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Hard Rock International, WhyHunger And Yoko Ono Lennon Team Up To Combat World Hunger Apr 27, 2021

Hard Rock International today announced its continued partnership with global non-profit WhyHunger and activist-artist Yoko Ono Lennon to launch the “Imagine There’s No Hunger” campaign, a unified effort to raise awareness and funds to combat global hunger and poverty. More →

Wayne Brady Hosts Special Edition of MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 26, 2021

Over the weekend, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 19th annual “Night Before” party, reimagined as a special virtual edition. More →

David Beckham Leads Global Vaccination Drive During World Immunization Week Apr 26, 2021

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and founder of the 7 Fund for UNICEF, David Beckham, is fronting a global initiative to inspire confidence in vaccines and encourage parents around the world to vaccinate their children against deadly diseases. More →

Gary Oldman, LeAnn Rimes, Diane Warren, Macy Gray, D-Nice and More Join MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 23, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced the star-studded line-up of performers that will join the 19th annual “Night Before” party, which will take place virtually on Saturday, April 24. More →

Ed Helms' PSA To "Save The Gerrymanderers" Goes All Kinds Of Wrong Apr 22, 2021

During the recent filming of a PSA to protect political consultants who draw voting district maps, actor Ed Helms figures out that he’s on the wrong side of the gerrymandering issue — and hilarity ensues. More →

Breast Cancer Research Foundation To Host Virtual Hot Pink Evening Apr 21, 2021

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will present a virtual Hot Pink Evening on May 20, 2021. More →

Chrissy Teigen Launches Fertility Out Loud Campaign Apr 20, 2021

Cookbook author and mom, Chrissy Teigen joins RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association and Ferring Pharmaceuticals to launch Fertility Out Loud during National Infertility Awareness Week (NIAW), a new campaign designed to help anyone struggling to start or grow their family. More →

Helen Hunt Hosts "Housewarming Party" for Homeless Families Moving Into Homes Apr 19, 2021

Helen Hunt, along with her daughter Makena Lei, will co-host a one-hour virtual celebration to welcome home individuals and families transitioning from temporary shelters into their own apartments. More →

Global Citizen Announces VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World Apr 16, 2021

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced VAX LIVE: The Concert to Reunite the World, a global broadcast and streaming special that aims to inspire vaccine confidence worldwide and help get the COVID-19 vaccines to everyone, everywhere. More →

'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 →