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Stars Added To For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Virtual Experience Mar 19, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS), a nonprofit that serves adult cancer patients and their families, has announced that country stars Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi will join the already amazing lineup of performances at the upcoming virtual experience on Thursday, March 25th. More →

Pandora LIVE Powered By Women Featuring Gwen Stefani & Jazmine Sullivan Mar 18, 2021

Pandora announced today that it will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special virtual event, Pandora LIVE Powered By Women, featuring performances by Gwen Stefani and Jazmine Sullivan. More →

Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, Kris Jenner to be Honored at 2021 Outstanding Mother Awards Mar 18, 2021

The National Mother’s Day Committee announced this week that it will be honoring eight remarkable women from the worlds of entertainment, retail, wellness, medicine and finance at its 43rd Annual Outstanding Mother Awards virtual ceremony on May 6, 2021, at 7 p.m., EST. More →

Girl Scouts Introduces Becoming Me Program with Penguin Random House and Michelle Obama Mar 17, 2021

Girl Scouts of the USA is excited to announce the Becoming Me program, a special collaboration with Penguin Random House and Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. More →

HeartShare Virtual Gala Honors Deborah Norville, Chris Perry & William R. Guarinello on April 15 Mar 17, 2021

“Be the Light” is the theme of the 2021 HeartShare Virtual Gala and that’s because it’s your time to shine. More →

UK Nuclear Announcement ‘Shocking and Alarming’ Warn The Elders Mar 17, 2021

Following the release by the UK government of its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders said: More →

Kristen Bell Selects The Winners Of The Prostate Cancer Foundation's Fourth Annual TRUE Love Contest Mar 16, 2021

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and actress Kristen Bell have announced the winners of the fourth annual TRUE Love Contest that honors caregivers and supporters of prostate cancer patients. More →

MPTF to Host Special Virtual Edition of Iconic 'Night Before' Oscars Event Mar 16, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that its 19th annual “Night Before” party will take place, virtually, on Saturday, April 24. More →

Surprises Ahead For Stars In The House Anniversary Week Mar 15, 2021

On March 16, 2020, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley launched “Stars In The House” in response to what they knew would be an immediate need for funds in light of the Broadway shutdown. More →

BTS and Big Hit Renew Commitment to “LOVE MYSELF” Campaign to Support UNICEF Mar 15, 2021

Grammy-nominated group BTS, together with its label Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit), has renewed its commitment to UNICEF to help end violence and neglect, and promote children and young people’s self-esteem and well-being, in a video released today. More →

Presidents and First Ladies Launch National COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative Mar 12, 2021

The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative today announced new PSAs as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative’s “It’s Up To You” campaign featuring former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and former First Ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and Rosalynn Carter. More →

Gary Sinise Foundation Launches National Network to Combat Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury Mar 12, 2021

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and his Foundation announce the launch of a cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse: the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network. More →

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation To Host First Ever Virtual Experience Mar 11, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation will host its first ever virtual experience. More →

Tracy Morgan Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing Presented to JFK Johnson Nurse Mar 10, 2021

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan presented the “Tracy Morgan Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing” to a nurse who has been working to heal patients with brain injuries for more than two decades. More →

Women’s Media Center Announces A Virtual Event Celebrating the Launch of New Feminist Latina Digital Channel Mar 9, 2021

The Women's Media Center announced today a special Women’s History Month event, The Legacy of Jovita Idar, celebrating the launch of WMC IDAR/E, the Women’s Media Center’s English/Spanish channel that spotlights the voices and impact of diverse Latinas on a range of current and emerging issues. More →

UK TV, Radio Broadcaster Anita Rani joins UNHCR as Goodwill Ambassador Mar 8, 2021

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announces today, International Women’s Day, that the British TV and radio broadcaster Anita Rani has become its latest Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Niecy Nash To Host The 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 8, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that out actress and producer Niecy Nash will host the virtual ceremony for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

National Kidney Foundation Recognizes National Kidney Month by Focusing on Diabetes Mar 5, 2021

In honor of National Kidney Month which starts today, the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) national public awareness campaign, “Are You the 33%?” enters a new phase focusing on the connection between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). More →

The Elders Warn That The World Remains Dangerously Off Track On Climate Mar 4, 2021

The Elders have voiced grave concern about the lack of ambition from many world leaders, as the UN reports back on carbon commitments ahead of the crucial COP26 climate summit in Glasgow this November. More →

Buzz Aldrin Makes Significant Donation to The Salvation Army Mar 3, 2021

The Salvation Army has received a $45,000 donation from Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, in support of the organization’s ongoing relief efforts to serve vulnerable Americans, particularly those impacted by COVID-19. More →

Yo-Yo Ma And Kathryn Stott Release "You'll Never Walk Alone" To Support Musicians In Need Mar 2, 2021

Sony Classical announces the release of a new recording of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” performed by Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott. More →

Stars Sign Letter to Biden for People's Vaccine Mar 1, 2021

More than 200 leaders from the fields of public health, medicine, global development, and racial justice, joined faith leaders, economists, Nobel laureates, former members of Congress and artists to sign a public letter calling on President Joe Biden to champion a People’s Vaccine for COVID-19 — a public good that is freely and fairly available to all, prioritizing those most in need at home and around the world. More →

Global Citizen Unveils Recovery Plan for the World Feb 26, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has launched a Recovery Plan for the World – a campaign to end COVID-19 for all and kickstart a global recovery. More →

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Feb 25, 2021

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has announced the appointment of British actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw as its newest global Goodwill Ambassador. More →

British Stars Call on Boris Johnson to Ban UK Fur Sales Feb 24, 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a letter signed by 50 of Britain’s biggest stars, including Dame Judi Dench, Brian May CBE, Leona Lewis, Gary Lineker OBE, James Arthur, Thandie Newton OBE, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Mollie King and Dame Twiggy Lawson, urging him to implement a UK ban on the sale of real animal fur. More →

TAZO Joins the Fight for Climate Justice in Partnership with SZA and American Forests Feb 23, 2021

TAZO has announced its commitment to fight for climate justice, in partnership with Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist and singer-songwriter SZA, and nonprofit organization American Forests. More →

Newman's Own Foundation Pledges $1 Million to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Feb 22, 2021

Newman's Own Foundation has committed $1 million to the rebuilding of The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp following a significant fire on February 12 that destroyed a number of buildings on the Ashford, Connecticut, site. More →

Sean Combs Partners to Launch The Crew League On REVOLT Feb 19, 2021

Today, REVOLT, owned by Sean “Diddy” Combs, announced the premiere of The Crew League, a first-of-its-kind, unscripted basketball competition series where celebrities and their “crews” will go head-to-head against each other in a competitive sports showcase for two things: bragging rights and a grand prize. More →

amfAR to Host First Ever Star-Studded Virtual Gala Feb 18, 2021

On Thursday, March 4, 2021, amfAR will be livestreaming its first ever virtual fundraising gala, A Gala for Our Time. More →

Steven Spielberg Announced as the 2021 Genesis Prize Laureate Feb 17, 2021

The Genesis Prize Foundation this week announced film director, producer, and philanthropist Steven Spielberg as the 2021 Genesis Prize Laureate. More →