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Terrence J Named National Ambassador For Thurgood Marshall College Fund Feb 18, 2019

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) announced internationally recognized actor, host, producer, author, and philanthropist, Terrence J, as the new TMCF National Ambassador. More →

Annie Lennox To Lead Conversation On Global Feminism At WOW London 2019 Feb 18, 2019

WOW – Women of the World – has announced two major events across International Women’s Day 2019 to address the state of gender equality today. More →

Sean Hayes To Receive Stephen F. Kolzak Award at 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Feb 18, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that they will honor Emmy award-winning actor, prolific producer, author, and comedian Sean Hayes with the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on March 28, 2019. More →

PETA Asks Flo Rida And Others To Not Perform At SeaWorld Feb 15, 2019

After SeaWorld announced the musical lineup for its annual Seven Seas Food Festival, PETA began targeting the performers set to play (including Flo Rida, 98 Degrees, Lifehouse, Sugar Ray, and The Fray) with a series of memes featuring the artists’ own song lyrics — with a slight twist. More →

UCLA Anderson School of Management Women's Leadership Summit Recognizes Barbra Streisand Feb 15, 2019

UCLA Anderson’s Women’s Business Connection (WBC) presented Barbra Streisand with the 2019 Velocity Award in recognition of her extraordinary achievements as an artist and philanthropist dedicated to raising awareness of many of the most pressing issues of our day. More →

Joanna Lumley, Evanna Lynch Send Valentine’s Plea to Free Lonely Elephant From Johannesburg Zoo Feb 15, 2019

Celebrities Joanna Lumley, Evanna Lynch and Jan Leeming are pleading with Johannesburg zoo in South Africa to have a heart this Valentine’s day and agree to relocate to a sanctuary a 39-year old female elephant called Lammie who lives a lonely existence since her mate died in September. More →

Victoria Beckham Bans Exotic Skins Feb 15, 2019

Following years of urging by PETA U.K., fashion icon and designer Victoria Beckham has pledged to stop using exotic skins in her designs. More →

Pamela Anderson’s Valentine’s Day Video Message Feb 14, 2019

PETA Honorary Director Pamela Anderson's has revealed a sex tip in a new video on Twitter for Valentine’s Day: Vegans make better lovers. More →

Steven Tyler Celebrates Second Annual GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party Benefiting Janie's Fund Feb 14, 2019

Earlier this week, iconic music legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler celebrated his second annual GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party to benefit Janie's Fund with over 500 friends and supporters including Sharon Stone, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Alice Cooper, and more at Raleigh Studios Hollywood. More →

Portia de Rossi Attends Groundbreaking Ceremony For Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Campus In Rwanda Feb 14, 2019

Portia de Rossi was in Rwanda this week for the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. More →

Bruno Mars, Steve Harvey Join Line Up for Beloved Benefit in Atlanta Feb 14, 2019

Two of the biggest names in music and entertainment are joining forces on March 21 to help raise funds to support nonprofit organizations working to revitalize the historic Westside of Atlanta. More →

AARP The Magazine Celebrates 18th Annual Movies for Grownups Feb 14, 2019

AARP The Magazine’s 18th Annual Movies for Grownups Awards were held last week at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills, celebrating 2018’s standout films with unique appeal to movie lovers with a grownup state of mind and recognizing the inspiring artists who make them. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Visits Schools In Support Of Children's Mental Health Feb 13, 2019

At the start of Children’s Mental Health Week 2019, The Duchess of Cambridge visited Lavender Primary School and Alperton Community School to find out more about the support offered to students, teachers and parents to help with mental wellbeing. More →

Stars Attend Blue Jacket Fashion Show to Benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation Feb 13, 2019

The third annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show was held on February 7, 2019, at Pier59 Studios as part of CFDA’s New York Men’s Fashion Week. More →

Danny Wood and Jessie Chris Release Anti-Bullying Duet Feb 13, 2019

After much speculation and excitement, New Kids On The Block’s Danny Wood (New Kids On The Block) and Jessie Chris (Billboard Artist To Watch) have released their new duet “BODYGUARD”. More →

Producer Suzanne DeLaurentiis Steadfast in her Support for Soldiers and Veterans Feb 13, 2019

Growing up in Central New Jersey, not far from Fort Dix and McGuire Air Force Base, Suzanne DeLaurentiis, a thirty-five-year veteran Hollywood producer, has always had a significant military presence in her life. More →

Angelina Jolie Speaks at Kutupalong Refugee Settlement in Bangladesh Feb 12, 2019

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie last week spoke at a press conference in Bangladesh’s Kutupalong refugee camp. More →

Tom Brady Joined Gillette for a Victory Shave to Benefit Local Boston Charities Feb 12, 2019

Three weeks ago, Gillette re-committed itself to both demonstrating and celebrating all that it means to be a man at his best in today’s world. Today, the brand is putting a very Boston-friendly twist on that commitment, partnering with team captain Tom Brady to mark the New England Patriots’ sixth Super Bowl championship with a celebratory “shave-down” for charity. More →

Dolly Parton Honored As 2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 12, 2019

Dolly Parton was honored as the MusiCares Person Of The Year at a star-studded event at the Los Angeles Convention Center this week. More →

Portia de Rossi In Rwanda To Start Work On Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Campus Feb 12, 2019

Portia de Rossi is currently in Rwanda with The Ellen Fund – The Ellen DeGeneres Wildlife Fund – for a ceremonial groundbreaking of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. More →

Bruno Mars To Perform at 5th Anniversary Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala Feb 11, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced today its 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala will take place on Wednesday, June 12 at Dodger Stadium and will feature a concert by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars. More →

Smile Direct Club Teams Up with Shawn Mendes to Spark and Spread Confidence Through Smiles Feb 11, 2019

SmileDirectClub, the market leader and pioneer of doctor-directed, remote invisible aligner therapy, is teaming up with singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes to spread the message of the confidence that an amazing smile can bring. More →

Tony Robbins' 100 Million Meals Challenge Becomes the 1 Billion Meals Challenge Feb 11, 2019

Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States, announced that its 100 Million Meals Challenge, a partnership with No. 1 bestselling author, philanthropist, and expert life and business strategist Tony Robbins, has changed its name to the 1 Billion Meals Challenge to reflect the campaign’s new goal of helping to provide 1 billion meals by 2025. More →

Red Carpet Green Dress To Celebrate 10th Anniversary Feb 11, 2019

Suzy Amis Cameron's Red Carpet Green Dress (RCGD) celebrates its 10th anniversary showcasing sustainable fashion. More →

Madonna To Be Honored at 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards with Advocate For Change Award Feb 8, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that LGBTQ icon Madonna will accept the Advocate for Change Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on May 4, 2019. More →

Michelle Yeoh Reads for Storyline Online Feb 8, 2019

In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's children’s literacy program Storyline Online released its newest video today – Lotus and Feather, a heartwarming children’s book written by Ji-li Jiang, illustrated by Julie Downing, published by Disney-Hyperion and read by award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh (Crazy Rich Asians, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon). More →

Angelina Jolie Concludes UNHCR Visit To Bangladesh Feb 8, 2019

Visiting Bangladesh this week, Angelina Jolie, the Special Envoy for the UN Refugee Agency, said the world must not turn away from the nearly one million Rohingya refugees who have fled from Myanmar to Bangladesh. More →

Tamsen Fadal to Host the 19th Annual Women’s eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Awards Gala Feb 8, 2019

Lori Sokol, Executive Director of Women’s eNews, today announced the Host, Honorary Gala Chair, and Honorary Gala Co-Chairs for the 19th annual ‘21 Leaders for the 21st Century’ Awards gala, which will take place on May 6th at Club 101 in New York City. More →

Dolly Parton Talks Equality Ahead Of MusiCares Person Of The Year Concert Feb 7, 2019

Prior to the upcoming 2019 MusiCares Person Of The Year concert this week honouring Dolly Parton, the music legend has spoken out about equality. More →

Rob Thomas And VNUE's set.fm Raise More Than $20K For Sidewalk Angels Foundation Feb 7, 2019

After three sold out shows by international superstar Rob Thomas, VNUE announced today that it raised more than $20,000 for Sidewalk Angels Foundation from its instant live recordings at the Borgata Casino Music Box in Atlantic City, New Jersey. More →