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David Geffen Establishes $100 Million Scholarship Fund Jan 2, 2013

Entertainment executive and philanthropist David Geffen has established an unprecedented $100 million scholarship fund that will cover the entire cost of education for the very best medical students attending the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA (DGSOM). More →

Maria Menounos And Mary Murphy To Dance For A Cure Jan 2, 2013

Boston-based AdMeTech Foundation has announced jointly with Arthur Murray International that celebrities from ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, Maria Menounos (host, EXTRA), Mary Murphy (judge, Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance) and actress Florence Henderson will join US Senator John Kerry, Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, key legislators and philanthropists in supporting AdMeTech Foundation’s Dance for a Cure of Prostate Cancer campaign. More →

Anjelica Huston Named PETA's 2012 Person Of The Year Jan 1, 2013

In 2012, Anjelica Huston's volunteer work accomplished a goal first set in 2008, when Huston filmed PETA's hard-hitting video exposé of how great apes suffer in the entertainment industry: All of the top 10 advertising agencies in the U.S. have now adopted policies stating that they will not use chimpanzees and other great apes in their commercials. More →

Kelly Clarkson Visits Children In Hospital Jan 1, 2013

The Christmas spirit was alive and well when the multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson stopped by Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt prior to Christmas to sing and celebrate the season with patients, staff and families through Musicians on Call (MOC) Nashville. More →

Michael Moore Contemplates Mass Murder Motivation Jan 1, 2013

In the developed world it is not only the USA that has millions of guns and children who watch violent movies and play violent video games, but activist and documentary film maker Michael Moore says that people in other countries, “simply don’t kill each other at the rate that we do.” Moore thinks he knows why: poverty, fear and a ‘me’ society. More →

Barbra Streisand Inspired By Bill Clinton Jan 1, 2013

Barbra Streisand has put her name to an email sent to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Bill Bryson In Awe Of Scientists Dec 31, 2012

Author Bill Bryson gave a talk this month at one of a series of benefits to raise £100 million in support of the building of the Francis Crick Institute, an interdisciplinary medical research facility. More →

Celine Dion Show To Benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Dec 31, 2012

Celine Dion, Caesars Entertainment and AEG Live are teaming up to create a special one-night only event, “Adding Tomorrows with Celine Dion,” to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. More →

Jerry Seinfeld To Stand Up For A Cure Again Dec 31, 2012

The Stand Up For A Cure 2013 Concert Series has announced that comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld will perform the first show of the new season with a performance at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on April 17th with special guest Colin Quinn. More →

The Reality Of FASHION, The Reality Of AIDS Dec 31, 2012

The Reality of FASHION, The Reality of AIDS have announced their exciting reality star line up slotted to walk the runway on Saturday, February 9th 2013. More →

Madonna Announces Completion Of Ten Schools In Malawi Dec 28, 2012

As part of Madonna's ongoing commitment to support orphans and vulnerable children in poverty stricken Malawi, ten primary schools have been completed that will serve to educate 4,871 children. More →

Pixie Lott Visits Zambia For Sport Relief Dec 28, 2012

Pop star Pixie Lott recently made an inspiring visit to Lusaka, Zambia, to see how some of the money raised from this year’s Sport Relief campaign is already hard at work changing lives across Africa. More →

Swizz Beatz To Rock Songwriters Music Series Dec 28, 2012

VH1 Save The Music Foundation's 2012 Songwriters Music Series finale will return on Thursday, January 17th at Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square after being postponed due to Hurricane Sandy. More →

Mark Wahlberg Helps Raise Charity Cash On CIBC Miracle Day Dec 28, 2012

Mark Wahlberg, with other top entertainment and sport personalities such as Rasta Phil, helped CIBC employees and clients raise a record $4.5 million for Canadian children’s charities on Miracle Day just before Christmas. More →

Stars Feed The Hungry On Christmas Eve Dec 27, 2012

Thousands of wrapped toys were handed out to kids in a huge Christmas display Monday at the Los Angeles Mission's annual Christmas Eve event. More →

Kelly Rowland Supports Commitment Day Dec 27, 2012

In keeping with its commitment to health and human services, MusiCares has joined with other founding charities, corporate partners and ambassadors to raise awareness about Commitment Day, a year-round movement designed to unite all Americans in making personal commitments to a healthier way of life. More →

Incubus' Make Yourself Foundation Announces 2012 Grants Dec 27, 2012

The Make Yourself Foundation, a nonprofit started by the band Incubus 10 years ago, is pleased to announce over $100,000 in donations to the following organizations for this giving cycle: More →

Lady Gaga Launches Born Brave Bus Tour Dec 27, 2012

The Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) has announced yesterday it will launch the Born Brave Bus Tour, which will join Lady Gaga on the road for the U.S. leg of her Born This Way Ball tour. More →

Bill Clinton's Christmas Message Dec 24, 2012

Bill Clinton has sent a Christmas message to supporters of the Clinton Foundation. More →

Kevin Bacon's Ideas For Generous Procrastinators Dec 24, 2012

This December, actor and musician Kevin Bacon has a few ideas for Generous Procrastinators — those of us who wait until the clock runs out on December 31st to support the causes close to our hearts (and get that tax credit). More →

Sir Roger Moore Makes Urgent Plea For Syrian Refugees Dec 24, 2012

The number of Syrian refugees has risen to over half a million. UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore has made an urgent plea for additional humanitarian assistance for women and children who have had to flee their homes – especially as winter has presented even more challenges. More →

Rihanna Donates To Barbados Hospital Dec 24, 2012

Rihanna has donated $1.75 million to a hospital in Barbados in memory of her late grandmother, Dolly. More →

NBA All-Star Deron Williams Hosts Holiday Party With Autism Speaks Dec 24, 2012

In an effort to bring holiday cheer to single mothers and their children with autism who were affected by Hurricane Sandy, Brooklyn Nets guard Deron Williams and his wife Amy hosted a special holiday event Saturday, Dec. 22 at Distilled in New York City. More →

Harrison Ford Expected To Join Stars At LA Mission For Christmas Eve Dec 21, 2012

Harrison Ford is among the stars expected to be at the Los Angeles Mission on Christmas Eve to help feed those in need. More →

Rapper T.I. Presents Cans For Cocktails Dec 21, 2012

GRAMMY award-winning recording artist, T.I. and his clothing company, AKOO, teamed up with the Food Bank For New York City this week to present their 2nd annual “Cans for Cocktails” event. More →

Uma Thurman Attends Tibet House US Auction Dec 21, 2012

This past Tuesday Charitybuzz and Tibet House US joined forces for the fourth year in a row to produce the 10th Annual Tibet House Benefit, at Christie’s Auction House in New York City. More →

Dr. Oz To Take Part In CAMO Dallas Family Fitness Day Dec 21, 2012

Challenge America Military Opportunities (CAMO), a national veteran’s support organization, announced today that Dr. Mehmet Oz, host of the nationally syndicated Emmy award winning “The Dr. Oz Show” will be joining an expanding multi-disciplinary team of experts and organizations participating in the inaugural CAMO Dallas Family Fitness Day on Saturday, January 19, 2013, at Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. More →

Kevin Jonas Hosts Food Drive For Hurricane Sandy Victims Dec 21, 2012

The canned food drive "The Cold-EEZE & City Harvest Food Drive to Benefit Hurricane Sandy Victims" was hosted on December 14 by Kevin and Danielle Jonas from the hit TV show “Married to Jonas.” More →

Interview: General Hospital's Rebecca Herbst Talks Charity Dec 21, 2012

Last week, not only was I given the opportunity to conduct my first celebrity interview over the phone, but it was with the most authentic and sweetest actresses I have ever had the pleasure to speak with, her name; Rebecca Herbst from General Hospital. More →

Paul Weller Rocks The Hammersmith Apollo For Charity Dec 21, 2012

Thousands of pounds have been raised thanks to the stars and audience of Crisis Presents at the Hammersmith Apollo. More →