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Todd Krim Dedicates Birthday To Charity At Star-Studded Party May 30, 2019

Todd Krim – Mr Charity himself – recently dedicated his 50th Birthday Celebration to Arctic Basecamp, a 501c3 whose mission is to educate the public on the dangers climate change poses on the Arctic and the spiral effect that has on the rest of the planet. More →

Join Tom Brady At The 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port May 30, 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 the 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port , presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, will take place May 31 – June 1. More →

Meagan Good and Amanda Cerny to Jointly Host UN Concert on Plastic Pollution May 30, 2019

The President of the UN General Assembly, Maria Fernanda Espinosa, along with the Governments of Antigua and Barbuda, and Norway, has welcomed two new participants to the ‘Play it Out’ concert, to be held in Antigua on June 1, 2019. More →

21st Phillip Fulmer And Charlie Daniels Golf Classic Raises Funds For Suicide Prevention May 29, 2019

The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI), a nationally recognized leader in youth suicide awareness and prevention, is pleased to announce that its 21st Annual Phillip Fulmer and Charlie Daniels Golf Classic raised over $240,000 for the organization. More →

Comedy vs Cancer Surpasses $1 Million For Cancer Research May 29, 2019

Comedy vs Cancer, a night of humor and hope to outwit blood cancers, raised more than $1 million for research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. More →

Celebrities Back New Bipartisan Bill To End Circus Animal Suffering Across The US May 29, 2019

Actors, directors, and musicians are backing a bill to end the suffering of wild and exotic animals in traveling shows, which was launched in Congress on Tuesday, May 21. More →

Billy Porter and Matt Zarley Release Song for Homeless LGBT Youth May 29, 2019

Longtime friends of 30+ years, Matt Zarley and Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter have teamed up to record a brand new single and music video benefitting homeless LGBT youth. More →

Priyanka Chopra Jonas Visits Ethiopia With UNICEF May 28, 2019

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas travelled to Ethiopia this week to meet refugee children who have fled their countries due to conflict and humanitarian crises. More →

The Elders Welcome Ethiopia’s Political Reforms and Urge Full Respect for Rule of Law May 28, 2019

The Elders welcomed the wide-ranging reforms in Ethiopia introduced by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and called on all leaders in the country to uphold the rule of law, foster a sense of national unity and defend the rights of refugees and displaced people. More →

amfAR Hosts Star-Studded 2019 Gala Cannes May 28, 2019

The 26th annual amfAR Gala Cannes raised more than $15 million last week in support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and its pursuit of a cure for HIV/AIDS. More →

Woody Harrelson Urges Governor to Ban Cruel Wild Hog Catch Events May 28, 2019

Woody Harrelson recently sent a letter to Gov. Greg Abbott urging him to shut down violent “wild hog catch” events like the one near Bandera, Texas, in which terrified, screaming pigs were chased, grabbed, and tormented, as was revealed in a recent PETA video. More →

Sheryl Crow Performs At Star-Studded Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards May 27, 2019

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation brought together a packed house of industry leaders in front and behind the camera and microphone to support and elevate strong voices and inspiring storytelling. More →

More Stars Confirmed For 7th Annual Ed Asner and Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night May 27, 2019

The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry for a night of fun, fame and philanthropy benefitting the new The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

30th Anniversary Broadcast Of America's Night Of Remembrance May 24, 2019

PBS’s multi award-winning NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT returns live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol for a special 30th anniversary broadcast hosted by Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna and Tony-nominated actress and star of TV’s FALLING WATER, THE WEST WING and THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, Mary McCormack. More →

Joel McHale To Host SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 10th Annual LA Golf Classic May 24, 2019

Actor, comedian and TV host Joel McHale is stepping up to host the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 10th Annual L.A. Golf Classic on Monday, June 10 at a private golf club in Burbank, CA. More →

Bruno Mars To Rock Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala May 24, 2019

On Wednesday, June 12, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will host its Fifth Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala featuring a benefit concert by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars. More →

The Elders Reaffirm Support for Colombia’s Peace Process May 24, 2019

The Elders today reaffirmed their support for the historic peace deal between the Government of Colombia and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and urged President Ivan Duque to continue to work for its full implementation. More →

amfAR's Annual Cannes Gala Takes Place Tonight May 23, 2019

Global superstar, Mariah Carey, Grammy Award-winning singer songwriter, Dua Lipa, legendary singer, Tom Jones, and British rock band, The Struts, are all confirmed to perform at amfAR's Cannes gala on May 23 at the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc. More →

FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala in Miami Raises $800,000 May 23, 2019

The 17th annual FedEx/St. Jude Angels and Stars Gala benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital united philanthropists, influencers and celebrities who raised $800,000 for the fight to end childhood cancer on Saturday, May 18, at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami. More →

Dakota Fanning Honors Changemaker For Children May 23, 2019

Victoria Beeson, a mom, who spends her days helping other moms and children in her rural community of Alpaugh, Calif., got a surprise acknowledgement of her efforts this past Mother’s Day. More →

Stars Call On McDonald’s To Stop Animal Cruelty May 23, 2019

Days before McDonald’s annual shareholder meeting on May 23, a cast of 25 celebrities is urging the company to address its animal cruelty problem in a More →

Anita Marks Hosts 18th Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament and Awards Dinner May 23, 2019

The 19th Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament was held at Brae Burn Country Club & the Golf Club of Purchase in Purchase, New York, on Monday, May 13th, 2019. More →

Brendon Urie Honored at GLSEN Respect Awards – New York May 22, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all students, honored Brendon Urie, the cast of POSE, Ace Schwarz, and the Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, GSA Spectrum, this week, at the annual GLSEN Respect Awards – New York at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

David Harewood Addresses MPs at Soccer Aid For UNICEF Parliamentary Event May 22, 2019

This week, actor David Harewood met members of parliament at a Soccer Aid for UNICEF event at the Houses of Parliament to support the Great Big Kickabout. More →

The Elders Welcome Ethiopia’s Commitment to Primary Health Care and Digital Innovation May 22, 2019

The Elders met Ethiopia’s State Minister of Health, Dr. Lia Tadesse, on 20 May 2019 to learn more about the country’s efforts to achieve Universal Health Coverage. More →

GLIDE and eBay Present the 20th Annual Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett May 22, 2019

GLIDE is pleased to announce the annual eBay for Charity Auction for Power Lunch with Warren Buffett, which will begin at 7:30 pm PDT on Sunday, May 26 and end at 7:30 pm PDT on Friday, May 31, 2019. More →

Cyndi Lauper Honored at The New York Women's Foundation's 2019 Celebrating Women Breakfast May 21, 2019

More than 2,200 supporters from community, philanthropy and business joined The New York Women’s Foundation (The Foundation) on May 14 to honor six extraordinary leaders whose vision, energy and achievements have had a transformative effect on communities in New York City and beyond. More →

David Lynch and Russell Brand In Conversation May 21, 2019

The David Lynch Foundation will be hosting a special in-conversation event, bringing together Russell Brand and David Lynch to raise the funds necessary to bring meditation to the women in recovery from addiction at Friendly House in LA. More →

Annie Lennox To Speak At TEDxGlasgow May 21, 2019

TEDxGlasgow has confirmed the full line up for the world-renowned talk series that returns to Glasgow for its seventh year on June 14. More →

CSUN Teams with The Ed Asner Family Center May 21, 2019

There are only a handful of therapists in Los Angeles who work with individuals with autism. California State University, Northridge is partnering with The Ed Asner Family Center to change that. More →