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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 →

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 →

Youssou N'Dour Temporarily Steps Down As UNICEF Ambassador Jan 6, 2012

UNICEF said today that legendary giant of world music Youssou N'Dour had temporarily stepped down from his role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the organization because he is currently campaigning for the presidency of Senegal. More →

Stars Countdown To Global Peace In 2012 Jul 14, 2011

Eliza Doolittle and Youssou N'Dour will headline this year’s Peace One Day concert at the 02 Arena in London on September 21. More →

Youssou N'Dour Celebrates 20 Years As UNICEF Ambassador Jul 1, 2011

Grammy Award-winning musician Youssou N'Dour marked his 20th anniversary as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador this week by calling for a continued push to help save and improve the lives of the most vulnerable children around the world. More →

Alicia Keys Announces Celebrity Charity Black Ball May 26, 2011

Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson will join forces in London next month to host the annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. More →

Jude Law To Host 2010 Peace One Day Concert In Paris Sep 16, 2010

Peace Day 2010 will be marked globally on September 21, and a special concert will be held in Paris in the days leading up to the event. More →

Jackie Chan Wants You To Be A Good Citizen For The UN Aug 6, 2010

Jackie Chan, Stevie Wonder, Angélique Kidjo, Youssou N'Dour and Leo Messi are among the stars urging people to be Good Citizen Ambassadors for the United Nations. More →

More Performers Announced For Keep A Child Alive Black Ball Oct 12, 2009

Back in July, Look to the Stars brought you a story about this year’s scheduled 6th Annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. As the official website promised, more artists have been announced.

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Annie Lennox Supports Bottletop Initiative Apr 6, 2009

Singer Annie Lennox is one of a group of stars who supports a charity initiative that funds projects that have a positive impact on the health and well-being of young people world-wide. More →

Youssou N'Dour Launches Charity Album Feb 17, 2009

Global non-profit IntraHealth International is partnering with Grammy Award-winning artist Youssou N'Dour on a charity album titled “OPEN Remix” benefiting a new initiative created to address critical health issues in Africa by putting the latest open source software technologies directly in the hands of health workers. More →

Colin Powell Gets Funky For Africa Oct 15, 2008

Christina Aguilera and Seal may have headlined last night’s Africa Rising THISDAY Gala in London, but it was former US Secretary of State Colin Powell who stole the show with his funky Hip Hop dance. More →