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Michael Douglas Records PSA For Oral Cancer Foundation May 15, 2012

Actor and producer Michael Douglas has donated his time to help create a television public service announcement (PSA) on behalf of the Oral Cancer Foundation (OCF), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those affected by the disease. More →

Cinema Against AIDS To Hit Cannes May 15, 2012

The nineteenth annual Cinema Against AIDS event will be held during the Cannes Film Festival on May 24. More →

Chrissie Hynde Signs Anti-Cruelty Petition May 15, 2012

Rock legend Chrissie Hynde has added her name to Humane Society International's CrueltyFree2013 campaign to end the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in Europe, becoming the 200,000th person to sign HSI’s petition to end the use of animals in cosmetics testing. More →

Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution Day May 15, 2012

The Jamie Oliver Food Foundation launches its first-ever Food Revolution Day this Saturday, May 19 to inspire, educate, and empower people everywhere to stand up for real food. More →

Highlander Stars Wants You To Take Photos Of Your Favorite Celebs For Charity May 15, 2012

Fans of The Highlander’s Adrian Paul will be excited that the star and his charity, The PEACE Fund, have recently launched a new fundraising initiative called “Celebs4kids” More →

Photos: Stars Come Out For WildAid Gala In San Francisco May 15, 2012

On Friday, Hollywood descended upon San Francisco to support the wildlife conservation organization, WildAid, at their annual gala. More →

Tali Lennox Visits Sierra Leone With Christian Aid May 14, 2012

Award-winning model Tali Lennox recently visited Sierra Leone, one of the world’s poorest countries, as a Christian Aid Week (13-19 May) ambassador. Around half of all Sierra Leoneans are forced to try to survive on the equivalent of just 80p a day, with more than half the country’s population relying on subsistence farming for their income. More →

Stars Confirmed For Charity Celebrity Picnic May 14, 2012

Every June something magical happens at Wadsworth Theatre Grounds in Los Angeles – the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation hosts its annual A Time For Heroes Celebrity Picnic. More →

Michael Clarke Duncan Appears In PETA Vegetarian Ad May 14, 2012

Three years ago, Michael Clarke Duncan, star of The Green Mile and The Finder, was eating a lot of meat—and he was feeling very sick. So when he turned 51, Duncan decided to try going vegetarian. He was so impressed by his improved health—and his lighter conscience—that the decision stuck. And now, Duncan is showing off his stronger-than-ever physique in a new ad campaign for PETA that proclaims, “I Am Michael Clarke Duncan, and I Am a Vegetarian.” More →

American Idol Live Announces Partnership With The Heart Foundation May 14, 2012

The Heart Foundation, dedicated to increasing awareness of heart disease and raising funds to support lifesaving research, presented a rare musical evening with Grammy award-winning singer and actor Michael Buble, May 10, 2012, at The Hollywood Palladium. More →

Jon Stewart To Host A Night Of Too Many Stars May 14, 2012

Comedy Central has once again joined forces with Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions and the New York Center for Autism for its fourth biennial special event, Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs More →

Ricky Schroder And Sean Kanan To Present At An Evening With No Limits May 14, 2012

Rick Schroder (NYPD Blue) and Sean Kanan (The Bold And The Beautiful, The Young And The Restless) will be presenters at “An Evening With NO LIMITS” on Saturday June 2nd at 8pm in the elegant Hollywood home of Jerry and Adi Greenberg. More →

Stars Choose You For The American Cancer Society May 14, 2012

On May 11th, in order to raise awareness of the fun ways women can get active , the American Cancer Society Choose You movement deployed “play teams” in Santa Monica, popping up in high traffic areas to encourage spontaneous physical activity. More →

Matt Damon's Mother's Day Message May 11, 2012

Matt Damon has honored his mother in a special Water.org Mother’s Day campaign. More →

David Cameron To Chair United Nations Panel On Millennium Development Goals May 11, 2012

Oxfam has welcomed the appointment of British prime minister David Cameron as joint chair of the United Nations panel that will recommend what should replace the Millennium Development Goals after they expire in 2015. More →

US Fund For UNICEF Announces Campus Challenge Winners May 11, 2012

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF is proud to announce the winners of the Campus Challenge for the 2011-2012 academic year. More →

Bret Michaels Thanks The Hospital That Saved His Life May 11, 2012

Rocker and philanthropist Bret Michaels has thanked the hospital who saved his life on a new medical website, Barrow50.org. More →

Damon Hill Gets On His Bike For Charity May 11, 2012

Formula One World Champion Damon Hill cycled 250 miles over the weekend (May 4-6) through cold and rain to take part in the Two Boats Cycle to raise money for the Halow Project. More →

Colbie Caillat And Gavin DeGraw Tickets Benefit Charity May 11, 2012

Multi-platinum, two-time Grammy winning singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat and Platinum recording artist Gavin DeGraw are teaming up on stage and off this summer to offer fans a special selection of tickets for all North American tour dates to benefit several charities close to their hearts, including the Grammy Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States and the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. More →

Cameron Mathison And JR Martinez Surprise Wounded Soldier May 11, 2012

Yahoo! and FishBowl Worldwide Media have launched a new episode of the highly popular web series Ultimate Surprises, featuring host and former All My Children actor Cameron Mathison and retired soldier/former All My Children actor/Dancing With The Stars champ JR Martinez, who surprises Senior Airmen Michael Malarsie with a new family home. More →

Andre Gordon Talks Charity With Look To The Stars May 11, 2012

Look To The Stars’ Misty Schwartz recently chatted to actor/producer Andre Gordon – director of the 2011 film Wish Wizard, featuring Ed Begley Jr and Morgan Freeman – about the causes that are close to his heart. More →

Stars Support Veterans And Military Families With Got Your 6 Campaign May 10, 2012

In an unprecedented show of support for veterans and military families, nearly every major studio, broadcast and cable network, talent agency, and guild in the entertainment industry has united with top-tier nonprofit organizations to launch the Got Your 6 campaign. More →

Julia Roberts And Amy Smart To Be Honored By Heal The Bay May 10, 2012

Environmental group Heal the Bay announced its annual Bring Back the Beach gala on May 17 will reflect Hollywood-style glamour, saluting the accomplishments of eco couple Danny Moder and Julia Roberts, as well as actress and longtime board member Amy Smart. More →

Miranda Cosgrove Named As Ambassador For Leukemia And Lymphoma Walks May 10, 2012

Actress and singer-songwriter Miranda Cosgrove has been named The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's National Ambassador for its 2012 Light The Night Walks and appears in a new public service announcement to promote this important fundraising campaign. More →

Prince Harry Honored For Humanitarian Work May 10, 2012

Prince Harry was this week awarded the Atlantic Council’s 2012 Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership in recognition of his charitable and humanitarian work supporting servicemen and women. More →

Spend A Day With Lady Gaga On Tour For Charity May 10, 2012

Ever dreamed of being a pop star? Touring the country? Performing for sold-out arenas? Here is your chance to experience the tour of international sensation Lady Gaga! More →

Aimee Teegarden Swims With Sea Lion Pups For Oceana PSA May 10, 2012

Oceana has released its latest public service announcement starring actress and ocean lover, Aimee Teegarden of Friday Night Lights. More →

Bill Clinton Announces Second Annual CGI America Meeting May 10, 2012

Bill Clinton has announced the program for the second Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting to be held in Chicago, June 7-8, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers. More →

An Evening With Josh Groban For Charity May 10, 2012

Josh Groban is to perform a benefit concert to raise support for the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA), and his own Find Your Light Foundation. More →

Exclusive: Young People From Usher's New Look Foundation Have Their Say May 9, 2012

In 1999, superstar Usher established the Usher's New Look Foundation to empower young people from under-served communities around the world. LookToTheStars.org is proud to share some of the stories of the kids he has helped. More →