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Colin Firth Donates Shoes To Celebrity Charity Auction Aug 17, 2011

The Small Steps Project will be holding the 2011 London Celebrity Shoe Auction and the premier of the new film at a fundraising evening at The Royal Society of Medicine on October 12. More →

Joanna Lumley Joins Celebrity Friends To Save Tigers Jul 26, 2011

British actress Joanna Lumley has added her support to TigerTime, the new global charity campaign to save the last 3,200 wild tigers on earth. More →

Ricky Gervais Says No To Animal Cruelty On His Birthday Jun 24, 2011

If you’re wondering what to buy Ricky Gervais for his 50th birthday on 25 June, you’d better steer clear of anything from Fortnum & Mason! The comedian set aside his well-honed sense of humour to pen a deadly serious letter on PETA's behalf to F&M head Beverley Aspinall calling the department store out for its sale of cruelly produced foie gras. More →

Stars Write To British PM For Circus Animal Ban Jun 23, 2011

In advance of the crucial Commons Debate to discuss a ban on the use of wild animals in circuses today, Animal Defenders International (ADI) and high profile supporters and celebrities are once again calling on the Government to reconsider their recent decision not to implement an outright ban on the use of wild animals in circuses, and to now vote for a ban. More →

Celebrities Support Wild Animal Circus Campaign Jun 9, 2011

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has enlisted the help of high profile supporters and celebrities who have written a joint open letter to the British Prime Minister requesting that he reconsiders Government’s recent decision not to implement an outright ban on the use of wild animals in circuses. More →

Stars Donate Shoes To Celebrity Charity Auction Jun 1, 2011

Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, has announced a complete line-up of A-list celebrities who decided to take off their shoes for a good cause. More →

Lea Michele Wants Chimp Cruelty Stopped May 26, 2011

Glee star Lea Michele has written to the National Institute of Health in a bid to stop research carried out on chimpanzees. More →

Mary McCartney And Judi Dench Want Animal-Tested Cosmetics Banned May 25, 2011

Mary McCartney – daughter of Sir Paul – and Dame Judi Dench are the latest stars to sign the Cruelty-Free 2013 petition calling on European Union politicians to honour their pledge to ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics. More →

Ricky Gervais Says No To Airlines That Transport Research Monkeys May 24, 2011

Ricky Gervais has joined the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection's Cargo Cruelty campaign and spoken out against airlines that transport monkeys destined for the research industry. More →

Stars Support Petition Against Sex Trafficking Of Children May 18, 2011

ECPAT UK and The Body Shop were joined by celebrity campaign supporter Martine McCutcheon on 12th May 2011 to hand over the Stop Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People Petition to the British prime minister at 10 Downing Street. More →

Ricky Gervais Says No To Chimpanzee Mistreatment Apr 15, 2011

Comedian Ricky Gervais is taking a break from making ‘em laugh about Charlie Sheen, God, Tom Cruise, and Hollywood. Now the outspoken comedian says there’s nothing funny about the U.S. federal government’s backing for chimpanzee experimentation — he’s leading an effort to save 14 chimpanzees recently moved to a Texas research laboratory for use in painful experiments. More →

Pamela Anderson Gives Unique Eco Gift To Vivienne Westwood Apr 7, 2011

Actress and animal rights activist Pamela Anderson is helping the charity Cool Earth protect 70 acres of rainforest as a birthday gift for their dedicated supporter, Dame Vivienne Westwood. More →

Stars Sign Bunnies For Celebrity Charity Easter Auction Apr 5, 2011

Kicking off National Autism Awareness Month, a whole bunch of celebrities have signed porcelain versions of the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny for a celebrity charity auction from premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt. More →

Leona Lewis And Ricky Gervais Get Tattoos For Animal Charity Mar 31, 2011

Singer Leona Lewis, comedian Ricky Gervais and former Spice Girl Melanie C have joined Humane Society International's Cruelty-Free 2013 campaign to end the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in the European Union. More →

Celebrities Sign Letter To Stop Wild Monkey Trade Mar 31, 2011

An open letter to UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, has been signed by a host of politicians, primatologists, scientists, academics, wildlife experts and celebrities. The letter calls on the UK Government to dissociate itself from the cruel trade in wild-caught primates for research. More →

Kate Winslet Enlists Celebrity Charity Help For New Book Mar 28, 2011

Kate Winslet has asked some of her celebrity friends to wear a special “magic” hat for a new book benefiting her autism charity, the Golden Hat Foundation. More →

Paul McCartney Says No To Animal Testing For Cosmetics Mar 10, 2011

Sir Paul McCartney has declared his support for BUAV's No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for toiletries and cosmetic products sold in the EU. More →

Stars Design Candle Holders For Celebrity Charity Auction Feb 23, 2011

Some of Britain’s favorite celebrities auction have personally designed candle holders to raise awareness of the race for a cure for Parkinson’s. 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 →

Stars Bring Christmas To The Troops Dec 28, 2010

Several stars gave their time over Christmas to visit troops stationed overseas, despite the bad weather that grounded many aircraft. More →

Brian May Says No To The Monkey Trade Dec 16, 2010

Queen guitarist Brian May and TV wildlife expert Bill Oddie have joined the BUAV in its call on the UK Government to stop supporting the cruel trade in wild-caught monkeys. More →

Meg Mathews Says No To Baby Monkey Trade Nov 26, 2010

Celebrity ‘it-girl’, former wife of Noel Gallagher, and designer Meg Mathews has publically spoken out against the brutality of the trade in monkeys for experiments with the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection’s (BUAV) hard-hitting campaign Stop the Baby Trade. More →

Stars Donate Artworks To Celebrity Charity Auction For Willow Foundation Nov 18, 2010

A whole bunch of stars – including Ricky Gervais, Roger Daltrey, Joanna Lumley and Wayne Rooney – have donated signed canvases to a special celebrity charity auction in the UK. More →

George Clooney And Friends To Appear On Comedy Central Charity Special Oct 20, 2010

Over 50 amazing performers will show their support and lend their comedy chops to “Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education,” the biennial/bi-coastal event which raises funds to help ease the severe shortage of effective schools and education programs for autistic children and adults. More →

Comedy Stars Overbooked For Charity! Oct 5, 2010

Olivia Munn was one of many who turned out in New York City for a stellar night of comedy on Saturday as part of the Night Of Too Many Stars – An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education. More →

Ricky Gervais Joins Charity Campaign To Stop Baby Monkey Trade Sep 24, 2010

The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) has launched a high-profile campaign, Stop the Baby Trade, backed by comedian and actor Ricky Gervais. More →

Stars Say No To Testing Botox On Animals Aug 26, 2010

Celebrity beauties Joss Stone, Joanna Lumley and Lucy Davis have joined the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) to end cruel botox tests on animals. 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 →

Animals Matter To John Tartaglia Jun 24, 2010

Tony Award (Avenue Q) and Emmy Award (Johnny and the Sprites) nominated John Tartaglia, the creative force behind the current off-Broadway hit John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean, has pledged his support to the World Society for the Protection of Animals' (WSPA) “Animals Matter to Me” campaign. More →

Ricky Gervais Joins Charity Campaign To Ban Bullfighting Jun 4, 2010

Ricky Gervais is urging his fans to sign a petition to stop bullfighting in Spain. More →