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Goldie Hawn Named As Harman-Eisner Artist In Residence Jun 4, 2015

The Aspen Institute Arts Program is pleased to announce that photographer and artist JR, organist Cameron Carpenter, and actor Goldie Hawn will serve as its 2015 Harman-Eisner Artists in Residence. More →

Edie Falco Voices Orca Mother In PETA Campaign Jun 4, 2015

PETA has officially kicked off the cross-country tour of its new state-of-the-art “I, Orca” empathy project, which uses wireless Google virtual reality (VR) goggles to immerse potential SeaWorld visitors in a world where they can swim freely in the ocean with their orca family. More →

Hunger Campaign Featuring Viola Davis Raises More Than $5.5 Million Jun 4, 2015

The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced they have raised more than $5.5 million through customer donations to Hunger Is, a joint charitable initiative designed to raise awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in America. More →

Garfield Joins The Shelter Pet Project Jun 4, 2015

In celebration of Adopt a Cat Month, beloved animated cat and international icon Garfield has joined The Shelter Pet Project in several new videos and sharable graphics to show the love and joy that shelter pets bring to their owners’ lives. More →

Stars Wear Orange For Gun Violence Awareness Jun 3, 2015

Yesterday more than 200 organizations, cultural influencers, elected officials and Americans across the country participated in the first-ever National Gun Violence Awareness Day by wearing orange. More →

Matthew Morrison Honored At GLSEN's Respect Awards Jun 3, 2015

Earlier this week at GLSEN's Respect Awards in New York City, Glee’s Matthew Morrison was honored with the Inspiration Award for portraying a shining example of the vital role a supportive educator can have in creating an affirming, positive and supportive school culture for LGBT students. More →

Step Up To Honor Elizabeth Banks At Inspiration Awards Jun 3, 2015

National mentorship nonprofit Step Up will honor actress, director and producer Elizabeth Banks, Hudson Jeans Founder and CEO Peter Kim, and graduating Step Up senior Maria at its 12th annual Inspiration Awards on June 5, at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Tina Fey And Kristin Chenoweth To Take Part In Stars For Foster Kids Event Jun 3, 2015

Tina Fey, Tituss Burgess, Kristin Chenoweth, Rachel Crow, Antwone Fisher, Sutton Foster, Megan Hilty, Janice Huff, Jane Krakowski, Alec Mapa, Andrea McArdle, Patina Miller, Rosie O’Donnell, Caroline Rhea, Charlene Tilton are among the names who will take the stage to support youth in foster care at a special benefit show, VOICES FOR THE VOICELESS: Stars For Foster Kids. More →

TJ Martell Foundation Announces 40th Anniversary Gala Jun 3, 2015

Forty years ago music executive Tony Martell was faced with a devastating diagnosis for his young son T.J. His son who was a victim of leukemia at the age of 19, asked his father to do whatever he could to find a cure. More →

Catt Sadler And Natasha Bedingfield Help Launch StigmaFree Campaign Jun 3, 2015

Philosophy’s hope & grace initiative recently partnered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at an event to launch the stigmafree campaign, a national effort focused on shattering the stereotypes associated with mental health. More →

Ryan Getzlaf To Host Annual Golf Shootout For CureDuchenne Jun 3, 2015

The 5th Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout benefiting Cure Duchenne will be held September 12 at Sutra Lounge in Costa Mesa, Calif. and September 13 at the Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point, Calif. More →

Prince William Attends Wildlife Talks In Switzerland Jun 3, 2015

Last month, The Duke of Cambridge took part in key United for Wildlife meetings in Switzerland to discuss the next steps for the organisation’s Task Force. More →

Miley Cyrus To Be Honored At amfAR Inspiration Gala New York Jun 2, 2015

On Tuesday, June 16, 2015, amfAR will hold its sixth annual Inspiration Gala New York at Spring Studios, honoring Miley Cyrus and Andy Cohen for their longtime support towards the fight against AIDS. More →

Kelly Osbourne Fashions A Benefit For Race To Erase MS Jun 2, 2015

As a fashion designer of her own line, Stories… by Kelly Osbourne, and a guest judge on “Project Runway,” Kelly Osbourne certainly understands the value of dressing well. Now the television star is leveraging the value of designer fashion to benefit a charity near and dear to her, Race to Erase MS. More →

Drew Brees Donates $50,000 To Help Flood Victims In Texas Jun 2, 2015

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife Brittany are helping families affected by major flooding in Texas. More →

Fifth Harmony Named As Cybersmile Ambassadors Jun 2, 2015

Fifth Harmony have been named as ambassadors for Cybersmile. More →

Jarrod Bunch Talks Charity Jun 2, 2015

Former NFL star Jarrod Bunch has appeared in a number of films – such as Django Unchained, Rizzoli & Isles, and The Forgotten – and recently took time out of his busy schedule to talk to LookToTheStars.org about his charity work. More →

Lang Lang Says No To Ivory In China Jun 2, 2015

Lang Lang, one of the world’s most famous classical pianists performing today, has stepped up to fight the global ivory trade in a stirring new public service announcement (PSA) to be distributed throughout his native China, the world’s largest market for ivory. More →

Bill Clinton Reflects On Visit To Africa Jun 2, 2015

Bill Clinton has written about his recent trip to Africa with Chelsea Clinton in an email to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Hunter Hayes Encourages Blood Donations On Wheels Up Tour Jun 1, 2015

Multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Hunter Hayes is partnering with the American Red Cross to help saves lives through blood donation. More →

Madden Brothers To Rock Imagine Ball Jun 1, 2015

The Madden Brothers – Joel and Benji Madden – will perform at the Imagine Ball at the House Of Blues in LA this week. More →

Rascal Flatts Support Songs For Sound Jun 1, 2015

Songs For Sound, a charity dedicated to improving the quality of life for the 360 million people worldwide suffering from hearing loss, announced their “Hearoes Tour” before Rascal Flatts' closing act last week at the Tree Town Music Festival in Forest City, Iowa. More →

Conversations For A Cause To Return To NerdHQ Jun 1, 2015

NerdHQ, presented by Zachary Levi and The Nerd Machine, will take up residence at the home of its new partner ‘The New Children’s Museum’ in downtown San Diego for their annual four-day event. More →

Celebs To Attend NYC Wine And Food Festival For Charity Jun 1, 2015

The eighth annual Food Network & Cooking Channel New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by FOOD & WINE is pleased to release its 2015 program of events. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Supports World Environment Day Jun 1, 2015

Leonardo DiCaprio is supporting World Environment Day on June 5 with the United Nations Environment Programme. More →

Joey Jones Talks Pushups For Charity And The Boot Campaign Jun 1, 2015

Purple Heart recipient Joey Jones – military Spokesperson for the Boot Campaign – recently talked about his involvement with Pushups For Charity, where he was joined by celebrities such as Lou Diamond Phillips, Tony Horton, Randy Couture and more. More →

More Stars Pledge To Wear Orange For Gun Violence Awareness May 29, 2015

Today, more than 25 cultural influencers and 60 U.S. Mayors joined the coalition of best-in-class organizations and activists pledging to “Wear Orange” – a color that symbolizes the value of human life – on June 2nd, the first-annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day. More →

Stars To Attend Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament May 29, 2015

Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (TCRF) 2nd Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Sofitel Hotel, Riviera 31, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. More →

Musicians Reveal 88+ Ways Music Can Change Your Life May 29, 2015

On June 1, the founders of Keep Music Alive will launch Volume 1 of their new book series, 88+ Ways Music Can Change Your Life. More →

Demi Lovato Wants You To Be Vocal And Speak Up For Mental Health May 29, 2015

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. in partnership with leading mental health advocacy organizations and singer, songwriter and mental health advocate Demi Lovato has announced the launch of the Be Vocal: Speak Up for Mental Health initiative. More →