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Elton John Receives French Order Of Merit Jul 2, 2019

On Friday, June 21, Sir Elton John, Founder of the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF), received the highest French order of merit – the Légion d’Honneur – from President Emmanuel Macron in a small private ceremony at the Elysée Palace in Paris. More →

Pamela Anderson’s Birthday Wish: Freedom for Orca of Same Age Jul 2, 2019

Pamela Anderson's birthday is this week, and the only gift that she wants is freedom for Corky — an orca the same age as her — who was captured in 1969 off the British Columbia coast near Anderson’s hometown and is currently being held captive at SeaWorld. More →

Former NBA Player Chris Herron Features In New Substance Use Prevention Education Film Jul 2, 2019

Award-winning filmmaker Jonathan Hock has teamed up again with former professional basketball player and wellness advocate Chris Herren to take a deeper look into the struggles facing our youth today, including substance use, other harmful behaviors and mental health problems. More →

Envise’s 80’s Posh Prom Fundraiser Honors Fran Drescher Jul 2, 2019

Envise, a subsidiary of Southland Industries, continued its tradition of giving back to the community by hosting the Pretty in Pink 80’s Posh Prom Gala which benefitted the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. More →

LTTS Special, Part 3: Dr. Jane Goodall in New Zealand Jul 1, 2019

In this three part Look To The Stars special, the Jane Goodall Institute New Zealand invited us to share the stories of three high school students from across New Zealand who were given the opportunity to attend Dr. Goodall’s events and interview her. Below is the third and final article, by Christchurch student, Abigail Johnson. More →

Chris Martin To Perform At Elton John AIDS Foundation Midsummer Party Jul 1, 2019

The Elton John AIDS Foundation is excited to share details for their first-ever gala event in the South of France: A Midsummer Party for the Elton John AIDS Foundation on Wednesday 24th July 2019 at Johnny Pigozzi’s private and beautiful Villa Dorane. More →

David Gilmour Sells Guitars To Combat Climate Change Jul 1, 2019

David Gilmour raised millions of dollars for ClientEarth, the organisation pledged to combat climate change, when he auctioned his guitar collection last month. More →

Your Chance To See Annie Lennox in Glasgow Jul 1, 2019

If you missed out on tickets to see Annie Lennox's An Evening of Music and Conversation in Glasgow, CharityStars.com is giving you the chance to win a pair of tickets and be flown in from anywhere in the world. More →

Alex Morgan and Kyrie Irving Named Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities Jun 28, 2019

The time has come for PETA to crown the Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2019, and this year’s titles are going to two athletes at the top of their games: co-captain of the U.S. women’s national soccer team Alex Morgan and NBA point guard Kyrie Irving. More →

Senators Sign Taylor Swift's Change.org Petition Jun 28, 2019

Senator Edward J. Markey has become the fifth Senator to sign and share Taylor Swift's viral Change.org petition – with over 423,000 signatures – asking the U.S. Senate to pass the Equality Act. More →

Anjelica Huston to Host 70th Birthday Bash for PETA President Jun 28, 2019

On Sunday, Oscar winner Anjelica Huston will host a special 70th birthday celebration for PETA President Ingrid Newkirk at vegan chef Matthew Kenney’s foodie paradise, Plant Food + Wine. More →

Camila Cabello to be Honored at Save the Children Centennial Celebrations Jun 27, 2019

Save the Children, the international humanitarian organization, today announced that Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Camila Cabello will be honored at “The Centennial Gala: Changing The World for Children” in New York City, while Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company’s Robert A. Iger will be honored at the “Centennial Celebration: Once in a Lifetime” in Los Angeles. More →

Sir Paul McCartney Seeks Help for Dogs at Texas A&M Jun 27, 2019

Hot on the heels of his tour stop in Texas, Sir Paul McCartney is urging Texas A&M University (TAMU) President Michael K. Young to end TAMU’s muscular dystrophy experiments on dogs, for which golden retrievers are deliberately bred to have a crippling form of muscular dystrophy that leaves them struggling to walk, swallow, and even breathe. More →

More Stars Join 2019 A Capitol Fourth Celebration Jun 27, 2019

Joining the all-star line-up for the 39th annual edition of PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, the country’s longest-running live national July 4 TV tradition, are Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (BANDSTAND) plus Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and R&B legends The O’Jays. More →

Harlem Globetrotters Announce The Harlem Globetrotters Fund at Nationwide Children's Hospital Jun 26, 2019

The Harlem Globetrotters have joined On Our Sleeves, the national movement to transform childhood mental health developed by Nationwide Children’s Hospital. More →

Mark Wahlberg Encourages Wounded Warriors to Get Active during F45 Training Session Jun 26, 2019

Mark Wahlberg and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) partner AQUAhydrate promoted physical health and wellness for wounded veterans at a recent F45 Training workout in West Hollywood, California. More →

Your Chance To Join Charlize Theron and June Diane Raphael for Karaoke Jun 26, 2019

Here is your chance to join Charlize Theron and June Diane Raphael for a debaucherous night of karaoke. More →

The Inaugural Midsummer Angel Gala Smashes Fundraising Goals Jun 26, 2019

This week, New York’s social elite donned their best white and yellow looks to celebrate midsummer at the Moxy Hotel’s ‘Fleur Room’ in the Chelsea flower district. More →

Your Chance To Join Daniel Craig on the Bond 25 Set in London Jun 25, 2019

Here is your chance to get to know Daniel Craig as he shows you around the Bond 25 set and ask him all your burning questions. More →

Sofia Carson Visits UNICEF Programming in Brazil Jun 25, 2019

UNICEF Supporter Sofia Carson traveled with UNICEF USA to Recife, Brazil this week to promote the rights and well-being of every child. More →

Steve Harvey Hosts Successful Mentoring Program For Over 200 Young Men Jun 25, 2019

Emmy Award-winning entertainer, radio personality, motivational speaker, New York Times best-selling author, business mogul and philanthropist, Steve Harvey returned to Georgia with his mentoring weekend. More →

The Elders Call For End to Gulf Brinkmanship, Urge Iran to Continue to Abide by JCPOA Jun 25, 2019

The Elders today called on all states to refrain from any actions or rhetoric that could further inflame tensions in the Gulf region and the wider Middle East. More →

Your Chance To Join George and Amal Clooney for a Double Date at Their Lake Como Home Jun 24, 2019

Here’s your chance to join George and Amal Clooney for a double date at their Lake Como home, and all you have to do is donate to charity. More →

Nile Rodgers Helps Launch Key4Life's YOUNITED Campaign Jun 24, 2019

Multiple Grammy-winning musical genius Nile Rodgers spoke out at the launch of Key4Life’s new YOUNITED campaign, a flagship movement and a call to action to businesses of all sizes in the UK to offer employment to young people with an offending background. More →

Tim Cook To Be Honored At 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Jun 24, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor Apple CEO Tim Cook at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

George And Barbara Bush Foundation Hosts Birthday Celebration Jun 24, 2019

Grandkids, a skydiving demonstration and country star Lyle Lovett headlined the George and Barbara Bush Foundation’s all-day birthday celebration this past Saturday at the George H.W. Bush Presidential Center honoring the foundation’s namesakes 95th and 94th birthdays. The occasion marked the largest gathering of Bush family at the Bush Center since President Bush’s interment on December 6, 2018. More →

Campaigners Deliver 1.5 Million-Signature Petition to End China’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival Jun 21, 2019

Dame Judi Dench and violinist Vanessa-Mae have sent heart-felt messages of support and solidarity for a 1.5 million-signature petition by Care2 and Humane Society International, delivered to the Chinese Embassy by dogs rescued from China’s annual Yulin dog meat festival. More →

Elton John Celebrates Pride Month Jun 21, 2019

Every year, the month of June is celebrated as Pride Month for LGBTQ communities and their allies across the globe. More →

The Elders' Statement on UK Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Jun 21, 2019

The Elders welcome today’s ruling that UK arms sales to Saudi Arabia for use in Yemen have been unlawful. More →

LTTS Special, Part 2: Dr. Jane Goodall in New Zealand Jun 20, 2019

In this three part Look To The Stars special, the Jane Goodall Institute New Zealand invited us to share the stories of three high school students from across New Zealand who were given the opportunity to attend Dr. Goodall’s events and interview her. Below is the second article, by 15-year-old Auckland student Taleah Rochelle. More →