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Bono Leads Celebrity Tributes To Mining Tragedy In New Zealand Nov 29, 2010

A number of stars have paid tribute to the 29 coal miners killed in an explosion in New Zealand last week. More →

Nobel Peace Laureates Gather In Hiroshima For World Summit Nov 17, 2010

The 11th Edition of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates was held in Hiroshima on November 12th-14th, 2010. More →

Elton John To Edit Newspaper For Charity Nov 17, 2010

Elton John will step into slightly different shoes on World AIDS Day, December 1, when he guest-edits UK newspaper The Independent. More →

The Killers To Return With Charity Christmas Single Nov 17, 2010

Despite the fact the band is currently on a break while singer Brandon Flowers pursues a solo project, The Killers will return with their fifth Christmas charity single this year. More →

Tom Jones To Make A Little Noise For Charity Oct 12, 2010

To celebrate their 5th birthday, Mencap's Little Noise Sessions have enlisted superstar Tom Jones, multi-platinum selling Paolo Nutini and band of the moment Hurts to perform at the legendary series of acoustic gigs taking place from 15th – 20th November at Islington’s Union Chapel. More →

Chernobyl Children's Project Announces Hot Celebrity Charity News Sep 8, 2010

The Chernobyl Children's Project International has announced some exciting celebrity charity initiatives. More →

Bono Talks Charity With Russian President Aug 25, 2010

U2's Bono sat down for a cup of tea and a chat with Russian president Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday to discuss charity. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Zade Talks Charity And International Peace Aug 11, 2010

Zade Dirani is a Jordanian pianist and composer whose compositions blend world, classical and pop music – and he uses his unique gift for humanitarian efforts. More →

Dennis Hopper's Charity Legacy May 30, 2010

Hollywood legend Dennis Hopper passed away on Saturday, May 29, leaving behind a legacy seldom matched by actors. More →

Alicia Keys Follows Bono's Charity Advice May 25, 2010

Alicia Keys has revealed how Bono helped lead to her decision to use her celebrity status for good and establish Keep A Child Alive. More →

Bono Interviews Barack Obama May 18, 2010

Will the 21st century be the African century? This is the question ONE's founders Bono and Bob Geldof examined by guest editing one of Canada’s top newspapers, the Globe and Mail, as part of a month of Africa content on the Globe’s website. More →

Bono Leads Celebrity PSA For (RED) Charity May 2, 2010

(RED) has announced the launch of The Lazarus Effect Campaign, a multi-platform campaign across TV, online and print, including an HBO documentary airing on May 24, that will help raise awareness of the transformative effect of antiretroviral medicine for those living with HIV in Africa. More →

Jessica Alba Takes 1GOAL Charity Campaign To Congress Apr 22, 2010

Jessica Alba was in Washington DC yesterday to campaign US Congress leaders to raise the standards of education in Africa through an Education For All Act. More →

Stars Announced For Idol Gives Back Apr 3, 2010

Emmy Award-winning Idol Gives Back welcomes Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck as performers on this year’s event, airing Wednesday, April 21. More →

Bono Makes Charity Trip To Kenya Apr 2, 2010

Bono was in Nairobi last month for the Pan African Media Conference where discussions took place about various issues relevant to the continent, but most important to Bono were the discussions on development. More →

Jessica Alba Blogs About Charity Trip To Africa Mar 24, 2010

Jessica Alba has just returned from a charity trip to Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Senegal with Bono and the ONE Campaign to learn about the 1GOAL campaign – and she has blogged about her experience. More →

Tyler Perry Receives the NAACP Chairman Award Feb 26, 2010

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

We Are The World: Coca-Cola Joins Celebrities For Charity Feb 14, 2010

Twenty-five years ago, the iconic recording, “We Are The World” generated millions of dollars to help ease suffering in Africa. With a contemporary version of the song being released today to aid the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, Coca-Cola will be doing its part to support the cause. More →

Starbucks Teams With Bono's (RED) For Charity Feb 11, 2010

Beginning Feb. 8, 2010, Starbucks will serve hot beverages to customers in a limited-time cup – departing from its iconic white design – at participating U.S. stores to celebrate a major milestone through its partnership with Bono's (RED): Starbucks has generated funding for the Global Fund equivalent to more than 14 million days of medicine to help those living with HIV in Africa. More →

Stars Revamp We Are The World For Haiti Feb 5, 2010

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie have revamped the song “We Are the World,” originally recorded 25 years ago. More than 75 big-name stars got together on February 2nd at Jim Henson Studios – where the song was originally recorded – to do it again. The song will benefit aid relief in Haiti. More →

More Stars Join Charitybuzz Heal Haiti Auction Feb 3, 2010

Taylor Swift, Bono, Kristen Stewart, Lady Gaga and Dakota Fanning are the newest stars participating in the Heal Haiti Charitybuzz Auction. More →

Hope For Haiti Now - Muhammad Ali's Plea For Charity Jan 23, 2010

As the stars came out and shone for Haiti last night during George Clooney's Hope For Haiti Now telethon, it was boxing legend Muhammad Ali who spoke loudest about the need for charity in times of hardship. More →

George Clooney Brings Hope To Haiti Tonight Jan 22, 2010

It will be a big night for charity tonight, as George Clooney's Hope For Haiti telethon hits TV screens across America and around the world. More →

Stars Record Songs For Charity Jan 22, 2010

Lupe Fiasco and Jay-Z have taken to the studio to record songs to benefit Haiti after the recent earthquake, which has killed more than 200,000 people. More →

George Clooney Announces Haiti Telethon Stars Jan 19, 2010

George Clooney has revealed some of the big names he has recruited for this Friday’s Telethon for Haiti. More →

Lady Gaga Helps Bono Fight AIDS In Africa Jan 14, 2010

Lady Gaga is set to launch a new line of headphones, and proceeds will help in the fight against AIDS in Africa. More →

Bono, Rice, Hansard and Mundy Busk on Grafton Street Dec 29, 2009

Known as one of the two principal shopping streets in Dublin Ireland’s city centre, Grafton Street is home to artists, poets and busker’s, but this Christmas Eve, Grafton Street served up an extra special busking session from celebrities who gathered to raise money for the Simon Community. More →

Justin Timberlake Tops Celebrity Givers List Dec 21, 2009

Justin Timberlake has been named celebrity charity earner of the year, outstripping favorites such as Bono and Oprah. More →

Win Dave Stewart's New Book From Nelson Mandela's Charity Dec 9, 2009

46664 Ambassador Dave Stewart has just released his new book “The Dave Stewart Songbook” and the charity has a signed copy to give away. More →

Bono And Didier Drogba Lace Up To Save Lives Dec 4, 2009

On the eve of World AIDS Day, Chelsea’s Didier Drogba turned RED as he teamed up with U2 front man Bono and Nike to launch the ’Lace Up. Save Lives" initiative to fight HIV and AIDS. More →