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Glee's Jane Lynch: Don't Major In Debt Jul 19, 2012

Glee actress Jane Lynch yesterday unveiled the National College Finance Center website at a news conference in New York City. More →

The Saturdays Visit Tanzania With Comic Relief Jul 19, 2012

During a recent trip to Tanzania, The Saturdays band members Rochelle Wiseman and Vanessa White saw firsthand how Comic Relief and the UK government are helping girls change their lives through the Common Ground Initiative. More →

Brad Paisley Teams With PepsiCo And Dollar General For Literacy Jul 19, 2012

PepsiCo, global food and beverage maker, is teaming up with award-winning country music star Brad Paisley and Dollar General to support literacy in the United States. More →

Madeleine Stowe: Stay Out Of Women's Bodies Jul 19, 2012

Madeleine Stowe, the star of ABC’s hit drama ‘Revenge’ is incensed by Virginia’s recent invasion of women’s reproductive rights in the form of various laws requiring ultrasounds for abortion seekers. More →

Justin Bieber And Selena Gomez Visit Sick Kids In New Zealand Jul 19, 2012

Justin Bieber was joined by his girlfriend, Selena Gomez, when he visited the Starship Children’s Hospital during a promotional visit to New Zealand today. More →

Exclusive: NFL Great Steven Jackson Talks Charity Jul 18, 2012

NFL great Steven Jackson (St. Louis Rams) has earned the top honor of rushing for 1,000 yards for seven consecutive years, but this NFL superstar has his eye on earning top honors off the field in his mission to help kids stay in school. More →

Annie And Tali Lennox Attend Family Planning Summit Jul 18, 2012

Last week, Annie and Tali Lennox attended the opening of The London Summit on Family Planning. More →

Ashley Judd Opposes The Sacrifice Zones Jul 18, 2012

Actress Ashley Judd, a long time opponent of mountain top removal, has found an ally in American journalist Chris Hedges. More →

Elton John Releases AIDS Book Jul 18, 2012

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is proud to announce that Sir Elton John's new book, Love Is the Cure, will be in stores today. Sales of Love Is the Cure will benefit the Foundation and its life-saving work.
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General Hospital Stars Take Part In Relay For Life Of Hollywood Jul 18, 2012

Stars of ABC-TV’s long running daytime drama General Hospital are joining cancer survivors, caregivers, other celebrities, friends, and families to kick off the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Hollywood. More →

Stars Pledge Their Time On Nelson Mandela's Birthday Jul 18, 2012

July 18th is Nelson Mandela's birthday – a day when anyone can pledge 67 mins of time, in recognition of his 67 years of public service. More →

Cyndi Lauper Launches Celebrity Charity Auction For Equality Jul 17, 2012

Long-time civil rights advocate and artist Cyndi Lauper has rallied an impressive list of stars from music and entertainment to help kick off the 2012 True Colors Summer Charity Auction to benefit the True Colors Fund's work in support of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender equality. More →

Star-Studded Super Saturday To Benefit Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Jul 17, 2012

Kelly Ripa, Paula Patton, Donna Karan and Ariel Foxman will host Ovarian Cancer Research Fund's (OCRF) 15th annual Super Saturday, presented by, QVC, COVERGIRL and InStyle. More →

Tom Hardy And Charlotte Riley Become Bowel Cancer UK Patrons Jul 17, 2012

Actors Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley have agreed to become patrons of Bowel Cancer UK after attending the charity’s 25th anniversary celebrations at No.10 Downing Street. More →

Victoria's Secret Angels Host Supermodel Cycle To Benefit Charity Jul 17, 2012

Victoria’s Secret Angels Doutzen Kroes, Erin Heatherton, Lindsay Ellingson, Arlenis Sosa, and Behati Prinsloo hosted the second annual Supermodel Cycle to benefit Pelotonia – an annual grassroots bike tour that raises funds for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital. More →

Stars Show Their Support For Soldiers' Charity Jul 17, 2012

Last week, ABF The Soldiers’ Charity took the Best Digital Campaign prize for its “Thanks, Soldier!” campaign at the prestigious CorpComms annual Digi Awards 2012 in central London. More →

Kris Allen To Play Live Online For Charity Jul 17, 2012

The Music Empowers Foundation has announced that platinum-selling recording artist and American Idol winner, Kris Allen will be playing a live online concert at 8:30 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 18. More →

Charlie Sheen Pledges $1 Million To The USO Jul 16, 2012

Charlie Sheen has announced that he will donate 1% of the profits from his new FX show ANGER MANAGEMENT to the USO, with the actor guaranteeing a minimum of $1 million and an unlimited cap on the final donation amount to the military aid organization. More →

Bill Clinton Makes Charity Trip To Africa Jul 16, 2012

Bill Clinton is currently visiting Africa, traveling to South Africa, Mozambique, Rwanda, and Uganda. More →

Olympic Legends Kick Off Triple Play Summer Games Jul 16, 2012

Let the games begin! Less than two weeks before the 2012 Summer Olympic Games kick-off, Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America is teaming up with four medal-winning U.S. Olympians for the Triple Play “Summer Games” to reinforce the spirit of the Olympic Movement, and motivate youth to get active and live healthy through physical activity. More →

Wish Kids Join ESPN This Week Jul 16, 2012

What would it be like shooting baskets with a NBA champion and MVP? Or tossing the football around with a NFL receiver and quarterback? How about slapping the puck around with a NHL player or racing around the track with a NASCAR driver? Or teeing off with one of the most exciting young PGA Tour golfers? Wish kids can tell you. More →

Bill Oddie Marches In London For Bears Jul 16, 2012

Wearing bear masks, dressed in black and holding signs that read, “MoD: Go Fur-Free”, hundreds of compassionate members of the public marched through central London on Saturday to urge the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to replace The Queen’s Guards’ bearskin caps with cruelty-free faux fur. More →

Penelope Cruz Named As Key To The Cure Ambassador Jul 16, 2012

Saks Fifth Avenue and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have announced that actress Penelope Cruz has been named the EIF ambassador for Saks Fifth Avenue’s 2012 Key To The Cure campaign. More →

Stars Take Part In Kiehl's LifeRide For amfAR Jul 16, 2012

Now in its third year, Kiehl's LifeRide for amfAR is a multi-day, multi-stop motorcycle ride throughout the country, to raise funds and awareness for amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. More →

Dynamo Donates Winnings From Outrageous Bet to Charity Jul 16, 2012

UK magic sensation Dynamo won a 10,000/1 bet on the Euro 2012 soccer championship results, and promptly handed over his winnings to the Teenage Cancer Trust. More →

Katie Price And Amanda Holden Support Jeans For Genes Day Jul 13, 2012

This year’s Jeans for Genes Day takes place on Friday 5th October, and some famous faces have pledged their support. More →

Third Eye Blind And Switchfoot To Rock The Green Jul 13, 2012

Rock the Green presented by Veolia Environmental Services, an outdoor music festival featuring nationally renowned bands and near-zero waste, have announced that Third Eye Blind will headline the event, supported by Metric, Switchfoot, Imagine Dragons, Morning Parade, and Atlas Genius. More →

Nick Swisher To Attend Soldier Ride For Wounded Warriors Jul 13, 2012

The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) 2012 Soldier Ride comes to New York July 18-21. More →

Sons Of Anarchy Stars To Lead Ride And Rally For Boot Campaign Jul 13, 2012

The Boot Campaign, a military non-profit that donates to soldiers healing from a variety of physical and emotional combat wounds, will host the 2nd Annual Boot Ride and Rally on Sunday, August 26, 2012 in Los Angeles. More →

Paris Hilton Talks About Her Hope For Children Jul 13, 2012

My Hope For Children Foundation announced today the launch of two new PSA’s for the charity. Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Ashley Argota, Boo Boo Stewart, Johnathon Schaech, Michael Steger, Gregory Michael, and many more have come together in order to bring awareness to the plight plaguing children in the Philippines. More →