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Celebrities Donate Handbags To Charity Auction Oct 8, 2009

The annual Handbag Amnesty Celebrity Auction to raise money for Cancer Research UK is on now, giving you the chance to bid on some unique handbags donated by some of today’s hottest stars. More →

Celebrities Support The Amazon At "Crude" Screening Oct 8, 2009

The New York Times’ Stephen Holden called it “A sprawling legal thriller with rare depth and power.” Village Voice’s Ed Gonzales called it “A Herculean work of investigative journalism.” More →

Andy Roddick To Play James Blake For Charity Oct 8, 2009

Tennis player James Blake has announced that he will host a tennis exhibition match with Grand Slam champion Andy Roddick to raise for cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in December. More →

Meet Jack Black At Conservation International Dinner Oct 8, 2009

Fans of comedy actor Jack Black – currently appearing in Year One – will be able to meet the man himself at a special dinner being organized by Conservation International. More →

Neil Finn To Headline Charity Concert For Samoan Relief Oct 7, 2009

A concert featuring Crowded House's Tim and Neil Finn – and a host of other New Zealand-based musicians – will take place in Auckland later this month to raise money for victims of last week’s Tsunami in Samoa. More →

Patrick Dempsey Pedals For Charity Oct 7, 2009

Actor Patrick Dempsey took to his bike on Sunday, October 4, to raise money for the hospital where his mother was treated for cancer. More →

Bono And Friends Rock Carnegie Hall For Charity Oct 7, 2009

U2's Bono and The Edge led an assortment of stars – including Courtney Love, Lou Reed, Scarlett Johansson, Rufus Wainwright and Lady GaGa at the massive (RED)NIGHTS charity concert in New York on Sunday, October 4. More →

Selena Gomez Wants To Raise $1 Million For UNICEF Oct 7, 2009

In early September, Disney Channel Star Selena Gomez spent several days in Ghana, West Africa. As the youngest UNICEF ambassador in history, Gomez witnessed the conditions so many children live with every day, ranging from unclean water to preventable diseases. More →

Choose Elton John's Set List For Charity Concert Oct 7, 2009

Elton John is set to perform at Andy Roddick's charity gala in November, and YOU can choose his set list. More →

Will Smith's Children Support Charity Initiative Oct 7, 2009

Jaden and Willow Smith – the actor children of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith – have spoken about their support for PROJECT ZAMBI, a charity initiative started by a group of Hasbro employees to help raise awareness and funds for the estimated 15 million children who have lost parents and relatives to the AIDS epidemic in Africa. More →

Farm Aid 2009 Hits Missouri Oct 7, 2009

Farm Aid 2009 was held in Missouri on Sunday, October 4, and featured performances by Farm Aid board members Neil Young, Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews and John Mellencamp. More →

Stars To Come Out For The Art Of Elysium Genesis Event Oct 6, 2009

The Art of Elysium – a non-profit organization dedicated to encouraging actors, artists and musicians to share their time and talent with children who are battling serious medical conditions – has announced their next annual event: The Art of Elysium GENESIS. More →

George Clooney Asks YouTubers For Answers Oct 6, 2009

Actor, activist and United Nations Ambassador of Peace, George Clooney, wants to know, “If you had the opportunity to speak to the world leaders, what would you say?” More →

Ugly Betty To Highlight Malaria Issues Oct 6, 2009

Stars from Ugly Betty – including America Ferrera and Vanessa Williams – have teamed up with the United Nations to raise awareness of malaria. More →

The Proclaimers Walk 500 Miles For Charity Oct 6, 2009

Some of Sctoland’s best known celebrities – including author Ian Rankin and The Proclaimers – took part in a charity walk during the weekend. More →

Russell Crowe Gives Movie Prop To Charity Oct 6, 2009

Russell Crowe has arranged for a large and expensive prop from his new Robin Hood film to be given to a charity which aims to raise awareness of Scottish culture and heritage. More →

Yoko Ono Donates iPod To Charity Auction On John Lennon's Birthday Oct 6, 2009

Yoko Ono has given her support to a small Liverpool charity that is planning a fundraising initiative at a Beatles landmark to celebrate John Lennon's birthday on Friday. More →

Viola Davis To Attend Friendly House Luncheon For Women In Recovery Oct 6, 2009

On Saturday, October 24th 2009 Oscar nominated actress Viola Davis will host the annual Friendly House Luncheon. This star studded event at the beautiful Beverly Hilton Hotel will raise money and awareness about the oldest home for women in recovery in the country – Friendly House. More →

Aid Agencies Seek Donations For Samoan Tsunami Vistims Oct 5, 2009

New Zealand-born comedy actress Pamela Stephenson has given a harrowing first-hand account of the devastating Tsunami that hit Samoa last week. More →

Brad Pitt Joins Angelina Jolie In Syria For Refugees Oct 5, 2009

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were in Syria last week to meet with Iraqi refugees to raise awareness of their plight. More →

Jessica Simpson Honored At Operation Smile Gala Oct 5, 2009

Jessica Simpson was honored at Operation Smile's 8th Annual Smile Gala at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel on Friday, October 2. More →

Wyclef Jean Gets His Boots On For Charity Oct 5, 2009

Wyclef Jean has teamed up with outdoor clothing brand Timberland to launch a range of eco-friendly footwear to aid the redevelopment of his native Haiti. More →

Moby To Donate Concert Proceeds To Charity Oct 5, 2009

Musician Moby has announced that he will donate the profits from his upcoming shows in California to help those affected by domestic violence. More →

Katie Price Runs For Cancer Research Oct 5, 2009

British glamour model Katie Price took part in a 10 kilometre charity run during the weekend. More →

Dierks Bentley To Ride Twice For Charity Oct 5, 2009

Country singer Dierks Bentley will host two Music and Miles charity motorcycle rides this year, in Nashville and Phoenix. More →

World March For Peace Starts In New Zealand Oct 2, 2009

The World March for Peace and Non-Violence kicked off in Wellington, New Zealand, today, beginning a trek that will visit 90 countries on 6 continents, ending in Argentina on January 2 of next year. More →

Today Is Lance Armstrong's LIVESTRONG Day Oct 2, 2009

13 years ago, on this very day, professional cyclist Lance Armstrong – at age 25 – was diagnosed with testicular cancer. More →

Colin Farrell To Attend Charity Evening With The Stars Oct 2, 2009

FAST, The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, will host an “Evening with the Stars” on Saturday, December 5, to benefit research toward a cure for the rare neurological disorder, Angelman Syndrome (AS). More →

Beds Are Burning For Climate Change Oct 2, 2009

Kofi Annan, President of the Global Humanitarian Forum, was yesterday joined by Mélanie Laurent (star of Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Inglourious Basterds’) and David Jones (Global CEO, Havas Worldwide) for the launch of a specially re-recorded version of Midnight Oil’s Beds are Burning as a global musical petition to demand climate justice at the UN’s Copenhagen Climate Change Summit in December. More →

Jet Li Blogs On Charity Oct 2, 2009

Action star Jet Li has blogged on Forbes.com about his aim of creating a culture of charity in China. More →