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Hilary Swank Becomes Animal Adoption Ambassador Sep 8, 2009

Hilary Swank is the new ambassador of one of the most successful animal adoption programs in the world. More →

Celebrities Provide Happy Memories for Sick Children and Their Families Sep 7, 2009

What do President Barack Obama, Jessica Alba and Martina McBride all have in common? They have all helped kids’ dreams come true through the Kids Wish Network. More →

Toronto Film Festival To Host Cinema Against AIDS Sep 7, 2009

On September 15, 2009, amfAR – The American Foundation for AIDS Research – and Dignitas International will partner on the first-ever Cinema Against AIDS event during the Toronto International Film Festival. More →

The Stars Come Out For Tilly Sep 7, 2009

A host of stars were out in the weekend to support a young British girl who contracted Meningococcal Septicaemia as a baby and lost her hands as a result. More →

Brad Pitt Visits Spanish Urban Renewal Project Sep 7, 2009

Brad Pitt visited an urban renewal project – designed by famed Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer – in the industrial city of Aviles in northern Spain last week. More →

Join Steve Vai For Charity Rock Auction Sep 7, 2009

Guitar legend Steve Vai will hold a special charity screening of his new film, Steve Vai Live In Minneapolis: Where The Wild Things Are, followed by a charity auction in Hollywood next week. More →

Keith Urban Gives All For The Hall Sep 7, 2009

Some of the biggest names in country music will hit the stage in October to raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. More →

Demi Lovato, JoJo Stomp Out Bullying Sep 4, 2009

Demi Lovato and JoJo have created PSA’s in support of Love Our Children USA's Stomp Out Bullying campaign. More →

Jay-Z Asks Fans to "Answer the Call" Sep 4, 2009

“Answer the Call” – It is what the first responders to the tragic scenes on 9/11 did, and it is the name of rapper Jay-Z's upcoming charity concert, which will fittingly benefit the New York Police & Fire Widows' & Children's Benefit Fund. More →

Up-and-coming Band Set Charity Example Sep 4, 2009

Hot young alternative-rock band ACIDIC are baking philanthropy right into their quest for musical fame. More →

John Mayer’s Twitter Challenge Aids Dogs Sep 4, 2009

John Mayer's latest challenge with the showbiz website TMZ proved fruitful for two animal charities. More →

Celebrities To Perform Acts of Love in October Sep 3, 2009

Stars such as Debra Messing, Alfred Molina and Zachary Quinto are gearing up to perform Acts of Love in support of Autism Speaks. More →

Lovitz Loves the Environment Sep 3, 2009

SNL alumni Jon Lovitz, comedian/actor Carlos Mencia, actress & Grammy Award winning singer Tia Carrere, and marine life artist Wyland are teaming up for an evening of comedy and environmental education. More →

Sharon Stone Helps Foster Kids Get Dental Care Sep 3, 2009

Homeless Not Toothless, the non-profit organization founded by Brentwood dentist Dr. Jay Grossman, will honor actress Sharon Stone, writer/ producer Antwone Fisher and USC School of Dentistry’s Mobile Unit Founder Dr. Charles Goldstein for their continuous support, philanthropic work and inspiration on Thursday, September 10th, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica. More →

Crow, Harper, Madden and Lang Will Rock a Little, Feed a Lot Sep 3, 2009

Feeding America has announced that Sheryl Crow, Ben Harper, Benji and Joel Madden of Good Charlotte and Jonny Lang will all perform at their “Rock a Little, Feed a Lot” concert. More →

LTTS Exclusive: An Interview With Liz McClarnon Sep 3, 2009

Liz McClarnon, best known as a member of Atomic Kitten, is also a very busy philanthropist, and Look To The Stars is offering fans the chance to bid on the T-shirt she wore during her recent charity run in London. More →

Gore Gives Some Hope on Global Warming Sep 3, 2009

When former American Vice President Al Gore came out with An Inconvenient Truth, his 2006 documentary on global warming, songwriter Jill Sobule sought to lighten up the message a bit. Her satirical lyrics went: More →

Mary-Louise Parker Joins Read for the Record Sep 2, 2009

Mary-Louise Parker is joining in for Jumpstart's Read for the Record campaign. More →

Armstrong Aids Injured Cyclists Sep 2, 2009

Lance Armstrong is helping some injured cyclists get back on bikes again after receiving a heartfelt plea from a stranger who heard of the hit and run incident. More →

50 Cent Takes Kids to 6 Flags Sep 2, 2009

Rapper 50 Cent spent the weekend bringing joy to kids from his native Queens neighborhood, despite New York authorities refusing him permission to play a secret show. More →

King, McEnroe Support Youth Sports Program Sep 2, 2009

Yesterday saw Billie Jean King and John McEnroe raising funds for CityParks Tennis, a free youth instructional program that serves over 7,500 children in parks throughout New York City each season. More →

Derek Jacobi Joins Madonna as Charity Patron Sep 1, 2009

Sir Derek Jacobi has just signed on as the latest Patron of Children of Peace, joining existing Patron Madonna, and a long list of famous names, in supporting the charity’s work. More →

Agassi Lines Up Grand Slam for Children Sep 1, 2009

Dane Cook, Daughtry, Tim McGraw and Brian McKnight will headline the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation's 2009 Grand Slam for Children benefit concert. More →

Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album to Aid the Hungry Sep 1, 2009

Folk rock legend Bob Dylan hopes to announce that ‘Times They Are A Changin’ as he endeavours to raise money for Feeding America through the release of a new Christmas album. More →

Manhattan Transfer Plays for Singers Sep 1, 2009

The legendary vocal group Manhattan Transfer is set to perform a benefit concert for the Society of Singers (SOS) on September 11, at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood. More →

Celebrity Chefs Cook For an Army Sep 1, 2009

An Army marches on its stomach they say, so it’s entirely appropriate that on the 2nd October, London’s top chefs will be cooking up a five-course feast to raise money for troops wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq. More →

Charlie Brooks Stands Against Domestic Violence Sep 1, 2009

Actress Charlie Brooks, best known for her role as Janine in BBC’s Eastenders, is lending her support to The National Centre for Domestic Violence. More →

Stars Shine for Sick Kids at Diamonds in the Sky Gala Aug 31, 2009

Who needs Hollywood when stars make Virginia Beach their playground for a memorable black-tie affair? More →

Lo Bosworth Shares a Caterpillar Aug 31, 2009

The Hills, Lo Bosworth is joining this year’s Read for the Record© campaign, taking place October 8, 2009, and you can join her Very Virtual Book Drive. More →

Country Stars Thrilled By Volunteers Aug 31, 2009

Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley and Keith Anderson helped to raise over $200,000 at Halfway to Hazard’s 2nd Annual Charity Trail Ride in Tennessee last week. More →