Jason Momoa Takes A Stand Against Single-Use Plastics In Hollywood
Seeing the entertainment industry take meaningful steps toward sustainability is a passion of mine and one of the reasons I founded Mananalu
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JJ Shavit
- Jun 3, 2021
Lydia Hillard Opens Up About Robin Williams Act of Kindness on Set
When filming Mrs. Doubtfire, Lisa Jakub, who played Williams and Sally Field’s eldest daughter, Lydia Hillard, had a tough time dealing
JJ Shavit
- Jun 3, 2021
Justin Thomas Donates Money to Fellow Golfer So That He Can Continue His Golf Dream
Golfer Justin Thomas recently pulled off a 100% pure class move to financially help rookie golfer Mike Visacki.
JJ Shavit
- May 31, 2021
Malala Yousafzai Donates $150,000 to Children in Gaza
Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai is donating $100,000 (£71,000) to Save the Children, $25,000 to KinderUSA and $25,000 to DCI Palestine
JJ Shavit
- May 27, 2021
#ILoveMetal, The World's Biggest Ever Metal-Music Charity Prize Draw
Black Sabbath and Judas Priest are among the international metal industry heavyweights who have donated over 1,000 items of #ILoveMetal
JJ Shavit
- May 26, 2021
Mickelson and Brady team up again for charity golf match in support of COVID-19 relief
He has already referred to it as a match between the “old guys” and the “young bucks” – and he could not be more accurate.
JJ Shavit
- May 24, 2021
Mecole Hardman edges out Henry Ruggs and other NFL speedsters in charity race
Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs improved on his 40-yard dash time from last year’s scouting combine. It still wasn't enough to earn a win
JJ Shavit
- May 20, 2021
Jack McBrayer to star in 'Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show' on Apple TV Plus
The actor will star in a new children's series called "Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show" on Apple's streaming service.
JJ Shavit
- May 18, 2021
Leonardo DiCaprio is giving $43M to restore the Galápagos Islands
"More than half of Earth’s remaining wild areas could disappear in the next few decades if we don’t decisively act."
JJ Shavit
- May 17, 2021
Tom Cruise Lends A Helping-hand To A UK Football Club Hit By The Coronavirus Pandemic
Hollywood actor, Tom Cruise, recently offered to help a volunteer-run football club in the UK. The Woburn & Wavendon Football Club...
JJ Shavit
- May 17, 2021
Steph Curry Becomes Oldest To Win NBA Scoring Title Since Michael Jordan
Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has officially been crowned the NBA scoring title for the 2020-21 season.
JJ Shavit
- May 16, 2021
Jaden Smith to Open Restaurant Where Homeless People Can Eat for Free
The establishment is named after Jaden’s I Love You food truck initiative, which he launched nearly two years ago...
JJ Shavit
- May 5, 2021
Girl Scouts Introduces Becoming Me Program in Collaboration with Michelle Obama
Girl Scouts' new Becoming Me program aims to help Girl Scouts become their best selves, inspired by themes from Michelle Obama's Becoming
JJ Shavit
- Apr 19, 2021
Lionel Messi's record-setting soccer cleats to be auctioned
Ace footballer Lionel Messi has donated his adidas record goal scoring cleats to the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya.
JJ Shavit
- Apr 15, 2021
'ER' Cast To Reunite On 'Stars In The House' In Support of Waterkeeper Alliance
The doctors are in! The beloved cast of “ER” will reunite on “Stars In The House” for a very special Earth Day episode.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 26, 2021
Happy Days star Henry Winkler to make one-off return as The Fonz
Henry Winkler will reprise the role of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli for a charity event in aid of actors in need.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 15, 2021
Yo-Yo Ma, world-famous cellist, performs as people wait for coronavirus vaccine
The celebrated musician offered the impromptu performance after receiving his second dose of the jab.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 15, 2021
Lady Gaga. John Legend, The Boss Among Sizzling Performances for MusiCares Streaming Fundraiser
Listen, you can see the Musicares MusicforaMission streaming show on their website until March 19th. That’s a week.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 15, 2021
A $250,000 donation from Miranda Lambert's MuttNation helps 'a whole lot of mutts'
MuttNation Foundation — a nonprofit co-founded by Miranda Lambert that aids human's furry and four-legged best friend announced a $250,000..
JJ Shavit
- Mar 9, 2021
Woman's Hall of Fame elects Michelle Obama, Mia Hamm among 7 others
Former first lady Michelle Obama and soccer star Mia Hamm have been chosen for the National Women’s Hall of Fame as part of a Class of 2021
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