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Jennifer Lopez Presents UNICEF Women Of Compassion Award Feb 14, 2011

On February 11, 2011, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF honored two individuals – Frida Giannini, Gucci Creative Director, and Carrie Auer, UNICEF Representative in Malawi – who have made key contributions to UNICEF’s mission to save and improve children’s lives worldwide. More →

A Charity Message From Madonna Jan 12, 2011

Madonna, whose Raising Malawi charity has made substantial inroads helping over a million children orphaned from the AIDS epidemic in that African nation, is stepping up the pace considerably on all fronts — especially in regard to her plans for building the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls. More →

Madonna Sends Christmas Cheer To Malawi Dec 28, 2010

Madonna continued her generous donations to Malawi over Christmas by sending boxes of gifts to orphanages in the country through her charity, Raising Malawi. More →

Bid 2 Beat AIDS In Celebrity Charity Auction Nov 30, 2010

Bring home a bit of celebrity this holiday season while giving back to a good cause. The 6th annual Bid2Beat AIDS auction will see hundreds of signed and rare celebrity items go under the hammer for charity. More →

Yoko Ono Donates Glasses To Celebrity Charity Auction Oct 6, 2010

Yoko Ono is just one of a number of A list stars who have donated something from their personal wardrobe to raise funds for Alder Hey Imagine Appeal. More →

LTTS Exclusive Interview: Adam Lambert Sep 20, 2010

American singer/songwriter/performer, Adam Lambert has been living the dream since becoming runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol. More →

Bill Clinton Donates Signed Golf Club To Charity Auction Aug 26, 2010

Fancy a round of golf with Bill Clinton? Well, CharityBuzz.com has the next best thing: a golf club signed by the former president, with the proceeds going to charity. More →

Celebrities To Make A Difference At We Promise Charity Gala Aug 9, 2010

The red carpet is being rolled out and the stars will be present in Virginia Beach on September 1, 2010, at the We Promise Foundation's Diamonds in the Sky Gala black tie fundraising event to benefit children with life-threatening illnesses. More →

Children Of Peace To Benefit From Charity Comedy Night Jul 2, 2010

After the sell-out success of last year’s Stand-up for Peace, Children of Peace’s renowned comedy night is back with a fantastic line-up, in aid of an inspirational cause. The money raised will go towards projects that specifically bring Israeli and Palestinian children together in the hope that they will develop long lasting friendships. More →

Madonna Celebrates Human Rights Justice In Malawi May 31, 2010

Last week, LookToTheStars.org reported that Madonna and Raising Malawi were urging fans to sign a petition requesting the release of Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga – the Malawi couple sentenced to 14 years hard labor for the “crime” of homosexuality. After a global outcry – and more than 30,000 signatures – Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika has pardoned the couple. More →

Madonna Calls For Support Of Equal Rights In Malawi May 24, 2010

Madonna – founder of Raising Malawi – is asking her fans to join her in support of equal rights and the freedom to love in the African country following the jailing of two men for 14 years for the “crime” of homosexuality. More →

Madonna Returns To Malawi Apr 12, 2010

Madonna took David – the son she adopted in 2006 – and Mercy, the daughter she adopted in 2009, back to to visit their homeland of Malawi last week. More →

Madonna Launches Digital Learning Programme Apr 7, 2010

Madonna has launched an exciting new global education initiative called Connect To Learn. More →

Madonna Laying the Foundation for Girls in Malawi Apr 6, 2010

Madonna is currently visiting Malawi to lay the first brick in the construction of the Raising Malawi Academy for Girls. More →

Jennifer Aniston Donates To Charity In Haiti Jan 27, 2010

Jennifer Aniston has donated $500,000 to Doctors Without Borders, Partners in Health and AmeriCares. Each organization is currently involved in relief efforts in Haiti. More →

Hope For Haiti Now Breaks Charity Records Jan 24, 2010

Friday night’s Hope for Haiti Now telethon, organized by George Clooney, has so far raised more than $57 million for the earthquake relief effort in Haiti. 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 →

Madonna Talks About Her New School In Malawi Jan 6, 2010

With over a million children orphaned by aids in the small, landlocked country of Malawi in south-eastern Africa, Madonna has made it her mission to help. Her efforts, though, are a response of gratitude. More →

Justin Timberlake Tops Celebrity Givers List Dec 21, 2009

Justin Timberlake has been named celebrity charity earner of the year, outstripping favorites such as Bono and Oprah. More →

Dave Stewart Donates Suit To Charity Auction Dec 11, 2009

Musician Dave Stewart has donated the suit he wore when he accepted the Awards for Outstanding Contribution to British Music for Eurythmics (Silver Clefs Award by the Nordoff Robbins Foundation) in 2000 to the world’s leading Eurythmics fan site for a charity competition. More →

Ethan Hawke Praises Madonna's Support Of Gypsies Nov 2, 2009

Actor Ethan Hawke has praised Madonna's words of support for Gypsies during her concert in Romania. More →

Madonna Promises Electricity To Village Nov 2, 2009

During her visit to Malawi last week, Madonna promised electricity to a village that has never been able to have power. More →

Madonna In Malawi For New Girl's School Oct 26, 2009

Madonna is in Malawi to lay the foundation stone of a new girls’ school she is building with her charity, Raising Malawi. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Chefs For Heroes Sep 24, 2009

I was recently honoured to be asked to attend a ‘Chefs for Heroes’ champagne and canapé reception. I felt inspired and enormously proud to be part of the project. More →

Elton John Donates To Northern Ireland Children's Hospice Ball Sep 18, 2009

Belfast, Northern Ireland, is to play host to a red carpet gala like never before. The White Sapphire Ball, in aid of the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, will be the highlight of the Irish Social Calendar. The glittering event takes place on 3 October in Belfast’s Europa Hotel. More →

Toronto Film Festival To Host Cinema Against AIDS Sep 7, 2009

On September 15, 2009, amfAR – The American Foundation for AIDS Research – and Dignitas International will partner on the first-ever Cinema Against AIDS event during the Toronto International Film Festival. More →

Derek Jacobi Joins Madonna as Charity Patron Sep 1, 2009

Sir Derek Jacobi has just signed on as the latest Patron of Children of Peace, joining existing Patron Madonna, and a long list of famous names, in supporting the charity’s work. More →

Celebrity Chefs Cook For an Army Sep 1, 2009

An Army marches on its stomach they say, so it’s entirely appropriate that on the 2nd October, London’s top chefs will be cooking up a five-course feast to raise money for troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. More →

Stars Shine for Sick Kids at Diamonds in the Sky Gala Aug 31, 2009

Who needs Hollywood when stars make Virginia Beach their playground for a memorable black-tie affair? More →