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Patrick Kennedy To Be Honored By Mental Health Association of New York City Mar 28, 2016

On Tuesday April 12th the Mental Health Association of New York City (MHA-NYC), a national leader in mental health services, advocacy and education will host its annual gala, themed “The Many Faces of Mental Health.” More →

Stars Sign Letter Urging Leaders To Tackle Poverty By Addressing Gender Inequality Mar 25, 2016

Sir Elton John was one of the more than 70 celebrities who urged world leaders to tackle poverty by addressing gender inequality, adding his name to an open letter to government today to mark International Women’s Day earlier this month. More →

Sir Ivan Releases New Version Of Imagine To Help Victims Of PTSD Mar 25, 2016

Singer, songwriter and philanthropist Sir Ivan, also known as Peaceman, has released a new (EDM) electronic dance music version of John Lennon's “Imagine”. More →

UNHCR Names Malian Singer As Regional Goodwill Ambassador Mar 25, 2016

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of popular Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré as a Regional Goodwill Ambassador for West and Central Africa. More →

Stars Announced For WE Day Seattle Mar 24, 2016

WE Day, a powerful series of educational events that combines the energy of a live concert with the inspiration of extraordinary stories of leadership and change, announces the initial list of presenters, speakers and performers attending WE Day Seattle on April 20, 2016 at the KeyArena at the Seattle Center. More →

Stars Support Water Now Campaign Mar 24, 2016

The Water Now clean water campaign to celebrate UN Water World Water Day generated a global social media voice (Twitter, Facebook and Google+ followers) that topped 753 million people. More →

Ellie Goulding's New Vegan Food Bar Benefits Charity Mar 24, 2016

GoMacro, makers of organic, vegan, nutrition bars, teamed up with international pop sensation, Ellie Goulding, to unveil the all-new, all-Ellie MacroBar. More →

Holly Willoughby And Phillip Schofield Get Egged For Cancer Research UK Mar 24, 2016

The UK’s favourite celebrities have been turned into egg art to mark the launch of Cancer Research UK's Britain’s Biggest Breakfast campaign. More →

Duchess Of Cornwall Visits Montenegro With UNICEF Mar 24, 2016

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall last week visited Montenegro to see how UNICEF is using a new digital application to help children stay safe on the internet and protect themselves from online sexual exploitation. More →

NBA All-Star MVP Russell Westbrook Hosts 6th Annual Why Not? Bowl Mar 24, 2016

NBA All-Star MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder Guard, Russell Westbrook hosted the 6th Annual Why Not? Bowl. More →

Drew Barrymore To Be Honored At ASPCA Bergh Ball Mar 23, 2016

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announced they will honor actress and humanitarian Drew Barrymore at the annual ASPCA Bergh Ball on April 14, 2016, at The Plaza Hotel (770 5th Avenue). More →

Star-Studded Soccer Aid To Return For 10th Anniversary Mar 23, 2016

It’s now ten years since Soccer Aid – the brainchild of Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes – came to life on the football pitch. More →

WWE Launches Online Auction To Benefit Boys And Girls Clubs Of America Mar 23, 2016

WWE has announced the launch of this year’s Superstars for Hope, a global online auction on Charitybuzz.com, featuring unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences to benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of America. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow Named As Frederique Constant Charity Brand Ambassador Mar 23, 2016

As a brand deeply involved in Charity for many years, FREDERIQUE CONSTANT is delighted to present Oscar-winning actress and philanthropist Gwyneth Paltrow as its new global Charity Brand Ambassador. More →

Michael Sheen Visits Jordan And Lebanon With UNICEF Mar 23, 2016

Michael Sheen, actor and UNICEF UK ambassador, has just returned from Jordan and Lebanon where he met with children who have been affected by the ongoing conflict. More →

Sport Relief Weekend Raises Over £55 Million Mar 23, 2016

Sport Relief has raised over £55,444,906 following its massive weekend of television in the UK. More →

Armani Goes Fur-Free Mar 22, 2016

World renowned Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, has pledged to go 100 percent fur-free across all his labels from the Autumn/Winter 2016 collection onwards. More →

Stars Attend 2016 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner Mar 22, 2016

On Saturday, March 19, Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, honored critically acclaimed television series “Empire” at the 2016 HRC Los Angeles Gala Dinner. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Supports First Ever Debt-for-Nature Swap in Seychelles Mar 22, 2016

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation is leading private-sector investments to support The Nature Conservancy in the world’s first debt swap aimed at ocean conservation and climate resiliency. More →

Arsenal Uses The Power Of Football To Help Children In Iraq Mar 22, 2016

Arsenal ladies captain and Lioness, Alex Scott, has just returned from visiting a Save the Children programme, developed in partnership with Arsenal, which harnesses the power of football to improve the lives of vulnerable children in Iraq. More →

NBA Cares Combats Childhood Cancer During Hoops For St. Jude Week Mar 22, 2016

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is once again teaming up with NBA Cares for Hoops for St. Jude Week March 20 – 27 to raise awareness and support for the hospital’s lifesaving mission. More →

Star-Studded Turnout In Las Vegas At One Night For One Drop Mar 22, 2016

On Friday, March 18, some of the biggest names in entertainment came out to support One Night for One Drop imagined by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, joining GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter Leona Lewis and TV star Miles “Baby Boogaloo” Brown as they raised funds and awareness for critical water issues worldwide. More →

Stars Get Dressed By Kids For Oxfam Mar 22, 2016

Amanda Holden, Sara Cox and Stephen Mangan get dressed by the kids for a fun new fundraising campaign shot by Rankin. More →

Eddie Izzard Completes Marathon Charity Challenge Mar 21, 2016

Comedian Eddie Izzard has completed an astonishing 27 marathons in 27 days across South Africa for Sport Relief. More →

Celebrities Speak Out Against Monkey Experiments In University Lab Mar 21, 2016

Joanna Lumley, Moby, Peter Egan and world-renowned primatologist, Jane Goodall lead a 40,000-strong call for mercy for twenty four monkeys facing experiments in Scandinavia’s last primate research laboratory. More →

Social Media And Celebrities Push To Get 33 Ex-Circus Lions Home To Africa Mar 21, 2016

Over the past 18 months Animal Defenders International (ADI) has assisted the Government of Peru with enforcement of their national ban on wild animal circuses and illegal wildlife. More →

United Nations Names Angry Bird As Honorary Ambassador For Green Mar 21, 2016

Red, the starring animated character voiced by US star Jason Sudeikis in the upcoming “The Angry Birds Movie,” was named Honorary Ambassador for Green on the International Day of Happiness yesterday at the United Nations. More →

Stars Support Earth Hour 2016 Mar 21, 2016

On Saturday, as WWF’s Earth Hour rolled across the world from Samoa to Santiago, millions came together to shine a light on the climate action our planet needs. More →

Taylor Swift Helps Ryan Seacrest Open Studio At Children's Hospital Mar 21, 2016

Taylor Swift joined Ryan Seacrest at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt last week to open the 10th Ryan Seacrest Foundation Seacrest Studio. More →

Victoria Beckham Honored At amfAR Hong Kong Gala Mar 21, 2016

Uma Thurman, Adrien Brody, Karolina Kurkova, Michelle Rodriguez, Pansy Ho, Aloe Blacc, Elle King, Michelle Yeoh, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at the second annual amfAR Hong Kong Gala at Shaw Studios to honor Victoria Beckham for her commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →