Robin Hood, New York's largest poverty-fighting organization, and iHeartMedia will join together with New York television and radio stations to air a citywide "virtual telethon" on Monday, May 11 at 7 PM ET to raise awareness and funds to help New Yorkers whose lives have been dramatically impacted by COVID-19. The show will bring together New York City's biggest … [Read more...] about Governor Andrew Cuomo, Barbra Streisand, Robert De Niro, Sting, Julianne Moore, Mariah Carey, Tina Fey and More Unite for “Rise Up New York!” Live Relief Benefit May 11
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Michael Strahan, Drew Barrymore, Ashley Tisdale, Kaia Gerber and more Unite for “Take 5 Together #forStJude” on May 5 for #GivingTuesdayNow
For #GivingTuesdayNow on Tuesday, May 5, the general public is invited to a livestream event from 1-5 p.m. CST to "Take 5 Together #forStJude" and enjoy time to sing, dance, cook, stretch, laugh and give back to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. St. Jude celebrity and influencer friends Michael Strahan, Drew Barrymore, Ashley Tisdale, Kaia Gerber, Rio Roma, SHAED, SOFI … [Read more...] about Michael Strahan, Drew Barrymore, Ashley Tisdale, Kaia Gerber and more Unite for “Take 5 Together #forStJude” on May 5 for #GivingTuesdayNow
“Rock the House for Animals!” Livestream Concert Featuring Multi-Grammy Award Winning Superstar Rob Thomas, Chris Daughtry and Gavin DeGraw to Support Pets and Their People Who Are Impacted by COVID-19
On April 30, international superstar and multiple Grammy Award winner Rob Thomas; singer, songwriter Chris Daughtry; and singer, songwriter Gavin DeGraw will present "Rock the House for Animals!" a livestream event featuring musical performances, interviews and appearances by special friends of Rob and Marisol Thomas. The event – with … [Read more...] about “Rock the House for Animals!” Livestream Concert Featuring Multi-Grammy Award Winning Superstar Rob Thomas, Chris Daughtry and Gavin DeGraw to Support Pets and Their People Who Are Impacted by COVID-19
Global Game Day, YANA, Reveals Line Up of Events and Talent May 2
YANA, the global game day aiming to bring people together through video games on May 2, is pleased to reveal the first wave of events and talent for the official broadcasts of Facebook Gaming and Twitch. With the world in lockdown and isolation having a substantial effect on day to day living YANA aims to help connect people by harnessing the strength of the global games … [Read more...] about Global Game Day, YANA, Reveals Line Up of Events and Talent May 2
National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Two World Premieres: “Born Wild: The Next Generation” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope”
In April 1970, millions of people around the world mobilized to demand protection of the planet we call home. That historic day gave birth to the modern environmental movement known as Earth Day, and 50 years later it’s become the planet’s largest civic event, with more than a billion people participating each year. On this momentous occasion, people worldwide would normally … [Read more...] about National Geographic Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Two World Premieres: “Born Wild: The Next Generation” and “Jane Goodall: The Hope”
The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers
The Redford Center, a non-profit environmental media organization that accelerates environmental and climate justice, solutions and repair, announced today it will run its environmental Grants program as planned and open the call for proposals today. “Independent artists and filmmakers, particularly those working in documentary, are facing dramatic shifts to the industry and … [Read more...] about The Redford Center to Distribute Funds to Environmental Filmmakers
New Short Film “FRAME OF MIND: ELEVATE” Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
In celebration of annual Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV), March 31st, Director and Photographer Braden Summers proudly announces the release of "FRAME OF MIND: Elevate," a new short film celebrating the resilience, joy and perseverance of the trans community, entirely shot in a single frame and one take. Summer's latest project, the single-frame short film features a … [Read more...] about New Short Film “FRAME OF MIND: ELEVATE” Honors Transgender Day of Visibility
Will Briannagh D’s Hit Song “Grateful” Surpass Cardi B’s Coronavirus Song?
Briannagh D may be just 18 years old, but she’s not letting that stop her from spreading awareness about the importance of self-quarantining during the coronavirus outbreak to the youthful ears of her large teenage following. Her new single “Grateful” uses lyrics such as “it’s a privilege just to breathe,” reminding us of how many lives that have been taken from COVID-19. … [Read more...] about Will Briannagh D’s Hit Song “Grateful” Surpass Cardi B’s Coronavirus Song?
Filmmaker From Paradise, CA Releases Acclaimed Camp Fire Documentary
Paradise High School graduate and four-time Emmy Award winner Ev Durán released his feature directorial debut to audiences worldwide this month. The film is a documentary entitled “All Its Name Implies,” and it focuses on the resilient residents of Paradise, California as they attempt to rebuild their beloved community in the aftermath of the devastating Camp Fire in November … [Read more...] about Filmmaker From Paradise, CA Releases Acclaimed Camp Fire Documentary
The Kidney Kid Superhero Initiative Goes International on World Kidney Day
Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s leading provider of dialysis products and services, has today announced the international and digital expansion of its highly successful Asia Pacific-wide Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, The Kidney Kid superhero. This colorful character takes children on a series of adventures to learn more about their ‘super organ’ kidneys … [Read more...] about The Kidney Kid Superhero Initiative Goes International on World Kidney Day