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John Corbett Wants You To Save Energy At Work Jul 28, 2011

Actor John Corbett has a new starring role: helping the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put a smack-down on wasting energy. More →

Stars Show Their Hearts To Help Accident Survivors Jul 28, 2011

Justin Bieber and Britney Spears are among the stars showing their hearts for a new charity campaign to help a family involved in a tragic accident in Houston earlier this month. More →

UNICEF Celebrates George Harrison's Charity Concert For Bangladesh Jul 27, 2011

On the 40th anniversary of George Harrison's groundbreaking Concert for Bangladesh, the first major celebrity charity concert for a humanitarian cause, the music community is coming together yet again for UNICEF, this time to help provide emergency relief for children in famine and drought-affected regions in the Horn of Africa. More →

Queen's Brian May Named As Charity Patron Jul 27, 2011

Renowned musician and astrophysicist Brian May CBE, has been named as a Patron of the Dr Hadwen Trust (DHT), the UK’s leading non-animal medical research charity. More →

Celebrities Support Celtic Vs Manchester United For Charity Jul 27, 2011

Oxfam's East Africa famine appeal has been announced as the main beneficiary of The Legends Celtic vs Manchester United charity match on August 9. More →

Usher Honors Ted Turner For Charity Jul 27, 2011

Usher presented Ted Turner, founder and chairman of the United Nations Foundation, with the Service Legacy Award at Friday’s World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, hosted by Usher's New Look Foundation. More →

Natalie Cole Raises Awareness Of Hepatitis C Jul 27, 2011

Natalie Cole is adding her voice to healthcare company Merck’s public health campaign, Tune In to Hep C, with the American Liver Foundation (ALF) and rock legend Gregg Allman. More →

True Blood Star Latest Celebrity To Join Charity Campaign Jul 27, 2011

True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård is the latest star to record a PSA for the It Gets Better campaign. More →

Amy Winehouse To Be Honored With Charity Jul 27, 2011

Amy Winehouse's father, Mitch, announced plans for a charity to be set up for addicts at the late singer’s funeral yesterday. More →

The Pope Joins Celebrity Charity Art Auction For Darfur Jul 26, 2011

Unique works of art created by 100 celebrities will be auctioned by author Jeffrey Archer on the 15th September at the Drawn…to Darfur Celebrity Charity Art Auction in London to help the forgotten children of Darfur. More →

Joanna Lumley Joins Celebrity Friends To Save Tigers Jul 26, 2011

British actress Joanna Lumley has added her support to TigerTime, the new global charity campaign to save the last 3,200 wild tigers on earth. More →

Michelle Obama Talks Charity In AARP Magazine Jul 26, 2011

First Lady Michelle Obama graces the September/ October cover of AARP The Magazine and talks candidly about her charity work. More →

Celebrities Call On World Leaders For Urgent Horn Of Africa Funds Jul 26, 2011

A group of global artists, activists and business leaders have signed a joint letter urging world leaders to step up their response to the famine in the Horn of Africa. They call on them to act “without reservation, prevarication or equivocation” when they meet at an emergency summit in Rome. More →

Jackie Chan's Charity Work Featured In Forbes Asia Jul 26, 2011

Jackie Chan is the subject of a fantastic article on celebrity charity giving in Forbes Asia Magazine. More →

Willie Nelson To Be Honored For Charity Work Jul 26, 2011

Country music legend Willie Nelson is to be inducted into the Agricultural Hall of Fame for his role as founder and president of Farm Aid. More →

Audrey Hepburn Named Most Stylish Celebrity In Charity Poll Jul 26, 2011

Audrey Hepburn has beaten modern celebrities, including Cheryl Cole and Kate Moss, to be named most stylish woman in a new poll by Oxfam. More →

Michael Jackson's Family Announces Celebrity Charity Concert Jul 25, 2011

The life of Michael Jackson will be celebrated in a celebrity charity concert in Wales in October. More →

Stars Line Up For 9/11 Tenth Anniversary Jul 25, 2011

To commemorate the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, a highly distinguished cast of film, TV & stage actors will gather for a benefit reading of Sarah Tuft’s “110 Stories” on September 8th & 9th at The Skirball Center for the Performing Arts in Manhattan. More →

Surfing Legends To Be Honored At Environmental Charity Event Jul 25, 2011

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) will honor big wave surfing champion Greg Long as Waterman of the Year, former Malibu mayor and environmental stalwart Jefferson “Zuma Jay” Wagner as Environmentalist of the Year, and Hawaiian big wave pioneer and legendary shaper George Downing with the 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award, as part of the association’s annual Waterman’s Weekend environmental fundraiser. More →

Beckhams Donate Baby Gifts To Charity Jul 25, 2011

Due to an overwhelming number of presents for their new baby, David and Victoria Beckham are donating many of them to charity. More →

Cat Deeley Launches Marks And Spencer UNICEF Campaign Jul 25, 2011

UNICEF UK Ambassador Cat Deeley is calling on Marks & Spencer customers to support UNICEF by not taking hangers home when they buy clothes. More →

Sarah Silverman Thinks Circus Elephants Are No Laughing Matter Jul 25, 2011

Sarah Silverman may be known for her cutting humor, but when it comes to animal abuse, she’s not joking around. The comedian has sent a deadly serious letter on PETA's behalf to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) calling on the government to remove four ailing elephants— including a fellow Sara—from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. More →

Lady Daniela Kingsley Donates Shoes To Charity Jul 25, 2011

Sir Ben Kingsley's wife, Lady Daniela Kingsley, has donated a pair of shoes to go under the hammer for charity. More →

Amy Winehouse's Charity Legacy Jul 24, 2011

British singer Amy Winehouse passed away this weekend at the age of 27, leaving behind an unsurpassed musical and charity legacy. More →

Paul McCartney Documentary To Chronicle Reactions To 9/11 Jul 22, 2011

As the United States prepares to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks on New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, SHOWTIME will premiere a highly-anticipated feature documentary. More →

Russell Simmons Supports 50 Cent's Plan To Feed Africa Jul 22, 2011

Russell Simmons has shown his support for 50 Cent following the rapper’s charity wish to help Africa on Twitter. More →

Mena Suvari Urges Fans To Help The Hungry In East Africa Jul 22, 2011

Mena Suvari is urging her fans to donate to UNICEF's campaign to end the famine in East Africa. More →

Wyclef Jean Honored For Charity Work In Haiti Jul 22, 2011

Wyclef Jean has been honored in Haiti for his efforts to raise the profile of the country. More →

Dwyane Wade Parties With A Purpose For Charity Jul 22, 2011

Miami Heat superstar Dwyane Wade came back to South Florida to host “Party with a Purpose” at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, July 13. More →

NBA Star To Visit Congo With UNICEF Jul 22, 2011

UNICEF Brazzaville will host National Basketball Association star and Oklahoma City Thunder Forward Serge Ibaka, in a visit to the Republic of the Congo from July 22 to 24. More →