Autographed Harry Potter Books Up For Auction

Autographed Harry Potter Books Up For Auction Aug 12, 2007

People may think that author JK Rowling would have a lot of spare time on her hands now with the release of the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series. But she is filling that time by giving a little back to her fans, especially those in need. More
Richard Branson Attends Virgin Festival in Baltimore

Richard Branson Attends Virgin Festival in Baltimore Aug 10, 2007

Soaring temperatures of over 100°F did not stop 80,000 music lovers from attending a massive two-day charity concert held at the Pimlico Raceway in Baltimore on August 4 and 5. The Baltimore Virgin Festival was part of a series of concerts being held this year, partly organized by Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin brand. More
Gary Sinise to Play Benefit Concert

Gary Sinise to Play Benefit Concert Aug 9, 2007

Gary Sinise is to play a concert to raise funds for a new memorial wall in Brooklyn on August 11. The Oscar nominated actor will join his rock group, The Lt. Dan Band, on stage at the Whitman Theater for an evening of entertainment, including a catalog of songs that covers everything from Jimi Hendrix to Bruce Springsteen to Evanescence. More
Hilary Duff Dishes It Out at Homeless Shelter

Hilary Duff Dishes It Out at Homeless Shelter Aug 6, 2007

Singer Hilary Duff served up chicken and stew for hundreds of homeless and working poor men last week at Hope Mission's Herb Jamieson Center, a shelter in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. She stopped by the Center as part of her campaign to raise awareness about poverty and hunger. More
Bourne For Charity

Bourne For Charity Aug 3, 2007

Actor Matt Damon has raised $192,000 for a children’s charity by attending the premiere of his new film in Oklahoma City. More
Celebrities Cast Aside Their Clothing For Charity

Celebrities Cast Aside Their Clothing For Charity Aug 1, 2007

It is not a case of what to wear for celebrities this month, but rather of what to give away, as eBay and other auction websites are inundated with the closet cast-outs of a variety of actors and singers. More
Shakira Joins Latin American Solidarity Action Foundation

Shakira Joins Latin American Solidarity Action Foundation Jul 31, 2007

Shakira has announced her plan to raise $200 million for the charity América Latina en Acción Solidaria (ALAS). More
Damon Is Back for ONE X ONE

Damon Is Back for ONE X ONE Jul 29, 2007

Matt Damon will once again host ONEXONE's annual Difference Awards ceremony on September 9. Among those being recognized this year for their extraordinary efforts towards fighting child poverty and suffering will be Richard Gere, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and Petra Nemcova. More
HG's Jeans Bigger Than Schwarzenegger’s

HG's Jeans Bigger Than Schwarzenegger’s Jul 28, 2007

HG Nelson of the wildly popular Australian comedy team Roy and HG won the top bid for his jeans at the Jeans for Genes charity auction in Sydney earlier this month. His pants went for $32,000. Second highest bid was $21,000 for Arnold Schwarzenegger's, third was $16,000 for Michael Caton's, $11,000 for Ashley Judd's, $10,000 for Brigitte Bardot's and $9,000 for David Copperfield's. More
Quaid Reunited With Charity Child

Quaid Reunited With Charity Child Jul 24, 2007

Dennis Quaid got a surprise when a baby whose life he saved over a decade ago showed up on his charity fund raising stage as a bubbly teenager. More
Formula 1 Charity Auction Tops $10 Million

Formula 1 Charity Auction Tops $10 Million Jul 18, 2007

The British Grand Prix weekend began earlier this month with performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall by Lemar and Beverley Knight, Mica Paris, Run DMC and Ronan Keating, followed by an auction to raise money for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading children’s cancer charity. Over $10 million was raised, with Formula One memorabilia and a Pablo Picasso print among the top earners at the auction. More
Fantasy Poker Night Benefits Lili Claire Foundation

Fantasy Poker Night Benefits Lili Claire Foundation Jul 14, 2007

Familiar celebrity faces met with members of the public for a fundraising evening of no-limit Texas Hold-Em poker while enjoying cocktails poolside at the W Hotel. Cadillac cars transported guests to and from the venue for a star-studded fantasy poker experience on July 10th. More
Jude Law to Make Film in Afghanistan For World Peace Day

Jude Law to Make Film in Afghanistan For World Peace Day Jul 13, 2007

British actor Jude Law is to film a new documentary for the BBC in Afghanistan, as part of the lead up to World Peace Day on September 21. More
Keys, Lee Help Keep Children Alive

Keys, Lee Help Keep Children Alive Jul 10, 2007

A group of dedicated charity workers teamed up with Spike Lee and Alicia Keys to help save children in Africa through an auction of modern technology and celebrity glamour. More
Prince Fragrance Raises Funds For Charity

Prince Fragrance Raises Funds For Charity Jul 6, 2007

On 07/07/07, Prince and Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics are to launch the 3121 fragrance with a surprise in-store concert and 24-hours of charity fundraising. More
eBay Busy With Charity Auctions

eBay Busy With Charity Auctions Jul 6, 2007

Ebay Giving Works, the program set up by the internet giant dedicated to charity auctions, is busy this month with an influx of musicians selling items for good causes. More
McGregor Visits Ethiopian Charity Project

McGregor Visits Ethiopian Charity Project Jul 5, 2007

Scots actor Ewan McGregor and his actor pal Charley Boorman have taken time out of their epic motorcycle journey to visit a United Nation Children’s Fund charity project in Ethiopia. More
Clooney, Damon Keep Helping Africa

Clooney, Damon Keep Helping Africa Jul 3, 2007

The stars of “Ocean’s Thirteen” recently raised over $9 million, and within three weeks donated over $5 million of it to various charities in Sudan’s Darfur region. Most of the money was contributed to the Ocean’s stars’ humanitarian organization, Not On Our Watch, during the film’s premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. George Clooney and his co-stars created Not On Our Watch to bring global attention to the plight of the people of Darfur where over 200,000 people have died since 2003 in a rebellion between local rebels and the Sudanese government, and 2.5 million civilians have fled their homes. More
Charities Benefit from Auction of President Ford’s Personal Items

Charities Benefit from Auction of President Ford’s Personal Items Jul 2, 2007

On July 7, over 500 items belonging to the late, former President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty, will be auctioned, with proceeds benefiting three charities important to the Fords. The auction will take place in Beaver Creek, Colorado, location of one of the Fords’ residences. More
Bond Actor Adds Voice To Children's Charity

Bond Actor Adds Voice To Children's Charity Jul 1, 2007

James Bond actor Daniel Craig has lent his voice to a new children’s charity campaign launched on Jun 26. More
Clinton, Foxx Speak Against HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria

Clinton, Foxx Speak Against HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria Jun 30, 2007

One might not expect a politician and an award-winning entertainer to have much in common, but former US President Bill Clinton and actor/singer Jamie Foxx speak the same language when it comes to active involvement in fighting HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis & malaria. The two shared the stage during the Annual Global Business Coalition Gala on June 13th at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. More
Stars Raise The Stakes For Darfur

Stars Raise The Stakes For Darfur Jun 29, 2007

Las Vegas is to host a star-studded poker tournament on July 5 to raise much needed aid for the current humanitarian crisis in Darfur. More
Elton John, P. Diddy and Andrew Lloyd-Webber to Celebrate Life of Princess Diana

Elton John, P. Diddy and Andrew Lloyd-Webber to Celebrate Life of Princess Diana Jun 28, 2007

This Sunday, July 1st, music will fill the skies in remembrance of Princess Diana. The event was organised by her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry to celebrate her life, ten years after her death. More
Good Music, Excellent Wine With Aykroyd in June

Good Music, Excellent Wine With Aykroyd in June Jun 28, 2007

June has been a busy month for Dan Aykroyd. On June 9th, he performed a free Blues Brothers concert with James Belushi, the brother of Mr Aykroyd’s late Blues Brother partner, John Belushi. More
Elton John Crowned Karaoke King

Elton John Crowned Karaoke King Jun 26, 2007

Sir Elton John has given hope to aspiring singers everywhere by being crowned Karaoke King in a recent charity auction. More
Vanity Fair Charity Issue Edited By Bono

Vanity Fair Charity Issue Edited By Bono Jun 25, 2007

Bono is putting his philanthropic energy into Vanity Fair’s July 2007 special issue about Africa. The issue has 20 different cover photos of high-profile individuals, all taken by renowned photographer Annie Liebowitz. More
Alex Trebek to Visit Zambia with World Vision

Alex Trebek to Visit Zambia with World Vision Jun 25, 2007

Alex Trebek, longtime host of Jeopardy! and supporter of humanitarian organization World Vision, will visit the southern Africa nation of Zambia from June 28 – More
Paul Newman: Philanthropist, Not Actor

Paul Newman: Philanthropist, Not Actor Jun 23, 2007

Having closed the book on his five decade long acting career, 82-year-old Paul Newman is now turning his full attention towards his philanthropic activities that began nearly two decades ago. More
Jet Li and Jackie Chan Join Forces to Aid Earthquake Victims

Jet Li and Jackie Chan Join Forces to Aid Earthquake Victims Jun 18, 2007

Action star Jet Li has allocated 100,000 Yuan (over $13,000) through his charity, the One Foundation, to boost relief efforts following the earthquake that struck the Yunnan province of China on June 3rd. Jackie Chan matched the allocation a day later. More
Dan Aykroyd To Host Niagara Wine Auction

Dan Aykroyd To Host Niagara Wine Auction Jun 15, 2007

Canadian-born comedian and actor Dan Aykroyd is to host the inaugural Niagara Wine Auction and Gala later this month. The former Blues Brother, an accomplished winemaker, plans to turn his epicurian passion to a good cause by involving himself in the event. More