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Henry Winkler Reprises Role As The Fonz For Happy Days Table Read Mar 26, 2021

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting performing artists with a vital safety net of programs and services, and PEOPLE, the world’s most popular magazine brand, have joined together for a virtual table read of an episode of Happy Days to raise funds that will provide emergency financial and medical assistance, disaster relief, and scholarships to SAG-AFTRA artists and their families, as well as support the Foundation’s free educational programming including its children’s literacy program Storyline Online®. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Party Goes Virtual with Neil Patrick Harris and Dua Lipa Mar 25, 2021

The 29th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Pre- Party will be hosted by Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and New York Times bestselling author Neil Patrick Harris alongside Sir Elton John and David Furnish, with a stripped back performance by GRAMMY Award-winning artist Dua Lipa for the virtual event on April 25, 2021, plus other names to be announced. More →

Earth, Wind & Fire To Perform at 2021 'Drive-In To Erase MS' LIVE Gala Mar 25, 2021

Race to Erase MS founder Nancy Davis announced today that following the overwhelming success of last year’s “Drive-In To Erase MS,” the 2021 gala will follow the same format, inviting patrons to kick-off their summer at the iconic Rose Bowl Stadium on Friday, June 4th. More →

Celebrities Pledge "We Won't Stop" for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital During Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids Mar 24, 2021

Celebrities, radio personalities and a nationwide community of urban, R&B and gospel music fans raised $1.5 million during the 13th annual Urban Radio Cares for St. Jude Kids fundraising broadcast on March 11-12 to support patients battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More →

Join Lily Aldridge, Simone De La Rue (Body By Simone) and More to ‘Get Fit for No Kid Hungry’ Mar 24, 2021

This month, fitness lovers across the globe have the opportunity to “Get Fit for No Kid Hungry” with their favorite celebrity trainers and influencers with free livestream workout classes, including model Lily Aldridge and celebrity fitness trainer Simone De La Rue (creator of Body By Simone), as well as fitness expert and boxing trainer, Anthony Crouchelli (Liteboxer, GRIT BXING). More →

Jeremy Renner Narrates Guion The Lion For World Down Syndrome Day Mar 23, 2021

Guion The Lion, an inspirational children’s book that celebrates the differences in all children through a colorful and exciting journey, is now available on Audible just in time for World Down Syndrome Day (3/21). More →

Special Olympics And WWE Debut New Resources to Help Athletes With Intellectual Disabilities Mar 23, 2021

Special Olympics has partnered with WWE to debut new resources to help athletes with intellectual disabilities stay fit and healthy during COVID-19. More →

GLAAD Media Awards - Katy Perry, Laverne Cox, Sam Smith and More to Appear Mar 22, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced a new slate of special guests for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. GLAAD is partnering with Google to exclusively premiere the ceremony on GLAAD’s YouTube on Thursday, April 8 at 8pm ET. More →

Jamie Foxx, Stand Up To Cancer And Exact Sciences Launch PSA To Increase Awareness Of Colorectal Cancer Mar 22, 2021

Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has joined Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and Exact Sciences for a new public service announcement (PSA), which raises awareness about colorectal cancer screenings, early detection and prevention, and focuses on reaching underrepresented communities. More →

Stars Added To For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Virtual Experience Mar 19, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS), a nonprofit that serves adult cancer patients and their families, has announced that country stars Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi will join the already amazing lineup of performances at the upcoming virtual experience on Thursday, March 25th. More →

Pandora LIVE Powered By Women Featuring Gwen Stefani & Jazmine Sullivan Mar 18, 2021

Pandora announced today that it will celebrate Women’s History Month with a special virtual event, Pandora LIVE Powered By Women, featuring performances by Gwen Stefani and Jazmine Sullivan. More →

Kate Hudson, Halle Berry, Kris Jenner to be Honored at 2021 Outstanding Mother Awards Mar 18, 2021

The National Mother’s Day Committee announced this week that it will be honoring eight remarkable women from the worlds of entertainment, retail, wellness, medicine and finance at its 43rd Annual Outstanding Mother Awards virtual ceremony on May 6, 2021, at 7 p.m., EST. More →

Girl Scouts Introduces Becoming Me Program with Penguin Random House and Michelle Obama Mar 17, 2021

Girl Scouts of the USA is excited to announce the Becoming Me program, a special collaboration with Penguin Random House and Former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama. More →

HeartShare Virtual Gala Honors Deborah Norville, Chris Perry & William R. Guarinello on April 15 Mar 17, 2021

“Be the Light” is the theme of the 2021 HeartShare Virtual Gala and that’s because it’s your time to shine. More →

UK Nuclear Announcement ‘Shocking and Alarming’ Warn The Elders Mar 17, 2021

Following the release by the UK government of its Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, Mary Robinson, Chair of The Elders said: More →

Kristen Bell Selects The Winners Of The Prostate Cancer Foundation's Fourth Annual TRUE Love Contest Mar 16, 2021

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) and actress Kristen Bell have announced the winners of the fourth annual TRUE Love Contest that honors caregivers and supporters of prostate cancer patients. More →

MPTF to Host Special Virtual Edition of Iconic 'Night Before' Oscars Event Mar 16, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that its 19th annual “Night Before” party will take place, virtually, on Saturday, April 24. More →

Surprises Ahead For Stars In The House Anniversary Week Mar 15, 2021

On March 16, 2020, Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley launched “Stars In The House” in response to what they knew would be an immediate need for funds in light of the Broadway shutdown. More →

BTS and Big Hit Renew Commitment to “LOVE MYSELF” Campaign to Support UNICEF Mar 15, 2021

Grammy-nominated group BTS, together with its label Big Hit Entertainment (Big Hit), has renewed its commitment to UNICEF to help end violence and neglect, and promote children and young people’s self-esteem and well-being, in a video released today. More →

Presidents and First Ladies Launch National COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative Mar 12, 2021

The Ad Council and COVID Collaborative today announced new PSAs as part of their COVID-19 Vaccine Education Initiative’s “It’s Up To You” campaign featuring former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Jimmy Carter and former First Ladies Michelle Obama, Laura Bush, Hillary Clinton and Rosalynn Carter. More →

Gary Sinise Foundation Launches National Network to Combat Post-Traumatic Stress and Traumatic Brain Injury Mar 12, 2021

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise and his Foundation announce the launch of a cognitive health and mental wellness network providing transformative care to veterans and first responders experiencing post-traumatic stress, traumatic brain injuries, and substance abuse: the Gary Sinise Foundation Avalon Network. More →

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation To Host First Ever Virtual Experience Mar 11, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation will host its first ever virtual experience. More →

Tracy Morgan Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing Presented to JFK Johnson Nurse Mar 10, 2021

Actor and comedian Tracy Morgan presented the “Tracy Morgan Award for Excellence in Rehabilitation Nursing” to a nurse who has been working to heal patients with brain injuries for more than two decades. More →

Women’s Media Center Announces A Virtual Event Celebrating the Launch of New Feminist Latina Digital Channel Mar 9, 2021

The Women's Media Center announced today a special Women’s History Month event, The Legacy of Jovita Idar, celebrating the launch of WMC IDAR/E, the Women’s Media Center’s English/Spanish channel that spotlights the voices and impact of diverse Latinas on a range of current and emerging issues. More →

UK TV, Radio Broadcaster Anita Rani joins UNHCR as Goodwill Ambassador Mar 8, 2021

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announces today, International Women’s Day, that the British TV and radio broadcaster Anita Rani has become its latest Goodwill Ambassador. More →

Niecy Nash To Host The 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 8, 2021

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that out actress and producer Niecy Nash will host the virtual ceremony for the 32nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards. More →

National Kidney Foundation Recognizes National Kidney Month by Focusing on Diabetes Mar 5, 2021

In honor of National Kidney Month which starts today, the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) national public awareness campaign, “Are You the 33%?” enters a new phase focusing on the connection between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). More →

The Elders Warn That The World Remains Dangerously Off Track On Climate Mar 4, 2021

The Elders have voiced grave concern about the lack of ambition from many world leaders, as the UN reports back on carbon commitments ahead of the crucial COP26 climate summit in Glasgow this November. More →

Buzz Aldrin Makes Significant Donation to The Salvation Army Mar 3, 2021

The Salvation Army has received a $45,000 donation from Dr. Buzz Aldrin, Apollo XI Lunar Module Pilot, USAF Colonel and Moonwalker, in support of the organization’s ongoing relief efforts to serve vulnerable Americans, particularly those impacted by COVID-19. More →

Yo-Yo Ma And Kathryn Stott Release "You'll Never Walk Alone" To Support Musicians In Need Mar 2, 2021

Sony Classical announces the release of a new recording of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” performed by Yo-Yo Ma and Kathryn Stott. More →