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Eddie Izzard Announces Marathon Challenge May 16, 2012

Comedian Eddie Izzard has announced that he will once again run a series of marathons, this time as a tribute to Nelson Mandela.

Photos: Stars Come Out For WildAid Gala In San Francisco May 15, 2012

On Friday, Hollywood descended upon San Francisco to support the wildlife conservation organization, WildAid, at their annual gala.

Stars Support Veterans And Military Families With Got Your 6 Campaign May 10, 2012

In an unprecedented show of support for veterans and military families, nearly every major studio, broadcast and cable network, talent agency, and guild in the entertainment industry has united with top-tier nonprofit organizations to launch the Got Your 6 campaign.

Julia Roberts And Amy Smart To Be Honored By Heal The Bay May 10, 2012

Environmental group Heal the Bay announced its annual Bring Back the Beach gala on May 17 will reflect Hollywood-style glamour, saluting the accomplishments of eco couple Danny Moder and Julia Roberts, as well as actress and longtime board member Amy Smart.

Aimee Teegarden Swims With Sea Lion Pups For Oceana PSA May 10, 2012

Oceana has released its latest public service announcement starring actress and ocean lover, Aimee Teegarden of Friday Night Lights.

Bill Clinton Announces Second Annual CGI America Meeting May 10, 2012

Bill Clinton has announced the program for the second Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting to be held in Chicago, June 7-8, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers.

Exclusive: Young People From Usher's New Look Foundation Have Their Say May 9, 2012

In 1999, superstar Usher established the Usher’s New Look Foundation to empower young people from under-served communities around the world. LookToTheStars.org is proud to share some of the stories of the kids he has helped.

Edward Norton To Speak At Bodhi Tree Foundation Event May 4, 2012

The Bodhi Tree Foundation will host a special event next week featuring a conversation with actor and UN Ambassador to Biodiversity Edward Norton.

Jack Johnson To Be Honored With Conservation Achievement Award May 3, 2012

Jack Johnson is to be honored with the National Wildlife Federation’s National Conservation Achievement Award on May 17.

Every Body Walk With The Cast Of The West Wing May 2, 2012

An all-star cast from the award-winning television series The West Wing reunited for a Funny or Die public service announcement that launched yesterday for Every Body Walk!, an inspiring campaign about the health benefits of walking.

Ian Somerhalder Joins Gisele Bundchen For World Environment Day May 1, 2012

Ian Somerhalder, Li Bing Bing and Bollywood actor Rahul Bose have joined Gisele Bundchen and Don Cheadle as Goodwill Ambassadors for this year’s United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) World Environment Day Challenge.

David Suzuki Steps Down And Speaks Out Apr 27, 2012

Earlier this month, one of Canada’s leading environmental experts, David Suzuki, stepped off the board of directors of the David Suzuki Foundation.

Manta Rays Get Celebrity Names In Mozambique Apr 27, 2012

Mozambique is a goldmine for marine megafauna researchers. Unlike other locations in the world where elusive giant manta rays and whale sharks only appear periodically, such as at times of high plankton availability for feeding, Mozambique’s coastline is home to these enormous animals year round.

Colin Firth Launches Campaign To Save Amazon Tribe Apr 26, 2012

Oscar-winning film star Colin Firth has launched a major Survival International campaign to save ’Earth’s most threatened tribe’ – the Awá of the Brazilian Amazon.

Train's Pat Monahan To Perform At Riverkeeper Fishermen's Ball Apr 25, 2012

Pat Monahan of Train will perform a special acoustic set at the annual Riverkeeper Fishermen’s Ball in New York on Thursday.

Willie Nelson Presented With Planet Defender Award Apr 23, 2012

Rock the Earth, a national not-for-profit environmental organization that partners with the music industry, has announced the winners of its Seventh-Annual Planet Defender Awards.

More Stars Join Soccer Aid 2012 Apr 18, 2012

More big stars have been named to play at Soccer Aid 2012 for UNICEF. Robbie Williams will be joined by his Take That band mate Mark Owen on 27 May as they attempt to reclaim the Soccer Aid title from the Rest of the World.

Celebs Donate Trash To Earth Day Auction Apr 16, 2012

This Earth Month, several celebrities – including actress and mom, Constance Zimmer of “Entourage”, actress Amy Smart, actor Jesse Eisenberg, reality star Lauren Conrad, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui of “Entourage” and “iCarly’s” Nathan Kress are putting their trash on the auction block for a good cause.

Celebrity Sport Relief Challengers Meet British Prime Minister Apr 10, 2012

A host of celebrity challengers who accomplished extraordinary feats of physical endurance for Sport Relief 2012 were welcomed at No. 10 Downing Street recently by Prime Minister David Cameron.

Bid On The Chance To Meet Ian Somerhalder For Charity Apr 6, 2012

Bid now on two tickets to an exclusive fund raising event for the Ian Somerhalder Foundation on April 21, The Influence Affair and After Party. This includes two tickets to the dinner and the after party in California, plus a meet and greet with Ian Somerhalder.

Celebrity Moms To Raise Awareness Of Toxic Household Chemicals Apr 5, 2012

Kelly Preston, Elisabeth Rohm and Jenna Elfman, Laila Ali and Susan Lucci have teamed up with Healthy Child Healthy World to host childrens’ parties aimed at raising awareness about the toxic chemicals used in household products.

Sting And Friends Sing Songs From The Silver Screen For Charity Apr 5, 2012

Sting hosted a plethora of famous faces at his biennial fundraising concert for The Rainforest Fund at Carnegie Hall this week.

Win Lunch With Bill Clinton By Donating To Charity Apr 3, 2012

Ben Stiller has put his name to a special email sent to supporters of the Clinton Foundation, raising awareness of a campaign that will see one lucky supporter join Bill Clinton for lunch in NYC.

Photos: Usher Talks Public Service At CGI-U Apr 2, 2012

On Friday, March 30, Usher Raymond IV spoke on a panel at the CGI-U Opening Plenary alongside Former President Bill Clinton, and other notable panelists about public service.

Nelson Mandela Tweets Support For Earth Hour Apr 1, 2012

As the largest ever WWF Earth Hour wraps up across Asia, Nelson Mandela has taken to Twitter to express his support for the cause to unite the world to protect the planet.

Bid To Save The Earth With Christie's Green Auction Mar 30, 2012

Christie’s International, the world’s leading art business, is pleased to announce the third annual Green Auction: BID to Save the Earth, to be hosted by Christie’s at Rockefeller Center on April 11, 2012, just two weeks before Earth Day. A world-class companion auction powered by charitybuzz.com has launched in support of the event.

Jon Stewart To Host Conversation With Bill Clinton At CGI University Event Mar 30, 2012

President Bill Clinton has announced the program and speakers for the fifth annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), which will be held March 30 – April 1, 2012 at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Bill Clinton Wants To Answer Your Questions About New Rwanda Project Mar 29, 2012

Bill Clinton wants to hear from you about an exciting new project he is involved with.

Malaria Takes Center Court To Save Lives In South Sudan Mar 29, 2012

Since last June, more than 130,000 refugees—and counting—have entered South Sudan and neighboring countries to escape fighting on the border of Sudan. As the situation worsens, the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is providing food, water, and shelter. Living in a country where malaria is the leading cause of death among children under five, the refugee families in South Sudan need another life-saving tool: insecticide-treated bed nets.

Newman's Own Challenges The Biggest Loser For Charity Mar 29, 2012

The seven remaining contestants on this week’s episode of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser” received a challenge from Newman’s Own.