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

  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • The Rainforest Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Trudie Styler's charity work and causes
  • Bill Clinton's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Tom Hanks's charity work and causes
  • Elton John's charity work and causes
  • Meryl Streep's charity work and causes
  • James Taylor's charity work and causes
  • Vince Gill's charity work and causes
  • Jennifer Hudson's charity work and causes
  • Bruno Mars's charity work and causes

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

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Paul McCartney Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year   Feb 13, 2012

  • Paul McCartney's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Eddie Izzard's charity work and causes
  • Tony Bennett's charity work and causes
  • Coldplay's charity work and causes
  • Foo Fighters's charity work and causes
  • Alison Krauss's charity work and causes
  • Norah Jones's charity work and causes
  • Alicia Keys's charity work and causes
  • James Taylor's charity work and causes
  • Diana Krall's charity work and causes
  • Neil Young's charity work and causes
  • Katy Perry's charity work and causes
  • Starkey Hearing Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Bono's charity work and causes
  • Natalie Cole's charity work and causes
  • Phil Collins's charity work and causes
  • Neil Diamond's charity work and causes
  • Gloria Estefan's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Don Henley's charity work and causes
  • Billy Joel's charity work and causes
  • Elton John's charity work and causes
  • Quincy Jones's charity work and causes
  • Luciano Pavarotti's charity work and causes
  • Bonnie Raitt's charity work and causes
  • Paul Simon's charity work and causes
  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • Brian Wilson's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes

Beatles legend Paul McCartney was honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event in Los Angeles on Friday, celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work.

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Stars To Come Out For Paul McCartney At Charity Gala   Feb 2, 2012

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Paul McCartney's charity work and causes
  • Eddie Izzard's charity work and causes
  • Tony Bennett's charity work and causes
  • Coldplay's charity work and causes
  • Foo Fighters's charity work and causes
  • Alison Krauss's charity work and causes
  • Jerry Douglas's charity work and causes
  • Katy Perry's charity work and causes
  • Norah Jones's charity work and causes
  • Alicia Keys's charity work and causes
  • Diana Krall's charity work and causes
  • James Taylor's charity work and causes
  • Neil Young's charity work and causes
  • Starkey Hearing Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Bono's charity work and causes
  • Natalie Cole's charity work and causes
  • Phil Collins's charity work and causes
  • Neil Diamond's charity work and causes
  • Gloria Estefan's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Don Henley's charity work and causes
  • Billy Joel's charity work and causes
  • Elton John's charity work and causes
  • Quincy Jones's charity work and causes
  • Luciano Pavarotti's charity work and causes
  • Bonnie Raitt's charity work and causes
  • Paul Simon's charity work and causes
  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • Brian Wilson's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes

An impressive star-studded cast will come together to honor 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney during a sold-out gala on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, two days prior to the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

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Paul McCartney To Perform At MusiCares Person Of The Year Event   Jan 16, 2012

  • Paul McCartney's charity work and causes
  • Starkey Hearing Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Tony Bennett's charity work and causes
  • Bono's charity work and causes
  • Natalie Cole's charity work and causes
  • Phil Collins's charity work and causes
  • Neil Diamond's charity work and causes
  • Gloria Estefan's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Don Henley's charity work and causes
  • Billy Joel's charity work and causes
  • Elton John's charity work and causes
  • Quincy Jones's charity work and causes
  • Luciano Pavarotti's charity work and causes
  • Bonnie Raitt's charity work and causes
  • Paul Simon's charity work and causes
  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • James Taylor's charity work and causes
  • Brian Wilson's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes
  • Neil Young's charity work and causes

Legendary singer/songwriter, 14-time Grammy winner and 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney is set to perform at the sold-out star-studded tribute concert, taking place in Los Angeles during Grammy Week on Feb. 10.

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More Performers Added To VH1 Divas Show   Nov 22, 2011

  • Save The Music Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Chaka Khan's charity work and causes
  • Erykah Badu's charity work and causes
  • Boyz II Men's charity work and causes
  • Estelle's charity work and causes
  • Travis McCoy's charity work and causes
  • Mary J. Blige's charity work and causes
  • Kelly Clarkson's charity work and causes
  • Jennifer Hudson's charity work and causes
  • Jessie J's charity work and causes
  • Jill Scott's charity work and causes
  • Katy Perry's charity work and causes
  • Paramore's charity work and causes
  • Diana Ross's charity work and causes
  • Tina Turner's charity work and causes
  • Cher's charity work and causes
  • Mariah Carey's charity work and causes
  • Céline Dion's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Shania Twain's charity work and causes
  • Faith Hill's charity work and causes
  • Whitney Houston's charity work and causes
  • Beyoncé Knowles's charity work and causes
  • Adele's charity work and causes
  • Miley Cyrus's charity work and causes
  • Leona Lewis's charity work and causes
  • Jordin Sparks's charity work and causes

VH1 Divas – benefiting the Save The Music Foundation – has announced additional performers to join this year’s tribute to soul music.

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Mary J. Blige And Jennifer Hudson Are VH1 Divas For Charity   Oct 31, 2011

  • Mary J. Blige's charity work and causes
  • Jennifer Hudson's charity work and causes
  • Jill Scott's charity work and causes
  • Kelly Clarkson's charity work and causes
  • Jessie J's charity work and causes
  • Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson's charity work and causes
  • Save The Music Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Katy Perry's charity work and causes
  • Paramore's charity work and causes
  • Diana Ross's charity work and causes
  • Tina Turner's charity work and causes
  • Cher's charity work and causes
  • Mariah Carey's charity work and causes
  • Céline Dion's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Shania Twain's charity work and causes
  • Faith Hill's charity work and causes
  • Whitney Houston's charity work and causes
  • Beyoncé Knowles's charity work and causes
  • Chaka Khan's charity work and causes
  • Adele's charity work and causes
  • Miley Cyrus's charity work and causes
  • Leona Lewis's charity work and causes
  • Jordin Sparks's charity work and causes

VH1’s beloved, popular franchise, “VH1 Divas,” returns and will pay tribute to the cities where soul gave birth to music’s most powerful classics and inspired today’s divas. Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Florence + The Machine, Kelly Clarkson and Jessie J will pay homage to these cities and soul music’s timeless classics at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom.

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Exploring The Arts With Tony Bennett At Celebrity Charity Event   Sep 16, 2011

  • Tony Bennett's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Elton John's charity work and causes
  • Alec Baldwin's charity work and causes
  • Exploring The Arts's celebrity supporters
  • Richard Gere's charity work and causes
  • Bruce Willis's charity work and causes
  • Katie Couric's charity work and causes
  • Martha Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Regis Philbin's charity work and causes
  • Amy Winehouse Foundation's celebrity supporters

When Tony Bennett makes his debut at his sold out performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday, September 18, he will be joined by Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John and Alejandro Sanz for special duet appearances.

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Meryl Streep To Attend National Women's History Museum Charity Gala   Aug 10, 2011

  • Meryl Streep's charity work and causes
  • Gwyneth Paltrow's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Fran Drescher's charity work and causes
  • Trisha Yearwood's charity work and causes
  • LeAnn Rimes's charity work and causes
  • Kathy Ireland's charity work and causes
  • Goldie Hawn's charity work and causes

This coming November, Meryl Streep will be special guest at a gala honoring women from the past and present who have shaped history.

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Bruno Mars And Aretha Franklin Perform At Charity Event To Prevent Teen Pregnancy   May 5, 2011

  • Candie's Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Ciara's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Bruno Mars's charity work and causes
  • Bethenny Frankel's charity work and causes
  • Kevin Jonas's charity work and causes
  • Amaré Stoudemire's charity work and causes
  • Kenneth Cole's charity work and causes

The Candie’s Foundation raised awareness for teen pregnancy prevention month with two events on May 3, including an afternoon performance in front of a 40 foot baby bottle in Times Square, and its 10th Anniversary Celebration “The Event to Prevent” gala last night.

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Katy Perry And Paramore To Headline USO Celebrity Charity Concert   Nov 16, 2010

  • Kathy Griffin's charity work and causes
  • United Service Organization's celebrity supporters
  • Katy Perry's charity work and causes
  • Paramore's charity work and causes
  • Adele's charity work and causes
  • Kelly Clarkson's charity work and causes
  • Miley Cyrus's charity work and causes
  • Jennifer Hudson's charity work and causes
  • Leona Lewis's charity work and causes
  • Jordin Sparks's charity work and causes
  • Diana Ross's charity work and causes
  • Tina Turner's charity work and causes
  • Cher's charity work and causes
  • Mariah Carey's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Mary J. Blige's charity work and causes
  • Shania Twain's charity work and causes
  • Faith Hill's charity work and causes
  • Whitney Houston's charity work and causes

Two-time Emmy award winning actress and comedian, New York Times bestselling author and Grammy nominated performer Kathy Griffin will host VH1 Divas Salute The Troops from the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego, CA.

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Tyler Perry Receives the NAACP Chairman Award   Feb 26, 2010

  • Tyler Perry's charity work and causes
  • Bono's charity work and causes
  • Barack Obama's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Dave Matthews Band's charity work and causes
  • Janet Jackson's charity work and causes
  • Covenant House's celebrity supporters

Successful filmmaker Tyler Perry will be awarded the Chairman’s Award at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Awards.

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Lionel Richie Honored By United Negro College Fund   Sep 30, 2009

  • Lionel Richie's charity work and causes
  • United Negro College Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Natalie Cole's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes
  • Akon's charity work and causes
  • Katharine McPhee's charity work and causes
  • Cedric the Entertainer's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Quincy Jones's charity work and causes
  • Smokey Robinson's charity work and causes
  • Patti LaBelle's charity work and causes

Legendary singer Lionel Richie was honored with an Award of Excellence by the United Negro College Fund on Saturday night.

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Neil Young: 2010 MusiCares Person Of The Year   Aug 13, 2009

  • Neil Young's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Farm Aid's celebrity supporters
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Neil Diamond's charity work and causes
  • Brian Wilson's charity work and causes

Neil Young has been announced as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year.

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VH1 Divas To Return For Charity   Jul 22, 2009

  • Adele's charity work and causes
  • Kelly Clarkson's charity work and causes
  • Leona Lewis's charity work and causes
  • Miley Cyrus's charity work and causes
  • Save The Music Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Diana Ross's charity work and causes
  • Tina Turner's charity work and causes
  • Cher's charity work and causes
  • Mariah Carey's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Mary J. Blige's charity work and causes
  • Shania Twain's charity work and causes
  • Faith Hill's charity work and causes
  • Whitney Houston's charity work and causes

After a four-year hiatus, VH1 will bring back the legendary live concert event “VH1 Divas” by featuring some of pop music’s most talented female artists – Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis and Miley Cyrus. The “VH1 Divas” concert will be televised live on VH1 on Thursday, September 17 at 9:00pm.

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Nelson Mandela's 91st Celebrated In Style   Jul 20, 2009

  • Nelson Mandela's charity work and causes
  • Bruce Springsteen's charity work and causes
  • Alicia Keys's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes
  • 46664's celebrity supporters
  • Barack Obama's charity work and causes
  • Morgan Freeman's charity work and causes
  • Forest Whitaker's charity work and causes
  • Whoopi Goldberg's charity work and causes
  • Susan Sarandon's charity work and causes
  • Tim Robbins's charity work and causes
  • Carla Bruni's charity work and causes
  • Bob Dylan's charity work and causes
  • Dave Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Queen Latifah's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Josh Groban's charity work and causes
  • will.i.am's charity work and causes
  • Wyclef Jean's charity work and causes
  • Gloria Gaynor's charity work and causes
  • Cyndi Lauper's charity work and causes
  • Lil' Kim's charity work and causes

A galaxy of stars turned out to celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday in New York during the weekend, with proceeds going to one of the South African legend’s charities.

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VIP Tickets To Mandela Day Concert Available   Jul 8, 2009

  • 46664's celebrity supporters
  • Nelson Mandela Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Nelson Mandela's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Josh Groban's charity work and causes
  • Alicia Keys's charity work and causes
  • Queen Latifah's charity work and causes
  • Wyclef Jean's charity work and causes
  • Whoopi Goldberg's charity work and causes
  • Forest Whitaker's charity work and causes
  • Morgan Freeman's charity work and causes
  • Matt Damon's charity work and causes
  • Susan Sarandon's charity work and causes

46664 and the Nelson Mandela Foundation announced this week that a number of extra VIP tickets are available for the Mandela Day concert at Radio City Music Hall in New York. The concert forms part of the celebrations for Nelson Mandela’s 91st birthday on July 18, 2009 at 8pm.

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New York To Host First Mandela Day Concert   Jun 5, 2009

  • Nelson Mandela's charity work and causes
  • Dave Stewart's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Wyclef Jean's charity work and causes
  • Queen Latifah's charity work and causes
  • Josh Groban's charity work and causes
  • Cyndi Lauper's charity work and causes
  • Jesse McCartney's charity work and causes
  • Angélique Kidjo's charity work and causes
  • Emmanuel Jal's charity work and causes
  • Carla Bruni's charity work and causes
  • 46664's celebrity supporters
  • Forest Whitaker's charity work and causes
  • Sharon Stone's charity work and causes
  • Susan Sarandon's charity work and causes
  • Bill Clinton's charity work and causes
  • Robert De Niro's charity work and causes
  • Queen's charity work and causes
  • Brian May's charity work and causes
  • Bono's charity work and causes

New York takes world center-stage next month when the city hosts the inaugural ‘Mandela Day.’

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Robert F Kennedy Center Launches Charity Auction For Human Rights   May 13, 2009

  • Oprah's charity work and causes
  • Michael Phelps's charity work and causes
  • Tim Gunn's charity work and causes
  • Steve Carell's charity work and causes
  • Ridley Scott's charity work and causes
  • Russell Crowe's charity work and causes
  • Cate Blanchett's charity work and causes
  • Richard Gere's charity work and causes
  • Dalai Lama's charity work and causes
  • Ben Stiller's charity work and causes
  • Robert De Niro's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • David Blaine's charity work and causes
  • Rachael Ray's charity work and causes
  • Jason Taylor's charity work and causes
  • Hugh Laurie's charity work and causes
  • Bill Cosby's charity work and causes
  • Jennifer Hudson's charity work and causes
  • Regis Philbin's charity work and causes
  • Charles Grodin's charity work and causes
  • Alan Alda's charity work and causes
  • Anderson Cooper's charity work and causes
  • Larry King's charity work and causes
  • Bill Maher's charity work and causes
  • David Foster's charity work and causes
  • Andrea Bocelli's charity work and causes
  • Katherine Jenkins's charity work and causes
  • Michael Buble's charity work and causes

An exciting new charity auction has been launched featuring an unbelievable number of celebrity experiences.

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Grammy Charity Auction Set To Rock   Feb 5, 2009

  • Katy Perry's charity work and causes
  • Kathy Griffin's charity work and causes
  • AC/DC's charity work and causes
  • Taylor Swift's charity work and causes
  • John Mayer's charity work and causes
  • Fall Out Boy's charity work and causes
  • Jonas Brothers's charity work and causes
  • Mariah Carey's charity work and causes
  • Slash's charity work and causes
  • Céline Dion's charity work and causes
  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • Flight of the Conchords's charity work and causes
  • Foo Fighters's charity work and causes
  • Sheryl Crow's charity work and causes
  • Jesse McCartney's charity work and causes
  • Tom Jones's charity work and causes
  • Christina Aguilera's charity work and causes
  • Robert Plant's charity work and causes
  • Sarah McLachlan's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Grammy Foundation's celebrity supporters

With the Grammy Awards only days away, now is the time to bid on exclusive celebrity items in the annual Grammy Awards Charity Auction and help a good cause.

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Bid On Celebrity Autographs At Heart Ball   Jan 20, 2009

  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Billy Idol's charity work and causes
  • Carlos Santana's charity work and causes
  • Yusuf's charity work and causes
  • Eric Clapton's charity work and causes

Autograph Store, a leading online auction dealer of celebrity signed collectibles and memorabilia, is pleased to sponsor the American Heart Association’s charity auction at the Heart Ball on February 7, 2009.

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Jonas Brothers To Play Charity Concert For Auto Show   Dec 26, 2008

  • Jonas Brothers's charity work and causes
  • Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America's celebrity supporters
  • March Of Dimes's celebrity supporters
  • Céline Dion's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Kid Rock's charity work and causes
  • Kevin Bacon's charity work and causes
  • Jay Leno's charity work and causes
  • Change for the Children Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's celebrity supporters
  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles's celebrity supporters

The North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) has announced the Grammy nominated Jonas Brothers will play a special concert at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena on January 18, 2009 to help raise funds for the annual Charity Preview.

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Rihanna To Play Inauguration Show For The Hungry   Dec 22, 2008

  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • Barack Obama's charity work and causes
  • Feeding America's celebrity supporters
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Creative Coalition's celebrity supporters
  • Elvis Costello's charity work and causes
  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • Seal's charity work and causes
  • Ashley Judd's charity work and causes
  • Anne Hathaway's charity work and causes
  • Susan Sarandon's charity work and causes
  • Marcia Cross's charity work and causes
  • Spike Lee's charity work and causes

Pop star Rihanna is set to perform at Barack Obama’s inauguration to benefit hunger relief.

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Aretha Franklin Salutes The Troops   Dec 15, 2008

  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes

Yesterday, December 14, a first-of-its-kind holiday tribute to unite the American Nation, salute the men and women who serve the United States of America, and honor their families was held in Times Square, New York

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Joss Stone, Anita Baker To Shine for UNCF's An Evening of Stars   Sep 1, 2008

  • Joss Stone's charity work and causes
  • Jennifer Hudson's charity work and causes
  • United Negro College Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Patti LaBelle's charity work and causes
  • Dionne Warwick's charity work and causes
  • Wayne Brady's charity work and causes
  • Quincy Jones's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Smokey Robinson's charity work and causes

Grammy-winning ladies of soul Anita Baker and Joss Stone are set to join Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and American Idol winner Fantasia at the UNCF’s tribute to Patti LaBelle.

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Jonas Brothers Raise Scholarship Money   Aug 12, 2008

  • Jonas Brothers's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Billy Joel's charity work and causes
  • Christie Brinkley's charity work and causes
  • Kelly Ripa's charity work and causes

The Jonas Brothers played a special gig attended by a host of stars on Saturday.

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Shakira Sheds Threads For Charity   Feb 11, 2008

  • Shakira's charity work and causes
  • Sarah Michelle Gellar's charity work and causes
  • Donald Trump's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • LL Cool J's charity work and causes
  • Joe Satriani's charity work and causes
  • Linkin Park's charity work and causes
  • John Legend's charity work and causes
  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • Richie Sambora's charity work and causes
  • Sheryl Crow's charity work and causes
  • Melissa Etheridge's charity work and causes
  • Neil Diamond's charity work and causes
  • Joss Stone's charity work and causes
  • Rod Stewart's charity work and causes
  • John Mayer's charity work and causes
  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • Avril Lavigne's charity work and causes
  • Slash's charity work and causes
  • Reba McEntire's charity work and causes
  • Quincy Jones's charity work and causes
  • Beyoncé Knowles's charity work and causes
  • Snoop Dogg's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Tony Bennett's charity work and causes
  • Bill Clinton's charity work and causes
  • Robert Plant's charity work and causes
  • Jimmy Page's charity work and causes
  • Elton John's charity work and causes
  • Madonna's charity work and causes
  • Bruce Springsteen's charity work and causes

Although the Northern Hemisphere is still gripped with winter chills, it has not stopped some celebrities from shedding their clothes… for a good cause, of course.

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A Very Special Christmas   Dec 24, 2007

  • Jon Bon Jovi's charity work and causes
  • Sheryl Crow's charity work and causes
  • U2's charity work and causes
  • Eric Clapton's charity work and causes
  • Special Olympics's celebrity supporters
  • Bobby Shriver's charity work and causes
  • Madonna's charity work and causes
  • Bruce Springsteen's charity work and causes
  • Smashing Pumpkins's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Nicks's charity work and causes
  • Enrique Iglesias's charity work and causes
  • Aretha Franklin's charity work and causes
  • Tom Petty's charity work and causes
  • Reba McEntire's charity work and causes
  • Run DMC's charity work and causes
  • John Mellencamp's charity work and causes
  • Sting's charity work and causes
  • Vanessa Williams's charity work and causes
  • Wyclef Jean's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes

Christmas may already be upon us, and Santa may at this very moment be squeezing his way down your chimney, but there is still time for one last fix of Christmas shopping.

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