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Simon Cowell Named As Patron Of British Charity Nov 2, 2009

Simon Cowell has been announced patron of British charity Children’s Hospices UK, which represents and gives voice to the UK’s network of 44 children’s hospice services. More →

Richard Branson Rocks The Kasbah For Charity Nov 2, 2009

Richard Branson hosted his annual star-studded Rock The Kasbah charity event in Los Angeles last week. More →

Tila Tequila Gets Plastered For Breast Cancer Charity Nov 2, 2009

Tila Tequila is among several notable TV personalities who bared all this month in support of Keep A Breast Foundation's unique online auction of painted plaster breast casts. These one-of-a-kind pieces combine sculpture, philanthropy, and symbolic artistry to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention and early detection. More →

Ethan Hawke Praises Madonna's Support Of Gypsies Nov 2, 2009

Actor Ethan Hawke has praised Madonna's words of support for Gypsies during her concert in Romania. More →

Madonna Promises Electricity To Village Nov 2, 2009

During her visit to Malawi last week, Madonna promised electricity to a village that has never been able to have power. More →

May The Paws Be With You - Mark Hamill Joins Charity Auction For Animals Oct 30, 2009

Precious Paws, the non-profit animal rescue organization based in Los Angeles, is launching the biggest fundraiser in the group’s history. More →

Billy Ray Cyrus Swaps Sandwiches For Charity Oct 30, 2009

Earlier this year, Look To The Stars brought you news about Billy Ray Cyrus' sandwich swap initiative for Feeding America. More →

Stars Flock To Vanessa Redgrave Charity Performance Oct 30, 2009

Meryl Streep, Harvey Keitel, Christine Baranski, Mandy Patinkin and Lauren Bacall were among the more than 1,000 people who gathered to watch Tony Award-winning actress Vanessa Redgrave reprise her starring role from the 2007 Broadway play The Year of Magical Thinking at a special benefit performance at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, located at 1047 Amsterdam Avenue (at 112th Street), Manhattan, on Monday, October 26th at 8:00 PM. More →

Miley Cyrus And Friends Hit The Concert For Hope Oct 30, 2009

Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Jesse McCartney took to the stage on Sunday, October 25, for the 2nd annual Concert for Hope. More →

Hayley Westenra To Headline Festival Of Remembrance Oct 30, 2009

New Zealand-born songbird Hayley Westenra will headline the 2009 Festival of Remembrance in a tribute to the original Armed Forces sweetheart, Dame Vera Lynn. More →

Stars Attend Missing People Event Oct 30, 2009

Supporters of British charity Missing People, including Sir Trevor McDonald, Helen Baxendale and Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson, came together last week to urge companies to ‘sponsor’ one of the charity’s 12 phones that receive calls from desperate people each day of the year. More →

David Archuleta Helps Launch Lisa Lopes Medical Center Oct 30, 2009

David Archuleta and Angels For A Cause (AFAC) will partner with the Lisa Lopes Foundation (LLF) to help raise $10,000 to launch the new medical center in Honduras. More →

Glenn Close Is Removing The Shame That Shadows Mental Illness Oct 29, 2009

In an effort to bring mental illness into everyday dialogue, Glenn Close co-created the Bring Change 2 Mind campaign and, with the help of director Ron Howard, created a public service announcement pointing out how common such illnesses really are. More →

Matt Damon’s Persistent Efforts To Supply Africa With Clean Water Oct 29, 2009

Taking a break from promoting his latest film at the Toronto International Film Festival last month, Matt Damon squeezed in a side-line interview on completely different subject – charity – with the Toronto Star. More →

Travis McCoy To Release Charity Song On World AIDS Day Oct 29, 2009

MTV Networks International’s Staying Alive Foundation has announced the launch of Travis McCoy's charity track, One At A Time, which is set for release on December 1st to coincide with World AIDS Day. More →

Jenson Button Donates Race Suit To Charity Auction Oct 29, 2009

Some very special young fans joined the celebrations after Jenson Button was announced unbeatable Formula One World Champion after the 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix. More →

Star Trek Stars To Attend Astronaut Charity Show Oct 29, 2009

The “Star Trek: The Next Generation” cast will teleport to the already stellar line-up of celebrity astronauts at the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation’s (ASF) Astronaut Autograph and Memorabilia Show at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, FL on November 7 – 8, 2009. More →

Anne Archer Presents Money To Charities Oct 29, 2009

Academy Award nominated actress Anne Archer, presented cheques amounting to £50,000 to several different British charities on behalf of the L. Ron Hubbard Foundation and the Church of Scientology at the annual Gala Charity Concert on Sunday, October 18th at Saint Hill, East Grinstead, UK. More →

Stars Gather For Annual Bridge School Benefit Oct 28, 2009

Veteran musician Neil Young was surrounded by a plethora of stars at his annual Bridge School Benefit Concert on Saturday night. More →

Fergie Headlines Avon Foundation For Women Gala Oct 28, 2009

The ninth annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala on October 27 honored exceptional women and men for their efforts fighting breast cancer and domestic violence at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Leona Lewis Backs WSPA In Animal Campaign Oct 28, 2009

Top international singer Leona Lewis is backing the World Society for the Protection of Animals in a new campaign video. More →

Michael Bolton To Share Stage With Soldiers For Charity Oct 28, 2009

Crooner Michael Bolton will dedicate two of his upcoming London concerts to members of the British armed forces. More →

Jennifer Garner Makes Time For CHANGE Oct 28, 2009

Jennifer Garner is the new spokesperson for Save the Children's Make Time For CHANGE campaign. More →

Desperate Housewives Join The Muppets For Charity Initiative Oct 28, 2009

Disney Parks is launching a program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” And they’ve enlisted Teri Hatcher and James Denton and some madcap Muppets to help. More →

Gossip Girls To Attend City Of Hope Event Oct 28, 2009

On Friday October 30, 2009 a group of young professional philanthropists known as “Future of Hope” will join City of Hope's fight against women’s cancers with a Halloween-themed benefit called A Night of Mischief at Marquee in NYC. More →

Bette Midler Launches Charity Auction Oct 27, 2009

Bette Midler has launched a new online charity auction, and she wants YOU to be part of it. More →

Melanie Brown Spends Seven Days On The Breadline Oct 27, 2009

Former Spice Girl Melanie Brown recently spent a week with a poor family taping a documentary entitled “Seven Days on the Breadline.” She is now urging UK politicians to do more to help those receiving welfare. More →

It's Snow Patrol Versus Cancer At Charity Gig Oct 27, 2009

British band Snow Patrol will headline a very special charity gig in Manchester in December. More →

Charity Thanks Boyzone Fans For Donations Oct 27, 2009

The head of a national British charity has spoken out in praise of the thousands of fans who have made donations in memory of the late Boyzone singer, Stephen Gately. More →

Razorlight To Headline Friends Of The Earth Gig Oct 27, 2009

Friends of the Earth – a non-profit organization committed to lobbying the UK Government to make a healthy planet and a good life for everyone on it – are proud to announce that British band Razorlight will take part in their LIVEstock event in November. More →