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Jamie Oliver’s TED Wish Feb 22, 2010

Every 18 minutes, four Americans die from obesity. Chef Jamie Oliver believes that “food binds us to the best bits of life,” and is introducing healthy food to children to stop the obesity trend. More →

Haiti Food Project: A Second Aid Benefit Concert Feb 22, 2010

The Haiti Food Project: A Second Aid Benefit Concert for sustainable food programs that feed and nourish the Haitian children and the communities they live in was held at the American Jewish University in Bel Air, California, earlier this month. More →

Drew Barrymore To Be Honored By Gay And Lesbian Alliance Feb 21, 2010

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has announced that Golden Globe Award-winning actress and producer Drew Barrymore will receive the Vanguard Award, and Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Wanda Sykes will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 21st Annual GLAAD Media Awards on April 17 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza. More →

Lily Allen To Sell Prams For Charity Feb 21, 2010

British recording artist, talk show host, and actress Lily Allen is selling prams from one of her performances to raise money for charity. More →

Star Portraits To Go Under Hammer For Oxfam Feb 20, 2010

Portraits of a group of British celebrities will go under the hammer for Oxfam in London to benefit woman in West Africa. More →

Paul McCartney Goops For Meat Free Monday Feb 20, 2010

Paul McCartney turned to Gwyneth Paltrow's website, www.goop.com, to promote his Meat Free Mondays initiative. More →

Celebrities To Play Charity Poker In LA This Weekend Feb 19, 2010

A bunch of celebs and famous faces will head to LA this weekend for a charity poker tournament at the Commerce Casino. More →

Paul McCartney Backs Anti-Fox Hunting Campaign Feb 19, 2010

Sir Paul McCartney pledged “no return to cruelty” as he backed an IFAW in Action campaign to protect the ban on the cruel sport of hunting with dogs. More →

Ashton Kutcher Heads To Russia To Strengthen Bonds Feb 19, 2010

Ashton Kutcher has been recruited by the State Department to join a delegation heading to Russia to discuss how communications technologies and social media can be used to strengthen and broaden the ties between the United States and Russia. More →

Peter Buffett Joins Angélique Kidjo For Charity Single Feb 19, 2010

Emmy-award winning musician and philanthropist Peter Buffett has teamed up with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Grammy award-winning musician Angélique Kidjo, to release “A Song For Everyone” on February 12. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the song will benefit the Batonga Foundation, an organization founded by Angelique to advance education for girls in Africa. More →

Kelly Ripa Hosts Charity Cake Off Feb 19, 2010

The flour was flying recently as self-proclaimed baking enthusiast Kelly Ripa and accomplished master baker and cake decorator Buddy Valastro, from TLC’s “Cake Boss,” joined forces at Manhattan’s trendy Chelsea Market to bake lavishly decorated cakes for a cause. The pair teamed up with Electrolux Appliances to host Kelly’s Cake Off in support of the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. More →

Gretchen Wilson To Play Charity Gig In Anaheim Feb 19, 2010

Country star Gretchen Wilson will play a special benefit concert for the TJ Martell Foundation in Anaheim on March 10. More →

Betty White Is A Charity Golden Girl Feb 19, 2010

Golden Girls star Betty White has received a lifetime achievement award from the Morris Animal Foundation for her tireless efforts in support of animal welfare. More →

Peter Jackson Joins Kermit To Sell His Heart For Charity Feb 18, 2010

Variety's Kids has launched a very special online auction featuring Muppet legend Kermit The Frog and his celebrity friends – including legendary director Peter Jackson and his cast from The Lovely Bones. More →

Sheryl Crow To Play At William Shatner's Charity Horse Show Feb 18, 2010

William Shatner will host his annual Hollywood Charity Horse Show on May 1 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank. More →

Stephen Fry Supports Petition For Gay Rights In Uganda Feb 18, 2010

Stephen Fry is supporting a new petition opposing Uganda’s new anti-gay law. More →

Kelly Rutherford Goes To Fashion Week For Haiti Feb 18, 2010

Gossip Girl’s Kelly Rutherford was one of the many stars to take part in Fashion For Haiti events during New York Fashion Week. More →

Naomi Campbell To Hold Second Fashion For Relief Show For Haiti Feb 18, 2010

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is proving to be much more than just a pretty face, as the British beauty has announced a second ‘Fashion for Relief Haiti’ gala as part of London Fashion Week. More →

Ashton Kutcher Happy With Green Valentine's Day Feb 18, 2010

The all-star cast of Valentine’s Day – screening in theaters now – were more than happy to learn that the set of the film was entirely environmentally-friendly. More →

Jenson Button Signs Cap For Charity Auction Feb 18, 2010

Lynn Priory Rotary Club (UK) will host their tenth annual black tie dinner and auction gala on Friday, March 26 to benefit the diabetes team at Lynn’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital, who need help in getting essential equipment for those with consistent control problems on insulin therapy.
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Bill Clinton Pleased With Canadian Performance In Haiti Feb 18, 2010

Former US president Bill Clinton has praised Canada’s efforts in earthquake devastated Haiti, both through financial contributions and on-the-ground efforts, according to The Canadian Press. More →

Quentin Tarantino Launches Lost Art For Charity Feb 18, 2010

A special art show kicks off February 18th in Los Angeles as the “Lost Art of Inglourious Basterds” is put on display where fans of the film and art collectors can purchase unique posters with all proceeds going towards the American Red Cross to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake. More →

Vote For This Year's Read For The Record Charity Campaign Book Feb 17, 2010

Last year, Jumpstart's Read for the Record 2009 campaign officially set a new record for the world’s largest shared reading experience – on Oct. 8th, adults across the globe read Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar to 2,019,752 children! And now the charity wants you to choose the official campaign book for 2010. More →

Jackie Chan Supports Young Leukemia Sufferer Feb 17, 2010

Action star Jackie Chan is using Facebook to appeal to fans to help save a little girl with leukemia. More →

Stars Paint Butterflies For Charity Feb 17, 2010

A host of stars have donated their own very special artworks to an auction and exhibition to benefit a hospice in the UK. More →

Prince William Photographed For Homeless Charity Feb 17, 2010

Prince William has posed for a series of candid photographs for a new exhibition and fundraising auction for the homeless organization Crisis. More →

Neil Young: MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 17, 2010

Music icon Neil Young received the Person of the Year award last month from MusiCares, not only for his artistic accomplishments, but also for his philanthropic work. More →

Jonas Brothers To Be Honored At Charity Gig Feb 17, 2010

The Jonas Brothers will be honorees at the 11th annual TJ Martell Foundation Family Day in New York City next month. More →

Juanes To Perform At Charity Concert For Haiti Feb 17, 2010

Colombian singing sensation Juanes is to perform at a special charity concert in the Dominican Republic to raise money to build a children’s hospital in Haiti. More →

Boxing Champion Wants To Knock Out Dog Fighting Feb 17, 2010

The award-winning Knock Out Dog Fighting program today unveiled a new public service announcement (PSA) called “It IS Your Fight”. More →