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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 →

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 →

Stars Help Honor Sean Penn's Work In Haiti Jan 15, 2012

A host of stars were out in Beverly Hills in the weekend to celebrate Sean Penn and his work with the J/P Haitian Relief Organization. More →

Stars Cover U2 For Charity Nov 15, 2011

(Ahk-toong Bay-Bi) Covered – a unique covers album of U2's Achtung Baby featuring Nine Inch Nails, Patti Smith, Depeche Mode, Jack White, The Killers and others – is available for download worldwide starting today exclusively on the iTunes Store, with all proceeds to benefit Concern Worldwide's work in famine-stricken areas of East Africa. More →

Global Green's Annual Pre-Oscar Party Not to Be Missed Jan 21, 2011

Celebrities will be walking quite a few red carpets during ‘Oscar’ week in Los Angeles next month, but perhaps the most important carpet they’ll walk will be Global Green's ‘green carpet.’ More →

Sophia Bush Creates Gasoline Rainbows For Charity Nov 30, 2010

When it comes to providing help to those in need, you can always count on musicians to do their part. To help communities impacted by the recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, some of today’s hottest bands have joined together with Global Green USA to release a benefit compilation entitled Gasoline Rainbows, out on November 30th through Roark Records. More →

Music Legends Support Hungerthon Celebrity Charity Auction Nov 23, 2010

Some of music’s legendary performers have come together as part of a special celebrity charity auction for Hungerthon. More →

Sheryl Crow And Norah Jones Raise Hope For Congo Jun 14, 2010

Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Damien Rice, Angélique Kidjo and Mos Def feature on a new 18-track compilation album that aims to raise hope, educate and empower individuals to be a part of the solution to the Congolese conflict. More →

Bono, Rice, Hansard and Mundy Busk on Grafton Street Dec 29, 2009

Known as one of the two principal shopping streets in Dublin Ireland’s city centre, Grafton Street is home to artists, poets and busker’s, but this Christmas Eve, Grafton Street served up an extra special busking session from celebrities who gathered to raise money for the Simon Community. More →

Kaiser Chiefs Join Concert For CARE Oct 16, 2009

British band the Kaiser Chiefs have been added to the bill for this year’s Concert For CARE. More →

Stars Set To Shine At Global Green Pre-Oscar Party Feb 17, 2009

Environmental organization Global Green USA will hold their annual pre-Oscar party this week and have invited some stellar performers and hosts. More →

Stars Sing Songs For Tibet Jul 23, 2008

Sting, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Alanis Morissette are just some of the artists who are donating songs to a new album to raise awareness for the International Campaign for Tibet. More →

Stars To Gather For Iraq War Anniversary Concert Mar 14, 2008

Next Tuesday, March 18, will see an eclectic array of New York-based musicians gather for a benefit concert on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq. More →

Celebrities Gather For Global Green Pre-Oscar Party Feb 29, 2008

Celebrities, artists, actors, industry executives, and environmentalists joined Global Green USA CEO Matt Petersen for the 5th Annual Global Green Pre-Oscar Party last Wednesday, February 20, at the Avalon Nightclub in Hollywood. More →

Stars Prepare For Oscar Glory With Charity Parties Feb 19, 2008

The next few days will be busy for Hollywood’s elite, as they practice their speeches and iron their gowns in anticipation of the 80th Academy Awards to be held on Sunday, February 24. As always, part of the pizzazz of the event is the glamorous parties in the days leading up to the big night. And although many of these soirees give the rich and famous a chance to be seen in the right places, a few are designed to raise awareness and funds for causes other than fame. More →

It's Never Too Crowded For Charity Oct 19, 2007

Half of the band is American, yet they originated in Australia, and the lead singer is a New Zealander. Veteran pop band Crowded House can truly be considered as one of the most international music groups ever to grace the airwaves. And even though they are currently halfway through a world tour to promote their latest album, they still find time to be part of a new collaborative CD to raise money for Oxfam. More →