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MusiCares Hosts Ticket Giveaway For MAP Fund Benefit   May 23, 2012

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Alice in Chains's charity work and causes
  • Steve-O's charity work and causes
  • Heart's charity work and causes
  • Billy Idol's charity work and causes

MusiCares will host a ticket giveaway for the eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit honoring Alice in Chains’ Jerry Cantrell and Neil Lasher on May 31 in Los Angeles.

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Billy Idol And Heart To Perform At Charity Concert   Apr 10, 2012

  • Heart's charity work and causes
  • Billy Idol's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Alice in Chains's charity work and causes
  • Steve-O's charity work and causes
  • Moby's charity work and causes

Heart’s Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson; Billy Idol and band members Jeremy Colson (drums), Stephen McGrath (bass), Billy Morrison (guitars), Derek Sherinian (keyboards), and Steve Stevens (guitars); singer/songwriter Mark Lanegan (Queens Of The Stone Age, Screaming Trees); and bassist Duff McKagan (Loaded, Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver) have been added to the performance lineup for the eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert on May 31 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

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Alice In Chains' Jerry Cantrell To Be Honored By MusiCares   Mar 23, 2012

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Alice in Chains's charity work and causes
  • Steve-O's charity work and causes
  • Moby's charity work and causes

The eighth annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert will honor Alice in Chains co-founder Jerry Cantrell and certified interventionist and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Senior Consultant Neil Lasher at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 31, 2012.

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Katy Perry Pledges Part Of Me Proceeds To Charity   Feb 15, 2012

  • Katy Perry's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Paul McCartney's charity work and causes

Katy Perry has announced that proceeds from her new song, Part Of Me, will go to charity.

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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 Donate To Grammy Charity Online Auctions   Feb 9, 2012

  • Def Leppard's charity work and causes
  • Kathy Griffin's charity work and causes
  • Coldplay's charity work and causes
  • Katy Perry's charity work and causes
  • Tom Petty's charity work and causes
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers's charity work and causes
  • Slash's charity work and causes
  • Adele's charity work and causes
  • Jay-Z's charity work and causes
  • Justin Bieber's charity work and causes
  • Lady Gaga's charity work and causes
  • Dolly Parton's charity work and causes
  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • Usher's charity work and causes
  • Eddie Vedder's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Grammy Foundation's celebrity supporters

In celebration of the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, the Grammy Charity Online Auctions are open now through Feb. 23.

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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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Rare Paul McCartney Print Up For Auction   Jan 25, 2012

  • Paul McCartney's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters

Beatles fans are in for a treat next month, as a very special piece of memorabilia goes under the hammer when Paul McCartney is awarded Person Of The Year by MusiCares.

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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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Jason Mraz Launches Charity Foundation   Dec 6, 2011

  • Jason Mraz's charity work and causes
  • Free The Slaves's celebrity supporters
  • True Colors Fund's celebrity supporters
  • Surfrider Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Natural Resources Defense Council's celebrity supporters
  • Save The Music Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Free The Children's celebrity supporters
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters

Atlantic recording artist Jason Mraz has announced the establishment of the Jason Mraz Foundation, devoted to supporting a number of charities for which he has been a dedicated and impassioned advocate.

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Grammy Nominees Album To Benefit Charity   Dec 2, 2011

  • Grammy Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Lady Gaga's charity work and causes
  • Ludacris's charity work and causes
  • Rihanna's charity work and causes
  • Usher's charity work and causes

The Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Recordings and Universal Republic Records have joined forces to release the 2012 GRAMMY Nominees album on Jan. 24, 2012.

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Stars Donate Items To Grammy Charity Auction   Nov 28, 2011

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Grammy Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Coldplay's charity work and causes
  • Gavin DeGraw's charity work and causes
  • Maroon 5's charity work and causes
  • Adele's charity work and causes
  • Mariah Carey's charity work and causes
  • Mick Jagger's charity work and causes
  • Miranda Lambert's charity work and causes
  • Dolly Parton's charity work and causes
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers's charity work and causes
  • Paul Simon's charity work and causes
  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • Arcade Fire's charity work and causes
  • Josh Groban's charity work and causes
  • Barry Manilow's charity work and causes
  • Tim McGraw's charity work and causes
  • Lamar Odom's charity work and causes
  • Paramore's charity work and causes

The GRAMMY Charity Black Friday Sale — a post-Thanksgiving closeout including all-new “buyitnow” bargains and slashed prices on amazing celebrity autographed memorabilia and VIP experiences — is perfect for the music lover in your life!

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LTTS Exclusive: Kevin Jonas Visits Ronald McDonald House   Oct 19, 2011

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities's celebrity supporters
  • Kevin Jonas's charity work and causes
  • Jonas Brothers's charity work and causes
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's celebrity supporters
  • DoSomething.org's celebrity supporters
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters

On Friday, October 7, 2011, young cancer patients and their families gathered at the Ronald McDonald House New York’s (RMH-NY) newly renovated AOL Media Room with Kevin Jonas, of the Jonas Brothers, to celebrate its unveiling.

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Colbie Caillat Visits Children's Hospital With MusiCares   Oct 18, 2011

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Colbie Caillat's charity work and causes
  • Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt's celebrity supporters
  • Save The Music Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • Farm Sanctuary's celebrity supporters
  • United Service Organization's celebrity supporters
  • Wish Upon A Hero Foundation's celebrity supporters

MusiCares recently hosted a special event with Grammy winner Colbie Caillat for more than 40 children and their families at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville.

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Kevin Jonas To Attend Ronald McDonald House Event   Oct 7, 2011

  • Ronald McDonald House Charities's celebrity supporters
  • Kevin Jonas's charity work and causes
  • Jonas Brothers's charity work and causes
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital's celebrity supporters
  • DoSomething.org's celebrity supporters
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters

To commemorate October’s National Children’s Health Month, AOL is making a difference for children battling cancer by donating an AOL Media Room to the Ronald McDonald House in New York.

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Paul McCartney To Be Honored As 2012 MusiCares Person Of The Year   Sep 13, 2011

  • Paul McCartney's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Live 8's celebrity supporters

Paul McCartney, legendary singer/songwriter and 14-time GRAMMY winner (as well as Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement and Trustees Award recipient), will be honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at its 22nd annual benefit gala, it was announced today by Neil Portnow, President/CEO of the MusiCares Foundation and The Recording Academy, and Scott Pascucci, Chair of the MusiCares Foundation Board.

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God Bless Ozzy Osbourne For Charity   Aug 18, 2011

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Ozzy Osbourne's charity work and causes
  • Sharon Osbourne's charity work and causes

In advance of the nationwide screenings of God Bless Ozzy Osbourne, on Aug. 22 producer/filmmaker Jack Osbourne and Eagle Rock Entertainment will host a special private preview of the documentary benefitting the MusiCares MAP Fund at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome in Hollywood, Calif.

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Grammy Charity Launches Celebrity Auction   Jun 22, 2011

  • Maroon 5's charity work and causes
  • Zac Brown Band's charity work and causes
  • Kings Of Leon's charity work and causes
  • Miranda Lambert's charity work and causes
  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • Russell Brand's charity work and causes
  • Seth Rogen's charity work and causes
  • Drake's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Grammy Foundation's celebrity supporters

In celebration of the summer season, the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions’ Summer Auction series is open now through June 23.

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Hot Concert Tickets To Benefit Charity   Jun 10, 2011

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Doobie Brothers's charity work and causes
  • Josh Groban's charity work and causes
  • Tim McGraw's charity work and causes
  • Rascal Flatts's charity work and causes
  • Darius Rucker's charity work and causes
  • Taylor Swift's charity work and causes
  • James Taylor's charity work and causes

In celebration of MusiCares’ 20th anniversary, a host of stars are offering tickets to shows to benefit the charity.

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Dolly Parton To Sing At Marty Stuart's Late Night Celebrity Charity Jam   Jun 7, 2011

  • Marty Stuart's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Dolly Parton's charity work and causes
  • Dierks Bentley's charity work and causes
  • Neko Case's charity work and causes
  • Charlie Daniels's charity work and causes
  • Vince Gill's charity work and causes
  • Keith Urban's charity work and causes

On June 8, country music legend Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam, the kick-off event for the CMA Music Festival, will celebrate its 10 year anniversary. Marty started the event as way to welcome fans to country music’s biggest festival, but the jam has also raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for MusiCares, which provides assistance for music people in times of need.

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Rock Legends Honor Depeche Mode At Celebrity Charity Concert   May 14, 2011

  • Depeche Mode's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Aerosmith's charity work and causes
  • Steven Tyler's charity work and causes
  • Linkin Park's charity work and causes
  • Paramore's charity work and causes

Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan and Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman were honored at the 7th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert on May 6 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

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Steven Tyler To Present Depeche Mode Singer With Charity Award   May 5, 2011

  • Linkin Park's charity work and causes
  • Aerosmith's charity work and causes
  • Steven Tyler's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Depeche Mode's charity work and causes
  • Paramore's charity work and causes
  • Christina Applegate's charity work and causes

Jane’s Addiction, Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, concert promoter Gary Tovar and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler are set to appear at the seventh annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 6.

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Celebrity Faces Make A Heart For Charity   Mar 11, 2011

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Jon Bon Jovi's charity work and causes
  • Melissa Etheridge's charity work and causes
  • Selena Gomez's charity work and causes
  • Martina McBride's charity work and causes
  • Rascal Flatts's charity work and causes
  • Taylor Swift's charity work and causes

MusiCares recently announced the launch of an innovative fundraising campaign aimed at the public to create the world’s largest photo mosaic comprised of one million photo tiles – and some big celebrity names are taking part.

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Depeche Mode Singer To Be Honored At Celebrity Charity Concert   Mar 10, 2011

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Depeche Mode's charity work and causes
  • Paramore's charity work and causes

The seventh annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert will honor Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan and Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Friday, May 6, 2011.

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Barbra Streisand Honored As Charity Person Of The Year   Feb 14, 2011

  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Bill Maher's charity work and causes
  • Tony Bennett's charity work and causes
  • Stevie Wonder's charity work and causes
  • LeAnn Rimes's charity work and causes

Barbra Streisand was honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year at its star-studded 21st annual benefit gala on Friday.

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Barbra Streisand Pledges $5 Million To Charity   Nov 5, 2010

  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • Edward Norton's charity work and causes
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center's celebrity supporters
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Oprah's charity work and causes

Barbra Streisand has joined Edward Norton’s Crowdrise online fundraising community to raise money for a US heart charity, and will match donations up to $5 million.

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LTTS Exclusive: Surf Charity Honors Jason Mraz As Humanitarian Of The Year   Aug 16, 2010

  • Jason Mraz's charity work and causes
  • Bill Walton's charity work and causes
  • Save The Music Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Free The Children's celebrity supporters

On Saturday night, the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) honored Jason Mraz as their 2010 Humanitarian of the Year during Liquid Nation Ball 7 in La Jolla, California.

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Will.i.am Joins Grammy Charity Board Of Directors   Aug 10, 2010

  • Black Eyed Peas's charity work and causes
  • will.i.am's charity work and causes
  • Grammy Foundation's celebrity supporters
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters

Black Eyed Peas artist will.i.am has announced he is a new director of the Grammy Foundation.

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Sixpence None The Richer To Reunite At Charity Event   Aug 6, 2010

  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters
  • Katharine McPhee's charity work and causes

Koffeehouse will present its fourth annual Evening Of Independence benefitting MusiCares on Aug. 7 at the Ford Amphitheatre in Hollywood, California.

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Barbra Streisand To Be Honored As 2011 MusiCares Person Of The Year   Aug 4, 2010

  • Barbra Streisand's charity work and causes
  • MusiCares's celebrity supporters

Barbra Streisand will be honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year at its 21st annual benefit gala.

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