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World Baby Shower By Shakira And Gerard Pique A Big Hit For UNICEF Apr 10, 2015

Life-saving gifts from fans and supporters of the World Baby Shower that singer-songwriter and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Shakira and FC Barcelona star Gerard Piqué threw ahead of the birth of their second child has so far raised almost $150,000 – and climbing, UNICEF said today. More →

George Clooney Uses Satellite Sentinel Project To Catch Poachers Apr 10, 2015

Although actor and activist George Clooney co-founded the Satellite Sentinel Project (SSP) as a way to systematically monitor threats to human security over Sudan and South Sudan, it is now also being used, in cooperation with ENOUGH Project and DigitalGlobe, to keep watch over elephants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. More →

Ted Danson Confronts Arctic Oil Exploration Apr 10, 2015

When Royal Dutch Shell requested an extension to their Arctic oil exploration leases from the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), actor and healthy oceans advocate Ted Danson created a petition to encourage BSEE to turn it down. More →

Brooke Burke-Charvet To Emcee World Of Children Award 2015 Alumni Honors Event Apr 10, 2015

Today, World of Children Award, a global recognition and funding organization for people specifically and exclusively serving the needs of children as well as setting the gold standard in child advocacy, announced its inaugural 2015 Alumni Honors event, which will take place on Thursday, April 30 at Il Cielo in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Your Chance To Meet Supernanny Jo Frost Apr 10, 2015

Here’s your chance to meet Supernanny Jo Frost. More →

JK Rowling Lights Up Empire State Building To Launch Lumos USA Apr 9, 2015

JK Rowling today (April 9) lit up the iconic Empire State Building in New York to mark the launch of Lumos USA as part of the NGO’s global mission to bring light to the lives of eight million children living in orphanages and institutions around the world. More →

Gary Sinise And Lt. Dan Band To Headline NYC 2015 Fleet Week Concert Apr 9, 2015

On the evening of May 21st, Sailors and Marines will gather, along with their supporters, to kick off New York City’s 2015 Fleet Week with benefit concert headlined by Gary Sinise and The Lt. Dan Band and Bill O'Reilly. More →

Your Chance To Take Over Ashton Kutcher's Twitter Account For A Day! Apr 9, 2015

Can you imagine being able to spread the word about something you care deeply about – your business, your cause, your love of your spouse – to over 16M people? Bid now on the extremely rare opportunity to take over Ashton Kutcher's twitter account for a day! More →

NBA All-Star Paul George Teams Up With American Stroke Association Apr 9, 2015

NBA All-Star Paul George was only 6-years-old when his mother Paulette suffered a stroke that left her practically bedridden for two years. More →

Jay Leno To Take The Stage At Evening To Foster Dreams Gala Apr 9, 2015

Legendary comedian Jay Leno will be taking the stage to benefit CASA of Los Angeles at its 3rd Annual Evening to Foster Dreams Gala. More →

Bid On Rare Apple Computer For Charity Apr 9, 2015

Get ready to bid on a collection of Apple collectibles including an Apple-1 computer, owned by the same family for over 36 years. More →

Ne-Yo And Rita Ora To Perform At Race To Erase MS Gala Apr 9, 2015

To show their “Love to Erase MS,” and with new research that holds promise in diagnosing and treating the most common autoimmune disorder affecting the central nervous system, Hollywood stars will gather for the 22nd annual Race to Erase MS Gala taking place Friday, April 24 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. More →

John Travolta To Host Buzz Aldrin's ShareSpace Foundation Launch Gala Apr 8, 2015

Join Buzz Aldrin, John Travolta and other American heroes on July 18, 2015 at Kennedy Space Center’s Apollo Saturn V Center in Florida for ShareSpace Foundation’s (SSF) Launch Gala! More →

REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin To Join Hollywood Charity Horse Show With William Shatner Apr 8, 2015

Organizers for the 25th Anniversary of the William Shatner Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, Sponsored by Wells Fargo, announced today that REO Speedwagon's Kevin Cronin accompanied by band mates Bryan Hitt and Dave Amato will perform live at the event to be held on April 25, 2015. More →

Stars Donate To IfOnly's American Red Cross Campaign Apr 8, 2015

IfOnly, a marketplace for experiences and gifts that donates a portion of its proceeds to charities, has announced the launch of its 2nd annual campaign with The American Red Cross. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies To Invest $30 Million In Arts And Cultural Organizations Apr 8, 2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies this week announced the nationwide expansion of the Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program, formerly known as the Arts Advancement Initiative. More →

Martha Stewart To Emcee New York Women In Communications Matrix Awards Apr 8, 2015

New York Women in Communications will present the 2015 Matrix Awards on Monday, April 27 to honor six extraordinary women who have made significant contributions and established themselves within the communications industry. More →

Pretty Little Liars Star To Host New Horizons Gala Apr 8, 2015

New Horizons will welcome actor Brant Daugherty, of ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars,” to be part of the 14th Annual “Havana Nights” themed gala to be held at Los Calamigos Ranch at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA on Saturday, April 18, 2015. More →

Daniel Craig Speaks Out Against Landmines Apr 7, 2015

British actor Daniel Craig, who has supported United Nations mine action work over the last two years, has filmed a video message for the 10 year anniversary of the observance of the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. More →

Cody Simpson Visits Patients At Children's National Medical Center Apr 7, 2015

Australian pop star Cody Simpson – who is finishing up a swing of East Coast dates before heading to Europe – has made a point of quietly stopping in to visit patients at children’s hospitals as his schedule permits. More →

Play Golf With Greg Norman In The 2015 Necker Open Pro-Am Apr 7, 2015

Double major winner and former World No.1 Greg Norman will be participating in the 2015 Necker Open. More →

National YoungArts Foundation Announces Call For 2016 Applications Apr 7, 2015

The National YoungArts Foundation (YoungArts), the non-profit organization that recognizes and nurtures the nation’s most talented young artists in the visual, literary, design and performing arts, has announced that applications to become a 2016 YoungArts Winner will be accepted from April 21, 2015 through October 16, 2015. More →

The Actors Fund To Host Tony Awards Viewing Party Apr 7, 2015

The Actors Fund will celebrate Broadway’s Biggest Night at the 19th Annual Tony Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the Skirball Cultural Center’s Ahmanson Ballroom in Los Angeles. More →

Bloomberg Philanthropies Launches $100 Million Data for Health Program in Developing Countries Apr 7, 2015

Bloomberg Philanthropies, in partnership with the Australian government, is launching Data for Health, a $100 million initiative that will enable 20 low- and middle-income countries to vastly improve public health data collection. More →

Stars Hit The Stage At The Royal Albert Hall For Teenage Cancer Trust Apr 6, 2015

Some huge stars hit the stage at the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust last week. More →

NBA Celebrates St. Jude Children's Research Hospital During Hoops for St. Jude Week Apr 6, 2015

The NBA family will once again come together during Hoops for St. Jude Week April 3-9 to raise awareness of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's lifesaving work and celebrate the league’s long-standing support of the world-class hospital. More →

Oceana Celebrates Wyss Foundation's Investment to Restore Ocean Health and Productivity Apr 6, 2015

Oceana, the largest international organization dedicated solely to protecting the world’s oceans, celebrated the recent commitment by the Wyss Foundation to help rebuild fisheries at its annual New York City Gala last week. More →

The Elders Welcome Iran Nuclear Agreement Apr 6, 2015

The Elders congratulate the leaders of Iran and the “P5+1” powers on their achievement of an agreement on the future of Iran’s nuclear program after lengthy negotiations in Switzerland. More →

“Women’s Entrepreneurship: A No Ceilings Conversation” with Chelsea Clinton Apr 6, 2015

On Monday, April 6, Clinton Foundation Vice Chair Chelsea Clinton will join Jack Dorsey, CEO of Square, the Chairman of Twitter, and a founder of both, to host Women’s Entrepreneurship: A No Ceilings Conversation at Spelman College. More →

Mario Batali To Emcee Food Bank For NYC Can Do Awards Apr 3, 2015

Food Bank For New York City has announced that ABC’s “The Chew” co-hosts, Mario Batali, Carla Hall and Daphne Oz, will emcee the organization’s star-studded 13th Annual Can Do Awards Dinner on April 21st at Cipriani Wall Street. More →