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David Walliams' Charity Swim To Hit TV Screens Feb 21, 2012

It was read by millions in the papers, heard on the radio and watched on the news, becoming a national phenomenon and a moment in British history. In September 2011, comedian David Walliams spent an epic eight days swimming 140.54 miles of the River Thames for Sport Relief. Now, for the first time, the inside story of what he went through will be told. More →

Katie Price Pounds The Streets For Vision Charity Feb 21, 2012

Katie Price was among thousands of runners in the annual Brighton Half Marathon during the weekend, raising money for Vision Charity for blind, visually impaired and dyslexic children. More →

Dalai Lama To Talk Peace In Hawai'i Feb 21, 2012

The Hawai’i Community Foundation (HCF) has announced that it will sponsor two public talks in Honolulu featuring His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet, April 14th and 15th, 2012. More →

Charity Events To Launch Gram Parsons Foundation Feb 21, 2012

The Gram Parsons Foundation is proud to announce two very special events to commemorate the foundation’s official launching. More →

Grey's Anatomy Stars Run Half Marathon For Charity Feb 21, 2012

In true Southern California fashion, there was a Hollywood feel on Sunday morning at the inaugural Rock ‘n’ Roll Pasadena Half Marathon benefiting CureMito!. In support of the Pasadena-based charity, Grey’s Anatomy actress Chandra Wilson joined co-stars Kim Raver and Justin Chambers to raise awareness and funds for the research and treatment of mitochondrial disease at the 13.1-mile event. More →

Paul McCartney To Kick Off Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts At Royal Albert Hall Feb 20, 2012

Paul McCartney is to kick off the annual series of concerts benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall. More →

Holly Branson Adopts Indian Village Feb 20, 2012

Sir Richard Branson's daughter, Holly Branson, patron of Free The Children (FTC), is in India to adopt Udawad village in Udaipur. More →

Walk The Red Carpet At The Hunger Games Premiere For Charity Feb 20, 2012

The countdown has officially begun until The Hunger Games hits theaters on March 23, 2012. For Panem fans, the wait is almost as excruciating as waiting to see which tribute is the last standing, so to get true die hards the first look at Katniss, Peeta and the gang on the big screen, Charitybuzz.com is auctioning off tickets to the premiere in Los Angeles on March 12. More →

Doobie Brothers To Headline Charity Gala Feb 20, 2012

The Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County (CACCC) is proud to announce that their largest fundraiser of the year, Gala 2012, will spotlight a performance by The Doobie Brothers. More →

Stars To Attend FilmAid International Oscar Night Event Feb 20, 2012

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and humanitarian aid organization FilmAid International will host an Oscar Night event at the ‘21’ Club in New York City in celebration of the 84th Academy Awards on Oscar Sunday, February 26. More →

Speak For The Trees With Dr. Suess' The Lorax Feb 20, 2012

Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment and The Nature Conservancy have announced the launch of their environmental action campaign “The Lorax Speaks.” More →

Celebrities Support Grand Opening Of Best Friends Animal Society Center In LA Feb 20, 2012

Last week saw a bunch of stars come out to celebrate the grand opening of the Best Friends Animal Society Pet Adoption and Spay/Neuter Center in Los Angeles. More →

Stars Rock Equality Bracelets Feb 20, 2012

On Thursday, February 16th, TV personalities, recording artists and entertainment industry executives came out to support jeweler to the stars Lauren Russell and celebrate the launch of her LYON Fine Jewelry 2012 Collection and her Equality Bracelet to benefit the non-profit Friendfactor. More →

Comedians Join Secret Policeman's Ball For Amnesty International Feb 17, 2012

Amnesty International has announced that some of the top comedic talent in the U.S. and U.K. will be joining the Secret Policeman’s Ball line-up at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, March 4, 2012. More →

Twisted Sister's Dee Snider Competes On Celebrity Apprentice For Charity Feb 17, 2012

Dee Snider, heavy metal singer turned radio host and actor, is looking to get “hired” again. He’s competing in The Celebrity Apprentice’s new season and hopes to be chosen by Donald Trump to win $250,000 on behalf of the March Of Dimes. More →

Jon Secada Joins Hepatitis C Campaign Feb 17, 2012

Merck (known as MSD outside the United States and Canada) has announced that three-time Grammy award-winning Cuban-American recording artist and songwriter Jon Secada is adding his voice to the Tune In to Hep C public health campaign to help raise awareness of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. More →

Nick Cannon To Attend Congressional Briefing On Child Safety Legislation Feb 17, 2012

Safe Communications, Inc. has announced that multi-media mogul, actor, TV host and comedian Nick Cannon is its new spokesperson. More →

Woody Harrelson Speaks Up For Chimps Feb 17, 2012

As critics laud Woody Harrelson's performance in the just-opened movie Rampart, Harrelson is taking another serious turn in the letter he just sent on PETA's behalf to California Senator Barbara Boxer. More →

Eva Longoria Joins Stars As Co-Chair Of United Farm Workers 50th Anniversary Feb 17, 2012

United Farm Workers (UFW) has announced Honorary Co-Chairs of the UFW 50th Anniversary 2012 year-long celebration. More →

Tony Hawk To Auction Motorbike For Charity Feb 17, 2012

Fans of Tony Hawk will soon be able to get their hands on a special piece of the skateboarding legend’s personal possessions. More →

Janet Jackson Speaks Of Whitney Houston's Beautiful Soul Feb 17, 2012

As friends and family gather to mourn the passing of Whitney Houston on Saturday, Janet Jackson has opened up about about the legendary singer’s “beautiful soul” in an upcoming exclusive interview with Prevention Magazine. More →

Miss Teen Asia USA Talks Charity Feb 17, 2012

LookToTheStars.org’s Misty Schwartz recently caught up with actress, singer and current Miss Teen Asia USA Meeghan Henry about her charity work. More →

Stephen Fry And Michael Caine Support Prince Charles' Job Ambassadors Feb 16, 2012

Prince Charles visited the headquarters of his youth charity The Prince's Trust this week to announce 100 new jobs for unemployed young people – who will then help a further 100,000 young people to find work. More →

Join Mia Farrow And UNICEF On Google Plus Feb 16, 2012

On February 20th, join Mia Farrow and UNICEF for their Google Plus hangout from Bukavu, Congo. 
 
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Go Fishing With Dermot O'Leary For Charity Feb 16, 2012

An opportunity to spend the day sea fishing with Dermot O'Leary, before cooking up the catch of the day together in his Brighton restaurant Fishy Fishy, is among the lots on offer at the return of Terrence Higgins Trust's Lighthouse Gala Auction. More →

Final Cast List For West Coast Premiere Of 8 Released Feb 16, 2012

The American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) and Broadway Impact are proud to announce the full cast for the West Coast premiere of “8,” an unprecedented account of the Federal District Court trial in Perry v. Schwarzenegger (now Perry v. Brown), the case filed by AFER to overturn Proposition 8, which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry. More →

Pete Wentz Signs Bass Guitars For Charity Contest Feb 16, 2012

Last week, Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy teamed up with online community MASScanvas to get fans to design T-shirts to benefit Invisible Children. He has now announced that all designs submitted before Feb. 23rd at 11:59PM PST will automatically be entered to win a bass guitar he has personally signed! More →

Stars Shine At All You Need Is Love Charity Valentine's Day Party Feb 16, 2012

Some of Hollywood’s hottest stars spent Valentine’s Day bringing smiles and joy to the deserving children at Children's Hospital Los Angeles at Trueheart Events’ 1st Annual All You Need Is Love Valentine’s Day Party. More →

Humane Society To Honor Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder Feb 16, 2012

Ian Somerhalder, passionate animal advocate and star of international hit TV series The Vampire Diaries, will receive the prestigious Wyler Award at The Humane Society of the United States’ upcoming 26th Genesis Awards on Saturday, March 24, at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills. More →

Katy Perry Pledges Part Of Me Proceeds To Charity Feb 15, 2012

Katy Perry has announced that proceeds from her new song, Part Of Me, will go to charity. More →