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Homeland Creator Gideon Raff Leads Congressional Briefing On Animal-Free Military Training Feb 15, 2016

It’s a real-life military drama: On Wednesday, Gideon Raff — the Emmy Award–winning executive producer of hit TV shows Homeland, Dig, and Tyrant and an Israel Defense Forces combat veteran — joined PETA and honorary hosts Reps. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.) and Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) to lead a standing-room-only congressional briefing on modernizing medical training in the U.S. military. More →

Deepak Chopra To Explore Consciousness At 3-Day Symposium Feb 15, 2016

Best-selling author and world-renowned expert on mind-body medicine, Deepak Chopra, M.D., initiates a groundbreaking dialogue about the science of consciousness at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, from Friday, September 9 to Sunday, September 11, 2016. More →

Celebrity Fight Night Returns For 2016 Feb 12, 2016

Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night is returning for 2016! More →

Stars Help Deliver Gift Of Hearing During Super Bowl Weekend Feb 12, 2016

Starkey Hearing Foundation delivered the gift of hearing to 134 San Francisco-area children and adults, ages four to 84, at the ninth annual Super Bowl Hearing Mission last weekend. More →

Tyler Perry Wants To Stop Childhood Hunger In America Feb 12, 2016

Today, Feeding America and Ad Council launched new public service announcements (PSAs) featuring actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry to help spread the message about childhood hunger in America and inspire people to take action. More →

Bellamy Young Speaks Up For Vegans Feb 12, 2016

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, actor Bellamy Young stars in a brand-new PETA campaign, shot by top celebrity photographer Mike Ruiz, in which she appears in a sexy red dress, lounging on a bed of fresh vegetables next to the words “Being Vegan Keeps Me Young.” More →

Vanessa Simmons To Co-Host Pre-GRAMMY Tribute Feb 12, 2016

Musical heirs, Vanessa Simmons and Kristinia DeBarge, and Dania Ramirez (Devious Maids, X-Men: The Last Stand) will host the 7th annual red carpet Pre-GRAMMY tribute, presented by Devine Evans and The Senate Music Group, LLC, on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2016, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at Avalon Hollywood. More →

Jane Lynch Voices New Video For Love Has No Labels Feb 12, 2016

The Ad Council is celebrating Valentine’s Day and the one-year anniversary of Love Has No Labels with the release of a new video voiced by award-winning actress Jane Lynch and social activations across platforms to further the message of acceptance across all communities. More →

UPDATED: Latino Celebrities Speak Out Against Anti-Immigrant Fear-Mongering Feb 11, 2016

Today, celebrities including Benjamin Bratt, Ivonne Coll, America Ferrera, Dolores Huerta, George Lopez, Aubrey Plaza, Zoe Saldana, Carlos Santana, and others released an open letter calling on Latino communities to stand up to the anti-immigrant fear mongering of the 2016 GOP presidential candidates. More →

Tea Leoni And Tom Selleck Star In Super Bowl PSAs For Charity Feb 11, 2016

Last weekend, the latest CBS Cares Public Service Announcements (PSAs) for the national education nonprofit, the I Have A Dream Foundation (IHDF), aired during CBS’ extensive coverage of the Super Bowl. More →

Conservation International To Host 20th Annual Gala Dinner Feb 11, 2016

Conservation International will host its 20th annual Gala Dinner on March 10 in Culver City. More →

Tamara Tunie To Host Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon Feb 11, 2016

The 4th-Annual Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon will raise funds for Rush’s Education programs for New York City’s inner city youth. More →

Star-Studded Salute To MusiCares Person Of The Year Lionel Richie Planned For Grammys Feb 11, 2016

The Recording Academy will unite four artists across the country, pop, and R&B music communities to salute four-time GRAMMY winner Lionel Richie on the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Martin Clunes Joins Campaign To Catch Cat Ripper Of Croydon Feb 11, 2016

With dozens of cats slaughtered in the last two years by the so-called “Cat Ripper of Croydon”, actor Martin Clunes – star of Doc Martin, Men Behaving Badly, and Shakespeare in Love – fired off a letter on PETA's behalf asking The Met to take every measure necessary to find the killer, including re-examining all available CCTV footage. More →

Ben Stiller Visits Refugees With UNHCR Feb 10, 2016

Actor Ben Stiller has spoken of his support for refugees following moving meetings in Berlin, Germany, with families forced to flee conflict and persecution in Syria and Iraq. More →

Brands And Celebrities Joining Forces For Good Feb 10, 2016

Seeing a brand and celebrity team up together to support a charity can make a big impact. Through the philanthropic efforts of your favorite brands, you too can support charitable actions. Consider supporting these following brands that have notable and exciting celebrity partnerships for good causes: More →

Bravado Designs Launches Support Her Dream Campaign To Help Baby Buggy Feb 10, 2016

Bravado Designs, a world leader in intimate apparel for nursing moms, announces the Support Her Dream Campaign – a national commitment and call-to-action to support new mothers in need. More →

Renee Zellweger Helps ALS Association Honor Heroes Feb 10, 2016

On Friday, February 5, at its sixth annual Heroes Luncheon, The ALS Association and its 39 chapters honored four extraordinary people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who have made a difference in the ALS community. More →

New Film Highlights Bob Marley's Sister And Her Struggle With Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Feb 10, 2016

Charles Mattocks, a celebrity chef and Emmy-nominated actor, announced the release of his new documentary film, Trial by Fire, that explores the effects of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS/RSD), a nerve disorder that causes excruciating pain, skin problems, swelling and, in some cases, death. More →

Bid On VIP Tickets To See Andrea Bocelli At London's O2 Arena Feb 10, 2016

Givergy, the award winning company that has raised over £25 million for more than 1,200 causes through their online fundraising initiatives, will be donating all of the proceeds of their online Andrea Bocelli auction to music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins. More →

Bono To Be Honored By Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation Feb 9, 2016

On Friday, April 29, 2016, the We Are Family Foundation (WAFF), a not-for-profit organization founded by legendary GRAMMY Award winning musician, Nile Rodgers, will honor Bono at Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. More →

Kylie Minogue Performs At Prince's Trust Invest In Futures Gala Feb 9, 2016

The Prince of Wales, President of The Prince’s Trust, last week attended a pre-dinner reception for the annual Prince's Trust ‘Invest In Futures’ gala, where he met the charity’s Ambassadors, supporters and beneficiaries. More →

Paul McCartney Sends Birthday Wishes To Great Ormond Street Hospital Feb 9, 2016

Paul McCartney has sent a special message to the Great Ormond Street Hospital for its 164th birthday. More →

Bernie Sanders Responds To ONE Vote '16 Feb 9, 2016

The ONE Campaign challenged every US presidential candidate to send them a two-minute video explaining what they would do, if elected, to fight extreme poverty in Africa. More →

Bid On Steven Tyler's Skittles Portrait And Help Janie's Fund Feb 9, 2016

Skittles announced tonight an eBay auction of musician Steven Tyler's Skittles portrait to support Tyler’s philanthropic initiative that helps girls who have been abused and neglected: Janie's Fund. More →

NBA Star Russell Westbrook Opens 8th Reading Room Feb 9, 2016

The Russell Westbrook Why Not? Foundation continued its support of youth literacy with the unveiling of the 8th Russell’s Reading Room today at Telstar Elementary School in Oklahoma City. More →

Sia Speaks Out Against Canadian Seal Slaughter Feb 8, 2016

Sia has teamed up with PETA for a musical Web blitz targeting the Canadian commercial seal slaughter. More →

Be Your Favorite Imagine Dragons Band Member And Help Charity Feb 8, 2016

Play STAGE RUSH: Imagine Dragons as your favorite Imagine Dragons band member and help families fight pediatric cancer. More →

The Elders Welcome Outcome Of London Donor Conference For Syria Feb 8, 2016

International talks on Syria, held in London and Geneva over the past few days, have underlined the imperative need for all parties to the Syrian conflict to put the needs of the Syrian people first, The Elders said today. More →

buildOn Announces Celebrity Ambassadors Feb 8, 2016

International nonprofit buildOn is proud to announce that actors and philanthropists Travis Van Winkle, Katharine McPhee, and Fatima Ptacek will be the first group of buildOn Ambassadors for the organization. More →