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David Beckham Supports UNICEF's Appeal For Typhoon Haiyan Victims Nov 12, 2013

UNICEF UK has launched an emergency appeal for funding to support its response to Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. More →

Motown Founder Honored At Charity Gala Nov 12, 2013

More than 1,000 supporters showed their commitment to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Saturday by attending what was Fairfield County’s largest charity benefit of the year. More →

Tyson Chandler Named As UNICEF Ambassador Nov 12, 2013

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced that NY Knicks’ Tyson Chandler is the newest UNICEF Ambassador. More →

Ricky Gervais Supports Petition Against Beagle Farm Nov 12, 2013

Comedian and famous animal advocate, Ricky Gervais, has joined a range of other celebrities assisting the BUAV in gaining support for its petition against a proposed beagle breeding facility in Yorkshire. More →

The Elders Warn Of Threat To Israel-Palestine Peace Process‏ Nov 12, 2013

The Elders strongly oppose Israel’s newly announced construction plans for East Jerusalem, warning that they seriously undermine the current peace negotiations. More →

Debra Messing Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Nov 12, 2013

Emmy Award-winner for her role as the eponymous Grace on “Will and Grace” – and multi Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee – Debra Messing has joined the global leaders who are supporting the diversity and dignity campaign of Everyone Matters. More →

Jimmy Kimmel To Be Honored At Variety's Power Of Comedy Event Nov 12, 2013

Variety is pleased to announce that Jeff Ross will be hosting their 4th Annual Variety’s Power of Comedy event presented by Xbox One on November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. More →

Mel Gibson Presents Gene Simmons With Charity Award Nov 12, 2013

Mending Kids International (MKI) celebrated its heroes at the WINGS AROUND THE WORLD – AFRICAN SAFARI GALA on Saturday, honoring Gene Simmons and his family – Shannon Tweed-Simmons, Nick Simmons and Sophie Simmons – with the MEND Humanitarian Award for their support of MKI and their other philanthropic efforts. More →

Jared Leto Leads Minute Of Silence For Haiyan Victims Nov 11, 2013

Jared Leto has led a minute of silence at the MTV EMAs in Amsterdam for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. More →

Britney Spears Helps Save Music Education Nov 11, 2013

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is proud to announce that pop superstar Britney Spears will headline the 2014 Ambassador class, a collection of celebrities dedicated to showcasing the importance of music education and raising awareness about the work the Foundation is doing to keep music in our schools. More →

Bruce Springsteen And Roger Waters Stand Up For Heroes Nov 11, 2013

The Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival presented Stand Up for Heroes last week in New York City, which featured a special appearance by Bruce Springsteen More →

David Lynch Wants To Teach 1,000 NYC First Responders To Meditate Nov 11, 2013

The David Lynch Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to overcoming traumatic stress among at-risk communities through meditation, has launched the “Change Begins Within” campaign in partnership with The Urgency Network, an engagement platform that connects non-profits, celebrities, brands and fans in a single community to mass-educate about the world’s biggest issues and create positive impact on a global scale. More →

Malala Yousafzai Honored At Global Leadership Dinner Nov 11, 2013

In recognition of the roles individuals, organizations, and corporations play in supporting the work of the United Nations to advance global peace, justice, and prosperity, the United Nations Foundation and the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) honored recipients of the 2013 Global Leadership Awards at the annual Global Leadership Dinner in New York City Wednesday night. More →

Stars Celebrate Blue Jeans Go Green Nov 11, 2013

Cotton Incorporated hosted an event last week to celebrate one million pieces of denim collected for its Blue Jeans Go Green (formerly Cotton From Blue to Green) denim recycling program at Mondrian Los Angeles on the iconic Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. More →

NBA Steps Up To Support Victims Of Super Typhoon Haiyan Nov 11, 2013

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Basketball Player’s Association (NBPA) today have teamed up to donate $250,000 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF in support of UNICEF's emergency relief efforts in areas of the Philippines ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan. More →

Eric Close Named As Grand Marshal For Nashville Christmas Parade Nov 11, 2013

Television and film actor Eric Close, who plays Mayor Teddy Conrad on ABC’s hit television show “Nashville,” will serve as Parade Grand Marshal for the 61st annual Piedmont Natural Gas Nashville Christmas Parade. More →

Hugh Grant Holds A Purple P For Charity Nov 8, 2013

Hugh Grant, patron of charity Pancreatic Cancer Action, did his bit to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer by taking a photo holding a purple P. More →

Kathy Griffin To Host TrevorLIVE Nov 8, 2013

Long time LGBTQ ally and activist, multi-Grammy Award-nominated, two-time Emmy Award-winning comedian and #1 New York Times bestselling author Kathy Griffin will host TrevorLIVE in Los Angeles on December 8th at the Hollywood Palladium, presented by Audi of America and Wells Fargo. More →

DJs And Pop Stars Join For Dance (RED) Save Lives 2 Nov 8, 2013

The world’s biggest DJs and pop stars are coming together for charity. More →

Little Kids Rock To Honor Metallica's James Hetfield Nov 8, 2013

Little Kids Rock, the nation’s leading nonprofit provider of music instruction and instruments to public schools, will honor Metallica frontman James Hetfield at the charity’s annual “Rockin’ The Bay Benefit” on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Facebook’s Menlo Park headquarters. More →

Stars To Walk For St. Jude Nov 8, 2013

On Saturday, Nov. 23, thousands of participants in 75 cities will gather for the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk., a noncompetitive 5K that to date has raised more than $11 million to help St. Jude Children's Research Hospital continue to lead the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other deadly diseases. More →

Uri Geller Takes Part In Celebrity Charity Single Nov 8, 2013

Big Band Musical director Debbie Curtis brings together over 30 UK stars and celebrities from music, stage and screen to record a charity single for worldwide release on December 8th. More →

Ricky Martin Launches Website For Parents Nov 8, 2013

Global superstar, philanthropist and bestselling author Ricky Martin announced today the launch of PiccoloUniverse.com, a multi-lingual community website giving parents and caregivers from all around the world a place to celebrate and share the joys and struggles of raising children. More →

Taylor Swift To Rock Kensington Palace For Charity Nov 7, 2013

Some of the world’s biggest music stars are supporting homeless young people with a show at Kensington Palace. More →

Twilight's Kellan Lutz Speaks Up Over Lobster Cruelty Nov 7, 2013

Twilight actor Kellan Lutz has sent an urgent letter to Linda Bean, owner of Linda Bean’s Maine Lobster, asking her to stop the most flagrant acts of cruelty to animals at her Rockland, Maine, slaughterhouse. More →

Raincatcher Products Win Platinum And Gold Awards Nov 7, 2013

Life from Solar is delighted to announce that two inventions designed by Alexander Bushell and launched at this year’s British Inventors Show by investor Joanna Lumley OBE have achieved both Platinum and Gold Awards in the International Invention of the Year Award and Product Range Categories. More →

Jeff Bridges Narrates The Story Of Hungry Nov 7, 2013

One in five children in the U.S. struggles with hunger. To illustrate the problem of childhood hunger beyond the staggering statistics, Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign today premiered “The Story of Hungry,” a short, animated film depicting the destructive forces of hunger. More →

Exclusive: Surfer Rob Machado Talks Oceans, Gardens And Giving Back Nov 7, 2013

Legendary surfer, environmental activist and musician, Rob Machado, is hosting his Second Annual Benefit Concert for the Rob Machado Foundation on Monday, November 11, at The Belly Up in Solana Beach, California. More →

Tiger Woods Foundation Supports Military Families Nov 7, 2013

The Tiger Woods Foundation is excited to announce plans to expand services and programs for children from military families. More →

Celebs Unite For 12 Days Of Giving Holiday Auction‏ Nov 7, 2013

Charitybuzz, the world’s leading luxury charity auction site, announces its second annual “12 Days of Giving” Holiday Auction. More →