Country Music Group Tours To Fulfill Fan Dreams

Country music group Lady Antebellum has launched their new '7FOR7' weekly campaign where the band tours the country to surprise and fulfill seven wishes for seven fans in seven days. For example, the band recently surprised and benefited nursing student fan Katharine Laventis with an educational supplementary scholarship fund.  The band’s fifth studio music album, also named 747, is out today.  For more information → Lady Antebellum.

Entertainment Giant Aids In Fight Against Cancer

American Cancer Society

Entertainment giant Live Nation joins American Cancer Society in the efforts to raise funds in the fight against cancer.  "For every $50 that fans donate through Ticketmaster.com and LiveNation.com, they will receive a tm ticket cash™ code, redeemable for $10 off future ticket purchase for select sports, music and theater events."  Jared Smith, president of Ticketmaster North America, adds:  "Together with the American Cancer Society, we are pleased to offer our fans this token of appreciation for taking part in the fight against cancer...Their generous donations will enable, our partner, the American Cancer Society, to continue the critical work that it has done for more than a century, which is truly a win-win for everyone." For more information, visit FightCancer.

Popular Singer Gives Musical Gift For Cancer Teens

Singer / Songwriter Taylor Swift has gifted The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)  $50,000 to create newly specialized programming and a high-tech music therapy platform to enable teen cancer patients to create and produce music while receiving cancer treatment.

Taylor Swift @ CHOP

 M. Altschuler, MD, chief executive officer of The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, adds: "Her gift will help lift the spirits of many CHOP patients during a difficult time...We are thrilled that Taylor Swift has chosen to support The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Cancer Center..."  For more information visit CHOP.

Grammy Winner Headlines Event For Autism & Parkinson's Disease

Grammy winning entertainer Ne-Yo will headline the 15th Annual DesignCare music, fashion and philanthropic event, on 7/27/13, to benefit the HollyRod Foundation.  Ne-Yo adds, "It's an honor to be asked to be a part of this very special night that Holly and Rodney created for their foundation, HollyRod.   DesignCare is such a prestigious event that draws a great crowd of supporters for the charity.  Most people can say that they know someone affected by both autism and Parkinson's so many lives are affected by this night of fundraising.  I'm really looking forward to being part of it..." Founders Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete will host.  The HollyRod Foundation is “dedicated to providing help and hope to those living with autism and Parkinson's disease.”  The event will also spotlight popular fashion designer Rubin Singer, and a runway collection featuring the designer's designs.  For more information >>HollyRodFoundation.

Famed DJ Joins Fight Against AIDS

Famed dj Tiesto has released a new and exclusive compilation, Dance (Red), Save Lives, in efforts to bring about awareness within the Dance community in the fight against AIDS.  The new release, in collaboration with U2's Bono, also features popular djs Calvin Harris, Avicii, and Diplo.  Tiesto shares, "When I went to Africa in 2006, I was struck by the devastating effect of AIDS. Now the world has an incredible chance to make sure that babies are born HIV free by 2015, and the dance community is going to make a lot of noise to help make this happen."  For more information>> Dance(Red)SavesLives.

Hip Hop Legend Aims For Diabetes Awareness

Hip-hop legend  Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons has joined global health care giant Novo Nordisk, as ambassador, in the implementation of the new “Ask.Screen.Know” educational program in “encouraging people to learn their risk for diabetes and highlight the need for early diabetes detection.”  Simmons shares, "Watching my dad manage his diabetes, I know firsthand the impact that the disease can have ...Your health is worth the time. That's why I joined the Ask.Screen.Know. campaign. I'm looking at my own risk of diabetes and holding myself accountable for my health. I'm asking others to do the same."  Simmons will also appear in a “national public service announcement and host a series of local events across the country.”  For more information>> Ask.Screen.Know.

Singer's Foundation To Bring "Bravery" Awareness

Born Brave Bus

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, in partnership with The National Council for Behavioral Health, will provide a “Born Brave Bus Tour” in “promotion of mental health awareness, bravery, and resilience among young people.”  The bus tour, in conjunction with Lady Gaga's concert tour, will share the following key messages to:   “Be brave: Know your strengths, Act brave: Share your strengths, and Stay brave: Build your strengths.”  For more information visit >> BornBrave.