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George Clooney Joins Neil Diamond On Stage At Carousel Of Hope Oct 23, 2012

Heeding an urgent call for more research and care in battling an epidemic rise in childhood diabetes, The Carousel of Hope, the world’s premiere charity event benefiting childhood diabetes, hosted biennially by Barbara Davis, and presented by Mercedes Benz, held its 26th gala on Sat., Oct. 20, in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Stars Draw The Line For Bill Of Reproductive Rights Oct 23, 2012

The Center for Reproductive Rights recently announced the launch of an innovative new campaign— DRAW THE LINE — in support of the Center’s Bill of Reproductive Rights. The Bill of Reproductive Rights provides an opportunity for Americans to join together and tell lawmakers that they stand strongly behind a woman’s right to safe reproductive health care. More →

Taylor Swift To Share The Power Of Literacy In Live Webcast Oct 23, 2012

After reaching 2 million students with her Fall 2010 Live Webcast, “Read Now with Taylor Swift,” one of the world’s most successful singer-songwriters returns to Scholastic.com in a LIVE Webcast about the power of literacy. More →

Russell Brand Joins Robert Downey Jr At MPTF Event Oct 23, 2012

The entertainment industry turned out in force last night in support of the Motion Picture & Television Fund's (MPTF) second annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event, a unique evening of powerful readings which told the stories of industry members and their families who have benefitted from MPTF’s services over the years. More →

George Strait Launches Charity Auction During Final Tour Oct 23, 2012

With the help of VIP partner, CID Entertainment, George Strait is running an auction for the majority of shows on The Cowboy Rides Away Tour to benefit The Jenifer Strait Memorial Foundation. More →

Prince William Praises Crime Prevention Charity Oct 23, 2012

The Duke of Cambridge last week praised the work of a charity which seeks to prevent offenders continuing their involvement in crime. More →

Sir Roger Moore Attends James Bond Auction For Charity Oct 23, 2012

An auction held at Christie’s to celebrate 50 years of James Bond has raised £723,600 for UNICEF. More →

Lance Armstrong Helps Raise $2.5 Million At Charity Event Oct 22, 2012

LIVESTRONG raised $2.5 million last week to support the organization’s free navigation services for people affected by cancer at 15: An Evening with LIVESTRONG, a star-studded gala attended by 1500 guests at the Austin Convention Center. More →

Exclusive Interview: Jeri Ryan Talks Charity Oct 22, 2012

The enigmatic Jeri Ryan recently visited Australia for the first time to attend the “First Contact Convention” in Melbourne. Look To The Stars’ Shane Tyler Greaves sat down with Jeri during her Oz trek to discuss her life, her charitable contributions and of course the role that solidified her as part of Sci- fi royalty. More →

Celebrities Donate Woolly Hats To Charity Auction Oct 22, 2012

A Skyfall cast and crew cap, signed by Daniel Craig, is among the celebrity lots up for auction in aid of St Mungo’s Woolly Hat Day on Friday 26 October. More →

Brigitte Bardot Calls For Elephant's Release Oct 22, 2012

Iconic international film star Brigitte Bardot has sent a letter to the Philippine ambassador to France urging her to convey to Philippine authorities the message that Mali, an ailing and solitary elephant who has been confined to a small enclosure at the Manila Zoo for 35 years, should be transferred immediately to a sanctuary in Thailand. More →

Stars Stand Up To Cancer In The UK Oct 22, 2012

Last week stars from television, music and film came together for Stand Up To Cancer in the UK – a unique new fundraising campaign on Channel 4. More →

Photos: Heidi Klum And Pau Gasol Honored At Children's Hospital Gala Oct 22, 2012

Heidi Klum, Pau Gasol and The Walt Disney Company were honored last week at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles Gala: Noche de Ninos, for their compassion and dedicated support of the hospital’s mission. More →

Whoopi Goldberg Honored By Lupus Foundation Of America Oct 22, 2012

Whoopi Goldberg, physician and renowned researcher Dr. Michael Lockshin, and humanitarians Judith and Wayne Barlin were honored for their work to improve the lives of people with lupus, at the Lupus Foundation of America's annual Butterfly Gala in New York City on October 18. More →

Katy Perry Urges Fans To Support Meditation Charity For Her Birthday Oct 22, 2012

For her birthday, Katy Perry has tweeted fans to support Transcendental Meditation for school kids and veterans. More →

Paul McCartney Supports Campaign To Save Sea Turtles Oct 21, 2012

Sir Paul McCartney has lent his support for a campaign to save sea turtles from being farmed for food in the world’s last commercial farm in the Cayman Islands. More →

Stevie Nicks Rocks Elton John's Enduring Vision Event Oct 19, 2012

On Monday, October 15, Sir Elton John continued his humanitarian efforts to raise money for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and awareness programs across the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean at the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 11th annual benefit An Enduring Vision held at Cipriani Wall Street (55 Wall Street). More →

A Night Of Too Many Stars For Autism This Weekend Oct 19, 2012

A star-studded line-up of performers will join host Jon Stewart during COMEDY CENTRAL’s biennial autism benefit, Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs. More →

Jay Leno To Attend Harley-Davidson Love Ride For USO Oct 19, 2012

Jay Leno will return as the Grand Marshal of the 29th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Love Ride on Sunday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Castaic Lake, California. More →

Chrissie Hynde Joins Appeal To EU To End Cosmetic Animal Tests Oct 19, 2012

Singer-songwriter and lead singer of The Pretenders, Chrissie Hynde, has given her support to the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE), a coalition of animal protection groups across the EU, with its No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end the import and sale of animal tested cosmetics in the EU. More →

Christy Turlington Wants To Educate Congress On Women's Health Oct 19, 2012

With only a few weeks until the elections, women’s organizations are mobilizing to “educate Congress” on women’s health and reproductive issues by sending a copy of the landmark book, “Our Bodies, Ourselves,” to every member of Congress. More →

Charity Auction Gives You The Chance To See Eddie Murphy - One Night Only Oct 19, 2012

Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the invitation-only Event, EDDIE MURPHY – ONE NIGHT ONLY on November 3rd at the Saban Theatre! More →

Stars Donate To Charity Clothes Throw Oct 19, 2012

Coleen Rooney, Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby, Jameela Jamil and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen are amongst the first celebrities to donate to this year’s Alder Hey ‘Clothes Throw’. More →

Stars To Celebrate 15 Years Of Lance Armstrong's Charity Oct 18, 2012

On Fri., Oct. 19, the Lance Armstrong Foundation is hosting 15: An Evening with LIVESTRONG, a star-studded gala at the Austin Convention Center designed to raise funds to support its free navigation services. More →

Help Linkin Park Power The World Oct 18, 2012

Linkin Park and Music for Relief are working to bring electricity to the 1.3 billion people worldwide that don’t have access to power. More →

Incredible Celebrity Items On Auction For Lollipop Theater Network Oct 18, 2012

The Lollipop Theater Network has teamed up with leading online auction venue Charity Folks to offer incredible entertainment experiences and memorabilia in support of the organization’s mission to bring movie magic to hospitalized children. More →

Coldplay To Exhibit Album Artwork For Kids Company Oct 18, 2012

Coldplay has announced a special exhibition of original album artwork to raise funds for Kids Company. More →

Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch Cycles For Charity Oct 18, 2012

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch was among 3,000 cyclists saddling up for The Prince's Trust Palace to Palace bike ride supported by Saudi Aramco on Sunday 14th October. More →

Rules Of Engagement Stars Record CPR Video Oct 18, 2012

The cast of the CBS hit series “Rules of Engagement” has teamed up with the American Heart Association to release a new digital video “Rules of Hands-Only CPR.” More →

Support Christy Turlington When She Runs ING New York Marathon For Charity Oct 18, 2012

Global health advocate Christy Turlington Burns is participating in the ING Marathon on November 4 along with Dexter’s Jennifer Carpenter, World Renowned Tattoo Artist Scott Campbell, The Smile Co-Owner Carlos Quirarte, Oiselle Founder/CEO Sally Bergesen and 45 other runners, to raise money and awareness for her non-profit organization, Every Mother Counts (EMC). More →