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Gloria Estefan To Perform At Memorial Day Concert May 5, 2015

This Memorial Day weekend, PBS brings viewers an inspiring night of remembrance dedicated to our men and women in uniform, their families at home and all those who have given their lives for our country. More →

Helen Hunt Joins Surfrider Foundation For Clean Water May 5, 2015

The Surfrider Foundation, the largest non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, unveils a new public service announcement today with Academy Award winning actress, screenwriter and director, Helen Hunt. More →

James Patterson Wants To Get Kids Reading In Australia And New Zealand May 5, 2015

James Patterson, the world’s bestselling author, is giving bookstores in Australia and New Zealand up to $5000 each to spend on initiatives to get children reading. The total prize pool available is $100,000. More →

Jennifer Lopez Named As Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Spokesperson May 5, 2015

Jennifer Lopez is joining Children's Miracle Network Hospitals as an official spokesperson to encourage supporters to “Put Your Money Where the Miracles Are.” More →

American Skin Association Honors Hugh Jackman At 2015 Spring Gala May 5, 2015

On April 21, American Skin Association (ASA) celebrated 28 years of funding research and educating youth on skin health and honored three outstanding individuals for their contributions to the cause. More →

UNESCO Celebrates 4th Annual International Jazz Day May 4, 2015

In an unprecedented series of events worldwide on April 30th, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz joined together to celebrate and recognize jazz as a vehicle for freedom of expression and dialogue between cultures. More →

Elton John And Tony Bennett Help Raise $7 Million For Breast Cancer Research Foundation May 4, 2015

On Thursday, April 30, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) hosted its annual Hot Pink Party: The Pink Standard at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City, raising a record-breaking sum of nearly $7 million. More →

Danny Glover Raises Awareness Of Widespread Neurologic Condition May 4, 2015

Legendary actor and director Danny Glover joins Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a new PBAFacts campaign designed to educate and encourage patients with neurologic conditions, and their caregivers, to learn more about Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA) and to speak with their physician. More →

MDA Discontinues Annual Labor Day Telethon May 4, 2015

MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, has announced that the new realities of television viewing and philanthropic giving have made this the right time for the organization to move beyond its historic Labor Day telethon. More →

Drew Barrymore Recipient Of Mothers Who Make A Difference Award May 4, 2015

May 10th is a time to celebrate mothers around the world – it’s Mother’s Day! More →

Celebrites Support Youth At We Day Illinois May 4, 2015

Some of the world’s most famous celebrities participated in We Day Illinois on Thursday, the final celebration for students who participated in a year-long education initiative that encourages local and global cause inclusive action. More →

James Corden To Host Idina Menzel's Celebrity Karaoke Night May 4, 2015

James Corden is set to host a spectacular night of live celebrity karaoke in Los Angeles tonight, featuring Idina Menzel. More →

Stars Hit The Phones For BTIG Charity Day 2015 May 1, 2015

BTIG, LLC, the global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking and related brokerage services with main offices in New York and San Francisco, announced today that the firm is donating over five million dollars to charities as a result of its annual BTIG Charity Day held Tuesday, April 28, 2015. More →

John Legend To Perform At Women Of Influence LA Event May 1, 2015

Recording industry heavyweight and civil rights activist, John Legend, will be on hand as an award presenter at the TJ Martell Foundation's Women of Influence Los Angeles event on May 15th, 2015 at Loews Hollywood Hotel. More →

Bestselling Authors Collaborate On Limited Edition Digital Sets To Support Diabetes Research May 1, 2015

It’s an offer no avid reader can resist and makes for a great Mother’s Day gift: three limited-edition digital boxed sets containing 39 suspense, contemporary romance, and hot romance stories for $9.99 each – that’s less than $1 per story. More →

James Cromwell: Watch My Disturbing Horse-Racing Video And Skip The Derby Parties May 1, 2015

With the Kentucky Derby set to kick off the Triple Crown this weekend, James Cromwell is making his first (and only) bet: “I bet you that at least three horses will be killed on a racetrack today,” the Emmy Award–winning actor begins in his new video for PETA. More →

Lance Bass Stars In New Videos For The Shelter Pet Project May 1, 2015

In celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, radio host and entertainer Lance Bass and his husband Michael Turchin have joined The Shelter Pet Project in two new videos to share the love and joy that their adopted pets bring to their lives. More →

Joanna Lumley Fronts Nepal Earthquake Appeal May 1, 2015

The UK public has donated over £19 million to the Disasters Emergency Committee Nepal Earthquake Appeal, a day after it was launched. More →

Chandra Wilson To Be Honored By Associates For Breast And Prostate Cancer Studies May 1, 2015

The Associates For Breast and Prostate Cancer Studies, affectionately known as the ABCs, hosts its annual, star-studded Mother’s Day Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel at Beverly Hills, Wednesday, May 6, 2015 to benefit breast and prostate cancer research at John Wayne Cancer Institute at Providence Saint John’s Health Center. More →

Christiane Amanpour Named As UNESCO Ambassador Apr 30, 2015

The United Nations agency mandated to promote and protect press freedom worldwide has named renowned journalist and CNN Chief International Correspondent Christiane Amanpour its Goodwill Ambassador for Freedom of Expression and Journalist Safety. More →

More Stars Join Moms +SocialGood Event Apr 30, 2015

Moms +SocialGood , an event dedicated to the power of moms and families to create a better future for their communities, today announced new attendees for its one-day event on May 1 at the New York Times Center in Manhattan. More →

Lassie Lends A Paw In Urging Congress To Protect Kids From Disaster Apr 30, 2015

Lassie, the iconic collie whose latest role is animal ambassador for Save the Children, visited Congress Wednesday to inspire leaders to join her in protecting children from disaster. More →

Join Mary-Louise Parker At Special Hope North Event Apr 30, 2015

This Saturday, May 2, Hope North founder Okello Sam will premiere his original play Forged in Fire, in New York City. More →

Eric Decker And Jessie James Help Fund Rescue And Uniting Of Shelter Dogs With Disabled Veterans Apr 30, 2015

Veterinary Pet Insurance Co. (VPI), the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, commemorates Pet Parent’s Day on May 3 by teaming up with the Eric and Jessie Decker Foundation in support of Deckers Dogs. More →

Eamonn Holmes Named Ambassador Of Variety - The Children's Charity Apr 30, 2015

Variety - The Children's Charity, today announced that one of Britain’s favourite presenters, Eamonn Holmes, was formally inducted as the charity’s latest Celebrity Ambassador at the Chief Barker’s Annual Reception on 28th April 2015. More →

Tom Hardy Encourages Pet Adoption Apr 30, 2015

When Tom Hardy was filming Lawless in Atlanta, he spotted a homeless dog running loose on the highway and sprang into action — catching the dog, naming him Woodstock (or “Woody,” for short), and taking him home to London. More →

Avengers Stars Fight Child Hunger Apr 29, 2015

Feeding America, the nation’s leading hunger-relief organization, has partnered with the Ad Council to launch new public service ads (PSA) designed to raise awareness about child hunger in America. More →

Sting Performs Songs From The Last Ship To Benefit Sage Gateshead Apr 29, 2015

Sting delighted audiences in his hometown with songs from his latest album and Broadway musical ‘The Last Ship’ on 24th and 25th April 2015 to benefit the Sage Gateshead 10th Birthday Appeal. More →

Chegg, U2 And The ONE Campaign Partner To Give College Students Concert Tickets Apr 29, 2015

Chegg, the Student Hub, U2 and ONE today announced a social media contest to give college students nationwide an exclusive chance to see the rock band up close this summer. More →

Oceana To Host Third Annual Nautica Beach House Event Apr 29, 2015

Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization focused solely on ocean conservation, will host the 3rd Annual Nautica Oceana Beach House event leading up to World Oceans Day with leading global lifestyle brand and proud corporate sponsor, Nautica, and LA Confidential Magazine. More →