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Jack Black Flips for a Cause: Upside Down Challenge Brings Awareness to Childhood Cancer Oct 17, 2024

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Jack Black participated in the Starlight Children's Foundation Upside-Down Challenge. More →

Bruce Springsteen Performs at USC Shoah Foundation Ambassadors for Humanity Gala Oct 16, 2024

Nearly 700 guests convened for an unforgettable evening of celebration and inspiration at the USC Shoah Foundation's Ambassadors for Humanity Gala. More →

Hudson River Park Friends Hosts 2024 Gala Oct 15, 2024

Hudson River Park Friends returned to Pier 62 and Pier Sixty in Hudson River Park last week, to host its annual Gala, celebrating all that the four-mile-long oasis provides to millions of New Yorkers each and every day. More →

International Women's Media Foundation Celebrates 35th Anniversary at 2024 Courage in Journalism Awards Oct 14, 2024

The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) hosted the 35th annual Courage in Journalism Awards in New York City. More →

38th Carousel of Hope Ball Honored Diane Warren and Jimmy Jam Oct 11, 2024

Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis hosted the 38th Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 5 at The Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills benefiting the Children’s Diabetes Foundation and the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC). More →

The Scleroderma Research Foundation Announces Star-Studded Lineup for Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine Oct 10, 2024

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) — the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma — announced the lineup for its annual Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine fundraiser, featuring musical guest John Mayer and comedians Whitney Cummings, Alex Edelman, Chris Hardwick, Jim Jefferies, and Jeff Ross. More →

Elizabeth Gillies Joins Smile Train in New York City to Light Up the World with Smiles Oct 9, 2024

In celebration of World Smile Day, actress, singer, and Smile Train ambassador, Elizabeth Gillies, joins Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused organization, at the iconic Empire State Building in New York City to shine a light on a birth difference that impacts millions around the world – cleft lip and cleft palate. More →

Busta Rhymes to Perform at 26th Annual Angel Ball Oct 8, 2024

The 26th annual Angel Ball will be hosted on October 28 by Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's co-founders – songwriter Denise Rich, and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter honoring philanthropist and children’s book author, Grace Cayre. More →

Joe Jonas and PlanetPlay Address Environmental Challenges Using the Power of Video Games Oct 7, 2024

International pop star Joe Jonas has teamed up with the world’s leading video game studios to support not-for-profit PlanetPlay’s ever-growing Make Green Tuesday Moves (MGTM) initiative – which transforms passion for video games into positive action for a healthier planet. More →

Freshpet and Meghan Trainor Team Up to Help Shelter Animals Oct 4, 2024

Freshpet (FRPT) this week launches its first-ever apparel collection with its global superstar partner Meghan Trainor in time for the holiday season. More →

Selena Gomez Announces Second Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit Supporting Youth Mental Health Oct 3, 2024

Selena Gomez announced today that the second annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit, the annual fundraiser in support of the Rare Impact Fund, will be held on October 24 in Los Angeles. More →

$1 Billion Announced During 2024 Global Citizen Festival to End Extreme Poverty Oct 2, 2024

The 2024 Global Citizen Festival campaign has resulted in $1 billion in commitments to defeat poverty, defend the planet and demand equity for the world’s most marginalized communities. More →

Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards Honored Debbie Allen and Matt Bomer at 35th Anniversary Gala Oct 1, 2024

Project Angel Food's annual Angel Awards returned on Saturday, Sept. 28, to honor six-time Emmy Award winner, five-time NAACP Image Award winner, Golden Globe winner, Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Debbie Allen Middle School founder and philanthropist Debbie Allen with the Humanitarian Angel Award, while Emmy-nominated actor Matt Bomer received the 2024 Angel Award. More →

Gladys Knight and Jason Derulo to Perform at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball Sep 30, 2024

Event chair Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Gladys Knight and Jason Derulo will perform at The 38th Carousel of Hope Ball. More →

Farm Aid Urges Eaters and Policy Makers to Join Farmers in Fighting Corporate Power Sep 26, 2024

In a food landscape largely controlled by corporations, Farm Aid 2024 showcased farmers who are creating community-based food systems that improve food access and quality, boost farmer income and local economies, and promote healthier soil and water. More →

Actor Brian Cox Warns The World About Workplace Mental Health Sep 26, 2024

Ahead of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, ASICS has enlisted actor Brian Cox to deliver a warning to the world to get away from their desks and move for their mental health in a powerful Public Service Announcement (PSA). More →

Matt Bomer to be Honored at Hudson River Park Gala Sep 25, 2024

The annual Hudson River Park Gala will take place on October 10 at Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers. More →

Bluey Joins In With Kids Music Day 2024 Sep 24, 2024

Keep Music Alive is excited to be working alongside the animated series phenomenon, BLUEY, to help inspire more young music makers around the world for Kids Music Day on Friday October 4th. More →

Rotary International Launches Celebrity Ambassador Program Sep 23, 2024

Rotary International today launched its celebrity ambassador program, welcoming Kat Graham, for many years Rotary’s first ambassador and Archie Panjabi, Rotary’s first ambassador for a polio-free world. Sibongile Mlambo and Gaby Moreno are Rotary’s inaugural members for 2024-2025. More →

Def Leppard, Brad Paisley and Train To Perform at the Harvest Nights Music Festival in Immokalee Sep 19, 2024

The Charity Pros are hosting some of the biggest names in entertainment at their Harvest Nights Music Festival, November 22-24, 2024, at the John Jimmie Rodeo Grounds in Immokalee, Florida. More →

Hard Rock and John Legend 'Come Together for Good' at Special Performance for Unity by Hard Rock Members Sep 18, 2024

Last week, Hard Rock International hosted a private “Unity by Hard Rock Come Together for Good” performance with EGOT-winning critically acclaimed, multi-platinum artist and producer John Legend at the original Hard Rock Cafe London in continued celebration of the Unity by Hard Rock global loyalty program launch. More →

18th Annual MPTF "Evening Before" Benefit Sep 17, 2024

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA on September 14th, when Emmy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful entertainment industry influencers, joined together for MPTF’s 18th annual “Evening Before” benefit. More →

Bon Jovi Helps Rescue Woman from Bridge Sep 13, 2024

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi, already known for his amazing efforts to help people in need, has been caught on surveillance camera helping to save a life. More →

Global Citizen Seeking Volunteers for Coldplay Concerts in Australia and New Zealand Sep 11, 2024

The search is on for volunteers in Australia and New Zealand to help spread the importance of taking action with Global Citizen before and during Coldplay's upcoming tour! All volunteers receive complimentary access to the show. More →

Artists for Peace and Justice Celebrates 16 Years of Impact at Gala Sep 10, 2024

APJ Board Chair and NKPR President, Natasha Koifman, hosted the 16th annual Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) Festival Gala, an intimate event raising funds for education in Haiti and celebrating Dr. Jane Goodall and Rick Mercer. More →

Ellie Goulding Receives The Perfect World Foundation's Honorary Conservation Award In Sweden Sep 9, 2024

Ellie Goulding was announced as this year’s recipient of The Perfect World Foundation Award, following in the footsteps of previous recipients such as Sir David Attenborough, Dr. Jane Goodall, and HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco. More →

Chef Evan Funke and City of Hope Partner with Conan O’Brien and David Blaine to Host ‘Good Evenings’ Dinners Sep 4, 2024

City of Hope, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, announced today that its Music, Film and Entertainment Industry (MFEI) Spirit of Life honoree Jay Marciano and Chef Evan Funke have partnered with Conan O'Brien, David Blaine and Chef Evan Funkehimself to host three exclusive dinners – Charitybuzz Hosts: Good Evenings – at Funke to support City of Hope’s efforts to conquer cancer. More →

Debbie Allen and Matt Bomer to be Honored at Project Angel Food’s 35th Anniversary Angel Awards Gala Sep 2, 2024

Project Angel Food announced today that it will honor six-time Emmy Award winner, five-time NAACP Image Award winner, Golden Globe winner, Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Debbie Allen Middle School founder and philanthropist Debbie Allen with the Humanitarian Angel Award at the highly anticipated Angel Awards on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Hollywood, while Emmy-nominated actor Matt Bomer will be recognized with the 2024 Angel Award. In addition, L.A. Care Health Plan and its CEO, John Baackes, will receive the Sheryl Lee Ralph Legacy Award. More →

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon Power Up the Next Generation With 2nd Annual Kids Relief Campaign Aug 29, 2024

Comic Relief US and Nickelodeon are teaming up for the first time to launch the 2nd annual Kids Relief campaign: “Game to Change the World,” an interactive virtual–to–real-world movement that reaches kids where they are and empowers them to become a force for good in their communities. More →

John Mayer and Jeff Ross to be Honored with the Bob Saget Legacy Award Aug 28, 2024

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) — the country’s first and leading nonprofit investor in medical research into scleroderma — announced today that Cool Comedy • Hot Cuisine (CCHC) will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles (10250 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067). More →