarian Supply Warehouse Dec 3, 2024

Actor and UNICEF UK Ambassador, Gemma Chan, recently visited UNICEF’s humanitarian supply warehouse in Denmark, to help pack vital supplies for children affected by climate change and support UNICEF UK in its call on the UK Government to increase funding to overseas aid and do more to protect the world’s children from future climate crises. More →