All posts tagged "charity"
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Rihanna Donates $25,000 To LAPD After Smashing Chief’s Phone In Failed Selfie
Rihanna may have the reputation of a bad girl, but the pop princess proved to be somewhat of a good girl after she donated $25,000 to…
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Viola Davis Fights Childhood Hunger In America
Two-time Academy Award nominee Viola Davis is in a fight against childhood hunger because she remembers digging through trash cans as a child in hopes…
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Nicki Minaj & Basketball Star John Wall Team Up To Grant Young Cancer Patient’s Wish
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall posted this video on his Instagram with five-year old cancer patient Miyah, to meet her idol Nicki Minaj. After…
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Akon To Provide Electricity To One Million Africans Before The End Of Year
The Konvict Muzik general and entertainment mogul Akon is set to launch an unprecedented movement in which one million people on the continent of Africa will have…
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Arby’s Buys Pharrell’s Hat For $44,100 on eBay
Producer-rapper-singer Pharrell Williams put his Vivienne Westwood hat, made famous at this year’s Grammy Awards, on eBay two weeks ago. The earnings will support…
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Jennifer Hudson To Recieve ‘Favorite Humanitarian’ On People Choice Awards
Jennifer Hudson, the 32-year-old “Dreamgirls” star, will be recognized for work other than her talents in singing and acting. In the People’s Choice Awards being…
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Jay-Z’s Barney’s Collection Rakes In Over $1 Million For Charity
(via our partner site JohnnyUrban.com) Remember the controversial clothing line partnership with Jay-Z and Barney’s that was hindered by the recent racial discrimination lawsuits against…
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Pusha T. Joins Forces With Local Charity To Donate 1000 Shoes For 1000 Children
A non-profit organization called A Thousand Shoes for A Thousand Smiles comes with a mission to provide new shoes for underprivileged school children in need…
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Nelson Mandela’s Song “Hope” Released After Passing
(Via PR Newswire) “Hope,” a song for which Nelson Mandela personally wrote and recorded lyrics has been released by international pop star EMIN. All proceeds from…
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NBA Star Russell Westbrook Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner
This holiday season celebrities are showing they want to engage in the spirit of giving. Oklahoma City Thunder Guard Russell Westbrook’s foundation simultaneously hosted two early Thanksgiving dinners…
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By Any Means, The Hood Chef, and Chef Roble Team Up To Feed New York’s Homless
Being without a hot meal during the holidays is something that no person should have to experience. Thanks to director Aristotle Torres and the Hood Chef’s “By Any…
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The Game Donates $10,000 for Philippines Disaster Relief
Compton rapper The Game is stepping up to help victims of the Phillippines typhoon and encouraging others to do the same. As a part of…
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Kevin Hart Donates 500 Computers To Schools in Philadelphia
Comedian Kevin Hart donated 500 computers to schools and recreational centers in his hometown of Philadelphia. Hart, who attended public schools before embarking on a…
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Oprah’s Yard Sale Raises $600,000 For Charity
Only Oprah Winfrey can clean out her home and fetch $600,000 for her old stuff. The entertainment mogul held an “epic yard sale” over the weekend…
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Motown Funk Brother Guitarist Will Host Rare Tribute In Detroit
Eddie Willis, and original Motown session guitarist, will be in Detroit for a rare and intimate appearance at the Northern Lights Lounge on Nov. 16…
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Pharrell Williams and Wife Attend Angel Ball Charity In New York City
Pharrell Williams and his wife, Helen Lasichanh, attended the Angel Ball 2013 hosted by Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation at Cipriani Wall Street Oct. 29 in New…
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Lil’ Wayne Auctions Off Experiences for Charity
(Via MTV News) What’s a day in the life of Lil Wayne worth? For $30,000 you can ball like Weezy for a day, complete with private jets…
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Pharrell Performs At Fulfillment Fund’s 2013 STARS Benefit Gala
Last night, singer Pharrell performed for the “STARS” in support of the Fulfillment Fund (FF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Los Angeles students…
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Muhammad Ali And Daughter Attend ‘Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight’ Premiere
Muhammad Ali and his daughter Laila attended the HBO premiere of ‘Muhammad Ali’s Greatest Fight’ at the Muhammad Ali Center in Kentucky on Oct. 2….
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Jennifer Hudson Dazzles In White For Variety’s Power Of Women Event
Aisha Tyler, host for Variety’s 5th Power of Women Event, posed with former ‘American Idol judge Randy Jackson and actress-singer Jennifer Hudson, at the Beverly…
