Philanthropy

A new annual initiative, 'Give Like Dolly Day,' has been launched in the UK, encouraging the public to support children's reading in honour of the late country music superstar, Dolly Parton. Parton, who passed away in August at the age of 80, was a staunch advocate for literacy. The event, ... Read full article.

Music icon Johnny Marr, celebrated for his groundbreaking work with The Smiths, has made headlines once again, not for a new album, but for a remarkable act of philanthropy. His highly anticipated 'Marr’s Guitars: The Johnny Marr Collection' auction has concluded, fetching an astounding sum for ... Read full article.

Beloved children's entertainer Rachel Griffin Accurso, widely known as Ms. Rachel, has made headlines by pledging a significant $1 million donation to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund. This generous act matches a similar pledge made by musician Macklemore, further escalating the conversation ... Read full article.

New York City glittered last night as the Kering Foundation hosted its fifth annual Caring for Women Gala, a star-studded event dedicated to a truly vital cause: combating violence against women and supporting survivors. This year, the glamorous evening successfully raised over $5 million, ... Read full article.

A National Lottery winner who generously gave away half of her colossal £115 million jackpot says helping others is simply human nature. Frances Connolly, alongside her husband Paddy, scooped the life-changing prize in 2019 and swiftly established a charity trust to champion good causes, primarily ... Read full article.

British comedian Russell Howard and his wife, Cerys, have shared the heartbreaking news that their baby son, Felix, passed away just hours after his birth. The couple, who kept the pregnancy private, chose to grieve in solitude for several months before announcing their profound loss and their new ... Read full article.

Olivia Rodrigo recently hosted the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields benefit festival, an inspiring event dedicated to championing women’s well-being and rights. The festival saw a massive turnout of young fans, all eager to support a powerful cause and enjoy performances from a stellar lineup. What ... Read full article.

The world continues to be inspired by country music icon Dolly Parton, whose unwavering spirit of generosity and compassion shines brighter than ever. Recently, her sister, Stella Parton, shared a deeply moving revelation: Dolly offered to take experimental medication as a final, selfless act to ... Read full article.

The world is in mourning following the passing of beloved country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton. First Minister John Swinney led tributes from Scotland, expressing his deep sadness and acknowledging her extraordinary charity work, which has profoundly touched countless lives, ... Read full article.

Colombian music icon Shakira has stepped up to help her home country in a big way after a devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck last week. The pop star made a surprise and unannounced visit to Quibdó, the provincial capital of Chocó, one of Colombia's most impoverished regions and the ... Read full article.

Dolly Parton, the beloved country music legend, has extended her heartfelt thanks to global superstars Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their significant $2 million donation to her cherished Imagination Library. This generous gift is part of a larger $26 million philanthropic initiative announced ... Read full article.

Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is gearing up to host "Daisy Chain Fields," a brand new all-woman music festival aimed at supporting charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls. The 23-year-old Grammy winner announced the star-studded line-up, featuring music legends and rising ... Read full article.

Melinda French Gates is making a massive move to close the gap in women’s healthcare. She has committed $215 million to various initiatives focused on women’s reproductive health and midlife care. This significant investment is aimed at solving a problem many women know all too well: the feeling of ... Read full article.

Clarence House is being readied as a second home for cancer-detecting dogs, signaling strong royal backing for Medical Detection Dogs. The visit underscores the Crown's growing involvement in medical detection work. During a morning engagement in London, Camilla descended the stairs to greet the ... Read full article.

Governance clash at Tata Trusts as CEO Siddharth Sharma faces bias allegations from trustees over eligibility rules and a 26-year-old legal opinion. What this means for the trust and its donors. Tata Trusts CEO is once again in the news as he defends himself after being accused of being biased. A ... Read full article.