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Big Names To Perform At Sting's Rainforest Fund Benefit Dec 6, 2019

Eurythmics, Bruce Springsteen, John Mellencamp and James Taylor will be among the performers at Sting's 30th anniversary Rainforest Fund benefit, taking place at the Beacon Theatre in New York, Dec. 9. More →

Akon, Amber Heard and Rosario Dawson Attend One Young World Summit in The Hague Oct 22, 2018

Last week saw leading politicians, activists and CEOs from some of the world’s leading businesses join 1,800 young leaders from more than 190 countries in The Hague, the international city of peace and justice, for the annual One Young World Summit. More →

Stars To Perform At Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 In Johannesburg Jul 10, 2018

International advocacy organisation Global Citizen today announced that Beyonce, JAY-Z, Cassper Nyovest, D’banj, Ed Sheeran, Eddie Vedder, Femi Kuti, Pharrell Williams and Chris Martin, Sho Madjozi, Tiwa Savage, Usher, and Wizkid will headline the first Global Citizen Festival to be held in Africa, a free-ticketed event on Sunday, 2 December 2018 at the FNB Stadium, Johannesburg. More →

Kardashians Attend Star-Studded Angel Ball Nov 28, 2016

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised nearly $3.7 million last night in support of blood cancer research at Angel Ball 2016. More →

Robert Kardashian Among Honorees At Gabrielle's Angel Foundation Angel Ball 2016 Oct 18, 2016

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research has announced that Angel Ball 2016 will honor the work of Carl H. June, M.D., Director of the Center for Cellular Immunotherapies and Director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy at the University of Pennsylvania, the late Robert Kardashian and Heloise Pratt AM, Chair of The Pratt Foundation. More →

Stars Call For Equality For Mental Health Nov 2, 2015

A number of stars have signed an open letter calling for the UK Government to help reduce the suffering of those with mental ill health by increasing investment into the provision of mental health services. More →

Richard Curtis Talks Global Goals Sep 7, 2015

Richard Curtis has spoken about the creation of the United Nations’ Global Goals campaign. More →

Band Aid 30 To Feature Star-Studded Lineup Nov 10, 2014

Bob Geldof is doing it again – Band Aid 30 is happening this weekend, and a new version of the classic Do They Know It’s Christmas will be released on Monday. More →

Book Review - John Cleese: So, Anyway... Nov 6, 2014

When we think of John Cleese, we may think of silly walks, ex parrots or even A Fish Called Wanda. We may ask ourselves who started the war. Or the correct way to make a Waldorf Salad. But John Cleese – that master of comedy and legend of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers and laughter in general – is much more than that. He is also very tall. More →

UN Launches 500 Days Of Action To Build A Better World Aug 19, 2014

With Malala Yousafzai by his side, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon yesterday marked 500 days of action until the deadline to reach the Millennium Development Goals, known worldwide as the “MDGs.” More →

Bob Geldof And Kofi Annan Launch Africa Progress Report May 13, 2014

On Thursday, May 8th 2014 at 2PM GMT, the Africa Progress Panel (APP) launched its annual Africa Progress Report during a press conference held at the Tate Museum in London, England. More →

Peaches Geldof - A Life Spent Giving Apr 7, 2014

Whether she was attending a charity event to raise awareness of those in need, donating her clothes and time to charity auctions or supporting initiatives aimed at making a positive impact on the world, Peaches Geldof was at the forefront of philanthropy in the UK, one of the young stars who genuinely wanted to use their fame to make a difference. More →

Big Names Push Campaign For A Free And Responsible Press Mar 19, 2014

An unprecedented coalition of more than 200 leading figures have joined victims of past press abuse to send a strong message to newspaper bosses: don’t repeat the mistakes of the past – embrace the Leveson Royal Charter and give the British public a free and responsible press. More →

Big Stars Back Charity Concert In Tiny Village Mar 3, 2014

Three of Britain’s biggest rock stars – Sir Paul McCartney, Brian May and Sir Bob Geldof – are backing a ‘Rock Against Cancer’ concert at a pub in a tiny village in the UK. More →

Amnesty International To Release DVD And CD Of Human Rights Concerts Oct 11, 2013

Thirty-six of the world’s leading musicians performing some of their biggest hits live in concert are featured in Amnesty International's latest music project, which will be released in North America on Tuesday, Nov. 5 – distributed by Shout! Factory. More →

Stars Call For Russian Authorities To Release Pussy Riot Jul 23, 2013

More than 100 internationally renowned musicians have joined a worldwide call for the release of the two jailed members of the Russian feminist punk group Pussy Riot ahead of their parole appeal hearings this week. More →

Bono To Present Aung San Suu Kyi With Amnesty International Award Jun 5, 2012

Irish and international artists from the worlds of music, drama, cinema and dance, will perform and give readings at the ‘Electric Burma’ concert for Nobel Peace Prize recipient and leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi. More →

Angelina Jolie Awarded At Cinema For Peace Gala In Berlin Feb 14, 2012

“10 Years of Cinema For Peace" was the theme of the Cinema for Peace Gala on February 13 at Berlin’s famous Gendarmenmarkt Concert Hall under the patronage of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, featuring guests of honor Angelina Jolie and Bob Geldof. More →

Stars Line Up For The Return Of The Secret Policeman's Ball Jan 25, 2012

The Secret Policeman’s Ball is back – and it’s heading for America! More →

Glee Stars Cover Do They Know It's Christmas For Charity Dec 12, 2011

In the spirit of the holiday season, Glee will donate 100% of the net monies from the sales of their version of Band Aid’s 1984 hit “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to The Band Aid Trust. More →

Chimes Of Freedom: Stars Cover Bob Dylan For Charity Nov 24, 2011

Two iconic forces that have impacted the past 50 years – the life-saving human rights activism of Nobel Peace Prize-winning Amnesty International and the incomparable artistry of Bob Dylan – are being saluted by 80 musicians who contributed new or previously unreleased recordings to Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International. More →

Celebrities Call On World Leaders For Urgent Horn Of Africa Funds Jul 26, 2011

A group of global artists, activists and business leaders have signed a joint letter urging world leaders to step up their response to the famine in the Horn of Africa. They call on them to act “without reservation, prevarication or equivocation” when they meet at an emergency summit in Rome. More →

Elton John To Host Annual Celebrity Charity Ball Next Week Jun 17, 2011

Sir Elton John will once again host his annual White Tie and Tiara Ball at his home in the UK next week to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. More →

Bob Geldof To Play Charity Concert For Australia, New Zealand And Japan Apr 11, 2011

Bob Geldof is to play a special concert in Sydney next month to raise money for recent natural disasters in Australia, New Zealand and Japan. More →

Elton John To Host Celebrity Charity Ball In June Jan 11, 2011

In July 1999, Sir Elton John and David Furnish opened the doors of their Old Windsor home for the first White Tie & Tiara Ball, and the tradition will continue in 2011 on June 23.. More →

Indie Bands Unite For Charity Supergroup Dec 14, 2010

Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders has joined fellow indie artists such as The Libertines’ Carl Barat, Super Furry Animals’ Gruff Rhys and Babyshambles’ Drew McConnell to form a charity supergroup. More →

Nobel Peace Laureates Gather In Hiroshima For World Summit Nov 17, 2010

The 11th Edition of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates was held in Hiroshima on November 12th-14th, 2010. More →

Bono Interviews Barack Obama May 18, 2010

Will the 21st century be the African century? This is the question ONE's founders Bono and Bob Geldof examined by guest editing one of Canada’s top newspapers, the Globe and Mail, as part of a month of Africa content on the Globe’s website. More →

Status Quo Honored For Charity Work Jan 4, 2010

Veteran British rockers Status Quo have been honored by the Queen for their services to charity and music. More →

Bob Geldof Talks Climate Change In Copenhagen Dec 16, 2009

Veteran campaigner Bob Geldof is spearheading a petition for the ONE Campaign to be delivered to top members of the US delegation to the Copenhagen climate summit. More →