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Malaak Compton-Rock To Talk For Charity In Kentucky Jan 19, 2010

The Welcome House in Northern Kentucky has announced its annual fundraising benefit, ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’, will be held on January 30 at The Madison Grand Ballroom, Covington, Kentucky. Featured special guest speaker is Malaak Compton-Rock, philanthropist, author and wife of entertainer Chris Rock. More →

Celebrities’ Quick Response To Haiti Disaster Jan 18, 2010

Here’s what some celebrities are up to, in response to the earthquake disaster that has destroyed Port-au-Prince and devastated Haiti: More →

A Weekend Of Celebrity Giving To Haiti Jan 18, 2010

Actress Sandra Bullock is the latest star to give big to Haitian earthquake relief over a weekend defined by donations of time and money. More →

Natalie Portman Writes Urgent Message About Haiti Jan 15, 2010

Actress Natalie Portman has posted an urgent message on the FINCA website about the Haitian earthquake. More →

Wyclef Jean Asks For Donations For Haitian Quake Victims Jan 13, 2010

Wyclef Jean is asking for help on behalf of victims of yesterday’s devastating earthquake in Haiti. More →

Ronaldo And Zidane To Play Charity Soccer Dec 11, 2009

As Goodwill Ambassadors for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), football stars Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane will play together with other renowned footballers for a friendly match against a SLBenfica All Stars team. For the first time, Ronaldo and Zidane will be on the same side in a match that will recall the urgency of working together to address global poverty. More →

Akon Raises Konfidence For Thanksgiving Nov 30, 2009

Last week, Look to the Stars reported that Atlanta recordings stars Akon and Ludacris united their charitable organizations’ annual Thanksgiving community programs and called upon friends and colleagues to extend a helping hand to those that are less fortunate this holiday season. More →

Ludacris And Friends Hand Out Thanksgiving Turkeys Nov 27, 2009

Ludacris, Akon, Big Boi and a host of hip hop stars handed out turkeys to flood affected families in Atlanta this week as a special Thanksgiving treat. More →

Wyclef Jean And Bono Receive ‘Ripple Of Hope Award’ Nov 23, 2009

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer Wyclef Jean, and (RED) founder/U2 front man Bono, were honored this week at a ceremony thrown by The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights, where each were awarded the ‘Ripple of Hope’ Award. More →

Hard Rock Serves Up John Lennon For Charity Nov 11, 2009

Last week, Look To The Stars brought you the news that Yoko Ono had donated John Lennon’s Give Peace A Chance to charity. Now we can reveal that she has also donated another of the singer’s songs to another charity campaign. More →

Emily Deschanel To Hold Q&A For Charity Oct 27, 2009

The Screen Actors Guild will present a special screening of the hit TV show Bones in Los Angeles tonight, followed by a Q&A session with actress Emily Deschanel. More →

Sopranos Star Rocks The Hard Rock For Charity Oct 22, 2009

Sopranos star Vincent Pastore will host a special event for World Hunger Year (WHY) tonight, October 22. More →

Ludacris Calls For Community Philanthropy Oct 12, 2009

Multi-platinum-selling artist and actor Ludacris (real name Chris Bridges) will make a call for individuals to take an active role in community philanthropy at a National Press Club luncheon on Friday, October 23, 2009. More →

Farm Aid 2009 Hits Missouri Oct 7, 2009

Farm Aid 2009 was held in Missouri on Sunday, October 4, and featured performances by Farm Aid board members Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp. More →

Wyclef Jean Gets His Boots On For Charity Oct 5, 2009

Wyclef Jean has teamed up with outdoor clothing brand Timberland to launch a range of eco-friendly footwear to aid the redevelopment of his native Haiti. More →

John Legend To Speak Charity At University Sep 21, 2009

Singer John Legend will speak in Goldstein Auditorium at Syracuse University in New York on September 23 to inspire students to get involved with charities. More →

Ludacris Gives Away Cars To The Needy Sep 14, 2009

Rapper Ludacris and his Ludacris Foundation gave away 20 used vehicles to several deserving Metro Atlanta area residents during his LudaDay weekend last week. More →

Ludacris To Reunite With Tommy Lee For Charity Aug 28, 2009

Motley Crue drummer and former husband of Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee, and rapper Ludacris will reunite this Saturday, August 29, for a special culinary charity event. More →

Neil Young: 2010 MusiCares Person Of The Year Aug 13, 2009

Neil Young has been announced as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year. More →

Barbra Streisand To Launch Massive Charity Auction Aug 6, 2009

Barbra Streisand is set to auction many of her personal items for charity. More →

Early Tickets To Farm Aid Go On Sale Today Jul 17, 2009

Pre-sale tickets to this year’s Farm Aid concert are available today, July 17. More →

Matt Damon Joins Entourage For Charity Jul 14, 2009

Matt Damon will make a cameo appearance on the latest season of Entourage to promote a charity he is involved with. More →

LTTS Exclusive: An Interview With Yaya DaCosta Jun 23, 2009

America’s Next Top Model runner-up Yaya DaCosta recently told Look To The Stars about the causes important to her, showing both her eloquence and deep understanding of what one person can do to make a difference. More →

Bruce Springsteen Donates Tickets To World Hunger Year Jun 18, 2009

Bruce Springsteen is set to be one of the last acts to ever play at Giants Stadium, and now is your chance to bid on tickets to help charity. More →

John Legend Headlines Four Seasons Of Hope Gala Jun 17, 2009

Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope, a goodwill program benefiting children and families, held its eighth annual celebrity gala last night at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Wyclef Jean To Be Honored By World Hunger Year Jun 8, 2009

Wyclef Jean will receive a special award for helping impoverished communities at this year’s World Hunger Year (WHY) Chapin awards. More →

Make Time For John Legend's Show Me Campaign May 27, 2009

Fans of John Legend have the chance to get their hands on a limited edition watch from Audemars Piguet engraved with his signature for charity. More →

Marcia Cross To Be Honored By Step Up Women's Network May 25, 2009

The Step Up Women's Network is to honor Desperate Housewives’ Marcia Cross at their 6th Annual Inspiration Awards. More →

John Legend Performs For Show Me Campaign May 21, 2009

Singer John Legend hosted a benefit for his Show Me Campaign on Tuesday, May 19, that raised over $300,000. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow Launches Robin Hood Auction Apr 20, 2009

Gwyneth Paltrow is auctioning off her old clothes for a poverty charity. More →