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Ted Turner Marks United Nations Day Oct 24, 2013

Today is United Nations Day, and United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner released the following statement to commemorate the event, which marks the 68th anniversary of when the UN Charter went into effect. More →

Liam Hemsworth To Attend Hunger Games: Catching Fire Charity Screening Oct 24, 2013

Regal Entertainment Group, a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, today announces that actor Liam Hemsworth and director Francis Lawrence are scheduled to attend an exclusive benefit screening for the new Lionsgate film, “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.” More →

Chelsea Clinton To Lead Day Of Action A Year After Sandy Oct 24, 2013

On Saturday, October 26, the Clinton Foundation will bring together hundreds of volunteers for a second Sandy-related “Day of Action,” an effort to aid communities that are still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. More →

Joss Whedon To Be Honored At Equality Now Event Oct 24, 2013

Equality Now is set to host the “Make Equality Reality” event at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills on November 4. More →

I Am Malala - The Girl Who Stood Up For Education Oct 24, 2013

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teenager who was shot in the head by the Taliban on her school bus and lived, has appeared recently in Western television and radio interviews and even addressed the UN on her birthday, and always her message is the same – every girl and boy should have the right to an education. More →

Bob Barker Funds Elephants' Trip To Sanctuary Oct 24, 2013

On October 20, 2013, three African elephants from the Toronto Zoo in Ontario, Canada, arrived safely at the Performing Animal Welfare Society’s (PAWS) ARK 2000 sanctuary in San Andreas, California. More →

Kevin Nealon To Host Second Annual Celebrity Golf Classic For Melanoma Research Oct 24, 2013

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) announced that actor and comedian Kevin Nealon will reprise his role as host of the second annual Celebrity Golf Classic to fuel melanoma research on November 18th at the Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank, CA. More →

Pamela Anderson Urges Spanish Senators To Reject Pro-Bullfighting Bill Oct 24, 2013

Actor Pamela Anderson has written to Spanish senators asking them to reject a bill that aims to protect the dwindling pastime of bullfighting. More →

Heidi Klum Invites Fan To Annual Halloween Bash For Charity‏ Oct 24, 2013

Here’s your chance to meet Heidi Klum and help charity this Halloween. More →

Aloe Blacc's New Wake Me Up Video Addresses Immigration Issues Oct 23, 2013

This morning, Aloe Blacc released the timely video for the acoustic version of the No. 1 song in more than 102 countries, “Wake Me Up,” in which the singer’s soulful voice is overlaid upon the story of a day laborer family striving for a better life and struggling to be united across borders. More →

OneRepublic To Headline Teenage Cancer Trust Concert Oct 23, 2013

Currently sitting at number 1 in the official UK singles chart with ‘Counting Stars’ OneRepublic will be headlining the Royal Albert Hall for the Teenage Cancer Trust on Thursday 27 March 2014. More →

Barry Gibb Helps Diabetes Research Institute Commemorate 40 Years Of Love And Hope Oct 23, 2013

While Barry Gibb and his band have been entertaining fans in Ireland and England with The Mythology Tour recently, the ladies of Love and Hope have been preparing for an exclusive concert to be held at the Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, FL, on February 15, 2014. More →

Idris Elba To Be Honored With BAFTA LA Humanitarian Award Oct 23, 2013

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) is pleased to announce that award winning actor and comedian Rob Brydon will host the 2013 BAFTA Los Angeles Britannia Awards presented by BBC AMERICA. More →

Jude Law Protests Greenpeace Piracy Charges Oct 23, 2013

When two Greenpeace activists climbed onto Russia’s state owned Gazprom oil rig in the arctic last month, they were arrested by Russian authorities. The next day Russian authorities illegally boarded Greenpeace’s ship, Arctic Sunrise, and arrested the rest of the group. More →

Stars Announced For Homeward Bound Telethon Oct 23, 2013

On Sunday, November 10th, 2013, Alan Alda and Joe Mantegna will host HOMEWARD BOUND, a live four-hour national telethon to support American veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). More →

Bridgit Mendler Takes On Save The Children’s World Marathon Challenge Oct 23, 2013

On the high desert plains of Yucca Valley, California, actress and recording artist Bridgit Mendler and 67 elementary school students last week took on Save the Children's World Marathon Challenge. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces Nearly $2.1 Million In New Grants Oct 23, 2013

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) today announced its second round of grants for calendar year 2013, totaling $2,090,275. More →

Have Lunch With Julia Roberts And Support GLSEN Oct 22, 2013

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, has unveiled its Charitybuzz online auction offering a private lunch with Academy/Golden Globe Award-winning actress Julia Roberts, walk-on roles on HBO’s True Blood and ABC’s Modern Family & General Hospital, tickets to the Los Angeles Premiere of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and after party, and other once-in-a-lifetime experiences. More →

Brian Wilson And Jeff Beck Headline Chicago's School Rocks Concert Oct 22, 2013

Legendary Grammy Award winners and music icons Brian Wilson and Jeff Beck will perform at the 7th annual School Rocks benefit concert on Tuesday, October 29th, 2013, at Chicago’s House of Blues. More →

Oliver Stone To Be Honored By Tisch School Of The Arts Oct 22, 2013

NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts honors Academy Award winning director, screenwriter and producer Oliver Stone at its annual benefit gala, taking place this year in Los Angeles, Monday, October 28 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Stars To Attend Hearts Of Gold Fiesta Latina Oct 22, 2013

Fight homelessness at the 2013 “Fiesta Latina” Hearts of Gold Gala, co-hosted by Soledad O'Brien, Rhonda Ross, and Emme. More →

Bill Oddie To Present Animal Action Awards Oct 22, 2013

Every year, the International Fund For Animal Welfare (IFAW) celebrates those who commit to supporting animal welfare and the extraordinary animals themselves in the ‘Animal Action Awards.’ More →

International Women's Media Foundation Presents 2013 Courage In Journalism Awards Oct 22, 2013

Christiane Amanpour (CNN) and Cynthia McFadden (ABC News) will co-host the 2013 Courage in Journalism and Lifetime Achievement Awards, presented by the International Women’s Media Foundation. More →

Susan Sarandon To Feature On CNN's Impact Your World Oct 22, 2013

Susan Sarandon will feature on today’s edition of CNN’s Impact Your World, and will talk about her work with Heifer International, a nonprofit focused on ending hunger and poverty while caring for the earth. More →

Oprah Winfrey To Auction Items For Charity Oct 21, 2013

Oprah Winfrey is to hold a special auction to raise funds for the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation College Fund. More →

Stars Sign Up For Annual St. Jude Thanks And Giving Campaign Oct 21, 2013

Jennifer Aniston, Robin Williams, Sofia Vergara, Shaun White, Michael Strahan and Luis Fonsi join Marlo Thomas in leading a star-studded roster of celebrities lending their time and talents in support of the 10th annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign. More →

GLSEN's Respect Awards Attract Big Stars Oct 21, 2013

Last week, the GLSEN Respect Awards took place at the Beverly Hills Hotel to honor this year’s leaders in the struggle against bullying LGBT youth. More →

Celebrities Donate Live Experiences To STOMP Out Bullying Oct 21, 2013

October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and STOMP Out Bullying has increased efforts to raise awareness and prevent bullying in all its forms. More →

Rock Legends Attend Right To Rock Benefit Oct 21, 2013

Last week, non-profit organization, Little Kids Rock, hosted its fifth annual Right to Rock benefit to ensure the gift of musical education remains in America’s most economically challenged public schools. More →

Get Your Hands On A SodaStream Signed By Metallica's Lars Ulrich Oct 21, 2013

Fans of Metallica can bid to win their very own SodaStream signed by Lars Ulrich. An online auction has been launched with all proceeds raised going to the environmental charity 5 Gyres. More →