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Seize the Awkward Partners with Musicians to Encourage Young Adults to Start a Conversation About Mental Health Sep 11, 2019

To coincide with Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September), the Ad Council’s Seize the Awkward campaign is launching a new video series starring musicians Aminé, Hayley Kiyoko, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling to empower teens and young adults to talk about mental health with their friends. More →

Honorees Announced for The Moving Families Forward Gala Benefiting Ackerman Institute for the Family Sep 10, 2019

Gisselle Acevedo, President & CEO, Ackerman Institute for the Family, announced today the emcee and honorees for the 13th Annual Moving Families Forward Gala to take place at the InterContinental New York Barclay on Monday, October 21st, in New York City. More →

Kimberly Williams-Paisley And Storme Warren Announce Artist Lineup For '80s Dance Party To End Alz Sep 10, 2019

The artist lineup for the third annual ’80s “Dance Party to End Alz” benefiting the Alzheimer's Association has been announced. More →

Turning Up the Fight Against Poverty: Tipping Point Community Hosts Public Concert Sep 10, 2019

Tipping Point Community announced it will host Tipping Point AMPLIFIED at the Fox Theatre in Oakland on October 12, 2019. Tipping Point AMPLIFIED, presented by Visa, will feature Janelle Monae and The Roots. More →

Mark Rylance, Jude Law and Sting to Celebrate Peace One Day's 20th Anniversary Sep 9, 2019

Oscar-winner Sir Mark Rylance will lead celebrations for Peace One Day's 20th anniversary at Shakespeare’s Globe on London’s Bankside this September. More →

Always Joins Forces With Sophia Bush and Other Voices for Latest Efforts to Help #EndPeriodPoverty And Keep Girls in School Sep 9, 2019

School supplies are important for every student, but period products are often overlooked as a vital necessity to ensure girls are able to stay in class and focused on their education. More →

The Elders Call on Zimbabwe's Leaders to Place Citizens' Needs Over Party Interests Sep 9, 2019

The Elders today called on Zimbabwe’s political leaders and all figures in authority to commit to a truly inclusive national dialogue and prioritise the economic and social needs of ordinary citizens over party politics, factionalism and self-interest. More →

Eric Clapton's Sold Out Crossroads Guitar Festival To Be Available Live On Pay-Per-View Sep 6, 2019

Widely considered one of the world’s all-time greatest guitarists and known amongst his peers as a great collaborator, Eric Clapton will perform the fifth installment of his Crossroads Guitar Festival, on Friday, September 20, and Saturday, September 21 from the American Airlines Arena in Dallas, TX. More →

Pamela Anderson Joins PETA Protest of Toronto Film Fest’s Canada Goose Sponsorship Sep 6, 2019

Canadian Pamela Anderson — who’s just moved back to her home country — has sent a letter to Toronto International Film Festival Artistic Director and Co-Head Cameron Bailey urging him to sever ties with Canada Goose, which has sponsored the festival for years. More →

The Elders Back NHI Health Reforms in South Africa to Build Social Solidarity Sep 6, 2019

The Elders have expressed their support for the National Health Insurance (NHI) reforms proposed by South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa, and urged all stakeholders to act with ambition and urgency to improve publicly-funded healthcare and build social solidarity. More →

Stars To Attend 6th Annual Tower Cancer Research Foundation Cancer Free Generation Celebrity Poker Tournament Sep 5, 2019

Dozens of stars from TV, film, music and sports will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (Tower) 6th Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Celebrity Poker Tournament and Game Night on Saturday, September 7, 2019. More →

21st Annual Alive & Running 5K for Suicide Prevention Culminates September's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month Sep 5, 2019

Culminating September’s Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services will hold its 21st Annual Alive & Running 5K for Suicide Prevention on Sunday, September 29, 2019 beginning at 7:00 a.m. at West 88th Street & La Tijera Boulevard just north of LAX. (Schedule of Events is listed below). More →

The 16th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle Presented By Pepsi-Cola Sep 5, 2019

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that California Governor Gavin Newsom, will serve as Honorary Chair, alongside Steve Hearst, for the 16th Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle presented by Pepsi-Cola. More →

Joan Jett Meets W.O.L.F. Sanctuary Staff And Volunteers Sep 4, 2019

Joan Jett donated tickets to her Denver, Colorado show this past Saturday for nonprofit W.O.L.F. Sanctuary Staff and Volunteers to attend and meet her backstage to thank the organization for their work. More →

The Duke Of Sussex Launches Sustainable Travel Initiative Sep 4, 2019

His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex has launched ‘Travalyst’, a new partnership which brings travel companies together to come up with solutions to make travel more ethical and sustainable. More →

Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health Announces 2019 Honorees for the 25th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Sports Ball Sep 4, 2019

Dr. Marilyn A. Fraser, CEO of the Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (AAIUH), announced today the hosts and honorees for SportsBall 2019, the 25th Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala, to take place on Wednesday, October 2nd at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in New York City. More →

Bryan Adams Performs At Prostate Cancer Foundation Annual Gala in the Hamptons Sep 3, 2019

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) Annual Gala in the Hamptons took place at the Parrish Art Museum in Water Mill, NY. More →

Alexa Ray Joe Performs at Northwell Health's First Summer Hamptons Evening Sep 3, 2019

American singer-songwriter Alexa Ray Joel performed at Northwell Health’s first Summer Hamptons Evening (SHE) benefitting Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health. More →

NFL to Launch Inspire Change Apparel and Songs of the Season Sep 3, 2019

Today, the NFL and Roc Nation announced the launch of Inspire Change apparel and Songs of the Season as part of their new partnership. More →

MGM Resorts International Joins Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation For 21 Days to Be Kind Challenge Sep 2, 2019

MGM Resorts has joined Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation for its second annual 21 Days to Be Kind Challenge to encourage young people, families, and teachers to build habits that foster kindness and promote the strength and wellness of their communities. More →

Loreen Arbus to be Honored at the Disability Rights Advocates’ 2019 Gala Sep 2, 2019

Loreen Arbus, producer, writer, author, and disability rights activist, will be honored with this year’s Disability Rights Advocates’ Eagle Award in recognition of her outstanding advocacy and commitment to the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities. More →

Japanese Rock Star YOSHIKI Donates To Earth Alliance Amazon Forest Fund Sep 2, 2019

Yoshiki — internationally renowned, composer, classically-trained pianist, rock drummer and leader of the rock group X JAPAN—has announced his support for Earth Alliance and its Amazon Forest Fund. More →

Girl Gets Magical Wish Granted To Meet Harry Potter Stars Aug 30, 2019

“I expected nerd heaven, and it was!” said Madelyn Richards describing her wish at Keystone Comic Con. More →

2019 Global Citizen Festival Announces Co-Hosts Aug 30, 2019

International advocacy organization Global Citizen has announced that Connie Britton, Nina Dobrev, Becky G, Dakota Johnson, Becky Lynch, Aasif Mandvi, Bridget Moynahan, Kal Penn, Erin Richards, Seth Rollins, Savannah Sellers, David Gray, and NCT 127 will join the 2019 Global Citizen Festival, a free-ticketed event on Saturday, September 28th in Central Park in New York City, presented by Citi and Cisco. More →

4th Annual Kids Music Day; Friday, October 4th Aug 30, 2019

The 4th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday October 4th, 2019. More →

Stars Announced For Hilarity For Charity County Fair Aug 29, 2019

Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen's Hilarity for Charity (HFC) is hosting its first ever HFC County Fair on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Skylight ROW DTLA in Los Angeles. More →

Jason Mraz Foundation Teams with San Diego Arts Groups to Shine Aug 29, 2019

Multi-GRAMMY Award winner Jason Mraz will perform two very special shows in his hometown of San Diego at Spreckels Theatre February 15 and 16. More →

Tim Gunn Endorses Proposed Statewide Fur Ban Aug 29, 2019

This week, fashion guru Tim Gunn sent a letter on PETA's behalf urging members of the California Senate Appropriations Committee to vote “yes” on Assembly Bill 44, which would ban the sale of fur statewide. More →

No Kid Hungry Live with Busy Philipps Aug 28, 2019

On Wednesday, Sept. 4, actor and television personality Busy Philipps will partner with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign to end childhood hunger in America, to host ‘No Kid Hungry Live with Busy Philipps,’ a livestreamed variety show airing from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EDT. More →

Dream Builders Project To Host A Brighter Future for Children Charity Gala and Poker Tournament Aug 28, 2019

The Dream Builders Project is hosting their biennial ‘A Brighter Future for Children’ Charity Gala & Poker Tournament to benefit the Mark Taper-Johnny Mercer Artists Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on September 26, 2019 in Hollywood, CA. More →