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The Hollywood Reporter Hosted Annual Women In Entertainment Breakfast Honoring Jennifer Aniston, Selma Blair Dec 16, 2021

The Hollywood Reporter (THR) held its annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast last week, honoring Jennifer Aniston with the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award and Selma Blair with the Equity in Entertainment Award. The event coincided with the publication of The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Power 100 Women in Entertainment list, and celebrated the accomplishments of entertainment leaders and changemakers in Hollywood. More →

Women’s Media Center Announces First WMC Exceptional Journalism Awards Recognizing Outstanding Journalism by Diverse Women Storytellers Dec 15, 2021

WOMEN'S MEDIA CENTER Co-Founders Jane Fonda, Robin Morgan, and Gloria Steinem, have announced that THE WOMEN’S MEDIA CENTER will host the first-ever WMC EXCEPTIONAL JOURNALISM AWARDS, recognizing outstanding journalism by diverse women storytellers. More →

Stars Help Raise Over $2.4 million for EB Research Partnership Dec 14, 2021

On November 18, EB Research Partnership (EBRP) presented Venture Into Cures, an inspiring virtual event featuring moving stories about individuals and families living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB). More →

Stars Attend UNICEF Blue Moon Gala Dec 13, 2021

Stars of stage and screen joined more than 200 special guests at the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) inaugural Blue Moon Gala on Wednesday night, which took place at Outernet London. More →

John Lithgow Reads his Magical Book for SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online Dec 10, 2021

Two-time Oscar nominee, three-time SAG Award winner and multiple Emmy-winner John Lithgow isn’t just an iconic performer — he’s also an author and the newest reader for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's Storyline Online. More →

Famous Faces Celebrate A Decade of Christmas Jumper Day Dec 9, 2021

To celebrate ten years of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day, famous faces from across the nation have joined forces to amplify the urgent changes that children want to see in the world. More →

Jane Goodall Will Zoom With Winner of Silent Auction Item Dec 8, 2021

The Center for Great Apes, a private, non-profit sanctuary for orangutans and chimpanzees, has launched their 2021 Silent Auction, an annual fundraising event. More →

Glenn Close and Bring Change To Mind's 9th Annual Revels & Revelations Raises $1 Million Dec 8, 2021

Glenn Close and the Bring Change 2 Mind (BC2M) Board of Directors hosted “Revels & Revelations 9,” a special celebration, which raised $1 million in support of teen mental health on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at City Winery in New York City. More →

Stars Join Animals Asia to Save the Moon Bears Dec 7, 2021

Global superstars including Dame Judi Dench, Russell Crowe, Ricky Gervais, Sir Paul McCartney, Joaquin Phoenix, William Shatner and Richard Gere have come together to support Animals Asia taking a big step towards saving the Asiatic black bear (aka moon bear) species from extinction in Vietnam. More →

Andrea Bocelli, David Foster and Katharine McPhee Perform at Prostate Cancer Foundation’s Annual New York Dinner Dec 7, 2021

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) 25th Annual New York Dinner took place at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. More →

Glorify Announces $40M In Series A Funding From Kris Jenner, Michael Bublé, Michael Ovitz, Jason Derulo And More Dec 6, 2021

Glorify, an app designed to help Christians strengthen their daily connection to God, today announced the closing of $40M in Series A funding led by a16z, with participation from SoftBank Latin America Fund, K5 Global and prominent individual investors including Kris Jenner, Corey Gamble, Michael Ovitz, Michael Bublé, Jason Derulo, the founders of Candy Crush and more. More →

The Elders Call on African Leaders to Push for Urgent Ceasefire in Ethiopia Dec 3, 2021

The Elders today urged African leaders to intervene to stop the conflict in Ethiopia escalating into a regional crisis and an even worse humanitarian disaster. More →

Love Music. Stop Cancer. campaign launches to benefit lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Dec 2, 2021

Launching today, dozens of popular artists and influencers such as Carrie Underwood, Lady A, Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce, Kane Brown, Natalie Grant, Jonathan McReynolds, Mali Music, Jekalyn Carr, Banda MS and more will be rocking a new t-shirt with a colorful design and the powerful message Love Music. Stop Cancer. to raise awareness and support for kids with cancer and other catastrophic diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More →

U2’s The Edge and Bob Ezrin Launch ohyay Gallery to Celebrate Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction Dec 2, 2021

Ohyay, a virtual event platform, has partnered with the charity Music Rising to launch a first-of-its-kind guitar viewing gallery in anticipation of “Guitar Icons: A Musical Instrument Auction to Benefit Music Rising” on December 11th. More →

Stars Support The ASCAP Foundation By Donating One-of-a-kind Experiences And Items For Virtual Silent Auction Dec 1, 2021

Some of today’s hottest hitmakers are providing one-of-a-kind experiences and items to The ASCAP Foundation for a silent auction taking place virtually between November 30 and December 15. More →

Rod Stewart To Headline Nordoff Robbins Carol Service Dec 1, 2021

Taking place at 7pm on Tuesday 14th Dec 2021 at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea, the welcome return of the Nordoff Robbins Carol Service showcases a star-studded line up including Sir Rod Stewart – one of the most important and best-selling artists of all time, the magnetic Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May and chart-topping saxophonist and presenter Jess Gillam. More →

DonateStock Partners with Celebrities to Boost Fundraising Efforts on Giving Tuesday Nov 30, 2021

DonateStock, an innovative fintech company transforming charitable giving, has partnered with nonprofit foundations supported by Bode Miller, Monica Seles and Elisabeth Hasselbeck to increase their fundraising efforts this #GivingTuesday. More →

Audacy Beach Festival 2021 Returns to Fort Lauderdale Nov 29, 2021

Audacy Beach Festival 2021 returns to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for a two-day ticketed music festival taking over Fort Lauderdale Beach. More →

Celebrities Celebrate a Decade of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day Nov 26, 2021

Celebrities from TV, fashion, comedy and sport have joined forces to support Save the Children's 10th annual Christmas jumper day on Friday 10th December. More →

Omaze and Virgin Galactic Announce Winner of Once-in-a-Lifetime Trip to Space Nov 25, 2021

Omaze, the charity fundraising platform that offers the chance to win once-in-a-lifetime experiences and prizes, and Virgin Galactic, revealed that Keisha S. from Antigua and Barbuda is the exclusive winner of two seats on a Virgin Galactic commercial space flight. More →

First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Visits Texas Children's Hospital in Nationwide Effort to Encourage Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccinations Nov 25, 2021

Texas Children’s Hospital proudly hosted the nation’s First Lady Jill Biden, Ed.D., and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, M.D. on last week in one of the first stops on their nationwide tour encouraging parents to vaccinate 5-11-year-olds against COVID-19. More →

Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams and Jay Williams Host Fourth Annual '80s 'Dance Party To End ALZ' Nov 24, 2021

Siblings Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Ashley Williams and Jay Williams hosted the fourth annual Dance Party to End ALZ on Sunday, November 14 at Nashville’s Wildhorse Saloon. More →

Hillary Clinton Shares Hope for Future, Cynthia Erivo & Yo-Yo Ma Perform During CARE Impact Awards Nov 24, 2021

CARE, the leading humanitarian organization working to defeat poverty and achieve social justice by empowering women and girls, last week hosted the 4th annual virtual Impact Awards honoring leaders from across industries for their philanthropy, activism, and groundbreaking work to further CARE’s mission both in the United States and internationally. More →

Celebrities Back Bipartisan Federal Bill to End the Use of Wild and Exotic Animals in Circuses Nov 23, 2021

A variety of celebrities came together last week in support of a federal bill to end the suffering of wild and exotic animals in traveling acts in the US. More →

Glenn Close to Host 9th Annual Revels & Revelations Event Nov 23, 2021

Glenn Close and the Bring Change 2 Mind (BC2M) Board of Directors will host “Revels & Revelations 9,” a special celebration in support of teen mental health on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at City Winery in New York City. More →

Millicent Simmonds Hosts Media Access Awards Presented by Easterseals Nov 22, 2021

Deaf advocate, and actress Millicent Simmonds hosted last week’s Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services provider Easterseals. More →

The Elders Deplore Dereliction of Leadership at COP26 Nov 22, 2021

Following the conclusion of COP26 in Glasgow, The Elders express their deep disappointment that world leaders have not yet had the courage to head off the worst impacts of the climate crisis. More →

Millie Bobby Brown Calls For Children Not To Give Up On Adults Nov 19, 2021

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, Millie Bobby Brown, is featured in a new video to raise children’s voices ahead of World Children’s Day on 20th November. More →

Stars To Attend ADAPT Leadership Awards Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of ADAPT Community Network Nov 18, 2021

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced today that the ADAPT Leadership Awards will take place on Thursday, March 10th, 2022, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Make-A-Wish America Reveals the 2021 Class of Chris Greicius Celebrity Award Winners Nov 17, 2021

Make-A-Wish America has awarded JoJo Siwa, Night, Patrick Mahomes, Roman Reigns, Seán McLoughlin, Shawn Mendes, the Texas Rangers, and T.J. Oshie with the Chris Greicius Celebrity Award for playing a pivotal role in furthering the Make-A-Wish mission. More →