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Trace Adkins Hits Japan For USO Shows Nov 29, 2012

Longtime USO supporter and tour veteran Trace Adkins will set out to once again lift the spirits of deployed troops and their families as he arrives in Japan this week for a four-show tour. More →

Stars Help Launch ONE's World AIDS Day Campaign Nov 29, 2012

ONE, the global anti-poverty group, has announced the launch of “It starts with me,” a YouTube video series designed to commemorate World AIDS Day and inspire global action in the fight against AIDS. More →

Campaign to Ban Animal-Tested Cosmetics in Europe Nears Success Nov 29, 2012

Humane Society International's campaign to end animal testing of cosmetics worldwide and ban the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in Europe, took a step nearer success this week as Tonio Borg was formally approved by the EU Council at the new EU Health Minister. More →

Matthew McConaughey Announces Nationwide Effort to Empower Kids Nov 28, 2012

Actor Matthew McConaughey, musician Jack Ingram, and The University of Texas Head Football Coach Mack Brown have announced that they are coming together for a special two-day event to benefit various charitable organizations that will positively impact the lives of kids by supporting programs dedicated to empowering children across the nation. More →

Joseph Simmons Supports Diabetes Campaign Nov 28, 2012

Hip-hop icon Joseph "Rev Run" Simmons and Novo Nordisk, a world leader in diabetes care, have teamed up in a multi-year national education program, Ask.Screen.Know., to encourage people to learn their risk for diabetes and highlight the need for early diabetes detection. More →

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Announces Holiday Gift Guide Nov 28, 2012

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has released its 2012 holiday gift guide featuring over 70 items for individuals living with paralysis and their caregivers. More →

Annie Lennox Performs In Italy For Women's Circle Event Nov 28, 2012

Annie Lennox performed live at The Ice Palace in Milan during the Women’s Circle 2012 fundraising event on November 22. More →

Liam Gallagher Says No To Fur Nov 28, 2012

Renowned for its classic designs that are worn by musicians, sports stars and vintage-style lovers the world over, and for having been designed by the most legendary frontman in rock music, Liam Gallagher's Pretty Green label has been a global hit since it was founded in 2009. More →

Hockey All-Stars To Benefit Families Affected By Hurricane Sandy Nov 28, 2012

With hockey All-Stars Brad Richards and Scott Hartnell captaining their respective teams, additional players have been added to the “Operation Hat Trick” charity-game roster, all to benefit families affected by Hurricane Sandy. More →

John Legend To Perform At The White Project Charity Gala Nov 28, 2012

The first annual charity gala for The White Project is set to take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 8, 2012. More →

Stars Support Giving Tuesday Nov 27, 2012

A diverse group of musicians, actors, athletes, artists and the nation’s top creative talents are joining the #GivingTuesday movement to help inspire the first national day dedicated to giving coinciding with the Holiday season. More →

Barbra Streisand's MusiCares Person Of The Year Concert Available On DVD/Blu-Ray Nov 27, 2012

A DVD featuring Barbra Streisand and friends is raising money for charity. More →

Bob Woodruff's Stand Up For Heroes Raises $3 Million Nov 27, 2012

Stand Up for Heroes, the Bob Woodruff Foundation's (BWF) annual benefit event and the kickoff for the New York Comedy Festival, on Nov. 8, 2012, brought together celebrities, service members and their families for a night of laughter and performances from A-list musicians and comedians, as well as wounded veterans, to raise funds for programs that the Bob Woodruff Foundation helps support. More →

Hear The World Sets Guinness World Record With Celebrity Charity Photos Nov 27, 2012

Hear The World has set a new Guinness World Records title. More →

Book Review: JK Rowling's The Casual Vacancy Nov 27, 2012

JK Rowling's new book, The Casual Vacancy, was released in September, and shows a grittier side of the author who brought us Harry Potter. But the book does more than just provide us with a window into the private and dysfunctional lives of the fictional village of Pagford – it shows a side of Rowling that cares about people in the community. More →

Michael Yo Opens His Closet For Charity Nov 27, 2012

Comedian Michael Yo, also known as the host for his own show The Yo Show, a Chelsea Lately regular and E! celebrity correspondent, has teamed up with Closets for Causes to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. More →

True Blood's Stephen Moyer Grows A Mo For Charity Nov 27, 2012

True Blood star Stephen Moyer is taking part in the Movember challenge by growing a mustache. More →

MusiCares Announces Annual Grammy Black Friday Sale Nov 26, 2012

MusiCares and the Grammy Foundation have launched the annual GRAMMY Charity Black Friday Sale, a post-Thanksgiving closeout including all-new bargains and slashed prices on celebrity-autographed memorabilia and VIP experiences. More →

Annie Lennox To Take Part In Google+ Hangout For World AIDS Day Nov 26, 2012

In the lead up to World AIDS Day 2012, three passionate advocates for an HIV-free generation will come together in UNAIDS' first Google+ Hangout to talk about how the world is moving towards zero new HIV infections among children by 2015 and keeping their mothers alive. More →

Win A Signed T-Shirt From Sophia Bush By Donating To Charity Nov 26, 2012

Donate at least $25 to Sophia Bush's Pencils of Promise fundraising campaign before midnight (EST) on 11/27, and you could win a signed T-Shirt. More →

Morgan Freeman Narrates HRC Marriage Equality Video Nov 26, 2012

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, today announced a national television ad campaign following on the historic victories for marriage equality at the ballot box this year. More →

Rachael Ray Announces Celebrity Cook-Off For Charity Nov 26, 2012

Food Network icon Rachael Ray and best-selling cookbook author and successful restaurateur Guy Fieri, return to coach and mentor eight new celebrity contestants for the second season of Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off, premiering Sunday, January 6th at 9pm ET/PT. More →

Elaine Paige To Headline Huawei Winter Concert Nov 26, 2012

The Prince's Trust is delighted to be the benefitting charity for the Huawei Winter Concert, with special guests Elaine Paige, Ruthie Henshall and the City of London Sinfonia. More →

Jordin Sparks To Host Divas After-Party For VH1 Save The Music Foundation Nov 23, 2012

On Sunday, December 16th, superstar Jordin Sparks will host the official VH1 Divas after-party in Los Angeles to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. More →

Ty Burrell - Click And Be Generous For Stand Up To Cancer Nov 23, 2012

MasterCard today joined with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) to introduce ‘Click and Be Generous’, a campaign designed to involve consumers in the fight against cancer as they begin their holiday shopping. More →

Sting Featured In Celebrity Charity Calendar Nov 23, 2012

Monica Bellucci, Harry Belafonte, Sting, Georgia May Jagger: these are just a few of the many stars who have had their photos taken for the 2013 Hear The World calendar. More →

Martina McBride Raises $35,000 For Charity Nov 23, 2012

Republic Nashville recording artist, Martina McBride, performed to a sold out Hard Rock Cafe Nashville crowd on Friday, Nov. 16 with all proceeds directly benefitting Musicians on Call (MOC) Nashville, the non-profit that brings music to the bedsides of patients in six area healthcare facilities. More →

Celebrity Doodles Raise Money For Cornwall Wildlife Trust Nov 23, 2012

Unique celebrity doodles by the likes of Absolutely Fabulous actress Joanna Lumley, and comedian and presenter Frank Skinner, are set to raise vital funds on eBay for Cornwall Wildlife Trust. More →

Paul McCartney And Robbie Williams Record Celebrity Charity Single Nov 23, 2012

A number of stars have joined together to recorded a version of He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother for the The Justice Collective for Hillsborough, with all proceeds from single sales going towards the Hillsborough Families’ legal costs in their fight for justice. More →

Sean Bean - Do Your Bit To Support Cancer Research Nov 23, 2012

Actor Sean Bean is throwing his star power behind a £1.3 million campaign to create new, world-class cancer research and treatment facilities at Weston Park Hospital. More →