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Stars Unite For Japan With Charity Videos May 13, 2011

Two months ago, Japan experienced a massive 9.0 earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed. In response to this tragedy, actor Ken Watanabe launched www.uniteforjapan.org to rally people to donate funds for Japan’s relief effort through key organizations like the American Red Cross, Japan Society & Global Giving. More →

Celebrate Mother's Day With Celebrity Charity Auction Apr 26, 2011

Charitybuzz, the leading destination for luxury online charity auctions, presents its 3rd Annual Charitybuzz Mother’s Day Auction, featuring over 200 once-in-a-lifetime experiences and gifts with mom in mind, from the chance to meet Oprah Winfrey backstage at one the final tapings of The Oprah Winfrey Show to an afternoon with Barbra Streisand on the set of her newest film. More →

Clint Eastwood To Donate Hereafter DVD Proceeds To Japan Mar 16, 2011

Clint Eastwood is to donate some of the DVD profits from his latest movie, Hereafter, to aid charity efforts in Japan. More →

George Clooney In Southern Sudan For Historic Referendum Jan 9, 2011

George Clooney was in Southern Sudan on Saturday to help raise awareness of the region’s historic independence referendum, which began on January 9. More →

Matt Damon To Be Honored For Charity At Critics' Choice Awards Jan 6, 2011

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) announced today that renowned actor and philanthropist Matt Damon will be presented with the fourth annual Joel Siegel Award at the 16th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. The ceremony will air live on VH1 on Friday, January 14 at 9:00 PM ET/PT. More →

George Clooney's Message To Stop The War Dec 31, 2010

Earlier today, LookToTheStars.org brought you a story about George Clooney's new initiative to bring peace to Sudan through www.satsentinel.org. He has released this personal message – with John Prendergast – on what he hopes to achieve. More →

George Clooney Teams With Google To Stop War In Sudan Dec 31, 2010

A new human rights project — initiated by George Clooney — will combine satellite imagery analysis and field reports with Google’s Map Maker technology to deter the resumption of war between North and South Sudan. More →

DoSomething.org's Top 20 2010 Celebrity Charity Champions Dec 27, 2010

DoSomething.org – the website that aims to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action – has released a list of what it considers to be the top 20 “Celebs Gone Good” for 2010. More →

Join A Conference Call With Matt Damon's Water.org Dec 1, 2010

This is your chance to hear first-hand from Matt Damon's Water.org about their work in Tigray, Ethiopia, the impact their programs are having on people’s lives, and their plans for the future in this region. More →

Matt Damon’s Water Charity To Receive Million-Dollar Donation Nov 23, 2010

Business schools from around the world have been invited by Hult International Business School to compete in its second annual Global Case Challenge. More →

Matt Damon To Host Charity Fundraiser Next Week Oct 22, 2010

Matt Damon will host the third annual ONEXONE fundraiser in New York next week. More →

Matt Damon To Host ONEXONE Charity Fundraiser Sep 27, 2010

ONEXONE, the charitable organization committed to fighting health issues and preserving the lives of children locally and globally, along with Academy Award-winner Matt Damon, will host their 3rd Annual ONEXONE Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 27th at Capitale at 130 Bowery in New York City. More →

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Wins Top Audiobook Award May 27, 2010

LookToTheStars.org is happy to announced that Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, an audiobook that raises funds for Artists for a New South Africa, has won two Audie Awards – including the audiobook industry’s top honor, Audiobook Of The Year. More →

Glee's Jane Lynch To Host Do Something Charity Awards May 26, 2010

DoSomething.org has announced comedic actress and star of “Glee”, Jane Lynch as host of its star-studded “Do Something Awards” live telecast on VH1 on July 19, 2010 at 9PM EDT. More →

Matt Damon Honored By Save The Children For Charity Work May 24, 2010

Actor Matt Damon received Save the Children's Leadership Award at the annual Celebration of Hope event in Greenwich on Friday, May 21. More →

Matt Damon And Ben Affleck To Play Ante Up For Africa Charity Poker May 18, 2010

Many would love the opportunity to play poker with some of the biggest names in Hollywood and the most skilled poker professionals. Now you can. More →

Don Cheadle To Be Named United Nations Ambassador In Rwanda May 10, 2010

Don Cheadle is set to become a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the Environment next month. More →

George Clooney And Celebrity Friends Make Charity Donation To UNICEF Apr 21, 2010

Not On Our Watch, the international advocacy and grant making organization founded by actors George Clooney, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt, producer Jerry Weintraub, and human rights lawyer David Pressman, has awarded the U.S. Fund for UNICEF a grant of $250,000 to support an innovative program to reduce maternal mortality in Southern Sudan. More →

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Up For Award Apr 14, 2010

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) has announced three Audie finalists for the prestigious Audiobook of the Year Award and five finalists for the Distinguished Achievement in Production Award – including Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, a charity release to raise money for Artists for a New South Africa. More →

Matt Damon's Water.org Needs Your Help For World Water Week Mar 22, 2010

Today is World Water Day – and to celebrate, Matt Damon's Water.org and the ONE Campaign want you to donate your voice. 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 →

LTTS Gift Idea - Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Dec 18, 2009

Looking for a Christmas gift that gives back? Last year, Look to the Stars brought you a story about Nelson Mandela's audiobook of African folktales read by your favorite stars. We have now learned that the Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) audiobook has been nominated for a Grammy! More →

George Clooney Presents Jerry Weintraub Humanitarian Award Dec 14, 2009

On December 10, the UNICEF Ball brought together Hollywood’s biggest stars for a fundraising gala to honor those individuals who have made key contributions to UNICEF’s mission to save and improve children’s lives worldwide. The evening raised more money for the organization than any UNICEF Ball to date. More →

Lebron James Donates to ONEXONE Nov 23, 2009

On the season finale of the HBO hit show ‘Entourage’, NBA star LeBron James appeared as himself alongside Matt Damon as they hounded Vinnie (played by Adrian Grenier) to donate to Damon’s ONEXONE Foundation. During the last few minutes of the show, LeBron told Vinnie that he donated “$1 million” to the foundation. More →

Matt Damon Records PSA For Global Hunger Nov 11, 2009

The U.S. Department of State has produced a video narrated by actor Matt Damon to discuss why food security and combating global hunger is an urgent foreign policy objective, not just for the current administration, but for the entire international community. More →

Matt Damon’s Persistent Efforts To Supply Africa With Clean Water Oct 29, 2009

Taking a break from promoting his latest film at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, Matt Damon squeezed in a side-line interview on completely different subject – charity – with the Toronto Star. More →

Charlize Theron Kisses For Charity Cash Oct 26, 2009

ONEXONE, the charitable organization committed to fighting health issues and preserving the lives of children locally and globally, hosted their 2nd Annual ONEXONE Fundraiser at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco, CA on Thursday, October 22. More →

Matt Damon Writes On The Importance Of Giving Back Oct 14, 2009

Matt Damon has put pen to paper and written an article for Parade Magazine on the importance of giving back. More →

ONEXONE Prepares For Star-Studded Fundraiser Oct 14, 2009

ONEXONE, a charitable organization committed to fighting health issues and preserving the lives of children locally and globally, will host the 2nd Annual ONEXONE Fundraiser at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco, CA on Thursday, October 22. More →

Matt Damon Announces 2nd Annual ONEXONE Fundraiser In San Francisco Sep 30, 2009

ONEXONE – the charitable organization committed to fighting health issues and preserving the lives of children locally and globally – along with Academy Award-winner Matt Damon, will host their 2nd Annual ONEXONE Fundraiser at Bimbo’s 365 Club in San Francisco, CA on Thursday, October 22. More →