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Jason Mraz Helps Cox Charities Raise Much-Needed Funds Nov 6, 2013

The 4th Annual Cox Charities Benefit Concert featuring Virginia’s own Jason Mraz and very special guests Raining Jane helped raise much-needed funds for the charity, bringing the 2013 fundraising total to date to $230,000. More →

Selena Gomez To Kick Off 123rd Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign Nov 5, 2013

Actress and multi-platinum recording artist Selena Gomez will perform LIVE at AT&T Stadium during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys game against the Oakland Raiders on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, which kicks off The Salvation Army's annual Red Kettle Campaign. More →

Josh Hutcherson To Attend Nick Cannon's HALO Awards Nov 5, 2013

Josh Hutcherson, Queen Latifah, Chris Paul and Shay Mitchell join creator, host and executive producer Nick Cannon in honoring four exceptional teens in the fifth annual TeenNick HALO Awards. More →

Yoko Ono And Hard Rock Imagine There's No Hunger Nov 5, 2013

In a time where 1.4 billion people live below the poverty line, 820 million people are undernourished, and 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes every day, it’s hard to imagine John Lennon's vision of a world with no hunger. More →

Annie Lennox Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Nov 5, 2013

Annie Lennox was honored with the 22nd Annual Music Industry Trusts Award at an event last night. More →

International Rescue Committee To Host Annual Freedom Awards Nov 5, 2013

The International Rescue Committee will host its annual Freedom Award Dinner this week to raise funds to support the organization’s lifesaving humanitarian aid work around the world. More →

JLS Star Oritsé Williams Visits Uganda With Comic Relief Nov 5, 2013

JLS star Oritsé Williams has stepped out of the spotlight with his musician girlfriend AJ Azari to make an emotional visit to East Africa. More →

Shania Twain To Serve As Grand Marshal For Las Vegas Great Santa Run‏ Nov 5, 2013

Country superstar Shania Twain will proudly serve as the Grand Marshal of Opportunity Village's Las Vegas Great Santa Run on Saturday, December 7, 2013. Marking the 5k’s ninth year, Twain will join thousands of Kris Kringles in Downtown Las Vegas for the nonprofit’s largest annual fundraiser. More →

Hillary Clinton Speaks At Pennsylvania Conference For Women Nov 5, 2013

“I believe women can be agents of change, drivers of progress and makers of peace,” former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton told attendees at the 2013 Pennsylvania Conference for Women last week. More →

Mia Farrow To Visit Central African Republic This Week Nov 4, 2013

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Mia Farrow will travel to Central African Republic this week to help highlight the plight of children as new fighting is making an already dire humanitarian situation even more precarious. More →

David Attenborough Launches Crowdfunding Campaign To Save Gorillas Nov 4, 2013

Sir David Attenborough launched a global crowdfunding campaign last week to save mountain gorillas. More →

Free Birds And Adopt A Turkey Today! Nov 4, 2013

“We want you to join our flock and adopt a turkey today!” say Reggie and Jake, the animated stars of the new movie “Free Birds” in theatres now. More →

Pele Visits Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Nov 4, 2013

Pelé, arguably the greatest footballer of all time, visited Nordoff Robbins last week to celebrate his Legend of Football Award, which was presented at the HMV Football Extravaganza (FE) in London. More →

Save The Children Launches 2013 Christmas Jumper Day Nov 4, 2013

Friday 13th December 2013 sees the return of Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day with a raft of celebrity support and lots of ways to get involved; from knitting workshops to live gigs and record breaking attempts – Save the Children has it sewn up. More →

Brad Paisley Grants Wishes To Children Nov 4, 2013

As the 47th Annual Country Music Awards approach all eyes are turned to this year’s hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. More →

Stand Up For Heroes Event To Stream Live Online Nov 4, 2013

The 7th annual Stand Up For Heroes event that will benefit post-9/11 wounded veterans, presented by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and the New York Comedy Festival, will be available via a broadcast featuring a Google+ Hangout at google.com/+Stand4Heroes. More →

Hillary Clinton Speaks At Oceana Partners Award Gala Nov 1, 2013

Leaders from the entertainment, business and philanthropic communities attended Oceana's Partners Award Gala on Wednesday, October 30th at the Beverly Hills Wilshire to support Oceana’s efforts to protect the world’s oceans. More →

Jackson Browne To Help Kids Rock At Benefit Concert Nov 1, 2013

Rock School Scholarship Fund has announced a benefit concert with special guest, singer-songwriter Jackson Browne. More →

The Elders Hail Progress In Iran Nuclear Talks Nov 1, 2013

Meeting in Cape Town, The Elders today hailed the positive steps taken in recent weeks on the Iranian nuclear crisis. More →

Bethenny Frankel And Skinnygirl Cocktails To Kickoff NYC Shop For Success Nov 1, 2013

Skinnygirl Cocktails will sponsor Shop for Success, the third annual, two-day pop-up shop hosted by Y.E.S!, the volunteer branch of Dress for Success Worldwide. More →

Clive Anderson To Host Save The Rhino Heroes Dinner Nov 1, 2013

Join British TV presenter Clive Anderson at this year’s Save the Rhino Heroes Dinner in London next week. More →

Usher Joins Pharrell Williams Onstage At Angel Ball Nov 1, 2013

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research hosted its signature fundraiser, the Angel Ball, on Tuesday, October 29th at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Prince Charles Talks Climate At World Islamic Economic Forum Nov 1, 2013

The Prince of Wales used his keynote speech at the 9th World Islamic Economic Forum in London this week to warn of the dangers of climate change, as well as the depletion of natural resources, and how big businesses often contributed to the problem. More →

Ellen DeGeneres Joins Petco Foundation For Holiday Wishes Campaign Oct 31, 2013

On Monday’s episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” the Petco Foundation joined Ellen DeGeneres and her natural pet food company Halo, Purely for Pets, to announce a new grant campaign designed to make holiday wishes come true for some of the nation’s most dedicated non-profit animal-welfare organizations. More →

Al Gore To Speak At Venter Institute's Sustainable Lab Grand Opening Oct 31, 2013

The J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI), a not-for-profit genomic research institute, today announced that former Vice President Al Gore will be the special guest speaker for their “Step into the Genome” Black Tie Grand Opening Fundraising Event on November 9, 2013. More →

Chris Brown To Play Charity Basketball Oct 31, 2013

Power 106’s (KPWR, 105.9 Los Angeles) is excited to announce the SOLD OUT, 2nd Annual Celebrity Basketball Game benefiting Homeboy Industries, sponsored by Planet Fitness on Saturday, November 2, 2013, in the Golden Eagle Gymnasium at Cal State Los Angeles. More →

Ashley Bell Joins Cruelty Free International To End Cruel Cosmetics Oct 31, 2013

Following Europe’s cosmetics animal test ban in March, actress Ashley Bell has joined Cruelty Free International to call for an end to cosmetics tests on animals in the USA, as part of the non-profit’s mission to end product testing on animals worldwide. More →

Olivia Wilde Co-Hosts Courage In Journalism Awards Oct 31, 2013

On Tuesday night, Olivia Wilde and Glamour Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Cindi Leive co-hosted the International Wome’s Media Foundation 2013 Courage in Journalism Awards honoring Najiba Ayub, Bopha Phorn, Nour Kelze and Edna Machirori (Lifetime Achievement Award Winner). More →

Perform On Stage With The Stars Of Anchorman For Charity Oct 31, 2013

With Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues slated for release in theaters in December, the Anchorman team have joined forces with charity to offer a once in a life time experience. More →

Sesame Street Characters Join Michelle Obama To Promote Healthy Eating Oct 31, 2013

First Lady Michelle Obama today announced that Sesame Workshop and the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) joined the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) in a two-year agreement to help promote fresh fruit and vegetable consumption to kids, making healthier choices a little easier for families to make. More →