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Bellamy Young Visits Canine Victims of Cruelty at ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center Apr 25, 2022

In honor of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month in April, award-winning actress and animal advocate Bellamy Young visited the ASPCA Behavioral Rehabilitation Center (BRC) near her hometown of Asheville, N.C., to spend time with canine victims of cruelty and neglect. More →

Nick Jonas to Receive Golden Glove Award at Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Boxing Night Apr 25, 2022

The Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation has announced that GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum selling global superstar, actor, producer and philanthropist Nick Jonas will receive the Golden Glove Award at its 11th annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night presented by B. Riley Securities on Wednesday, May 25 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Oceana Launches #RefillAgain Campaign Apr 22, 2022

Oceana has revealed the reason for the launch of the single-use jeans brand S1NGLES. Developed pro bono for Oceana by the award winning creative agency the community and launched with the support of celebrity Heidi Montag, the campaign brings to life the absurdity of single-use and why we should “refill again” in place of single-use plastic bottles. More →

Human Rights Campaign Announces 2022 Greater New York Dinner Apr 21, 2022

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) – the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization – has announced that it will honor revered British actress Golda Rosheuvel with the Equality Award at the 2022 HRC Greater New York Dinner. More →

Breast Cancer Research Foundation's Hot Pink Party Returns To New York Apr 20, 2022

Hosted by Elizabeth Hurley, and featuring a performance by the legendary Smokey Robinson, the 2022 Breast Cancer Research Foundation Hot Pink Party will celebrate BCRF President and CEO Myra Biblowit as she retires after 21 extraordinary years of leadership. More →

47th Annual Gracie Awards Winners Announced By The Alliance For Women In Media Foundation Apr 20, 2022

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announced the winners of the 47th Annual Gracie Awards which will return in-person on May 24, 2022 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Late-Night Host Seth Meyers Reads His New Children's Book for Storyline Online Apr 19, 2022

The Emmy Award-winning television host, comedian and writer Seth Meyers, best known for hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers and as the former head writer of Saturday Night Live, can now add New York Times bestselling children’s book author to his resume. More →

Joe Bonamassa Continues To Support Musicians In Need With Third Annual Stream-A-Thon Event Apr 19, 2022

Joe Bonamassa and his nonprofit, Keeping The Blues Alive Foundation will feature its third annual Stream-A-Thon event on Saturday, May 1st at 3:00 pm ET to benefit their Fueling Musicians Program which supports musicians in need. This spectacular display of musicianship will be hosted by Joe Bonamassa himself and will feature more than 2 hours of music performances from over 25 musicians including some of Joe’s legendary friends and talented rising stars. More →

50 Cent Joins MPTF Board of Governors Apr 14, 2022

Recently commemorating its 100th anniversary, MPTF (the Motion Picture & Television Fund) is expanding its Board of Governors with four new additions from different walks of the entertainment industry: Greg Berlanti, writer, director, and producer, Berlanti Productions; Lauren Shuler Donner, producer; Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, director, entrepreneur, actor, and producer; and Ann Sarnoff, former Chair and CEO, WarnerMedia Studios and Networks Group. More →

The Hollywood Reporter To Host Inaugural Raising Our Voices: Setting Hollywood's Inclusion Agenda Event Apr 14, 2022

The Hollywood Reporter has announced the inaugural “Raising Our Voices: Setting Hollywood’s Inclusion Agenda” luncheon, presented by Walmart. More →

amfAR Announces Gala Cannes 2022 Apr 13, 2022

amfAR has announced the triumphant return of the annual amfAR Gala Cannes at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, on More →

Stars Announced For 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City Apr 12, 2022

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that multiple Tony and Emmy award-winning actress, producer, and activist Judith Light will receive the Excellence in Media Award which will be presented by queer performer and Academy Award-winner Ariana DeBose at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards taking place at the Hilton Midtown New York on Friday, May 6, 2022. More →

George Clooney Warns of Putin Strategy to Evade Ukraine Sanctions Apr 11, 2022

In a new opinion piece in TIME Magazine last week, George Clooney, John Prendergast, and Justyna Gudzowska warn that a brutal campaign by the Kremlin-linked mercenary firm the Wagner Group to access gold and other assets from Africa could prove to be a “lifeline” for the Russian war effort in Ukraine. More →

33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles Apr 8, 2022

The 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards was held in Los Angeles earlier this week. More →

Selena Gomez, Mandy Teefey and Daniella Pierson Announce Wondermind Apr 7, 2022

Selena Gomez, Mandy Teefey and Daniella Pierson announce the first drop of Wondermind, the world’s first mental fitness ecosystem with a mission to democratize and destigmatize mental health globally via daily editorial content, insightful entertainment, and tangible tools. More →

Mindy Kaling Encourages People To Join Her At PanCAN PurpleStride Event Apr 6, 2022

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) has released a new public service announcement (PSA) featuring beloved actor, writer and producer, Mindy Kaling, promoting PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate event to end pancreatic cancer, for which Kaling serves as the official brand ambassador. More →

Moby and Ricky Gervais Urge Elephant Release from 10 Worst Zoos in North America Apr 5, 2022

In Defense of Animals respected annual list of the 10 Worst Zoos for Elephants in North America has exposed suffering and markers of captivity-caused brain damage at accredited zoos which are considered to be the best. More →

Stars Help Launch #DorisDay100 Challenge For Animals In Need Apr 4, 2022

Legendary actress-singer Doris Day may no longer be with us, but her legacy continues through the Doris Day Animal Foundation, a grant-giving charity that supports animal welfare programs all over the country. More →

Stars Announced For Soccer Aid 2022 Apr 1, 2022

UNICEF UK Ambassador Robbie Williams will sing his iconic ballad ‘Angels’ in front of 60,000 fans at Soccer Aid for UNICEF this summer – and tickets are already selling fast. More →

World Animal Protection Announces Mýa as First United States Celebrity Ambassador Mar 31, 2022

Global animal welfare nonprofit organization World Animal Protection is pleased to announce Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, musician, dancer, choreographer, actress, activist and philanthropist, Mýa, as its first US Celebrity Ambassador. More →

Stars Attend 2022 'Night Before' 20th Annual Fundraiser in Support of MPTF Mar 31, 2022

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 26, 2022, for the 20th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

The 2022 HeartShare Spring Gala Honors Cynthia McFadden, Michael W. Castellano and Douglas P. Catalano Mar 30, 2022

“Good evening, HeartShare! Long time no see!” Co-host Jim Kerr got right to the heart of the matter as he greeted the crowd gathered at New York City’s illustrious Ziegfeld Ballroom for the 2022 HeartShare Spring Gala on Monday, March 21. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises $8.6 Million Mar 29, 2022

The 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party took place Sunday, March 27, at West Hollywood Park, LA, hosted by 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter/actress Lady Gaga, Emmy, Tony, and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Billy Porter and Emmy Award-winning actor Eric McCormack, alongside CEO of Rocket Entertainment and chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation David Furnish. More →

Stars To Perform At MusiCares: Music On A Mission Presented by Gibson Mar 29, 2022

GRAMMY Award-winning artists Brandi Carlile, Shawn Colvin, Jason Isbell, Jesse & Joy, k.d. lang, and Fantastic Negrito, Latin GRAMMY Award winners Gian Marco and Dante Spinetta, GRAMMY Award nominee Amythyst Kiah, along with Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums, morgxn, Zach Person, and Emily Wolfe will join the performance lineup at the MusiCares: Music on a Mission Presented by Gibson on Wed, March 30, 2022, at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET. More →

Orlando Bloom in Moldova to Meet Refugee Children Fleeing Ukraine War Mar 28, 2022

One month since the start of the war in Ukraine, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Orlando Bloom has visited Moldova to meet children and families fleeing Ukraine as refugees. More →

Nemours Children's Health and Michael Phelps Foundation Launch Video Series for Parents Mar 22, 2022

Nemours Children’s Health and the Michael Phelps Foundation are proud to announce the launch of Raising Resilient Kids, a four-part video series featuring gold medalist Michael Phelps and his wife Nicole Phelps alongside Nemours Children’s Health psychologists Meghan Walls, PsyD, and Roger Harrison, PhD. More →

Homeboy Industries Lo Máximo Awards and Fundraising Gala Hosted by Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin Mar 21, 2022

Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation and re-entry program in the world, celebrated the 2022 Lo Máximo Awards and Fundraising Gala at the J.W. Marriott at L.A. Live on Saturday, March 12th. More →

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Thanks The HALO Trust in Ukraine For Saving Lives Every Day Mar 18, 2022

The HALO Trust today announced that Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, spoke with two staff members of The HALO Trust based in Ukraine, who are leading efforts to educate Ukrainians on how to recognise and avoid explosive devices they may come across as the conflict in Ukraine evolves. More →

Stars Attend The ADAPT Leadership Awards Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of ADAPT Community Network Mar 18, 2022

The ADAPT Leadership Awards took place on March 10th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Inaugural Gateway Celebrity Fight Night Raised More Than $5 Million After Two Years Away Mar 17, 2022

Gateway for Cancer Research, an internationally recognized philanthropic organization that has generated more than $90 million in charitable funding throughout its 27-year history, raised more than $5 Million at its inaugural Gateway Celebrity Fight Night, a result of a merger between Gateway and Celebrity Fight Night in 2021. More →