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The Devil Wears Prada Cast Reunites to Auction a Zoom Experience to Raise Funds for Lollipop Theater Network Jul 26, 2021

Time to dust off those old “Runway” issues! Fans of the hit 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada will have the opportunity to bid on a private Zoom session with the film’s incredible cast – Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci – for a 10-minute meet-and-greet with one lucky winner, all to benefit the incredible work of Lollipop Theater Network. More →

Celebrities Join Kindbody in Largest Femtech Raise of 2021 Jul 23, 2021

Kindbody has announced that Gwyneth Paltrow, Gabrielle Union, Hannah Bronfman, Yael Cohen, Sophia Amoruso, Amy Griffin, and other mission-driven celebrities have contributed to the company’s $62 million Series C fundraise announced two weeks ago. More →

Michelle Obama To Speak At The Nantucket Project's 10th Annual Gathering Jul 22, 2021

The Nantucket Project is pleased to announce that former First Lady Michelle Obama will join the conversation and an impressive lineup of guests at The Nantucket Project’s 10th annual gathering in September. More →

Stars Recreate Iconic Animal Rights Photo From 100 Years Ago Jul 21, 2021

Stars from Harry Potter, Downton Abbey and Made in Chelsea have recreated an historic moment of protest in the UK’s animal protection movement – as they join calls for an end to animal testing in the UK. More →

Suzy Amis Cameron and James Cameron Launch Remote Learning Partnership for Public School Districts Through MUSE Virtual Jul 20, 2021

Environmental advocate and author Suzy Amis Cameron, and noted filmmaker and explorer James Cameron announce a partnership with public school districts across the United States with their innovative, private, online learning platform, MUSE Virtual. More →

Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation To Help Provide Housing For Homeless Veterans Jul 19, 2021

American Legion Post 107 and Hoboken Councilman Phil Cohen today announced that the Post’s nonprofit Veterans Center of Hoboken has received a generous grant of $100,000 from the JBJ Soul Foundation, founded by Jon Bon Jovi, as the Post creates new housing and supportive services to provide homeless veterans with a place of their own. More →

GLSEN Announces Honorary Co-Chairs For 2021 GLSEN Respect Awards Jul 16, 2021

GLSEN, the leading national non-profit organization working to create safe and inclusive learning and school experiences for LGBTQ+ youth, is pleased to announce that this year’s Respect Awards will honor outgoing Executive Director Eliza Byard for her twenty years of service and leadership. More →

The American Institute For Stuttering's 15th Annual "Freeing Voices, Changing Lives" Gala Jul 15, 2021

What do singer Carly Simon, comedian Wayne Brady, journalist John Stossel, many top lawyers, President Joe Biden, and King George VI have in common? All speak or spoke with a pronounced stutter from their early childhood days. More →

Jill Flint to be Honorary Chair of The 20th Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament Jul 14, 2021

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced today that Jill Flint will serve as Honorary Chair of the 20th Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament to be held at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York, on Monday, August 23rd, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. More →

Stars Added To Attorney Dan Newlin's Free Healthcare Concert Jul 13, 2021

Shaggy and Flo Rida have been seen and heard on numerous national television programs recently along with several radio programs and the big question is: what’s going on in Orlando, Florida, Saturday July 17? The answer: a Free Concert to celebrate our healthcare workers and first responders. More →

Selma Blair to Headline Event for Young Adults With Chronic Medical Disabilities Jul 12, 2021

Actress and advocate Selma Blair (Legally Blonde, Mom and Dad, Cruel Intentions) will be headlining the second International Virtual Summit hosted by Health Advocacy Summit (HAS) for young adults with chronic and rare conditions. More →

Taye Diggs Joins AdoptAClassroom.org and Burlington Stores to Support Teachers and Students Jul 9, 2021

AdoptAClassroom.org, the award-winning national non-profit organization that helps students and teachers get the materials they need to learn and achieve in the classroom, has teamed up for the fifth consecutive year with Burlington Stores, the national retailer delivering amazing deals to customers every time they shop. More →

The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS Set to Take Place on September 17 Jul 8, 2021

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) today announced it will host The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala on September 17, 2021 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

NASCAR Driver Christopher Bell Unveils Outer Paint Scheme to Honor Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Jul 7, 2021

Stanley Black & Decker’s (NYSE: SWK) iconic CRAFTSMAN brand has teamed up with the Ace Hardware Foundation and Christopher Bell of Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR) to raise funds and awareness for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) for the 2021 Racing for a Miracle program. More →

Gates Foundation Commits $2.1 Billion to Advance Gender Equality Globally Jul 6, 2021

As part of the Generation Equality Forum convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation today announced a commitment of $2.1 billion over the next five years to advance women’s economic empowerment, strengthen women and girls’ health and family planning, and accelerate women’s leadership. More →

Stars Stand Up And Shout For Ronnie James Dio's Birthday Jul 5, 2021

STAND UP AND SHOUT FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO’S BIRTHDAY, Saturday, July 10 global virtual concert produced by Rolling Live Studios, has added a wealth of talent to the already star-studded lineup that will bring together unusual musical pairings for one-of-a-kind performances, special birthday messages and artist interviews. More →

Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation Announces the 2021 Youth To The Front Fund Frontliners Jul 2, 2021

Committed to fighting systemic racism, inequality and injustice, Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is honored to announce the 2021 Youth To The Front Fund “Frontliners”, representing 10 states in the USA and 9 countries on 5 continents. More →

Celebrities join Stella McCartney and Humane Society International Campaign to End Fur Cruelty in Fashion Jul 1, 2021

A host of celebrities and influencers from the world of music, film, fashion and photography have joined forces with iconic British designer Stella McCartney and global animal protection organisation Humane Society International to call for a global end to fur cruelty. More →

Nile Rodgers, Dave Matthews, Darius Rucker Perform At Inaugural Juneteenth UnityFest Jun 30, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, the inaugural Juneteenth Unityfest presented by the Robert Randolph Foundation brought together a star-studded lineup of artists, influencers, activists and sponsors for a virtual festival. More →

Black AIDS Institute Releases Juneteenth Conversation with Billy Porter Jun 30, 2021

Black AIDS Institute (BAI), the nation’s only Black HIV organization focused on ending HIV and stigma in Black communities, released a Juneteenth conversation with celebrity Billy Porter about how his recent HIV disclosure has freed him from shame. More →

Stars Attend Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project's Fast And Furious Event Jun 29, 2021

Academy Award winning actress and UN Messenger of Peace, Charlize Theron hosted an event benefitting The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) at Universal Studios Backlot on Saturday night. More →

Change The World With Every Search At Trueheart Jun 28, 2021

The Trueheart social impact search engine, which launched globally last week and was created by the married dynamic duo Amy and Scott Malin, is poised to disrupt philanthropy. Users will change the world with every search. More →

Stars In The House To Celebrate $1 MILLION Raised for The Actors Fund With Live IN-PERSON Show Jun 25, 2021

There’s no business like show business, and if anyone has proven that over the past 16 months, it is “Stars In The House” co-hosts Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley! More →

Vanessa Williams to Host America's Independence Day Celebration, A CAPITOL FOURTH Jun 24, 2021

Capital Concerts has announced the 41st annual A CAPITOL FOURTH, America’s Independence Day celebration on PBS, will be hosted by multi-platinum recording artist and star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams. More →

Stars To Join Soccer Aid For UNICEF 2021 Jun 23, 2021

James Arthur, Tom Grennan, Fara Williams, Micah Richards, Gary Neville and Paul Scholes were today announced as taking part in Soccer Aid for UNICEF 2021 – the first time they have been part of the world’s biggest celebrity-charity football match. More →

The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement and HFC Announce First Annual Brain it On: 2021 Jun 22, 2021

The Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) has joined forces with HFC for the first annual Brain it On event taking place June 24. More →

Sheryl Crow To Join Foundation Fighting Blindness Virtual Gala Night for Sight Jun 22, 2021

The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world’s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, presents a one night only virtual experience, Night for Sight, with a special performance by American music icon and nine-time Grammy winner Sheryl Crow. More →

Angelina Jolie Marks World Refugee Day 2021 Jun 21, 2021

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie spoke from Burkina Faso to mark World Refugee Day over the weekend. More →

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Deliver Message From The Future Jun 18, 2021

In a broadcast from a dystopian future set in 2055, Grammy Award-winning artist Katy Perry and actor Orlando Bloom issue a dire warning for Americans about the future of democracy if Congress does not pass the For The People Act. More →

Jurassic Quest And Ryan Seacrest Foundation Collaborate To Bring Exclusive Prehistoric-Themed Experiences To Kids Jun 18, 2021

Jurassic Quest, the nation’s largest and most realistic dinosaur adventure, will team up with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation to bring exclusive dinosaur-themed experiences to children at pediatric hospitals throughout the country. More →