Celebrity Activism

Stephen Colbert addresses "Accidental Racist" in song

Deirdre Kaye — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:25:00 -0700

Were you appalled by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's "Accidental Racist?" So was Stephen Colbert.

Animal-loving country stars

Virginia Chavez — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:00:00 -0700

More than just cowboy boots and big hair, many country music stars are known for having Texas-sized hearts with a soft spot for four-legged sidekicks. Some love their pets so much, they’ve become activists for the cause.

Is Michelle Obama suddenly single?

Caroline Goddard — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 09:39:00 -0700

A slip of the tongue revealed that first lady Michelle Obama may be a bit lonely in the White House while her husband slaves away in the Oval Office.

Celebs for gay marriage: United for marriage equality fight

Kat Robinson — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:26:00 -0700

Celebrities like Beyoncé and Ben Affleck unite for marriage equality through social media as the Supreme Court of the United States hears landmark cases that could determine the future of gay marriage for the nation.

Henry Rollins speaks out on Steubenville rape case

Caroline Goddard — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:26:00 -0700

Outspoken artist Henry Rollins believes lots of people had a hand in the rape that put Steubenville, Ohio, on the map, not just the teen boys convicted – and he has a few ideas to make sure it never happens again.

Hawaii Senate passes Steven Tyler's privacy act

Deirdre Kaye — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:35:00 -0800

The Steven Tyler Act would prohibit the paparazzi from taking unwanted photos or videos of others in their private moments. Some view the act as an attack on First Amendment rights.

Ellen DeGeneres urges Supreme Court to "do the right thing"

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:35:00 -0800

Ellen DeGeneres is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to make her marriage, and potentially millions of other gay people, legal — in the humbly funny way that only she can.

T-Swift's ex, Conor Kennedy, arrested outside White House

Deirdre Kaye — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:14:00 -0800

Conor Kennedy, Robert Kennedy Jr. and Daryl Hannah were arrested outside the White House on Valentine's Day morning. But it was for a good cause!

Taylor Swift tops the list for being "good"

Kristyn Burtt — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:03:00 -0800

Taylor Swift isn't just at the top of the music charts for 2012 — she's also at the top of DoSomething.org's "Top 20 Celebs Gone Good of 2012" list for her charity work.

Kelly Preston: Food & antibiotics caused son's autism

Caroline Goddard — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:05:00 -0800

Kelly Preston has only spoken publicly about the tragic death of her son Jett Travolta a few times — but now the mom and actress is talking about her autism experience in the hopes of helping other kids.

Jason Mraz headed to Myanmar

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:25:00 -0800

The singer has found a cause to be passionate about, and he is bringing awareness to the whole world.

Matt Lauer helps Hurricane Sandy victims

Kristyn Burtt — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:03:00 -0700

Matt Lauer jumps right in to help Hurricane Sandy victims by organizing an NBC telethon for Friday night.

Melissa Joan Hart on motherhood and "Once Upon a Birth" campaign

Sarah W. Caron — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Melissa Joan Hart is known for her fun television and movie roles. From the quirky Clarissa in Clarissa Explains it All to the title character in her current series, Melissa & Joey. Now she's taking on an important new role: Spokeswoman for Merck for Mothers '“Once Upon A Birth” campaign.

Katy Perry rocks the vote in a latex dress

Kristyn Burtt — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:05:00 -0700

Katy Perry publicly announces her vote for president in a most unusual way: her dress.

Anne Hathaway donates money from wedding pics to charity

Jaclyn Brandt — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:15:00 -0700

The actress doesn't just support causes she is passionate about — she actually helps them out. A supporter of legalizing gay marriage, Hathaway decided to sell her wedding photos to help that cause.

Fergie and friends show some L.O.V.E. at the polls

Kristyn Burtt — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:00:00 -0700

A group of megawatt stars band together to create a music video for National Voter Registration Day to encourage underrepresented groups who deserve to have their voices heard this November.

Editor's video pick: Beyonce's "I Was Here"

Natasha Shankar — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 07:45:00 -0700

The humanitarians thank you for not gyrating.

Bill Nye rips creationism: Er, he is the "science guy"

Michelle Leach — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:37:00 -0700

Was it just a coincidence that "Bill Nye R.I.P." started trending on Twitter after the science educator, famed for his long-running PBS show Bill Nye the Science Guy, came out against creationism?

Beth Behrs speaks out about food crisis in Sahel

Kristin Bustamante — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 08:19:00 -0700

Beth Behrs, star of Two Broke Girls, is speaking out on behalf of the children of Sahel.

LOL: 5 Funny celebrity PSAs

SheKnows Editors — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:01:00 -0700

What do boobs, politics and Harrison Ford have in common? They were all the subjects of these funny yet impactful celebrity PSAs.

Russian activists sue Madonna for her gay rights stance

Jaclyn Brandt — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:00:00 -0700

Madonna did more than just offend during her trip to Russia in early August. Some concert attendees are suing the singer for millions because of her pro–gay rights stance.