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Stars Attend 2019 Griot Gala Toast To Diversity And Inclusion Mar 20, 2019

On Sun., Feb. 24, 2019, from 8 pm to 1 am the 2nd annual Griot Gala Toast to Diversity & Inclusion After Party took place at The District by Hannah An, Crustacean restaurant group’s latest concept. More →

Shaquille O'Neal Wants African Americans To Get Real About Heart Failure Mar 20, 2019

Arbor Pharmaceuticals, LLC, a U.S.-based specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced the launch of the Shaquille Gets Real About Heart Failure campaign, a national educational initiative designed to raise awareness around the heart failure disparity in the African American community and ways to manage this condition. More →

Holland America Line Bestows Shared Humanity Award to Oprah Winfrey Mar 20, 2019

At a special gathering on board Nieuw Statendam following the special Girls’ Getaway sailing in partnership with O, The Oprah Magazine, Holland America Line bestowed its Shared Humanity Award on Oprah Winfrey — philanthropist, global media leader and founder and editorial director of the magazine. More →

Macklemore to Be Honored at 2019 MusiCares Concert for Recovery Mar 19, 2019

MusiCares, an affiliated charity of the Recording Academy, announced today that the 2019 MusiCares Concert For Recovery will honor multi-GRAMMY winner Macklemore on Thursday, May 16 at The Novo at L.A. Live in Los Angeles. More →

Jennifer Garner And More to be Celebrated at 2019 Outstanding Mother Awards Mar 19, 2019

Five influential women leaders across the retail, beauty, political and entertainment industries will be honored at the 41st Annual Outstanding Mother Awards, which will be held Thursday, May 9, 2019 at The Pierre Hotel in New York. More →

Floriana Lima Demands End to Near-Drowning Test Mar 19, 2019

In a new video for PETA, Ohio native and Ohio State University (OSU) alumna Floriana Lima — known for her roles in Lethal Weapon, Supergirl, and Netflix’s The Punisher — pulls back the curtain on a laboratory practice called “the forced swim test,” which is used at OSU, the University of Cincinnati, and Case Western Reserve University. More →

Stars Attend National 4-H Council Legacy Awards Mar 19, 2019

At the 10th anniversary 4-H Legacy Awards nearly 450 business leaders, philanthropists, celebrities, prominent alumni, special guests and dignitaries joined National 4-H Council at the Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C., to recognize the accomplishments of our nation’s youth and those individuals that make it possible for millions of young people to learn important life and leadership skills through 4-H youth development programs. More →

Stars Join Lionel Richie at Keep Memory Alive's 23rd Annual Power of Love Gala Mar 18, 2019

Keep Memory Alive's 23rd annual Power of Love gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, March 16 brought top artists and cultural icons Shania Twain, Snoop Dogg, Anthony Anderson, Ne-Yo, Anthony Mackie, Miguel, Leona Lewis, Bernie Williams, John O'Hurley, Pedro Capó, Greg Phillinganes, Peta Murgatroyd, and more together to honor music legend Lionel Richie and raise crucial funds and awareness for Cleveland Clinic Nevada. More →

Statement by UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie as Syria Crisis Enters its Ninth Year Mar 18, 2019

Violence and destruction in Syria continue to inflict suffering on millions of Syrian people, warned the UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie last week, marking the eighth anniversary of the Syrian conflict. More →

Sir Richard Branson Proposes Strategy to Tackle Climate Change Mar 18, 2019

Sir Richard Branson has shared his vision for a Clean Energy Dividend which he hopes will tackle climate change. More →

We Weep With You: Stars React To Mass Shooting In New Zealand Mar 18, 2019

The world is joining New Zealand in mourning the 50 victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings that took place on Friday. More →

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Send Message of Support to New Zealand Following Mass Shooting Mar 15, 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sent a personal message to New Zealand following the mass shooting that left 49 people dead in Christchurch yesterday. More →

Seventh Annual One Night For One Drop Draws A-list Attendance Mar 15, 2019

On Friday, March 8, the seventh annual One Night for One Drop event at the “O” Theatre, presented by MGM Resorts International and COLGATE, drew a star-studded crowd in support of the one-night-only soirée benefiting the One Drop Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to safe water and sanitation around the globe. More →

James McAvoy Gives Fans the Chance to Win Shirt Signed by Dozens of A-listers Mar 15, 2019

James McAvoy announced that fans have the chance to take home the white Prada shirt he wore to the 91st Academy Awards, which James had signed by dozens of celebrities during the event: prizeo.com/JamesMcAvoy. More →

Jay Leno Sounds the Alarm on High Cholesterol Mar 15, 2019

Amgen today launched Cholesterol 911, a national initiative urging high-risk cardiovascular disease patients to reduce their risk of another heart attack or stroke by addressing their continued high LDL-C, or “bad” cholesterol. More →

Chris Smalling Jumps to Animals' Defense Mar 15, 2019

Sinking a deft midair kick to shield a group of animals, Manchester United defender Chris Smalling stars in a brand-new PETA U.K. campaign that proclaims, “Be Their Biggest Defender. Try Vegan!” More →

Darren Criss To Perform At City Harvest 2019 Gala Mar 14, 2019

Darren Criss will perform at City Harvest: The 2019 Gala Presents “Electric Rock”. More →

Sheila E. to Headline Women Who Rock Mar 14, 2019

The legendary Sheila E. will headline the third annual Women who Rock Benefit Concert Presented by UPMC Health Plan and UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital on May 30, 2019 at Stage AE Pittsburgh. More →

Billie Jean King To Be Honored at Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala Mar 14, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced today that equality trailblazers Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss will be honored at its 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala on Wednesday, June 12 at Dodger Stadium. More →

Your Chance To Join Michael Buble On Stage In Las Vegas Mar 14, 2019

Here’s your chance to join Michael Buble on stage at his Las Vegas concert. More →

Elizabeth Arden And Reese Witherspoon Announce 2019 March On For Women Campaign Mar 13, 2019

Elizabeth Arden has announced March On Pink, the next phase of the brand’s signature philanthropic campaign, through a $1 million pledge supporting UN Women in their work to advance women’s issues worldwide. More →

Jake T. Austin Suits Up for the Alliance for Children's Rights Mar 13, 2019

On a rainy night during the first Monday in March, Jake T. Austin (Wizards of Waverly Place, The Fosters, New Year’s Eve) showed his support for the Alliance of Children’s Rights at the 27th Annual Dinner at The Beverly Hilton. More →

Bill Maher Blasts Canada Goose in New Rules Rant Mar 13, 2019

Real Time host Bill Maher gets real about the cruelty behind Canada Goose’s fur-trimmed and feather-filled jackets in an outtake of his popular New Rules segment. More →

Hunter Hayes and the Ad Council Form Partnership Against Drunk Driving Mar 13, 2019

The Ad Council and NHTSA’s Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign is teaming up with recording artist Hunter Hayes to spread the word that people should be aware of their buzzed “warning signs” to avoid drinking and driving. More →

Beyonce and JAY-Z to be Honored at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 12, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor Beyoncé and JAY-Z together with the Vanguard Award for their LGBTQ allyship at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on Thursday, March 28, 2019. More →

Eric McCormack Joins Stand Up To Cancer Canada For New PSA Mar 12, 2019

Stand Up To Cancer Canada (SU2C Canada) and the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) have joined forces to launch a new public service announcement (PSA) campaign featuring Canadian-born “Will & Grace” star and Stand Up To Cancer Canada Ambassador Eric McCormack. More →

Women’s eNews Announces Honorees for 19th Annual 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Awards Gala Mar 12, 2019

Lori Sokol, Executive Director of Women’s eNews, today announced the 21 Honorees for its 19th annual ‘21 Leaders for the 21st Century’ Awards Gala, to take place on May 6th at Club 101 in New York City. More →

Duke of Cambridge Named Royal Patron of Homeless Charity Mar 12, 2019

The Duke of Cambridge has today become Royal Patron of The Passage, which is the UK’s largest resource centre for homeless and insecurely housed people. More →

Annie Lennox Partners with Apple Music for Star-Studded International Women’s Day initiative Mar 11, 2019

As the women’s rights movement pushes forward, internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter, performer and Human Rights activist Annie Lennox and the NGO she founded, The Circle, have partnered with Apple Music for a Global International Women’s Day initiative. More →

Padma Lakshmi Named UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Mar 11, 2019

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has appointed Emmy-nominated television personality, award-winning author and internationally acclaimed food expert Padma Lakshmi as its newest Goodwill Ambassador. More →