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"Modfather" Paul Weller Launches Guitar Campaign Nov 25, 2006

Former Jam singer Paul Weller has launched a campaign to build giant guitars for charity. More →

The Hollywood Cookbook Launch Party Nov 20, 2006

Stars and food converged at Kitchen Academy in Hollywood last night for a party launching The Hollywood Cookbook — a beautiful 271-page hardcover collection of sumptuous recipes, each accompanied by a large photo, from the personal kitchens of 20 celebrities and 6 world-class chefs. Five dollars from each purchase benefits 20 important charities dear to the hearts of the celebrity contributors. More →

Beckham backs Blue Peter Appeal Nov 15, 2006

On November 8, superstar footballer David Beckham appeared on the UK children’s TV programme Blue More →

Sarah Jessica Parker Plugs UNICEF’s Annual Trick-or-Treat Fundraiser Nov 11, 2006

Just days before Halloween, Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on ABC News speaking to Diane Sawyer in support of UNICEF’s trick-or-treat campaign. More →

Brooke Shields Helps Launch Million Toy Drive Nov 8, 2006

In its annual preparation for the Christmas season, US charity Toys for Tots has found a powerful ally in Toys “R” Us and a vocal supporter in actress Brooke Shields. More →

Buy a Day With The Who, Help Charity Nov 4, 2006

Starting on 26th October, fans of The Who have a ten-day-long opportunity to bid for a day on the road with the rock legends. More →

Sachs Appeal - Who is Jeffrey Sachs? Oct 18, 2006

Brad Pitt sang his praises at the ONEXONE fundraiser, and George Soros donated $50 million to the program which he directs, the UN Millennium Project. Bono and Madonna are also big supporters, and Angelina Jolie has filmed an MTV special promoting his work. More →

Pitt and Jolie Donate to Daniel Pearl Foundation Oct 16, 2006

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie marked what would have been the 43rd birthday of late Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl by donating $100,000 to the charitable foundation set up in his memory. More →

Stars Deliver For Literacy Charities Oct 12, 2006

Kate Winslet, Margaret Atwood, Jonathan Pryce and Phil Collins are among 40 celebrities who have donated their time and artistic skills to the UK Pitney Bowes Pushing the Envelope campaign. More →

Jackie Chan Auctions Watch for Charity Oct 5, 2006

Jackie Chan has taken on the role of ambassador for the children’s charity Camp Quality, and in September helped raise nearly $23,000 for them at the Hong Kong premiere of Rob-B-Hood. More →

Pitt and Jolie Donate Millions to Charities Sep 22, 2006

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are donating $1 million dollars each to Global Action for Children and Doctors Without Borders. More →

Schumacher is in the Winner’s Circle for Philanthropy Sep 17, 2006

Michael Schumacher, the world’s most successful racing driver, announced his retirement after spending years racing and raising millions for charity. More →

Federer plays tennis for children’s charity Sep 17, 2006

Tennis superstar Roger Federer agreed to play an hour of tennis Saturday Sept. 2 with the highest bidder for the Australian children’s charity, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation. More →

Washington Helps Africa's Children Sep 12, 2006

Save Africa's Children has received a donation of $1 million from Denzel Washington. More →

Clothes Off Our Back Holding Emmy Auction Sep 9, 2006

Clothes Off Our Back is holding its Fifth Annual Emmy Auction, allowing fans to bid on clothing and accessories worn by winners, nominees and attendees on the red carpet. More →

Queensryche Bikes Across America for Charity Sep 8, 2006

Fans of the rock group Queensryche will have the totally mind-blowing experience of riding with singer Geoff Tate and guitarist Mike Stone on motorcycles provided by Buell motorcycles as part of a charity event for VH1 Save The Music Foundation. More →

Celebrities sign Lamborghini for Child Safety Network Sep 2, 2006

Italian prestige sportscar manufacturer Lamborghini has donated one of its Gallardos to the Child Safety Network (CSN) for auction. The proceeds will go directly to the 17-year-old charity, which provides child safety information to US families. More →

How a trip to Africa changed Michelle Wright's life Sep 1, 2006

Canadian-born Michelle Wright's latest record Everything and More is clearly one of the happiest, most filled-with-gratitude country-ish albums you’ll hear. More →

Eminem Designs Shoes For Charities Aug 29, 2006

Eminem has created eight different looks for 64 pairs of limited edition Nike Air Max to be auctioned for charity. More →

Celebrities Customize Jeans for Charity Auction Aug 25, 2006

Jeans manufacturer J&Company has given stars pairs of jeans and the necessary bling to decorate them for their Bling Your Blues Campaign. More →

Priceless Piano on Auction at the David Foster and Friends Charity Gala Aug 22, 2006

Over 60 superstars have signed David Foster's one-of-a-kind Yamaha grand piano, which will be auctioned live and via the internet during the 2006 David Foster and Friends Gala. More →

Paltrow Offers Face To African AIDS Charity Aug 11, 2006

Gwyneth Paltrow has joined a number of top celebrities by adding her support to charity Keep A Child Alive, which fights AIDS in Africa. More →

Jay-Z To Raise Awareness Of Global Water Crisis Aug 11, 2006

Jay-Z, rapper and president of Def Jam Records, announced on Wednesday that he will work with the United Nations and MTV to get children involved in the fight against the worldwide water crisis. He cited statistics that 1.1 billion people live without clean drinking water and 2.6 billion lack proper sanitation. More →

Dan Radcliffe Thanks Fans for Donations Aug 6, 2006

Harry Potter hero Daniel Radcliffe has sent a note to one of his fan sites thanking people for donating to his favourite charity, Demelza House. More →

McConaughey's Corvette on eBay Jul 20, 2006

Matthew McConaughey has put his 1971 Chevy Corvette up for auction on eBay to help with the ongoing 2005 hurricane relief efforts. More →

Charlize Theron Hosts Children's Benefit Auction Jun 30, 2006

Charlize Theron hosted an auction on June 27th to raise money for children in her native South Africa. The event in Los Angeles drew the support of other Hollywood celebrities, and raised $140,000 to help families in need. More →

Jackie Chan Reveals Charity Will Jun 28, 2006

While at a press conference to raise awareness of the endangered South China tiger, Jackie Chan announced that he has bequeathed half of his fortune to charity. More →

Warren Buffett Gives 85% of Fortune To Bill Gates' Foundation Jun 26, 2006

In a stunning move the world’s second richest man Warren Buffett has announced that he will donate around $37bn of his personal fortune to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. More →

Gates Open To More Charity Work Jun 20, 2006

College drop-out turned technology super-star Bill Gates announced that over the next two years he will withdraw from his daily role at Microsoft in order to dedicate himself full-time to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. More →

Robbie Lines Up Maradona For Soccer Aid Match May 24, 2006

Retired superstar footballer Diego Maradona is set to join Robbie Williams in the Soccer Aid celebrity football match to beneft UNICEF. More →