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Volunteer with Coldplay, Help Save the World Jun 29, 2012

Oxfam and Coldplay have teamed and are inviting you to help them feed the world through the GROW Campaign. More →

Seth MacFarlane Donates Lifetime of Knowledge to Library of Congress Jun 29, 2012

“Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane has donated a wealth of information to the Library of Congress. More →

Olivia Newton-John, Jane Seymour Among Stars Supporting Art Project Los Angeles Jun 29, 2012

This weekend will see the likes of Helena Bonham Carter, Morgan Fairchild, Wynona Judd, Sidney and Joanna Poitier, Kathy Griffin, Olivia Newton-John, Jane Seymour and many more come out to support the Art Project Los Angeles auction. More →

Kate Walsh Swims With Sharks in Belize Jun 29, 2012

Oceana in Belize was thrilled to be joined earlier this month by actress and Ocean activist, Kate Walsh. More →

Steve Nash Soccer Showdown a Success Jun 29, 2012

Wednesday, in full Euro Cup fever on a perfect New York summer day, thousands of fans gathered for Steve Nash's fifth Showdown soccer match at Sara D. Roosevelt Park. More →

Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation Unveils 'Born Brave' Groups Jun 28, 2012

Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, announced today that Born This Way Foundation (BTWF) is preparing to launch an unprecedented youth-led initiative that will begin with empowering youth to name their own movement. More →

Kristen Davis and Djimon Hounsou Fundraise for Food Crisis Victims Jun 28, 2012

Sex and the City star Kristin Davis and Blood Diamond actor Djimon Hounsou are working together with with Oxfam America to shed light on a little-known problem affecting people around the world. More →

Young Celebrities Gather Shoes for Kids in Need Jun 28, 2012

“The Shoe Crew”, a philanthropic group of kids, teens, and celebrities, kicked off their summer effort to collect new athletic shoes for underprivileged youth with a red carpet launch event held at The Malibu Country Club, on Friday, June 22nd. More →

Stars Bid to Build Wells Through The Thirst Project Jun 28, 2012

Pauley Perrette (NCIS) and Kirsten Vangsness (Criminal Minds) co-hosted the 3rd Annual Thirst Project Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, June 26th, 2012. More →

Joanna Page Becomes Ambassador for Animal Charity Jun 28, 2012

Bubbly actress, Joanna Page, is all set to fly the flag for pets as she takes on her new role as an Ambassador for PDSA. More →

Branson Chastises Governments, Praises Individuals After Rio Sustainability Conference Jun 27, 2012

Following last week’s UN conference on Sustainable Development in Rio, Richard Branson has taken time out to reflect and to outline the hopeful future he believes is within reach. More →

Jordin Sparks Visits St. Jude Children's Hospital Jun 27, 2012

Last Friday, June 22, Jordin Sparks performed her longest concert in more than a year for the patients and families at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More →

Kellie Pickler Wants Kids to Enjoy a Hunger-Free Summer Jun 27, 2012

This summer, country music artist Kellie Pickler is joining the fight against child hunger in the United States by serving as the national spokesperson for the ConAgra Foods Foundation Hunger-Free Summer program. More →

Maura Tierney Raises Awareness for Chemotherapy: Myths or Facts Jun 27, 2012

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) has launched Chemotherapy: Myths or Facts™, an awareness campaign for cancer patients and their caregivers featuring Emmy®-nominated actress and breast cancer survivor Maura Tierney. More →

Jill Flint to Host United Cerebral Palsy Golf Tournament & Dinner Jun 27, 2012

Jill Flint, star of the hit series “Royal Pains” and a committed supporter of United Cerebral Palsy of NYC, is set to host the 11th Annual UCP of NYC Golf Tournament and Celebrity Dinner. More →

Jane Goodall & Prince Charles Talk Sustainability in Rio Jun 26, 2012

Environmentalists rubbed shoulders with business moguls at the recent Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, which drew attendees including Jane Goodall, Sir Richard Branson, Prince Charles, Edward Norton, Bianca Jagger and Ted Turner. More →

Usher's New Look Foundation Takes Over Atlanta Jun 26, 2012

Usher's New Look Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Usher Raymond IV, hosted the third World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, Georgia at Emory University from June 19-22, 2012. More →

Morgan Freeman and Bill Clinton Double Up For Charity Jun 26, 2012

Legendary actor Morgan Freeman released a letter stating how we can all double our generosity with one donation, thanks to Former President Bill Clinton. More →

Grey's Anatomy Star Kevin McKidd Releases Charity Folk Album Jun 26, 2012

All proceeds from Kevin McKidd's new album will go to the charity he has long supported. More →

Bob Saget To Host Scleroderma Awareness Webinar Jun 26, 2012

The Scleroderma Research Foundation (SRF) welcomes actor, comedian and Foundation Board Member Bob Saget to talk candidly about his involvement with scleroderma and the organization dedicated exclusively to finding a cure. More →

Tom Cruise Offers His Private Jet To Injured Film Set Worker Jun 26, 2012

Following a serious accident on the set of his forthcoming thriller Oblivion, Cruise was said to have rushed to offer help. More →

Celebrities Star In PSA Condemning Violence Against Women Jun 25, 2012

Soccer star David Beckham, New York Knicks phenom Jeremy Lin, and New York Giants quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning are just a few of the male celebrities who condemn violence against women. More →

Alice Braga Backs WSPA Pawprint Campaign At Rio+20 Jun 25, 2012

Hollywood actress Alice Braga backed WSPA's Pawprint campaign calling for improved farm animal welfare at Rio+20. More →

Kathleen Turner To Speak About Women's Health At Luncheon Jun 25, 2012

Kathleen Turner, an iconic film and stage star and chair of Planned Parenthood's Board of Advocates, will speak about reproductive rights and the state of women’s health during a National Press Club luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 6. More →

Prince Charles Meets With Aung San Suu Kyi Jun 25, 2012

Nobel peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi held talks with The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall late last week. More →

Nigel Lythgoe And Katie Holmes To Host Celebration Of Dance Gala Jun 25, 2012

On July 28, 2012, The Music Center and Ovation present The Dizzy Feet Foundation's second “Celebration of Dance” Gala hosted by its board members — including International Emmy Award-winning producer Nigel Lythgoe (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance), ROCK OF AGES director Adam Shankman and actress Katie Holmes. More →

Brad Pitt Wins Four Big Daddy Awards Jun 25, 2012

“The Big Daddy Awards” is the first-ever online awards show designed to honor the 70 million Fathers in America, while raising funds and awareness for prostate cancer programs and research for a cure. More →

Jimmy Carter Urges For Peace In The Sudan Jun 22, 2012

On behalf of The Elders, former US president Jimmy Carter paid a visit to Khartoum recently to speak with Sudan’s president Omar Al-Bashir and encourage efforts towards a resolution to the crises between Sudan and South Sudan. More →

Jackie Chan Brings Aid To Gansu Jun 22, 2012

Earlier this month, Jackie Chan was in the Gansu province of China to bring supplies and donations to residents affected by recent hailstorms and rain. More →

NFL Stars Play Golf For Lung Cancer Campaign Jun 22, 2012

While the U.S. Open was in full swing just 15 minutes away at the Olympic Club in San Francisco, 144 heroes including NFL stars Chris Draft and Hank Baskett were championing the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation's Seventh Annual “Lung Cancer: Drive it off the Earth” Golf Tournament at Alistair MacKenzie-designed Green Hills Country Club. More →