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British Stars Call on Boris Johnson to Ban UK Fur Sales Feb 24, 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a letter signed by 50 of Britain’s biggest stars, including Dame Judi Dench, Brian May CBE, Leona Lewis, Gary Lineker OBE, James Arthur, Thandie Newton OBE, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Mollie King and Dame Twiggy Lawson, urging him to implement a UK ban on the sale of real animal fur. More →

Johnny Marr Calls for End to Cruel Donkey Rides in Santorini Jul 10, 2019

The Smiths icon Johnny Marr appealed to Greek Minister of Tourism Thanasis Theocharopoulos last month to put an end to cruel animal “taxi” rides in Santorini. More →

Olly Murs Joins Lineup For Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs Nov 29, 2016

The Teenage Cancer Trust has announced the bands taking part in its annual gigs at the Royal Albert Hall. More →

The Who To Lead Teenage Cancer Trust Shows At Royal Albert Hall Jan 28, 2015

2015 marks the 15th anniversary of the very first Teenage Cancer Trust show at the Royal Albert Hall in 2000. Billed as ‘The Who and Friends’ that landmark evening saw Noel Gallagher, Paul Weller and Kelly Jones join The Who on stage for an incredible one-off performance. 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 →

Bid On Brandon Flowers' Guitar In Celebrity Charity Auction Dec 7, 2012

Looking for a unique Christmas gift that really makes a difference? WaterAid has the answer… More →

Celebrity Support For Anti-Bloodsports Charity Feb 15, 2011

A British charity has raised celebrity support against fox hunting and other blood sports. More →

Prince William Supports Charity CD For The Homeless Oct 5, 2010

Prince William has given his support to a new charity CD that features The Smiths' Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and others – in the name of the homeless. More →

Stars Give Land Mines The Boot With Celebrity Charity Auction Jul 19, 2010

The Mines Advisory Group is launching a very special celebrity charity auction this week to raise money for people affected by landmines. More →

Neil Finn Gathers Musical Friends For Charity Album Jun 30, 2009

Crowded House singer Neil Finn is behind a new charity album that aims to raise money for Oxfam. More →

Seven Worlds Collide For Oxfam Dec 22, 2008

Here’s a series of events that our Southern Hemisphere readers will want to mark in their diaries for the New Year: Neil Finn is holding his Seven Worlds Collide concerts to benefit Oxfam in January. More →

Neil Finn's New Album Gets Crowded For Oxfam Nov 17, 2008

Crowded House frontman Neil Finn has invited a host of well known musicians to join him in recording a new album for charity. More →