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amfAR’s Charity Poker Tournament Raises Funds for AIDS Research Dec 5, 2019

Gwyneth Paltrow, Vanessa and Billy Getty, and Jon Hamm were among the notables who attended amfAR's second Charity Poker Tournament on Friday, November 15, at the private residence of Event Chairs Ann and Gordon Getty in San Francisco. More →

Spice Girl Emma Bunton Goes Back To School Dec 5, 2019

UNICEF UK Ambassador Emma Bunton recently swapped her microphone for an exercise book as she went back to school to celebrate World Children’s Day 2019. More →

David Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown Headline Global Summit Dec 4, 2019

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors David Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown headlined a global summit at the United Nations Headquarters in New York where they joined children and young people in demanding action to protect and promote child rights. More →

Lance Armstrong joins Wish for Wheels Board of Directors Dec 4, 2019

As a globally known cyclist and endurance athlete, Lance Armstrong remains passionate about the benefits of an active lifestyle and intends to share this passion through his service and dedication to Wish for Wheels and the youth they serve. More →

Ishmael Beah Visits Sierra Leone on 30th Anniversary of Convention on the Rights of the Child Dec 4, 2019

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Ishmael Beah has concluded a visit to his native Sierra Leone on the commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. More →

Celebrities Getting into the Spirit with #GivingTuesday Dec 3, 2019

It’s Giving Tuesday, and people everywhere are giving back to their communities and the wider world. More →

Kardashians Support Petition Demanding Clean-Up of Nuclear Disaster Site Dec 3, 2019

The Kardashians have teamed up with a Change.org petition starter to demand a clean-up of the worst nuclear disaster in U.S. history. More →

Jenna Ortega, Anne Vyalitsyna Want Your Help To Fight AIDS Dec 3, 2019

In support of World AIDS Day 2019 and thru December 7th, TikTok and (RED) have partnered in the fight to end AIDS. More →

UK Celebrities Call for #FurFreeBritain Dec 2, 2019

Ricky Gervais, Paloma Faith and Alesha Dixon are amongst celebs who have spoken out in support of Humane Society International's #FurFreeBritain campaign for a UK fur sales ban. More →

Top Golfers Raise Funds for Kids at the Hero World Challenge Dec 2, 2019

Tiger Woods and the world’s best golfers have gathered at Albany, Bahamas to Play with Purpose at the Hero World Challenge. More →

Leona Lewis, Hopefield Animal Sanctuary and Humane Society International Promote Plant-Based Eating Dec 2, 2019

Hopefield Animal Sanctuary in Essex, of which singer Leona Lewis is a Trustee, has joined forces with the largest animal protection charity in the world, Humane Society International, to promote animal welfare and plant-based eating. More →

Bernadette Peters Honored at 2019 Princess Grace Awards Gala Nov 29, 2019

On Monday, November 25, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) celebrated the 2019 Princess Grace Awards Gala at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. More →

Chris Hope to Host “A Night of Hope” Nov 29, 2019

Author, speaker and retired NFL All Pro Safety Chris Hope will host “A Night of Hope” to benefit his iCHope Foundation and the NFL Alumni Tennessee Chapter on Monday, December 9, 2019 from 7:00 p.m-9:00 p.m. at Shogun Steakhouse in Brentwood, Tennessee. More →

Wu-Tang's RZA Recycles Plastic Bottles from the Ocean To Create Animal Free Fashion Nov 29, 2019

Robert Diggs aka RZA from the hip-hop group, Wu-Tang Clan has created an animal free puffer jacket just in time for winter. More →

Celebrities Want Etsy to Stop Selling Fur Nov 27, 2019

Ahead of Fur Free Friday, an international day of action held on November 29, celebrities are speaking out in support of the campaign by Animal Defenders International (ADI) to stop the suffering of animals bred, trapped, and killed for their fur. More →

NAACP and BET Networks Team Up for the 51st NAACP Image Awards Nov 27, 2019

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. More →

Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real Headline Collaborating for a Cure Gala Nov 27, 2019

The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation (SWCRF) 22nd Anniversary Collaborating for a Cure Gala raised a record of nearly $6 Million for innovative research studying cancer genetics and metastasis. More →

Sacha Baron Cohen Talks About Social Media's Role in Hatred and Violence Nov 26, 2019

Last week, comedian Sacha Baron Cohen addressed the Anti-Defamation League at the ADL’s 2019 Never Is Now Summit, where he was the Recipient of ADL’s International Leadership Award. More →

Kardashians, Kris Jenner, and Jermaine Dupri Serve Up Thanksgiving to Families in Need Across the US Nov 26, 2019

Celebrities across the country are getting into the Thanksgiving spirit. More →

Future Honors His Grandmother At FreeWishes Golden Wishes Gala Nov 26, 2019

It was a magical evening at the Georgia Aquarium this weekend as Future and his FreeWishes Foundation hosted their 8th annual Golden Wishes Gala honoring Metro Atlanta Seniors. More →

Patriotic Billionaires Want to Pay More Taxes Nov 25, 2019

Ultra-wealthy Americans such as George Soros, Bill Gates and Abigail Disney want to help improve American lives by paying more in taxes. More →

Jamie Foxx Performs at Prostate Cancer Foundation’s 2019 New York Dinner Nov 25, 2019

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted their 2019 New York Dinner at the Restaurant Daniel at 60 East 65th Street in New York City. More →

Houston Rockets Russell Westbrook and James Harden Serve Up Thanksgiving Dinners in Los Angeles Nov 25, 2019

On Thursday, 21 November, Russell Westbrook hosted a Thanksgiving dinner along with his family, friends and Rockets teammate, James Harden, serving over 600 meals at Jesse Owens Park in Los Angeles. More →

Jennifer Hudson and John Legend to Perform at Global Citizen Prize Ceremony Nov 22, 2019

International advocacy organisation Global Citizen announced that Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, Raphael Saadiq, Sting, and Stormzy will perform at the Global Citizen Prize award ceremony on December 13th, 2019, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. More →

Mark Ruffalo Wants Companies to Stop Making Us Sick Nov 22, 2019

Actor and activist Mark Ruffalo has spoken to Congress about toxic “forever chemicals” that are contaminating the water, food and personal care products of people across the United States. More →

Bid to Win a Private Music Lesson with Jack Black at Tenacious D Headquarters in LA Nov 22, 2019

Get schooled in rock with a private music lesson from Jack Black at the Tenacious D Headquarters in Los Angeles. More →

Brooke Burke-Charvet and Jennie Garth Attend Launch of Austin Elevates Nov 22, 2019

Philanthropist and attorney Thomas J. Henry launched a new art and music experience entitled “Austin Elevates,” in Austin, Texas. The two-day event was free to the public and benefited local nonprofit organizations SAFE Alliance, Superhero Kids and St. David’s Foundation Community Fund. More →

CBS This Morning’s David Begnaud Honored at Annual Tourette Association of America Gala Nov 22, 2019

The Tourette Association of America (TAA), the premier national nonprofit organization serving the Tourette Syndrome (TS) and Tic Disorder community, this week presented David Begnaud, lead national correspondent for CBS This Morning, with an award for his work in advancing the organization’s mission. More →

Jane Fonda To Lead 7th Successive Friday Civil Disobedience Action Nov 21, 2019

This week, Jane Fonda will be joined by Diane Lane, Manny Jacinto, Piper Perabo and supermodel Amber Valletta on Capitol Hill to march for immediate action on a Green New Deal. More →

Award-winning Artist Jorja Smith To Perform at Shelter’s Christmas Gig Nov 21, 2019

BRIT Award-winning musician Jorja Smith has been announced as the headline act for Shelter's Christmas music gig this year, which will raise funds for the charity’s urgent festive appeal. More →