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Jon Stewart To Host A Night Of Too Many Stars   May 14, 2012

  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes

Comedy Central has once again joined forces with Jon Stewart’s Busboy Productions and the New York Center for Autism for its fourth biennial special event, Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs

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Justin Bieber And Miley Cyrus Back World Wish Day   Apr 24, 2012

  • Make-A-Wish Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • John Cena's charity work and causes
  • Miley Cyrus's charity work and causes
  • Justin Bieber's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Nigel Barker's charity work and causes
  • Tiffani Thiessen's charity work and causes
  • Michael Jordan's charity work and causes

On April 29, more than 30 years to the day after a young boy named Chris was granted his wish to be a police officer for a day, Make-A-Wish Foundation supporters around the world will celebrate World Wish Day in honor of the wish that sparked a global wish-granting movement.

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

  • Bill Clinton's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Biz Stone's charity work and causes
  • Usher's charity work and causes
  • Usher's New Look Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Chelsea Clinton's charity work and causes

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.

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Richard Branson Blogs Secret Policeman's Ball   Mar 7, 2012

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  • Amnesty International's celebrity supporters
  • Coldplay's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Russell Brand's charity work and causes
  • Rashida Jones's charity work and causes
  • Seth Meyers's charity work and causes
  • Sarah Silverman's charity work and causes
  • Kristen Wiig's charity work and causes
  • John Oliver's charity work and causes
  • Peter Gabriel's charity work and causes

Sir Richard Branson has blogged about the Secret Policeman’s Ball concert held in New York during the weekend to benefit Amnesty International.

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Comedians Join Secret Policeman's Ball For Amnesty International   Feb 17, 2012

  • Amnesty International's celebrity supporters
  • Coldplay's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Russell Brand's charity work and causes
  • Rashida Jones's charity work and causes
  • Seth Meyers's charity work and causes
  • Sarah Silverman's charity work and causes
  • Kristen Wiig's charity work and causes
  • John Oliver's charity work and causes

Amnesty International has announced that some of the top comedic talent in the U.S. and U.K. will be joining the Secret Policeman’s Ball line-up at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, March 4, 2012.

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Stephen Colbert Spoofs Link Between Money And American Politics   Feb 1, 2012

  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes

Political satirist Stephen Colbert has extended his critique of American politics from The Colbert Report stage onto a new one – the campaign stage for the Republican nomination.

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Stars Line Up For The Return Of The Secret Policeman's Ball   Jan 25, 2012

  • Amnesty International's celebrity supporters
  • Coldplay's charity work and causes
  • Russell Brand's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Chris Martin's charity work and causes
  • John Cleese's charity work and causes
  • The Who's charity work and causes
  • Pete Townshend's charity work and causes
  • Billy Connolly's charity work and causes
  • Rowan Atkinson's charity work and causes
  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • Eric Clapton's charity work and causes
  • Bob Geldof's charity work and causes
  • Phil Collins's charity work and causes
  • Pamela Stephenson's charity work and causes
  • Mark Knopfler's charity work and causes
  • David Gilmour's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Fry's charity work and causes
  • Hugh Laurie's charity work and causes
  • Joan Armatrading's charity work and causes
  • Duran Duran's charity work and causes
  • Bono's charity work and causes
  • Graham Norton's charity work and causes
  • Alan Carr's charity work and causes
  • Fearne Cotton's charity work and causes

The Secret Policeman’s Ball is back – and it’s heading for America!

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Hugh Jackman Attends Star-Studded Baby Buggy Anniversary   Dec 12, 2011

  • Baby Buggy's celebrity supporters
  • Jerry Seinfeld's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Jessica Seinfeld's charity work and causes
  • Kyle Maclachlan's charity work and causes
  • Julianne Moore's charity work and causes
  • Naomi Watts's charity work and causes
  • Kelly Ripa's charity work and causes
  • Hugh Jackman's charity work and causes
  • Oprah's charity work and causes
  • Bridget Moynahan's charity work and causes
  • Nigel Barker's charity work and causes
  • Jeff Gordon's charity work and causes

Baby Buggy, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing families in need with essential equipment, clothing, products, and services for children, held its 10th Anniversary Gala on Monday, December 5th at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center.

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Bruce Springsteen And Ricky Gervais To Stand Up For Heroes   Oct 25, 2011

  • Bruce Springsteen's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Ricky Gervais's charity work and causes
  • Bob Woodruff Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Bob Woodruff's charity work and causes

Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart and Ricky Gervais will take part in a special charity event in New York next month.

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Warren Buffett Says Tax The Rich   Sep 23, 2011

  • Warren Buffett's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes

Last month, in an op-ed in The New York Times, billionaire philanthropist Warren Buffett addressed misconceptions about investment attitudes of some of America’s richest citizens. Buffett’s message to Congress: Stop coddling the super-rich.

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Jon Stewart Visits US Troops In Afghanistan   Aug 8, 2011

  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • David Blaine's charity work and causes
  • United Service Organization's celebrity supporters

The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart recently joined illusionist David Blaine and basketball Hall of Famer Karl Malone in Afghanistan to visit US troops with the USO.

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Matt Damon Defends Teachers at Washington Rally   Aug 3, 2011

  • Matt Damon's charity work and causes
  • Richard Dreyfuss's charity work and causes
  • Dave Eggers's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes

On July 30, Matt Damon spoke out for teachers during the Save Our Schools March in Washington, D.C., joining thousands of educators, parents, children and others who care about the state of education in the U.S.

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Jon Stewart And David Blaine To Tour The Troops With USO   Jul 29, 2011

  • United Service Organization's celebrity supporters
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • David Blaine's charity work and causes
  • Robin Williams's charity work and causes
  • Kid Rock's charity work and causes
  • Lewis Black's charity work and causes
  • Lance Armstrong's charity work and causes
  • Anna Kournikova's charity work and causes

Admiral Mike Mullen will wrap up his four-year appointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff by leading a star-studded, eclectic group of celebrities on his final USO entertainment tour overseas this summer.

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Jon Stewart Gives Celebrity Support To Charity Runners   Jun 29, 2011

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Team UCP – representing United Cerebral Palsy of New York City – participated in the 2011 Achilles Hope & Possibility Race in Central Park on Sunday (June 26) and was joined by Jon Stewart.

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George Clooney And Friends To Appear On Comedy Central Charity Special   Oct 20, 2010

  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • George Clooney's charity work and causes
  • Jason Alexander's charity work and causes
  • Julie Bowen's charity work and causes
  • Drew Carey's charity work and causes
  • Cedric the Entertainer's charity work and causes
  • Larry David's charity work and causes
  • Lauren Graham's charity work and causes
  • Tom Hanks's charity work and causes
  • Jimmy Kimmel's charity work and causes
  • Conan O'Brien's charity work and causes
  • Jim Parsons's charity work and causes
  • Holly Robinson-Peete's charity work and causes
  • David Spade's charity work and causes
  • Betty White's charity work and causes
  • Weird Al Yankovic's charity work and causes
  • Lewis Black's charity work and causes
  • Tom Brokaw's charity work and causes
  • Steve Carell's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Billy Crudup's charity work and causes
  • Jimmy Fallon's charity work and causes
  • Tina Fey's charity work and causes
  • Ricky Gervais's charity work and causes
  • Tommy Hilfiger's charity work and causes
  • David Letterman's charity work and causes
  • John Oliver's charity work and causes
  • Chris Rock's charity work and causes
  • Adam Sandler's charity work and causes
  • Sarah Silverman's charity work and causes
  • Paul Simon's charity work and causes
  • Robin Williams's charity work and causes

Over 50 amazing performers will show their support and lend their comedy chops to “Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education,” the biennial/bi-coastal event which raises funds to help ease the severe shortage of effective schools and education programs for autistic children and adults.

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Comedy Stars Overbooked For Charity!   Oct 5, 2010

  • Olivia Munn's charity work and causes
  • Steve Carell's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Tina Fey's charity work and causes
  • Lewis Black's charity work and causes
  • Jimmy Fallon's charity work and causes
  • Ricky Gervais's charity work and causes
  • Chris Rock's charity work and causes
  • Sarah Silverman's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes

Olivia Munn was one of many who turned out in New York City for a stellar night of comedy on Saturday as part of the Night Of Too Many Stars – An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education.

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Stars Stand Up To Cancer On Demand   Dec 17, 2009

  • Stand Up To Cancer's celebrity supporters
  • Alicia Keys's charity work and causes
  • Bruce Springsteen's charity work and causes
  • Dave Matthews Band's charity work and causes
  • Norah Jones's charity work and causes
  • Mariah Carey's charity work and causes
  • Bon Jovi's charity work and causes
  • Lady Gaga's charity work and causes
  • Justin Timberlake's charity work and causes
  • Jack Johnson's charity work and causes
  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • Placido Domingo's charity work and causes
  • Renee Zellweger's charity work and causes
  • Rob Lowe's charity work and causes
  • Josh Groban's charity work and causes
  • Michael Strahan's charity work and causes
  • Minka Kelly's charity work and causes
  • Mandy Moore's charity work and causes
  • Dave Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Joss Stone's charity work and causes
  • Entertainment Industry Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Bob Dylan's charity work and causes
  • Meryl Streep's charity work and causes
  • Katie Couric's charity work and causes
  • Brian Williams's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Salma Hayek's charity work and causes
  • Patrick Swayze's charity work and causes

Comcast Corporation and Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) have joined together to create the first-ever video-on-demand (VOD) initiative Stand Up 2 Cancer On Demand to broaden awareness and raise critical funds for innovative cancer research.

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Cyndi Lauper Launches True Colors Charity Auction   Dec 8, 2009

  • Cyndi Lauper's charity work and causes
  • True Colors Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Lady Gaga's charity work and causes
  • Kathy Griffin's charity work and causes
  • Jason Mraz's charity work and causes
  • Wyclef Jean's charity work and causes
  • Cherry Jones's charity work and causes
  • Tim Gunn's charity work and causes
  • Russell Simmons's charity work and causes
  • Sara Bareilles's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Annie Lennox's charity work and causes
  • Melinda Doolittle's charity work and causes
  • Scarlett Johansson's charity work and causes

Cyndi Lauper has launched the True Colors Fund’s Second Annual Winter Online Auction, which includes celebrity experiences and autographed memorabilia in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.

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Spike Lee To Be Honored At Charity Auction   Nov 26, 2009

  • Spike Lee's charity work and causes
  • Bruce Springsteen's charity work and causes
  • David Letterman's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Jimmy Fallon's charity work and causes

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will present the 20th Anniversary Mickey Mantle Community Service Award to director and actor Spike Lee at an annual sports and entertainment fantasy auction benefiting Camp Brooklyn on December 9th.

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Bid On Dinner With Your Favorite Celebs   Apr 14, 2009

  • Edie Falco's charity work and causes
  • Paul Rudd's charity work and causes
  • Jeremy Sisto's charity work and causes
  • David Schwimmer's charity work and causes
  • Rosanna Arquette's charity work and causes
  • Ally Sheedy's charity work and causes
  • Kevin Smith's charity work and causes
  • Bruce Willis's charity work and causes
  • Drew Barrymore's charity work and causes
  • Meg Ryan's charity work and causes
  • Rachael Ray's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Ellen DeGeneres's charity work and causes
  • Jimmy Buffett's charity work and causes

Fans of Jon Hamm, Edie Falco, Keri Russell, Paul Rudd, Jeremy Sisto, Patrick Duffy, David Schwimmer, Rosanna Arquette, Ally Sheedy, Nathan Fillion, John Slattery, and Lili Taylor have the chance to join their favorite stars for lunch in a new charity auction running now.

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Lunch With Anderson Cooper And Help AIDS Sufferers   Feb 18, 2009

  • Anderson Cooper's charity work and causes
  • Katie Couric's charity work and causes
  • Tim Gunn's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Jane Fonda's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes

Fancy meeting with some of the media’s most interesting news anchors and discussing current events? This charity auction gives you the chance to do just that.

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Comedians To Stand Up For Peace At NYC Event   Jan 2, 2009

  • Dean Obeidallah's charity work and causes
  • Chris Rock's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes

The Seeds of Peace Young Leadership Committee will hold its annual StandUp for Peace benefit on January 6th at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City.

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Grab Heidi Klum's Jacket For 15 Below   Dec 10, 2008

  • Heidi Klum's charity work and causes
  • Elton John's charity work and causes
  • The Salvation Army's celebrity supporters
  • Michael Stipe's charity work and causes
  • Kid Rock's charity work and causes
  • Robert Plant's charity work and causes
  • Michael Caine's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Nelly Furtado's charity work and causes

Fancy slipping into a jacket signed by supermodel Heidi Klum or Sir Elton John? Now’s your chance – the 15 Below Project’s charity auction has been extended.

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Stephen Colbert's Christmas Special For Charity   Nov 20, 2008

  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Willie Nelson's charity work and causes
  • Toby Keith's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • John Legend's charity work and causes
  • Elvis Costello's charity work and causes
  • Feeding America's celebrity supporters

Stephen Colbert will host his own holiday special this Sunday, November 23, with the show being released as a charity DVD next week.

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Star Goodies Up For Grabs In Charity Auctions   Aug 28, 2008

  • Television Academy Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Jennifer Aniston's charity work and causes
  • Courteney Cox's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Jimmy Kimmel's charity work and causes
  • Ian McKellen's charity work and causes
  • Mischa Barton's charity work and causes
  • Lily Allen's charity work and causes
  • Noel Gallagher's charity work and causes
  • Jodie Kidd's charity work and causes

The Television Academy Foundation is offering an array of exclusive items and experiences to bidders through a special online charity auction hosted by eBay Giving Works.

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Celebrities Unite For Earth Day   Apr 21, 2008

  • Earth Day Network's celebrity supporters
  • Zach Braff's charity work and causes
  • Kevin Bacon's charity work and causes
  • Chevy Chase's charity work and causes
  • Jordin Sparks's charity work and causes
  • Russell Simmons's charity work and causes
  • Edward Norton's charity work and causes
  • Glenn Close's charity work and causes
  • David Duchovny's charity work and causes
  • Gillian Anderson's charity work and causes
  • Lisa Kudrow's charity work and causes
  • Jack Johnson's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Ellen DeGeneres's charity work and causes
  • Dr. Phil McGraw's charity work and causes
  • Alicia Silverstone's charity work and causes
  • Richard Dean Anderson's charity work and causes

Tomorrow, April 22, will see one of the largest global events uniting the planet against climate change to be held this year. Millions of evironmentally-minded people around the planet will hold events to celebrate the 38th annual Earth Day, a massive campaign focussing on global warming and raising awareness for a cleaner environment.

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Stewart to Host Night Of Too Many Stars   Mar 27, 2008

  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Stephen Colbert's charity work and causes
  • Tina Fey's charity work and causes
  • Jonah Hill's charity work and causes
  • Conan O'Brien's charity work and causes
  • Adam Sandler's charity work and causes
  • Sarah Silverman's charity work and causes
  • Autism Speaks's celebrity supporters
  • Rosie O'Donnell's charity work and causes
  • Maroon 5's charity work and causes
  • Kevin James's charity work and causes
  • Amy Poehler's charity work and causes
  • Ricky Gervais's charity work and causes

The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart is set to host the Night Of Too Many Stars, an “Overbooked Concert For Autism Education”, on April 13th. The music-and-laughter-packed event will be televised live from The Beacon Theatre in New York City.

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Celebrities Fuel Robin Hood Charity Excess   May 7, 2007

  • Aerosmith's charity work and causes
  • Steven Tyler's charity work and causes
  • Mario Batali's charity work and causes
  • Tom Brokaw's charity work and causes
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Michael Douglas's charity work and causes
  • Ben Affleck's charity work and causes
  • Jimmy Fallon's charity work and causes
  • Zach Braff's charity work and causes
  • Martha Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Robin Hood's celebrity supporters

This year’s Robin Hood fundraiser saw top-tier investors driven by good-natured rivalry and celebrity encouragement to give a massive $71 million to charity.

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Comic Relief Brings Laughter to New Orleans   Nov 15, 2006

  • Billy Crystal's charity work and causes
  • Whoopi Goldberg's charity work and causes
  • Robin Williams's charity work and causes
  • Comic Relief's celebrity supporters
  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Bill Maher's charity work and causes
  • Ray Romano's charity work and causes
  • Roseanne Barr's charity work and causes
  • Wayne Brady's charity work and causes
  • Louie Anderson's charity work and causes
  • Tom Arnold's charity work and causes

Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams are back to host the 20th Anniversary of the US Comic Relief event this Saturday, November 19th. After an eight-year hiatus, the beloved event has returned to raise funds for New Orleans and the people still suffering from the effects of last year’s hurricane. Comedians such as Jon Stewart, Bill Maher, Ray Romano and Roseanne Barr have joined the cause.

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Jon Stewart to Appear With L.A. Mayor to Benefit Geffen Playhouse   Oct 9, 2006

  • Jon Stewart's charity work and causes
  • David Geffen's charity work and causes

Famed Daily Show host Jon Stewart and L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will perform at L.A.’s Geffen Playhouse on November 17 for a performance to benefit the theater itself.

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