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Stars Step Out For Children's Rights Event Jun 2, 2009

Stars from across the broad spectrum of entertainment will be out and about in Los Angeles tonight, June 2, for the Alliance For Children's Rights second annual Dinner For Friends. More →

Samuel L. Jackson To Host Charity Golf Bash In London Jun 1, 2009

Samuel L. Jackson, star of films such as The Spirit, Snakes on a Plane and Pulp Fiction, will be hosting a star-studded benefit in London on June 11, 2009. More →

Scarlett Johansson Goes Barefoot For Charity Jun 1, 2009

This week is the Second Annual Barefoot Week, organized by Soles4Souls, and a host of celebrities are stepping forward to support it. More →

Dean Cain To Host Hero Awards May 29, 2009

Actor Dean Cain will host the 2009 Hero Awards on Saturday, May 30, to honor everyday people who have gone out of their way to help others and their community. More →

Wayans Brothers Launch Charity Auction May 29, 2009

The Wayans Brothers are well known for their numerous contributions to the comedy world. In addition to keeping fans of the spoofing genre in stitches, the siblings are donating their designer stitches including shirts, jeans, jackets, and sweaters to benefit children’s charities. More →

Stars For A Cause To Raise Charity Funds Tonight May 28, 2009

A selection of items designed and decorated by some of Entertainment’s biggest stars will go under the hammer at Bonhams and Butterfields Auction House in Los Angeles tonight, May 28. 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 →

Michael J Fox To Tee Off In Charity Golf Tournament May 25, 2009

Actor Michael J. Fox is to play in a charity golf tournament this week. More →

Dolly Parton Launches New Charity Partnership May 22, 2009

Country legend Dolly Parton announced this week that her literacy charity will team up with the United Way of America to double the amount of books the program currently provides. 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 →

Coldplay Auction Charity Tickets May 21, 2009

Coldplay has teamed up with CharityFolks.com to offer fans 2 VIP tickets to each of their North American shows to benefit Oxfam America, an international relief and development organization that creates lasting solutions to poverty, hunger, and injustice. More →

Jay Leno To Host Charity Auction May 21, 2009

Fresh from finishing his reign as host of The Tonight Show at the end of May, Jay Leno will preside over a live and silent charity auction on June 13 to support charities operating in Southern California. More →

Erykah Badu Designs Charity Label May 20, 2009

Erykah Badu is using her well-known affinity for the Afro hairstyle to help raise money for the Waterkeeper Alliance. More →

(RED)NIGHTS To Rock For AIDS In Africa May 19, 2009

Bono's AIDS initiative Product RED has announced an amazing new concert series to raise money and awareness for the deadly disease in Africa. More →

Jackie Chan Named Ambassador Of Love May 19, 2009

Action star Jackie Chan has been honored for his tireless charity work benefiting the disabled. More →

Stars Sign Rollers Skates For Charity May 18, 2009

It’s time to get your skates on for charity… or at least get somebody else’s skates on! More →

Bono To Play Charity Dominoes At Cannes May 15, 2009

U2 singer Bono is to co-host a charity event with a difference at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival on May 18. More →

Band From TV To Play Concert For Charity In Miami May 14, 2009

The All-Star Band From TV is to play a special Concert For Charity event in Miami on Saturday, May 16. More →

Ben Stiller Speaks About Humanitarian Trip To Uganda May 13, 2009

Actor Ben Stiller is currently fronting an advertising campaign for Save the Children, and has spoken about his recent trip to Uganda, in which he visited children and families who benefit from the charity’s work. More →

Mandy Moore Returns From Charity Trip To Africa May 13, 2009

Singer and actress Mandy Moore has just returned from her first trip to Africa, where she handed out malaria nets for Population Services International. More →

Katy Perry And Friends Design T-Shirts For AIDS May 8, 2009

Singer Katy Perry has joined with Cyndi Lauper, Yoko Ono and hip hop group N.E.R.D. to design T-shirts as part of H&M’s second Fashion Against AIDS collection. More →

Letter Carriers Launch Food Drive With Celebrity PSAs May 7, 2009

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) has announced that the nation’s largest food drive to combat hunger will be conducted this year on Saturday, May 9. On that day, letter carriers will collect non-perishable donations from homes as they deliver mail along their postal routes. More →

Dom DeLuise's Charity Legacy May 6, 2009

Actor Dom DeLuise sadly passed away on Monday, May 4, after a long battle with cancer. But the comedian is leaving a lasting legacy for charity. More →

Stars Design Baby Blankets For Charity May 6, 2009

Toys R Us and Save the Children are to launch a new charity auction featuring baby blankets designed by your favorite celebrities. More →

George Clooney Supports Mia Farrow's Hunger Strike For Darfur May 5, 2009

Actress Mia Farrow began a 21-day hunger strike on 27 April to force the spotlight on the dire situation in Dafur. More →

Stars For A Cause On Display May 4, 2009

A selection of celebrity designed/autographed jewelry, footwear and other unique items will be on display at auction house Bonhams in New Bond Street, London, tomorrow before being auctioned at Bonhams and Butterfields in Los Angeles on May 28. More →

Reese Witherspoon Helps Feed The Children May 4, 2009

Actress Reese Witherspoon was spotted toting a special bag in Italy in the weekend, created by a group of Columbia University students dedicated to promoting and raising awareness about hunger. More →

Hugh Jackman Splits $100,000 Between Two Charities Apr 29, 2009

Hugh Jackman followed through on his April 14th promise to donate $100,000 to charity based on the best 140 character or less message explaining why their chosen charity should get the cash. More →

Be Published Next To World Leaders For The ONE Campaign Apr 27, 2009

The ONE Campaign is giving you the chance to have your writing featured in a book alongside Nelson Mandela, Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Desmond Tutu and other world leaders, as well as Natalie Portman and Paulo Coelho. More →

Natalie Cole Joins Build-A-Bear's Love Hugs Peace Movement Apr 24, 2009

What do Grammy award-winning singer Natalie Cole, Camp Rock star Meaghan Martin and David Archuleta of “American Idol” fame have in common? They all have joined the 2009 Love. Hugs. Peace. movement, a global giving campaign created by Build-A-Bear Workshop that offers young people around the world fun and simple ways to give back. More →