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Alison Sweeney to Serve as Spokesperson for American Humane's National Pups4Patriots 5K Jun 17, 2021

American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, has announced that Alison Sweeney, award-winning actress, producer, author and TV host, will serve as the national spokesperson for its virtual Pups4Patriots 5K, taking place this Fourth of July weekend. More →

Molly Sims and Scott Stuber Honored for Commitment to Improving the Health of Families Worldwide Jun 16, 2021

Actress-advocate Molly Sims and her husband, Scott Stuber, Global Head of Netflix Films, and Heidi Murkoff, author and creator of What to Expect When You’re Expecting, the world’s most popular pregnancy and parenting brand, and her husband and life partner, Erik, turned the spotlight on parents worldwide who face agonizing decisions to keep their children safe and healthy. More →

Lin-Manuel Miranda to Receive NAB Leadership Foundation Service to America Leadership Award Jun 16, 2021

Award-winning artist Lin-Manuel Miranda will receive the 2021 Service to America Leadership Award from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Leadership Foundation for his advocacy and support for the Latino community and the arts. More →

Megan Thee Stallion to Provide Full-Ride Scholarship for Student to Attend Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment Jun 15, 2021

Grammy Award-winning musician and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion has announced plans to provide a full-tuition, four-year scholarship for a student looking to pursue their education at the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment at Long Island University. More →

The Elders: The UN and AU Must Act Now to Prevent Famine and End Atrocities in Tigray, Ethiopia Jun 15, 2021

The Elders today called on the UN Security Council and the African Union to take urgent steps to address the unfolding humanitarian and human rights crisis in Tigray, Ethiopia, which poses a clear threat to regional peace and security in the Horn of Africa. More →

Jane Goodall Awarded for Lifetime of Service to Animals at Star-Studded Gala Benefiting Mercy For Animals Jun 14, 2021

On Thursday evening nearly 1,000 animal advocates watched actors and activists Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara present the Hope Award to Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. messenger of peace, at the Mercy For Animals virtual Hope Gala hosted by NAACP Image Award winner, actress, and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown (Showtime’s The Chi). More →

SUMMER REDISCOV(RED): A Digital Festival To Fight COVID Jun 11, 2021

(RED) today unveiled plans for SUMMER REDISCOVE, a digital festival for fans of gaming, music, food, health, wellness, learning, merch, and more. More →

Joe Walsh Collaborates With Amjad Ali Khan On "Prayers" Inspired By Frontline Workers And Social Justice Groups Jun 10, 2021

Available this week, a three song EP titled Prayers, featuring a collaboration of multi-GRAMMY award winning singer, songwriter and producer Joe Walsh and preeminent classical Sarod virtuoso and composer Amjad Ali Khan. More →

28th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala Raises Over $1.4 Million Jun 9, 2021

On Friday, June 4, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Rose Bowl for the 28th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala: Drive-In to Erase MS. More →

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara to Present Hope Award to Dr. Jane Goodall at Mercy For Animals’ Hope Gala Jun 8, 2021

On June 10 actors and activists Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara will present the Hope Award to Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and U.N. messenger of peace, at the Mercy For Animals Hope Gala hosted by NAACP Image Award winner, actress, and vegan foodie Tabitha Brown (Showtime’s The Chi). More →

100 Former Prime Ministers and Presidents Demand G7 Vaccinate Poorer Countries Jun 8, 2021

230 world leaders, including 100 former prime ministers, presidents and foreign ministers have issued an emotional plea calling on the G7 to pay for vaccinating the world against Covid-19. More →

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company Launches 2nd Annual CREATE-A-THON Fundraiser Jun 7, 2021

The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (US), a non-profit 501c3 arts-based social justice organization, is hosting its 2nd Annual Virtually UnUSual Create-A-Thon community fundraiser starting June 1st through June 30th. More →

Jason Momoa Takes A Stand Against Single-Use Plastics In Hollywood Jun 4, 2021

Today, Mananalu and Earth Angel, a sustainable production service provider, announced a partnership that advances the mission of both organizations to protect our planet. Mananalu will provide its aluminum-packaged water to Earth Angel’s film and television production sets, effective immediately. More →

Peace One Day Announces Climate Action Live Global Digital Experience Jun 3, 2021

Internationally acclaimed musicians, actors, business leaders, entrepreneurs and environmentalists around the world will unite on 21st June to raise awareness of climate change and deliver a message for Peace One Day's Global Climate Action. More →

Taylor Swift Spotlights GLAAD's 'Summer of Equality' Campaign To Urge The U.S. Senate To Pass The Equality Act Jun 2, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, with an assist from global superstar Taylor Swift, today announced its new “Summer of Equality” campaign to urge the passage of the Equality Act and secure comprehensive protections against discrimination for every LGBTQ American in critically important areas areas of life. More →

The Elders Warn Myanmar Risks State Failure Without Significant Increase in International Pressure Jun 2, 2021

The Elders today called on the international community to intensify pressure on the military leadership in Myanmar to prevent the country descending into endemic violence and state failure. More →

Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research To Host 2021 Angel Ball Summer Gala Jun 1, 2021

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research announced today that they will host The Angel Ball Summer Gala on Friday, August 20, 2021 in Southampton, NY to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. More →

Malala Yousafzai Donates $150,000 to Children in Gaza May 31, 2021

Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is donating $100,000 (£71,000) to Save the Children, $25,000 to KinderUSA and $25,000 to DCI Palestine to support families in Gaza as they begin the long process of rebuilding and rehabilitation after the recent escalation of violence with Israel. More →

Adam Lambert to Curate and Perform at Pride Live’s 4thAnnual Stonewall Day May 28, 2021

Pride Live, a social advocacy and community engagement organization for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced its fourth annual Stonewall Day, a global campaign to elevate awareness and support for the Stonewall legacy and the continuing fight for full LGBTQ+ equality. More →

Gabrielle Union-Wade Joins 'Don't Skip' Campaign to Encourage Doctor Well-Visits and Recommended Vaccinations May 27, 2021

Vaccinate Your Family, in collaboration with Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, announced the launch of a new public health campaign called Don’t Skip with actress, activist and author Gabrielle Union-Wade to encourage families to schedule their well-visits and stay up to date on all recommended vaccines. More →

Dr. Jane Goodall Receives Prestigious 2021 Templeton Prize May 26, 2021

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, whose groundbreaking discoveries changed humanity’s understanding of its role in the natural world, was announced last week as the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize. More →

Jimmy Kimmel, ABC, Disney Television Studios, and St. Joseph Center Team Up to Feed Homeless Families May 25, 2021

Every year, entertainment trade publication Deadline hosts “Deadline Contenders,” a day filled with a star-studded lineup of creatives behind almost 50 Emmy-caliber shows to give Television Academy members an overview of the year’s best television series. More →

Breast Cancer Research Foundation Raises $6 Million At Virtual Hot Pink Evening May 24, 2021

Last week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) held their Virtual Hot Pink Evening, taking their renowned Hot Pink Party to a virtual platform for the second year in a row and featuring a very special live-streamed viewing experience. More →

Angela Bassett Headlines Know Diabetes by Heart's Virtual Show From the Apollo Theater May 24, 2021

Golden Globe-winning and Academy Award-nominated actress Angela Bassett will perform an original monologue based on her family’s personal experience with type 2 diabetes and heart disease during a free, virtual show she’s also hosting from Harlem’s World-Famous Apollo Theater on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. More →

Stars to Appear During Point Foundation Virtual Event May 21, 2021

Point Foundation, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) scholarship fund, will launch the Point Honors New York 2021 virtual event on May 22, 2021. More →

Coldplay to Play Exclusive Concert May 24th to Support Red Nose Day May 20, 2021

UK band Coldplay will play a live-streamed concert on TikTok Monday May 24th to support Red Nose Day, the annual campaign to end child poverty. More →

Chopra Global And Alicia Keys Release New 21-Day Meditation Experience May 19, 2021

Chopra Global, the leading whole health company founded by Dr. Deepak Chopra, today announced the launch of a new, free 21-Day Meditation Experience titled, Activating the Divine Feminine: The Path to Wholeness, from GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, author, activist & entrepreneur Alicia Keys and Dr. Chopra. More →

Stars Join See Us Unite for Change Global Special Hosted by Ken Jeong May 19, 2021

The Black Eyed Peas, Steven Yeun, Olivia Munn, Henry Golding, Chloe Flower, Sesame Street’s Elmo and Alan, SEVENTEEN and Mike Shinoda, featuring iann dior and UPSAHL, are set to appear on the “See Us Unite for Change” global special. More →

Entertainment Leaders Call on Celebrities and Influencers to Stop Spreading Misinformation about Israeli-Palestinian Conflict May 18, 2021

More than 130 leaders from the entertainment industry have signed a joint statement released by the non-profit entertainment industry organization Creative Community For Peace calling on fellow entertainers and executives to use their platforms to combat misleading and one-sided accounts of the conflict in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. More →

PEOPLE Teams Up With Bring Change To Mind For Mental Health Awareness Month Video Series May 17, 2021

Meredith Corporation’s PEOPLE and its Let’s Talk About It Mental Health Initiative is partnering with actor and advocate Glenn Close and her non-profit organization, Bring Change To Mind, in an effort to destigmatize mental illness. More →