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Photo: Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Whoopi Goldberg, Sir Michael Caine and will.i.am at Keep Memory Alive’s Power of Love Gala

Stars Celebrate Quincy Jones And Sir Michael Caine At Power Of Love Gala   Apr 15, 2013

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

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More Stars Added To Power Of Love Gala Celebrating Quincy Jones And Michael Caine   Mar 26, 2013

Keep Memory Alive’s 17th annual Power of Love Gala continues to grow with an extended list of entertainment icons and celebrities attending and performing at the 80th birthday celebration for Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine in Las Vegas.

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Bono Turns Factivist And Sees Good News On Poverty   Mar 18, 2013

When rocker and activist Bono spoke at a TED conference last month, he presented a series of facts to demonstrate a positive trend that he feels not enough people have recognized or are talking about.

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Elton John Raises $6 Million For Charity At Oscar Viewing Party   Feb 25, 2013

The 21st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised $6 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS.

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Stars To Celebrate 80th Birthdays For Quincy Jones And Sir Michael Caine With Charity Gala   Feb 21, 2013

Keep Memory Alive’s 17th annual Power of Love Gala continues to grow with an extended list of entertainment icons and celebrities attending and performing at the 80th birthday celebration for Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine in Las Vegas.

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Springsteen To Be Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Tonight   Feb 8, 2013

The sold-out MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Bruce Springsteen will take place Feb. 8, two days prior to the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards.

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Celebrity Auction To Benefit New York Cares Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts   Jan 11, 2013

Here’s your chance to take part in a fantastic online auction to benefit New York Cares and its Hurricane Sandy relief efforts.

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CharityBuzz.com's Top 2012 Celebrity Charity Auctions   Jan 4, 2013

LookToTheStars.org is proud to bring you a round up of CharityBuzz.com’s top celebrity charity auctions from 2012.

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Stars Line Up To Honor Bruce Springsteen As MusiCares' Person Of The Year   Jan 3, 2013

Alabama Shakes, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Jim James, Elton John, Juanes, John Legend, Natalie Maines, Tim McGraw, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Sting, Eddie Vedder, and Neil Young will perform at the tribute concert in honor of 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year Bruce Springsteen.

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Hard Rock Releases U2 T-Shirt For Charity   Dec 11, 2012

Hard Rock is proud to launch its U2 Signature Series: Edition 30 T-shirt in support of human rights around the globe.

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Keep A Child Alive Black Ball REDUX Raises $2.9 Million   Dec 10, 2012

Keep A Child Alive CEO Peter Twyman has announced that the Black Ball REDUX, held last week at “Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater,” raised over $2.9 million – funds that will go to providing lifesaving HIV treatment, care and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India.

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Taylor Swift Honored With Ripple Of Hope Award   Dec 5, 2012

Last night in New York, The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights honored 6-time Grammy winner Taylor Swift with their Ripple of Hope Award.

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A Very Special Christmas: 25 Years Of Bringing Joy To The World   Nov 29, 2012

GMC TV, America’s favorite channel for uplifting family entertainment, presents the original GMC World Premiere Music Special “A Very Special Christmas: 25 Years of Bringing Joy to the World,” a landmark documentary that celebrates a quarter-century of star-studded Christmas albums in support of Special Olympics.

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Photo: Tiesto and Bono collaborate for (RED) on U2's 'Pride' at Converse Rubber Tracks Studio

Tiesto Collaborates With Bono For (RED)   Nov 21, 2012

(RED) has announced a collaboration with one of the world’s leading DJs and electronic dance music pioneers, Tiesto.

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Taylor Swift To Be Honored By RFK Center For Justice And Human Rights   Oct 30, 2012

Taylor Swift is set to be honored at the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights Ripple of Hope Awards in December.

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Little Britain's David Walliams Surprises Inspirational Teen   Oct 24, 2012

Little Britain star David Walliams gave a very special teen a massive surprise this week when he disguised himself as a penguin keeper at London Zoo.

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Photo: Joseph Anton, A Memoir by Salman Rushdie

Book Review: Salman Rushdie Explores Free Speech And The Role Of Literature In Society   Oct 9, 2012

“Free people publish books. Free people sell books. Free people buy books. Free people read books.”

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America Ferrera And Alexis Bledel Help Launch ONE's Women And Girls Initiative   Sep 26, 2012

ONE, the global anti-poverty group cofounded by Bono, is launching an initiative to drive awareness and action in support of programs that are helping women and girls lift themselves and their families out of extreme poverty.

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Muhammad Ali Awarded National Constitution Center Liberty Medal   Sep 17, 2012

A true champion of freedom, Muhammad Ali received the National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal last week in a star-studded ceremony marking the nationwide celebration of the U.S. Constitution’s 225th anniversary.

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Muhammad Ali To Be Honored With Liberty Medal   Jul 9, 2012

As the centerpiece of the nationwide celebration of the U.S. Constitution’s 225th anniversary, the National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal ceremony will recognize Muhammad Ali as a champion of freedom.

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Big Daddy Awards Raise Prostate Cancer Awareness   Jun 6, 2012

On The Line, a national prostate cancer awareness campaign, has announced the nominations for the first annual 2012 “Big Daddy Awards” – from Brad Pitt to President Obama – in which fans can vote for their top celebrity dad picks in 33 categories that encompass film, television, music, comedy and sports.

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Bono To Present Aung San Suu Kyi With Amnesty International Award   Jun 5, 2012

Irish and international artists from the worlds of music, drama, cinema and dance, will perform and give readings at the ‘Electric Burma’ concert for Nobel Peace Prize recipient and leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi.

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Bono And Sting Included On Christy Turlington's Charity Album   Apr 12, 2012

Christy Turlington is once again teaming up with Starbucks to release Every Mother Counts 2012, the second album to benefit her Every Mother Counts organization.

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Exclusive Interview: Peter Buffett - Life Is What You Make It   Apr 3, 2012

LookToTheStars.org recently talked exclusively with composer, producer and philanthropist Peter Buffett about his book, Life Is What You Make It, finding your own path to fulfillment and growing up in a famous household.

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

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

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

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

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

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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Stars Help Honor Sean Penn's Work In Haiti   Jan 15, 2012

A host of stars were out in Beverly Hills in the weekend to celebrate Sean Penn and his work with the J/P Haitian Relief Organization.

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LTTS Book Review: Philanthrocapitalism   Nov 28, 2011

For anyone interested in the charity work of the rich and the famous, Philanthrocapitalism by Matthew Bishop and Michael Green is – in the words of Bill Clinton – “an important book.”

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