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Michael Vick Donates To New Football Field Sep 19, 2012

Yesterday, the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation broke ground on the football field in North Philadelphia’s 87-acre Hunting Park thanks to a critical contribution from Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback Michael Vick and his newly formed charity, the Team Vick Foundation. More →

Rowan Atkinson To Headline Prince's Trust Comedy Gala Sep 18, 2012

Rowan Atkinson, Jimmy Carr, Miranda Hart and E4 comedy trio The Midnight Beast are among the acts taking to the Royal Albert Hall stage for The Prince's Trust comedy gala 2012 – We Are Most Amused, supported by Novae. More →

John Legend To Perform For Andy Roddick Foundation Sep 18, 2012

On Friday, September 21, nine-time Grammy Award winning musician and philanthropist John Legend will perform at the annual Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) gala. More →

John Cena And WWE Get In The Ring Against Breast Cancer Sep 18, 2012

WWE has announced a partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure featuring WWE Superstar John Cena co-branded, pink and black ring gear, which will be debuted at this week’s Night of Champions pay-per-view event in Boston. More →

Star-Studded Concert To Benefit Kate Winslet's Golden Hat Foundation Sep 18, 2012

PBS composer Tim Janis will bring together some of today’s most beloved female artists to celebrate and foster awareness of those living with autism on Friday, November 30th at Carnegie Hall, by benefitting Kate Winslet's Golden Hat Foundation. More →

Stars Go Beyond Hunger For Heifer International Sep 18, 2012

Heifer International will host “Beyond Hunger: A Place at the Table,” on September 21, 2012 at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Matthew McConaughey Supports Lance Armstrong On LIVESTRONG Day Sep 18, 2012

Matthew McConaughey has put his name to an email sent to supporters of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, calling his friend and fellow Texan “one tough hombre.” More →

Celebrity Voices Support LGBTQ Youth At Point Foundation Event‏ Sep 18, 2012

Star power met scholar power on Saturday, September 15 at Voices on Point, a concert and dinner benefiting Point Foundation, the nation’s largest scholarship-granting organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students of merit. More →

Muhammad Ali Awarded National Constitution Center Liberty Medal Sep 17, 2012

A true champion of freedom, Muhammad Ali received the National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal last week in a star-studded ceremony marking the nationwide celebration of the U.S. Constitution’s 225th anniversary. More →

Jessie J Makes A Wish Come True For Teenager Sep 17, 2012

Singer Jessie J and Make-A-Wish UK made a dream come true for a special teenager recently. More →

Shaq O'Neal Speaks Out About Binge Drinking Sep 17, 2012

Last week, basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal, Ed.D. joined The Century Council on Capitol Hill to meet with Members of Congress and their top staffers. Dr. O’Neal spoke about The Century Council’s effort to address college binge drinking across the country and highlighted new research completed by Morgan State University on binge drinking among Historically Black College and University (HBCU) students. More →

Avril Lavigne Launches Second Wave Of Celebrity Charity Auction Sep 17, 2012

On September 12th, The Avril Lavigne Foundation launched a second wave of its fundraising auction at www.ebay.com/avrillavigne. More →

Photos: William And Kate Visit World Vision In The Solomon Islands Sep 17, 2012

World Vision today hosted the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who learned about the organization’s work in Burns Creek, a troubled community on the outskirts of Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands. More →

Angelina Jolie Visits Syrian Refugees In Iraq Sep 17, 2012

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie has hailed the Iraqi government’s willingness to host Syrian refugees fleeing violence and said she hoped all Syrians seeking asylum in Iraq would be welcomed. More →

Gilles Marini's Dancing With The Stars Shirt Available Now Sep 17, 2012

Ladies, you remember Gilles Marini as Samantha’s sexy neighbor in Sex and the City and from top shows like Brothers and Sisters and Switched at Birth. More →

Farm Aid 2012 Sells Out Sep 14, 2012

With more than 29,000 tickets sold, Farm Aid 2012 is officially sold out. Fans at home can watch a special presentation of the concert event from Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 22, from 8 to 11 p.m. EDT at www.farmaid.org. More →

Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz Opens Her Closet For Charity Sep 14, 2012

Jenna Ushkowitz, known for her role as Tina Cohen-Chang on the Fox hit series GLEE, has teamed up with Closets for Causes to raise money for Oceana. More →

Hard Rock Teams With Bananarama For Breast Cancer Sep 14, 2012

Hard Rock International adds a pop of PINK this October in honor of the brand’s 13th annual PINKTOBER breast cancer awareness campaign! More →

Disney Helps Red Cross Prepare For Disasters Sep 14, 2012

As part of National Preparedness Month this September, the American Red Cross has announced a $1 million grant from Disney to help kids and families prepare for disasters and other emergencies. More →

Don Felder To Perform At South-South Awards Sep 14, 2012

The 2012 South-South Awards ceremony was officially launched at UN Headquarters yesterday on UN Day for South-South Cooperation. More →

More Than Me Charity Gala To Help Girls In Liberia Sep 14, 2012

MTV host Layla Kayleigh will host the More Than Me Charity Gala in LA on Saturday, September 15. More →

Katherine Heigl, Josh Kelley, Ne-Yo To Be Honored For Support Of Adoption Issues Sep 14, 2012

The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) is honoring actress Katherine Heigl, singer-songwriter Josh Kelley, R&B artist Ne-Yo, and PEOPLE Magazine as the 2012 National Angels in Adoption for their dedication and commitment to adoption and foster care issues. More →

Angelina Jolie Visits Syrian Refugees In Turkey Sep 13, 2012

UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) António Guterres and his Special Envoy Angelina Jolie were in Turkey today, continuing their mission to visit Syrian refugees. More →

One Direction And Justin Bieber Join The Elephant Project For Alzheimer's Month Sep 13, 2012

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and a bunch of famous names have joined a giant celebrity charity auction to mark the occasion. More →

Kristin Davis To Attend Eight Stories High For Oxfam Sep 13, 2012

A stellar line-up of Oxfam supporters will be taking to the stage at the Oxford Playhouse on Sunday 14th October for Eight Stories High, an exclusive evening of storytelling, performance, big ideas and surprises. More →

Emma Stone And Halle Berry: Your Lips Can Save Lives Sep 13, 2012

Revlon has announced the launch of its first-ever public service announcement campaign. Created in collaboration with the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), the PSA features broadcast and print executions focused on the message: “Your Lips Can Save Lives,” encouraging women to talk about cancer and the importance of early detection. More →

Win The Chance To Meet Lady Gaga By Donating To Charity Sep 13, 2012

Attention ‘Little Monsters’ – your biggest dream just became possible – and for only $10! Beginning today, Lady Gaga fans can log on to Omaze.com, make a $10 donation to the Young Storytellers Foundation and be entered for a once-in-a-generation chance to be whisked away with a friend to Costa Rica to meet Lady Gaga backstage and watch her perform in the concert of a lifetime, (remember to breathe) complete with airfare and a two night hotel stay. More →

Ashanti Named As 2012 Read For The Record Ambassador Sep 13, 2012

Jumpstart, a national early education non-profit organization, announced today that GRAMMY Award winning, multi-platinum artist, Ashanti, is the official celebrity ambassador of the 2012 Read for the Record campaign. More →

Kirk Douglas Doubles $5 Million Pledge To LA Mission Sep 13, 2012

As he was giving his wife an award for her work with her namesake facility on Skid Row for homeless women, Kirk Douglas doubled his $5-million pledge to the Los Angeles Mission to a total of $10-million on Wednesday. More →

Stars Help Raise $12 Million For Charity With Cantor Fitzgerald And BGC Sep 13, 2012

Cantor Fitzgerald & Co., a leading global financial services firm, has announced that, together with its affiliate BGC Partners Inc., approximately $12 million was raised for charities globally at the companies’ annual Charity Day on Tuesday, September 11, 2012. Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC donate 100% of their global revenues on their annual Charity Day to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and more than 100 charities around the world. More →