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The Oak Ridge Boys Urge Employers to Bet on a Vet Oct 2, 2013

Actors Danny Aiello and Ashley Bell and music legends the Oak Ridge Boys are asking employers to “Bet on a Vet”. More →

Brian Blessed Roars His Approval of Lion Ark Oct 2, 2013

Brian Blessed delighted a glamorous celebrity audience this evening as he played host at the star-studded world premiere of ADI Films’ action-documentary Lion Ark at the Raindance Film Festival. More →

Fatboy Slim Enters Half Marathon To Fight Epilepsy Oct 2, 2013

Internationally acclaimed DJ Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim, is to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 6th October to raise money for Young Epilepsy, the national charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people with the condition. More →

Jennifer Hudson, Covert Scandal Manager Oct 1, 2013

Jennifer Hudson is starring in a Funny or Die PSA which tells Americans how they can sign up for coverage under the Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare. More →

Alan Alda and Joe Mantegna to Host Telethon for Veterans Oct 1, 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 →

Rachel Ray Helps Inspire Thousands of Animal Adoptions Oct 1, 2013

The ‘2013 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge’ has helped the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals® find homes for over 56,000 pets. More →

Stewart Rahr Announces $800k Donation to Charity Oct 1, 2013

Flamboyant philanthropist Stewart Rahr has announced that more than $800,000 has been donated to charity through an online trivia game via email with his friends. More →

Alexandra Burke Shows Off Her 'X-Factor' in New PETA Ad Oct 1, 2013

X-Factor series five winner Alexandra Burke is turning the other cheek in her sexy new PETA ad, the latest in the group’s celebrated “Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur” campaign. More →

Animal Planet Star Jackson Galaxy Lends Support to National Feral Cat Day Oct 1, 2013

Jackson Galaxy is lending his support to National Feral Cat Day (October 16) in a new PSA filmed for Alley Cat Allies, the nation’s largest advocacy group for cats. More →

Alicia Keys Wants You To Get Loud Sep 30, 2013

Alicia Keys, Grammy award-winning musician and global ambassador to Keep A Child Alive, is taking action to open the world’s eyes to the reality of living with HIV. More →

Brian Blessed and Jorja Fox To Host Lion Ark Film Premieres Sep 30, 2013

Legendary actor Brian Blessed is to host the world premiere of action-documentary Lion Ark, attended by celebrity guests at the Raindance Film Festival on Tuesday, 1 October 2013. More →

Martha Stewart Calls on N.J. Legislators to Help Protect Pigs from Cruelty Sep 30, 2013

New Jersey native Martha Stewart has written to members of the New Jersey legislature on behalf of breeding pigs. In an open letter, she urges lawmakers to reaffirm their support for a statewide ban on the extreme confinement of breeding pigs in gestation crates—cages roughly the size of pigs’ bodies that are so small, the animals can’t even turn around. More →

Robin Roberts Celebrates Life With Be The Match Sep 30, 2013

Calling it her “one-year birthday wish,” ABC’s “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts is asking people to join the Be The Match Registry® in celebration of the life-saving bone marrow transplant she received last September. More →

Elton John Welcomes Heart To An Enduring Vision Sep 30, 2013

Sir Elton John will welcome the legendary band Heart as his special musical guests for the 12th annual An Enduring Vision gala to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. More →

TV Stars Come Out for Project Angel Food's DELISH Party Sep 30, 2013

Project Angel Food's 2nd annual food-lovers event, “DELISH: party with culinary experiences,” saw co-host Annabeth Gish from FX’s “The Bridge” and Project Angel Food board member John McIlwee come out for an exciting array of dishes and fun this weekend. More →

Michael J. Fox Returns To Primetime TV Sep 27, 2013

Last night, Michael J. Fox returned to television as the star of his own sitcom after more than two decades living with Parkinson’s disease. More →

Maggie Q To Be Honored At Action Icon Awards Sep 27, 2013

The 6th Annual Diamond in the RAW-Action Icon Awards will take place in November. More →

Stars Join Easter Seals To Say Welcome Home To Veterans Sep 27, 2013

Easter Seals, a disability services organization, releases an inspiring video featuring this year’s Emmy-nominated actors who express their gratitude for the volunteer service and sacrifice of our returning veterans. More →

The Mentalist Star Shows Bunnies Love On International Rabbit Day Sep 27, 2013

The Mentalist star Owain Yeoman and Grammy-nominated singer Leona Lewis are showing bunnies some love this International Rabbit Day. More →

Hope North Gala A Huge Success Sep 27, 2013

Golightly Media is pleased to announce that the Hope North Inaugural Gala Event presented by Cause Effect Agency on September 18th at City Winery was a success with many celebrities in attendance for an amazing organization and a wonderful cause. More →

Jimmy Carter And The Elders Visit Myanmar Sep 27, 2013

Concluding a three-day visit to Myanmar, The Elders are offering their support to the people of Myanmar during this exciting period of transition. They also encourage decision-makers responsible for the implementation of the political reform process to make further progress. This was The Elders’ first visit to Myanmar as a group. More →

Stars Give Their Voices To Autism Speaks Sep 27, 2013

Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced this week the launch of its second annual Sound Off For Autism Speaks. More →

Kirk Douglas Honors Nick Cannon At LA Mission Gala Sep 26, 2013

The Los Angeles Mission honored two individuals Tuesday at its annual Legacy of Vision Gala. More →

Celebrities Say NO MORE To Domestic Violence Sep 26, 2013

Celebrities, athletes, corporate leaders, and advocates have joined forces to generate awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault and encourage bystanders to help, in a dramatic new series of public service announcements that feature the NO MORE symbol, the first unified branding symbol (like the pink breast cancer ribbon) for these issues. More →

Tony Hawk Stands Up For Skateparks Sep 26, 2013

As Tony Hawk's 10th Annual Stand Up For Skateparks Benefit approaches, tickets are selling fast! More →

Sienna Miller Launches First Responders CGI Commitment to Help In Humanitarian Disasters Sep 26, 2013

As part of its 2013 Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Commitment to Action, International Medical Corps President & CEO Nancy A. Aossey and Global Ambassador Sienna Miller will announce a new “First Responders” commitment to assist communities in becoming their own first responders in emergencies and natural disasters. More →

Elton John To Receive Harvard School of Public Health AIDS Initiative Leadership Award Sep 26, 2013

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is pleased to announce that Founder Sir Elton John will receive the Harvard AIDS Initiative Leadership Award at the Foundation’s annual An Enduring Vision benefit on October 15, 2013. More →

Hard Rock Goes Pink With Paramore Sep 26, 2013

From Hollywood to Hamburg, music’s hottest talent and the world-famous Hard Rock brand are going PINK in support of the 14th Annual PINKTOBER campaign. More →

Hang With Hugh Jackman For One Night Only Sep 26, 2013

Hugh Jackman is returning to the Broadway Stage for One Night Only, his popular one-man Broadway show, to benefit the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation at the Dolby Theatre this October. More →

Stevie Wonder Speaks Up For Children With Disabilities Sep 25, 2013

At the United Nations General Assembly high level meeting on disabilities, global music icon and UN Messenger of Peace, Stevie Wonder, met with Vietnamese advocate and performer Nguyen Phoung Anh, ‘Crystal’, to push jointly for greater inclusion for children with disabilities. More →