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Jane Goodall Launches The Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation Jan 28, 2019

Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of The Jane Goodall Institute and United Nations Messenger of Peace, launches the Jane Goodall Legacy Foundation. More →

Michael Jordan and Make-A-Wish Celebrate 30 Years of Granting Wishes Together Jan 28, 2019

Michael Jordan is famous for his gravity-defying skills on the court as an NBA legend and Hall-of-Famer. What doesn’t always make headlines is Jordan’s generous support of Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Luis Gerardo Mendez Says Family Is Family — Dogs Belong Indoors Jan 28, 2019

Raising a toast to his dog, Tuba, Club de Cuervos star Luis Gerardo Méndez stars in a new ad for PETA Latino that proclaims, “Here’s to Family.” More →

Billy Porter and MJ Rodriguez Highlight CAN Community Health's Inaugural Red Ribbon Gala Jan 28, 2019

Billy Porter and M.J. Rodriguez, who star in the FX drama series “Pose,” will be special guest speakers at CAN Community Health’s Inaugural Red Ribbon Gala on March 16 at the Ritz-Carlton. More →

Al Gore Declares Full-Blown Global Emergency for Earth’s Oceans Jan 25, 2019

Al Gore, Vice-President of the United States (1993-2001), Chairman and Co-Founder, Generation Investment Management, sounded the alarm bells today, proclaiming a “true, full-blown global emergency” for the planet’s oceans. More →

Nile Rogers Gives Concert Tickets To Government Workers Suffering From Shutdown Jan 25, 2019

If you are one of the 800,000 federal government workers who has been furloughed or is forced to work without pay, Nile Rodgers & CHIC would like to help you “leave your cares behind” for a few hours.

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The Duchess Of Cambridge Visits Family Action's Lewisham Base Jan 25, 2019

The Duchess of Cambridge visited Family Action’s Lewisham base this week, which provides a range of valuable community support for children and families in South London. More →

Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Juan Manuel Santos and Zeid Raad Al Hussein Join The Elders Jan 25, 2019

The Elders announced this week with great pleasure that three new members have joined the group: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of Liberia and Nobel Peace Laureate 2011; Juan Manuel Santos, former President of Colombia and Nobel Peace Laureate 2016; and Zeid Raad Al Hussein, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights 2014-18. More →

Barrett-Jackson Car Auction Raises a Record $9.6 Million for Charity Jan 24, 2019

Barrett-Jackson was the epicenter for raising much-needed funds and awareness on behalf of deserving charities nationwide at its 48th Annual Scottsdale Auction, January 12-20, 2019, at WestWorld of Scottsdale. More →

State-of-the-Art Climate Model Funded By Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Shows How We Can Solve The Global Climate Crisis Jan 24, 2019

As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report warned in October 2018, the planet must be kept below the dangerous temperature rise of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels if we are to avoid a worsening of climate-related impacts. More →

We Are Family Foundation Announces 2019 Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders Jan 24, 2019

We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is proud to announce the 2019 Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders (GTLs), representing 14 countries on 6 continents. More →

Jessie Chris Reaches Goal Of Visiting 100 Schools To Speak About Bullying Jan 24, 2019

One year ago, Billboard Artist to Watch Jessie Chris, the victim of extreme bullying as a child, set a personal goal to visit 100 schools across the United States to speak with kids about bullying! More →

The Elders Urge Peaceful Resolution of Zimbabwe Crisis Through Inclusive Dialogue Jan 23, 2019

The Elders have expressed deep concern at the worsening social and economic crisis in Zimbabwe amid reports of killings, arrests and intimidation of opposition and civil society figures and a shutdown of internet access. More →

Sarah Jessica Parker Joins Stella Artois and Water.org to Pour it Forward Jan 23, 2019

Stella Artois and Water.org co-founders Matt Damon and Gary White are rallying America to “Pour it Forward” by choosing Stella Artois to help end the global water crisis – and they’re challenging some famous friends to spread the word, starting with Sarah Jessica Parker. More →

Mj Rodriguez and Nico Santos To Announce Nominees for 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Jan 23, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that the nominees for the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will be announced live from Park City, Utah from the AT&T Hello Lounge during the 2019 Sundance Film Festival on Friday, January 25. More →

Stars Unite To Reverse Smear Test Attendance Crisis Jan 23, 2019

Tamsin Greig, Mandip Gill and Nikki Amuka-Bird are among the high-profile women who have come forward to back a campaign to tackle plummeting smear test (cervical screening) attendance among young women in the UK. More →

Sir David Attenborough Makes Impassioned Plea for the Natural World Jan 22, 2019

In a brief but passionate interview with HRH Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, celebrated nature documentarian Sir David Attenborough made an impassioned plea to participants of the World Economic Forum to care for the natural world. More →

Milla Jovovich To Be Honored At 2019 amfAR Gala New York Jan 22, 2019

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will kick off New York Fashion Week with its annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street and will pay tribute to actress and longtime amfAR supporter Milla Jovovich, legendary fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and tireless amfAR supporter and auctioneer Simon de Pury for their longstanding commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →

Miranda Lambert's MuttNation Foundation to Offer PetFirst Insurance Jan 22, 2019

PetFirst, a national pet insurance company headquartered in Jeffersonville, IN, has teamed up with MuttNation Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit founded in 2009 by country superstar Miranda Lambert and her mom, Bev Lambert, to promote the adoption of rescue pets. More →

The Who Announce 2019 North American MOVING ON! TOUR Jan 22, 2019

For The Who fans everywhere, the announcement of a brand new tour means only one thing: the world’s most untameable rock band is about to deliver the goods once again. More →

Covenant House California To Present An Evening For Dreams Jan 22, 2019

The Hollywood community will come together for ‘An Evening for Dreams’ on January 30th, 2019, in celebration of the dreams of the youth of Covenant House California. More →

Kate del Castillo Launches Anti-Violence PETA Campaign Jan 21, 2019

In a news conference held last week at PETA's Bob Barker Building in Los Angeles, TV superstar Kate del Castillo launched her new PETA campaign urging people to help prevent violence against humans by always reporting violence against animals. More →

John Varvatos and Greg Williamson Present the Third Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Jan 21, 2019

Iconic fashion designer John Varvatos and NYC real estate broker and God's Love We Deliver Board of Trustees member Greg Williamson are proud to present the third annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God’s Love We Deliver, at the historic Beacon Theatre in NYC on Thursday March 7. More →

The Duke And Duchess Of Sussex Visit Charities In Birkenhead Jan 21, 2019

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the town of Birkenhead, Merseyside, where they met a number of local organisations that support and empower groups within the community. More →

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles to Host its 12th Walk to End Epilepsy Jan 21, 2019

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles (EFGLA) is hosting its 12th Walk to End Epilepsy on Saturday, February 2 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. More →

Kate Beckinsale to Host 24th Annual LA ART SHOW Opening Night Gala Jan 18, 2019

The LA Art Show is proud to announce that actress Kate Beckinsale will be the official host of the 2019 Opening Night Premiere Gala, being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 from 7pm – 11pm. More →

Harlem Globetrotters Offer Free Tickets To All U.S. Government Employees Currently On Furlough Jan 18, 2019

The world famous Harlem Globetrotters announced today that the team is offering complimentary game tickets to any U.S. government employee currently on furlough to the 2019 Fan Powered North American tour. More →

The Duchess Of Sussex Visits The Mayhew Jan 18, 2019

The Duchess of Sussex visited animal charity The Mayhew this week, in her first visit as Patron. More →

Project Save Our Surf Charity Adds Sponsor Kona Deep Jan 18, 2019

Project Save Our Surf, a 501c3 charity, has announced a yearlong sponsorship with Kona Deep, a deep ocean bottled water company founded in Hawaii. More →

6th Anniversary Gold Meets Golden Event Shines Bright And Raises $50,000 For Angel City Games Charity Jan 17, 2019

On Saturday January 5, 2019, Hollywood welcomed some of the world’s greatest athletes to celebrate their most Golden weekend. “Gold Meets Golden 6” was refreshed by The Coca-Cola Company, and produced and founded by CW3PR’s Charley Cullen Walters and Cinema Magazine’s Scott Orlin. The brunch took place at the House on Sunset. More →