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Aerosmith Guitarist Backs Charity Initiative Dec 2, 2009

SanDisk Corporation, the global leader in flash memory cards, has announced that its new philanthropic effort is getting a little musical help from Aerosmith's Joe Perry. More →

Look To The Stars Talks to Kim Stolz Dec 1, 2009

In recognition of December 1st as World AIDS Day, LookToTheStars.org correspondent Regina Walton spoke to Kim Stolz about her work with the Staying Alive Foundation. More →

Hire Celebrity Dresses For Charity Dec 1, 2009

Make a real splash at this year’s Christmas party by wearing a dress owned by one of your favorite stars. More →

Paul McCartney To Address European Parliament Over Meat Free Mondays Dec 1, 2009

Back in June, Paul McCartney launched Meat-Free Mondays, a food campaign to encourage the world to help slow climate change by reducing their meat consumption by having one meat free day a week. The iconic singer is now set to take his idea to the European Parliament in Brussels this week. More →

Take That Parties With The Stars For Charity Dec 1, 2009

A host of stars joined British boy band Take That in London last week for a very special charity party with a twist. More →

Naomi Watts To Cut The Lights For World AIDS Day Dec 1, 2009

The lights on the Washington Square Park Memorial Arch will go off at 6:15 pm tonight, December 1, for World AIDS Day. More →

Usher Helps Out With Home Makeover Dec 1, 2009

On October 17, 2009, R&B star Usher and “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” traveled to Clarksville, Tennessee to give Trina Scott and her three daughters the good news that their problem-ridden home would be rebuilt in just seven days. This episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will air SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC. More →

Fran Drescher To Host The Million Dollar Revival For Charity Dec 1, 2009

The Million Dollar Revival, a benefit for Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Movement organized by non-profit I HEART Inc, is an eclectic evening of live music and comedy true to the era of old-time variety shows taking place on December 13th, 2009 at the historic Million Dollar Theatre in downtown Los Angeles. The event promises to be a true Los Angeles-style melting pot of artists one would never imagine gracing the same stage, coming together for one night only in the fight against women’s cancers. More →

Stars Record Video Messages For Global Cool Dec 1, 2009

A host of top models, musicians and actors have teamed up with Global Cool to show UK fashionistas how wrapping up warm this winter can stop us from wasting money on home heating bills, and also benefit our health and the planet. International models Laura Bailey and Stella Tennant join Jo and Leah Wood, musician VV Brown, and Eastenders’ Adam Croasdell in a series of short films that show you how to turn up the style and turn down the heat this winter. More →

Alicia Keys To Play Charity Show On World AIDS Day Nov 30, 2009

Alicia Keys will release a new CD – The Element of Freedom – on December 15th. In the lead up to that release, Keys will play a concert at the Nokia Theater in New York on December 1st, World AIDS Day. The proceeds from the show will benefit Keep A Child Alive. More →

Daniel Craig And Hugh Jackman Give The Shirts Off Their Backs Nov 30, 2009

Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman gave the shirts off their backs to charity last week. More →

Pick Up John Mayer Tickets For Charity Nov 30, 2009

The John Mayer Trio plans to hold their Annual Holiday Revue on December 29th at the Copley Symphony Hall in San Diego, California. More →

Celebrities Donate Items To Beat Land Mines Nov 30, 2009

British band Radiohead have joined with David Byrne, Clive James, James Morrison, Snow Patrol, Pink, Paul McCartney and many others in donating items to an auction to raise funds for and awareness of the Mines Advisory Group (MAG). More →

Creedence Makes A Revival For Diabetes Charity Nov 30, 2009

Doug Clifford and Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival are pleased to be a part of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation's charity CD, “Hope for the Holidays – Rockin’ Christmas for a Cure.” More →

Akon Raises Konfidence For Thanksgiving Nov 30, 2009

Last week, Look to the Stars reported that Atlanta recordings stars Akon and Ludacris united their charitable organizations’ annual Thanksgiving community programs and called upon friends and colleagues to extend a helping hand to those that are less fortunate this holiday season. More →

Bryan Adams Connects The World With Your Questions Nov 30, 2009

He’s been entertaining crowds and music lovers for 30 years, and tonight Bryan Adams will appear on CNN’s Connect The World program to answer some of your questions. More →

David Beckham Gets Behind UNICEF Photo Initiative Nov 27, 2009

The World Photography Organization and UNICEF have launched a global initiative to raise awareness of children’s rights and mark the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). More →

Celebrities Sign Petition To Stamp Out Domestic Violence Nov 27, 2009

On 2 December 2009 Avon UK and Refuge – a UK-based charity whose safe houses provide emergency accommodation for women and children when they are most in need – will host a press conference at the House of Commons to discuss the Four Ways to Speak Out campaign. More →

Stars To Help Celebrate Dance For The Dizzy Feet Foundation Nov 27, 2009

The Dizzy Feet Foundation will hold its first ever fundraising event on Sunday, November 29. The inaugural Celebration of Dance will be presented by Nigel Lythgoe, Katie Holmes, Carrie Ann Inaba and Adam Shankman, and will feature Christina Applegate, Channing Tatum and many others. More →

Jenson Button Makes A Wish Come True Nov 27, 2009

Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has made a wish come true for a very special fan. More →

Eva Mendes Speaks Out Against Fur For PETA Nov 27, 2009

Eva Mendes has spoken out against fur for PETA. More →

Ludacris And Friends Hand Out Thanksgiving Turkeys Nov 27, 2009

Ludacris, Akon, Big Boi and a host of hip hop stars handed out turkeys to flood affected families in Atlanta this week as a special Thanksgiving treat. More →

Celebrities Help To Feed The Homeless For Thanksgiving Nov 26, 2009

A host of stars and famous faces turned out in Los Angeles on Wednesday to give the homeless a Thanksgiving meal with all the trimmings. More →

Adrian Grenier Resumes Hosting Duties At Charity Ball Nov 26, 2009

Adrian Grenier will once again host the charity:water Ball this December. More →

The Economist Awards Shakira For Charity Work Nov 26, 2009

The Economist has named Shakira one of the most important people of 2010 for founding the charity Pies Descalzos – also known as The Barefoot Foundation – which focuses on education and health care for children in her native Colombia. More →

Spike Lee To Be Honored At Charity Auction Nov 26, 2009

Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz will present the 20th Anniversary Mickey Mantle Community Service Award to director and actor Spike Lee at an annual sports and entertainment fantasy auction benefiting Camp Brooklyn on December 9th. More →

Save The Music With The VH1 Big Shopping Event Nov 26, 2009

The Annual VH1 Big Shopping Event is going online this holiday season! More →

Ellen DeGeneres Gets Generous On Ellen Nov 26, 2009

Ellen DeGeneres once again showed her outstanding humanity on her long-running talk show Ellen this week when she donated $10,000 and a new car to a family struggling to make ends meet this Christmas. More →

Monaco's Prince Albert II to Champion Environment at National Press Club Nov 26, 2009

His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco will be the guest of The National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, where he will discuss sustainable practices undertaken by the Principality of Monaco and address the need to draw global attention to protect the marine environment. More →

Wynonna To Headline Charity Soundcheck Nov 25, 2009

Wynonna is set to perform at a special concert for the GRAMMY Foundation in Texas on December 4. More →