Earlier this week, the Aerosmith frontman attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Janie’s House: a newly-renovated shelter for abused and neglected girls outside of Memphis.

The shelter was opened earlier this week on the Youth Villages Bartlett campus
thanks to a $500,000 donation from Tyler.

Its facilities are designed to offer treatment and accommodations for up to 14 girls who have experienced trauma in the past. The shelter was aptly named after Aerosmith’s hit 1989 song “Janie’s Got a Gun” about a girl who was abused by her family.

This is the second Janie’s House shelter that Tyler has opened. The first facility was opened in Atlanta back in 2017 – and with the help of Tyler’s philanthropic organization, Janie’s Fund, he hopes to open many more shelters in the future.

Janie’s Fund was created in partnership with the Youth Villages nonprofit in 2015. In addition to opening two Janie’s Houses, Tyler also made a $532,000 donation in December to support American foster children after they have aged out of the foster care system.

In total, Tyler’s initiative has raised about $4 million in funding for abused women and children.

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According to Iestyn, he and the royal prince spoke for 10 minutes about loss and heartache. Harry — who lost his mother, Princess Diana, in a car accident when he was 12 — told Iestyn, “The same thing happened to me.” The young boxer went on to describe how meaningful the conversation was. “It just got a bit emotional because he mentioned something. He knew some stuff about me and the same thing happened to me,” Iestyn told reporters. “When we had a group picture at the end he made sure I was standing next to him. They were lovely people. I didn’t expect them to be like that. They were amazing people.” The two also share the same love of boxing as it helped them through their grieving processes.

Harry often comforts those who have experienced the death of a loved one during his royal engagements. In October, he offered words of encouragement to a little boy who lost his mother, telling him, “Life will always be all right.” During the Invictus Games that same month, he consoled a military widow named Gwen Cherne after learning of her husband’s suicide. “He understood what I meant. When you understand loss, I think it’s obvious,” Gwen said in an interview with People.

While being a royal may seem glamorous, the high-power position also comes with the important responsibility of connecting with the public — which Harry has expertly done time and time again. See more pictures of his visit to Bristol’s Empire Fighting Chance ahead!

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Jordan’s commitment to the organization spans 30 years of granting life-changing wishes to children battling critical illnesses. This year, Make-A-Wish and Jordan celebrate this milestone as well as the hundreds of wishes he has granted and the countless lives changed.

Since Jordan began his involvement with Make-A-Wish in 1989, he has granted hundreds of wishes to children all over the world. In 2008, the sports icon was named Make-A-Wish Chief Wish Ambassador for his unwavering commitment to the organization. Jordan gives more than his time; he has donated and brought in more than $5 million to Make-A-Wish since the partnership began, which moves the organization closer to its vision of granting the wish of every eligible child.

To this day, Jordan remains one of the organization’s most popular wish requests. He inspires wish kids all over the globe, showing them the impossible is possible and inspiring them to reach for new heights. With every wish that Jordan grants, he is reminded of the powerful impact a wish has on a child with a critical illness and their entire family. Jordan is a valuable leader in helping the organization to grant wishes.

“Make-A-Wish is proud to honor the partnership between Michael Jordan and our organization,” said Richard Davis, president and CEO of Make-A-Wish America. “Supporters like Michael Jordan are essential in helping Make-A-Wish continue to grant life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses. We are enormously grateful to Jordan’s commitment to wish granting and providing the resources needed to grant more wishes.”

Most recently, Jordan sponsored a space in the new Make-A-Wish America headquarters located in Phoenix. The Michael Jordan Conference Room was designed by Jordan Brand, a division of Nike Inc., and is a functional, collaborative space designed to inspire employees.

“It has been an honor to be part of the Make-A-Wish mission these past 30 years,” said Michael Jordan. “After meeting each wish kid, I truly feel humbled and inspired by their strength and their courage. My parents raised me to give back and granting wishes to these brave kids reminds me why it’s so important.”

Wishes like those granted by Jordan help children to replace fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with strength. Make-A-Wish is immensely appreciative to Jordan for his ongoing dedication to reach above and beyond for wish kids all over the globe.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.

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what you’ll do

Don’t be afraid, there’s the two of you now. You and Sam Heughan. And you’re going on an incredible, pinch-me-I’m-dreaming date in Scotland! But you’re not dreaming. In fact you’ve never felt more awake, because the man who plays Jamie Fraser knows how to treat a date and tonight you’re his Sassenach. Sam’s going to pick you up in a horse-drawn carriage and whisk you away to a gorgeous Scotland castle, where you’ll get to know each other over fine whisky (or the drink of your choice) and intimate conversation. After a wee dram or two, Sam will take you… into the ballroom for the annual My Peak Challenge gala to celebrate the night away together. You’ll wake up the next morning with one thought in your head: Claire, who? Flights and hotel included.

who you’ll help

Founded by Sam Heughan, My Peak Challenge is a global movement dedicated to educating and inspiring its members to live healthier, happier and more balanced lives while raising funds to change lives. Your generosity will go toward My Peak Challenge’s chosen charities for 2018: Bloodwise and Marie Curie. Bloodwise works to beat blood cancer and support those living with it, while Marie Curie provides hands-on care to terminally ill patients and their families.

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Brown helped assemble Early Childhood Development kits, which offer children living in conflict and disaster areas access to play and learning. Each kit is designed to help caregivers create a safe learning environment for up to 50 children who have experienced trauma and stress, and includes art supplies, puzzles and games, and board books and puppets for storytelling.

“Every day hundreds of life-saving items are sent from this warehouse to children and families around the world, from blankets and clothing, to health and school supplies,” said Millie Bobby Brown. “To have the opportunity to be a part of this effort with Moncler and UNICEF to offer some sort of relief to those in need, especially a child, is a true privilege. You can’t help but think about their circumstances, and what more we can all do to lend a hand.”

Brown toured UNICEF’s supply and kit-packing operation in Copenhagen – the world’s largest humanitarian warehouse – which leads the supply planning and distribution of emergency, health, nutrition and education supplies to children and families caught in, or displaced by conflict, natural disasters and other crises around the world. In 2017, UNICEF procured $3.46 billion worth of supplies and services in 150 countries and areas.

“Supplies are essential to the health and well-being of children,” said Etleva Kadilli, Director of UNICEF’s Supply Division. “We are thankful that Millie has had an opportunity to experience first-hand UNICEF’s supply operation, and what it takes for these supplies to reach children. We hope that her visit will help amplify attention and support to the needs of children and young people, especially those affected by crises.”

Brown was appointed UNICEF’s youngest ever Goodwill Ambassador in November 2018. On this visit to UNICEF’s global supply headquarters, she was accompanied by representatives from Italian apparel manufacturer and lifestyle brand, Moncler, as part of Moncler’s family #monclerfriends. In 2017, Moncler and UNICEF launched the “Warmly Moncler” for UNICEF project to provide winter kits for vulnerable children and families to keep them warm. The kits include items such as thermal blankets, hats, gloves, scarves, shoes and socks, fuel to heat homes and schools, and spaces where children can play. Between 2017 and 2018 more than 38,000 children and families, mainly living in Nepal and Mongolia – some of the coldest countries in the world where climatic and social conditions are the most challenging – benefited from this partnership.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.
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“We definitely experienced food insecurity,” she tells PEOPLE. “We relied on food stamps, welfare. A lot of the time in the checkout line at the grocery store we had to put things back. As a mom now, I can’t help but remember that time, and think about families that struggle — it’s such a joy to feed your family and enjoy a meal together, and to not be secure enough to do that everyday is such a huge hardship.”

Now, Meester, 32, is doing something about it. The Single Parents actress, who’s long been a Feeding America ambassador, is teaming with the organization, plus Subway and Shamrock Farms, for National Milk Day on Friday, Jan. 11. For each Subway Fresh Fit for Kids meal purchased with a Shamrock Farms milk that day, the companies will donate $1 to Feeding America.

“It’s really amazing because $1 can provide up to 10 meals through Feeding America,” Meester says. “A lot of times we think of donating food as a substantial way of helping out, and it is, but $1 can provide so much more.”

On top of that, Meester says that milk is one of the top-requested items at food banks, “so it just goes to show that milk for your family for recipes, for children to drink, is so needed. It’s a great way to make sure your child is getting enough calories and vitamins, and fill up their little bellies.”

One belly Meester is focused on filling is that of her daughter Arlo, who at 3 doesn’t quite understand Mom’s volunteer work, but hopefully someday will. “Kids learn most by example, so for her to observe and witness, it’ll definitely make her aware,” Meester says. “I think that’s the best I can do. And I think that volunteering, particularly with Feeding America, is such a gratifying way of giving back, so it’d be wonderful to have that be a part of her life, if she wants to do it.”

Meester — who married fellow actor Adam Brody in 2014 — says her volunteer work is “so gratifying” because she gets to interact with people who “come from the same walks of life that I do,” she shares. “I get to be face-to-face with people, helping to serve meals in Downtown Los Angeles and really talk to people.”

 

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Right now, one in six kids faces hunger or food insecurity. I’m proud to join @shamrockfarmsmilk and @Subway to support my friends at @FeedingAmerica. This #NationalMilkDay, Jan. 11, get a Shamrock Farms milk with a kid’s meal at Subway restaurants and they’ll donate $1 to Feeding America. We’re hoping to help secure half a million meals for local communities. Please join us to make a difference for a family or child facing hunger. #EndHunger #FeedingAmerica #FeedingitForward #NationalMilkDay #sponsored

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“What I love about volunteering with kids, especially, is that they’re so smart and fun,” she continues. “And that’s the beautiful thing about childhood — [instead of focusing on the hardships] they just like to play games. But it just goes to show that it can truly be anybody who is hungry — a coworker, a neighbor. Somebody who you may think is food secure, even with a paycheck or a partner, might not be, and that is absolutely the case for so many families.”

To help, visit a participating Subway restaurant on Friday, Jan. 11, and visit feedingamerica.org.

This article originally appeared on People.

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“We are thrilled to welcome Vanessa Hudgens as an ambassador for the American Cancer Society,” said Sharon Byers, chief development, marketing, and communications officer for the American Cancer Society. “Like so many of us, Vanessa brings personal experience of how devastating this disease can be, and we are grateful for her support as we continue to attack cancer from every angle.”

Hudgens, the ACS, and the National Football League (NFL) will offer the winner of the Super Bowl sweepstakes package an incredible weekend experience. With a minimum $10 contribution to the ACS , one lucky fan (and a guest) will win the Ultimate Super Bowl Weekend, February 1-3, 2019, and sit next to Vanessa Hudgens at the game. The prize includes two tickets to Super Bowl LIII at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, pre-game sideline passes for a once-in-a-lifetime view from the field, a meet-and-greet with the halftime show headliner, two tickets to the NFL Honors award show, and access to the hottest parties including Rolling Stone, DirectTV, and Wheels Up. Round-trip airfare and lodging are included. This package is made possible because of a partnership with the NFL and Fanthropic, a 15 Seconds of Fame Company.

“Cancer has taken the lives of so many people I love,” said Hudgens. “It ate away at my father’s body for years before he was diagnosed and when he was, it was too late. The same thing happened to my partner’s mother. It was a traumatizing time and I’m still dealing with the pain of the loss. I hate cancer and the pain it brings to everyone surrounded by it. I am so proud and excited to help the American Cancer Society do everything possible to fight back against this awful disease. We can all do more to help save lives and support those dealing with cancer.”

All proceeds will support the American Cancer Society’s Community Health Advocates implementing Nationwide Grants for Empowerment and Equity (CHANGE) program, which promotes health equity and addresses cancer-related disparities. CHANGE grants are funded by the NFL’s Crucial Catch partnership with ACS. Funds raised address cancer prevention, early detection, and timely access to follow-up care, helping more people catch cancer early, when it may be easier to treat. These efforts have impacted more than 750,000 people, particularly in high-risk communities.

Additionally, participants that complete The Defender Cancer Risk Assessment Tool at thedefender.cancer.org are eligible to contribute and receive double the amount of entries. This free, user-friendly tool provides people with personalized tips to increase their understanding of how healthy lifestyle habits can help reduce their cancer risk.

To win the trip of a lifetime to Super Bowl LIII, fans can enter through Jan. 25, 2019. To enter, visit crucialcatch.nfl.com.

This article originally appeared on Look To The Stars.

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The One Tree Hill actor showed up to surprise a fan of the 2003 to 2012 series, Alex Wilson, who said she watched it while she was going through chemotherapy treatments.

Wilson was recording an interview on the podcast Just Between Us with Bailee Madison & Kaitlin Vilasuso when the two hosts surprised their guest with her actor crush, Murray.

In an Instagram post on Dec. 20, Wilson wrote, “I swear, I didn’t cry or lose my cool until Chad walked in.” The post includes photos from the day, including one of her sitting next to the handsome actor.

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I swear, I didn’t cry or lose my cool until Chad walked in

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In an exclusive video of the moment shared by TMZ, Wilson is seen looking shocked and happy before the actor says, “I want a hug!”

“Hi! Oh my God! I lost it, I lost it!” Wilson says. “I’m cool, you know, living the Hollywood life.”

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Link in bio! Now out #superalex | Cancer survivor Alex Wilson and *secret surprise* @baileemadison @kaitlinvilasuso introduce you to real life superhero @wilysonnn and surprise her with a once in a lifetime experience during a live taping at Bailee's home. 18 year old Alex is a three time cancer survivor and shares about the power of positivity and the difficulties of fighting a life threatening disease. Alex also takes part in some serious fun with a JBU flash quiz. The girls surprise Alex by bringing on her favorite star actor crush — hear her reactions live as she meets her idol and listen in as this famous Hollywood heartthrob shows why his title is well deserved. #applepodcasts

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“18 year old Alex is a three-time cancer survivor and shares about the power of positivity and the difficulties of fighting a life-threatening disease,” read an Instagram post about the podcast episode. “The girls surprise Alex by bringing on her favorite star actor crush — hear her reactions live as she meets her idol and listen in as this famous Hollywood heart-throb shows why his title is well deserved.”

This article originally appeared on People.

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The scholarship identifies rising juniors or seniors from underrepresented populations who are interested in pursuing a career in music, theatre or dance and who have demonstrated strong talent. Each recipient will have the chance to earn up to a two-year scholarship worth $3,000-$5,000 per year to complete their degree.

“It’s challenging to find a pathway to a career in the performing arts when you don’t see yourself represented on that stage,” says Lin-Manuel Miranda. “That’s why it’s so important to create opportunities for students who are typically underrepresented in the arts. Rhode Island College is the right place to do this because of its track record of promoting top artistic talent in its music, theater and dance programs while making quality arts education attainable for students from all backgrounds.”

The inaugural five recipients are: Claudius Cooper, senior music major; Brandon McCorory-Joseph, junior dance performance major; Orlando Montalvo, junior music performance major; Alexander “Crespo” Rosario, junior musical theatre and dance performance major; and Andrea Vargas, senior theatre major.

“We are beyond grateful to Lin-Manuel, Luis, and the entire Miranda family for their investment in the next generation of artistic talent being developed at Rhode Island College,” says President Sánchez. “Recognition from an artist of this caliber reinforces Rhode Island College’s status as a first-choice institution for arts education. It is a testament to the potential of our students and the tremendous work of our faculty, most of whom are working professionals in their fields.”

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In an Instagram video that the movie star published earlier this week, the Rock surprised his mother Ata with a brand new home.

According to the caption, the Rock has always done his best to take care of his mother and father. After he and his parents had spent years living on the road, he finally bought them their first house in 1999.

“They divorced about 5 years later and as with life, stuff happens and things got a little complicated,” writes the Rock. “Since then, I always made sure my mom and dad have everything they’ll ever need – houses, cars etc.

“But the house this time is a special one and the timing is very meaningful. I told her to treat this card like it’s ‘Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket’ because she gets to choose any home she wants – anywhere she wants.”

Needless to say, Ata was stunned by the surprise – but her bewilderment quickly turned to tears of love and gratitude.

“I always say, if you got a good mama, then you gotta pretty good shot at becoming a decent human being,” concluded the Rock. “And somehow, somewhere along the line I became one lucky SOB to be able to make stuff like this happen.

“Merry Christmas Ma and WOOOHOOO enjoy your new home!”

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This one felt good. Surprise! Bought my mom a new home for Christmas. All our lives growing up we lived in little apartments all across the country. Lived like gypsies on the road from one state to another. The first home my parents ever lived in was the one I bought for them in 1999. They divorced about 5yrs later and as with life, stuff happens and things got a little complicated. Since then I always made sure my mom and dad have everything they’ll ever need – houses, cars etc. But the house this time is a special one and the timing is very meaningful. I told her to treat this card like it’s “Willy Wonka’s Golden Ticket” because she gets to choose any home she wants – anywhere she wants. I always say, if you got a good mama, then you gotta pretty good shot at becoming a decent human being. And somehow, somewhere along the line I became one lucky SOB to be able to make stuff like this happen. Merry Christmas Ma and WOOOHOOO enjoy your new home. Dwanta

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