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'ER' Cast To Reunite On 'Stars In The House' In Support of Waterkeeper Alliance Apr 15, 2021

The doctors are in! Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that the beloved cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a very special Earth Day episode benefiting Waterkeeper Alliance, the fastest growing global nonprofit focused solely on clean water. More →

Wayne Brady to Host and Perform at Virtual Edition of MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 14, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced that its 19th annual “Night Before” party, which will take place virtually on Saturday, April 24, will be hosted by multi-hyphenate stage and screen star Wayne Brady, who will also showcase his musical talents with his new single “Move Your Body” as one of the evening’s performers. More →

Connie Britton Talks About Pandemica Apr 13, 2021

Actor Connie Britton joined TODAY last week to discuss the animated series “Pandemica,” which was created by the ONE Campaign to help raise awareness about the importance of global vaccine access. More →

AAPI Women And Allies Come Together For An Evening Of Solidarity Apr 12, 2021

On April 21, 2021, Public Wise and Onward Together will host a virtual fundraiser (bit.ly/aapiwomenstrong) in support of the National Asian Pacific Women’s Forum (NAPAWF), a leading national organization for Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) women and girls in the U.S. More →

The Warburton Goes Virtual with Music Events and Auction Apr 9, 2021

The 11th annual Patrick Warburton Celebrity Golf Tournament, known as The Warburton, will not be a golf tournament for the first time since it began a decade ago in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. More →

Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron, Olivia Munn and More Star in Humane Society International’s Animated Short Film Save Ralph Apr 8, 2021

Hollywood filmmakers and movie stars have joined forces with Humane Society International to produce a powerful stop-motion animated short film, Save Ralph, to end cosmetic testing on animals around the world. More →

Alphonso Davies Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Apr 8, 2021

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced the appointment of Alphonso Davies, FC Bayern Munich’s left-back and player for Canada Men’s National Football Team, as its newest Global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

(RED) And Mavin Records Release "DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES Vol. III" To Fight COVID-19 Apr 7, 2021

In honor of (RED)'s 15th anniversary, Mavin Records and (RED) are joining forces to launch DANCE (RED) SAVE LIVES Vol. III, a new Afrobeats-inspired album that raises money for the Global Fund COVID-19 Response. More →

Celebrating 16 Sweet Years of Mending Kids Apr 7, 2021

To celebrate 16 years of providing critical surgical care to children in the US and abroad, Mending Kids is hosting its Sweet 16 Imagine Gala on Saturday, April 17 from 5-6 p.m. PST. More →

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Launches Virtual Support Groups Apr 6, 2021

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has announced the launch of virtual support groups to combat social isolation, offered through its National Paralysis Resource Center (PRC). More →

Stars Align to Honor Frontline Health Workers and First Responders Who Died of Covid Apr 5, 2021

Rosanne Cash, Lance Bass, Ziggy Marley and John Fogerty are just a few of the stars coming together to honor the front-line healthcare workers and first responders that died of Covid-19. More →

Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Foundation and The Skinny Line Form Women's Health Partnership Apr 2, 2021

The Skinny Line, a women-led organization which empowers all women to make healthy changes by giving them motivation to realize their full power and potential, announces a strategic partnership with Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Foundation. More →

Stars Join Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Apr 1, 2021

Nonprofit disability services provider and resource Easterseals Southern California announced today that Critics Choice Award-winning comedian and actor Michelle Buteau, Actor Matthew Jeffers (New Amsterdam), Academy Award nominee Paul Raci (Sound of Metal), and Tony Award-winning actor Ali Stroker (Oklahoma!), will all serve as presenters during the 2021 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge: Home Edition 2.0 virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, May 6. More →

Little Mix Star Celebrates Her Yemeni Heritage With UNICEF Apr 1, 2021

Little Mix star and The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) supporter, Jade Thirlwall, has been sharing stories about her Yemeni heritage and learning more about the ongoing conflict in Yemen. More →

Second Star-Studded Hank's Home Game Sees Jokes, Jibes and Showdowns in the Name of Charity Mar 31, 2021

Actor Hank Azaria is back at the online poker table for a star-studded home game and plenty of laughs, powered by PokerStars.net. More →

The Paley Center for Media Announces New PaleyImpact Event: Uncovering Racial Injustice with BET's Disrupt & Dismantle Mar 31, 2021

The Paley Center for Media is proud to announce that Soledad O'Brien will be joining its latest PaleyImpact program, Uncovering Racial Injustice with BET’s Disrupt & Dismantle. More →

Billie Jean King Joins First Women's Bank in Effort to Close the Gender Gap in Access to Capital Mar 30, 2021

First Women’s Bank (in organization), an innovative commercial bank with a strategic focus on the women’s economy, announced Billie Jean King has committed to invest in First Women’s Bank and will serve as the Bank’s strategic advisor on gender equality. More →

Willie Nelson Joins COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative Mar 30, 2021

As an extension of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative, “It’s Up To You,” the Ad Council and COVID Collaborative has announced the launch of a new campaign in partnership with thirteen leading sports leagues and organizations: American Horse Council, Athletes Unlimited, Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer (MLS), National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), National Hockey League (NHL), National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), PGA TOUR, US Open Tennis Championships, Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and WWE. More →

Kristin Chenoweth and Lindsay Heather Pearce Join Boys & Girls Aid’s Fostering Futures Event Mar 29, 2021

Boys & Girls Aid has announced that its 5th Annual Fostering Futures fundraising event to support foster care children will take place virtually on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 6:00pm PT. More →

Glee Cast to Reunite at GLAAD Media Awards to Honor Naya Rivera's Character Santana Lopez Mar 29, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that the cast of Glee will reunite during the virtual ceremony for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards on Thursday, April 8 for a special tribute to the legacy of the late Naya Rivera's character Santana Lopez. More →

Bono, Penélope Cruz, David Oyelowo and More in Pandemica, Animated Series on Global Vaccine Access Mar 26, 2021

The ONE Campaign, the global health and anti-poverty organization co-founded by Bono, today launched “Pandemica,” an animated series created to raise awareness of the critical importance of global vaccine access in ending the pandemic. More →

Henry Winkler Reprises Role As The Fonz For Happy Days Table Read Mar 26, 2021

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting performing artists with a vital safety net of programs and services, and PEOPLE, the world’s most popular magazine brand, have joined together for a virtual table read of an episode of Happy Days to raise funds that will provide emergency financial and medical assistance, disaster relief, and scholarships to SAG-AFTRA artists and their families, as well as support the Foundation’s free educational programming including its children’s literacy program Storyline Online®. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party Goes Virtual with Neil Patrick Harris and Dua Lipa Mar 25, 2021

The 29th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Pre- Party will be hosted by Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and New York Times bestselling author Neil Patrick Harris alongside Sir Elton John and David Furnish, with a stripped back performance by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dua Lipa for the virtual event on April 25, 2021, plus other names to be announced. More →

Earth, Wind & Fire To Perform at 2021 'Drive-In To Erase MS' LIVE Gala Mar 25, 2021

Race to Erase MS founder Nancy Davis announced today that following the overwhelming success of last year’s “Drive-In To Erase MS,” the 2021 gala will follow the same format, inviting patrons to kick-off their summer at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium on Friday, June 4th. More →

Celebrities Pledge "We Won't Stop" for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital During Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids Mar 24, 2021

Celebrities, radio personalities and a nationwide community of urban, R&B and gospel music fans raised $1.5 million during the 13th annual Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids fundraising broadcast on March 11-12 to support patients battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More →

Join Lily Aldridge, Simone De La Rue (Body By Simone) and More to ‘Get Fit for No Kid Hungry’ Mar 24, 2021

This month, fitness lovers across the globe have the opportunity to “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry” with their favorite celebrity trainers and influencers with free livestream workout classes, including model Lily Aldridge and celebrity fitness trainer Simone De La Rue (creator of Body By Simone), as well as fitness expert and boxing trainer, Anthony Crouchelli (Liteboxer, GRIT BXING). More →

Jeremy Renner Narrates Guion The Lion For World Down Syndrome Day Mar 23, 2021

Guion The Lion, an inspirational children’s book that celebrates the differences in all children through a colorful and exciting journey, is now available on Audible just in time for World Down Syndrome Day (3/21). More →

Special Olympics And WWE Debut New Resources to Help Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities Mar 23, 2021

Special Olympics has partnered with WWE to debut new resources to help athletes with intellectual disabilities stay fit and healthy during COVID-19. More →

GLAAD Media Awards - Katy Perry, Laverne Cox, Sam Smith and More to Appear Mar 22, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced a new slate of special guests for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. GLAAD is partnering with Google to exclusively premiere the ceremony on GLAAD’s YouTube on Thursday, April 8 at 8pm ET. More →

Jamie Foxx, Stand Up To Cancer And Exact Sciences Launch PSA To Increase Awareness Of Colorectal Cancer Mar 22, 2021

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has joined Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Exact Sciences for a new public service announcement (PSA), which raises awareness about colorectal cancer screenings, early detection and prevention, and focuses on reaching underrepresented communities. More →