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Tennis Pros Tutor Teens Aug 31, 2009

Kids in NY were treated to tips from tennis stars Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams in NY last week. More →

Feel Free and Support National Parks Aug 31, 2009

Celebrate the natural beauty and rich history of our park system this September 19-27, 2009, with the National Parks Conservation Association's National Parks Week NYC. More →

Susan Sarandon To Be Honored By Somaly Mam Foundation Aug 28, 2009

The Somaly Mam Foundation (SMF), dedicated to ending slavery around the world, is pleased to announce two benefit events marking their second year in both New York and Los Angeles. More →

Billy Connolly To Donate To Celtic Fund Aug 28, 2009

Scottish comedian Billy Connolly is to donate cash from one of his sellout shows to the Celtic football club’s charity fund. More →

Jane Seymour To Host Charity Weekend Aug 28, 2009

On October 3rd and 4th, Jane Seymour will welcome celebrities and guests from around the world in Sedona, Arizona, to help make a difference in the lives of children with serious and life threatening illnesses at the “Tee It Up For Children’s Laughter” Charity Weekend. More →

Roger Waters Lends Voice To Wall Film Aug 28, 2009

Former Pink Floyd rocker Roger Waters has lent his voice to a new short film which denounces Israel’s controversial barrier separating Israel from the West Bank. More →

Muhammad Ali Hits The UK On Charity Trip Aug 28, 2009

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is currently touring the UK to raise money for charity. More →

Ludacris To Reunite With Tommy Lee For Charity Aug 28, 2009

Motley Crue drummer and former husband of Pamela Anderson, Tommy Lee, and rapper Ludacris will reunite this Saturday, August 29, for a special culinary charity event. More →

McEnroe Serious About Standing Up To Cancer Aug 28, 2009

Tennis great John McEnroe is joining the fight against cancer, becoming the latest ambassador for Stand Up To Cancer. More →

Rufus Wainwright To Headline A Not So Silent Night Aug 27, 2009

Singer/songwriter Rufus Wainwright will join his sister Martha Wainwright, Kate McGarrigle, family & friends for a charity show in London in December called A Not So Silent Night. More →

Bill Cosby Defends School Funding Aug 27, 2009

“No more cuts!” comedian Bill Cosby cried out last week at a demonstration in Pennsylvania. A long-time proponent of the value of education for children, he joined State Governor Ed Rendell to call for more money for public schools instead of less. More →

Jon Huertas To Attend Puppies Behind Bars Graduation Aug 27, 2009

Saturday August 29, 2009 will be a very special day for 4 veterans of the Iraq war. A graduation ceremony will take place at the Berthoud Community Center in Colorado for veterans who have completed an intensive two week training course with new service dogs. More →

Little Britain Stars Grant Wish For Sick Boy Aug 26, 2009

Matt Lucas and David Walliams – the duo behind hit British comedy Little Britian – made a young boy’s wish come true last week. More →

TLC To Reform For Charity Gig Aug 26, 2009

R&B group TLC is to reform for a special benefit show hosted by Justin Timberlake. More →

Trudie Styler Explores Ecuador In Crude Film Aug 26, 2009

Trudie Styler has teamed up with moviemaker Joe Berlinger to make a documentary film about a community of 30,00 tribal members in the Amazonian jungle of Ecuador who hold a corporation responsible for its crimes against their land, their livelihood, and their lives. More →

Maria Shriver And Carl Lewis Are Best Buddies For Charity Aug 26, 2009

Maria Shriver and Carl Lewis invite you to take part in a charity event to benefit Best Buddies International. More →

Adam Lambert's Classroom Challenge Aug 26, 2009

Online education charity DonorsChoose.org has announced that Adam Lambert, “American Idol’s” eighth season runner-up, will support high-need public school classrooms and inspire his fan groups to compete for the most donations. More →

Jet Li Launches Thousand Villages Project Aug 25, 2009

Action star Jet Li has blogged about an exciting new initiative he is involved in with former British prime minister Tony Blair. More →

Catherine Zeta Jones and Hugh Jackman Host A Fine Romance Aug 25, 2009

Catherine Zeta Jones and Hugh Jackman will be hosting the 5th annual event ‘A Fine Romance’, which has previously been held at Sony Centre, California. The ‘A Fine Romance’ event is one of the many charitable events held throughout the year in order to raise money for the Motion Picture & Television Fund. The event is due to take place on 7th November 2009, and celebrates the undeniable love affair between Hollywood and Broadway. More →

Stars To Attend Cowtail Party At Animal Acres Aug 25, 2009

Animal Acres animal sanctuary will hold its annual gala next month, starting with a festive “Cowtail Party” where celebrity hosts, award recipients and Gala guests will meet and mingle with the sanctuary’s “guest of honor”- over 150 rescued cows, pigs, turkeys, chickens, sheep and goats. More →

Jay-Z To Play Benefit Concert At Madison Square Garden Aug 25, 2009

Rapper Jay-Z is to celebrate the release of his upcoming album, The Blueprint 3, with a special gig at Madison Square Garden on September 11. More →

Montel Williams' Daughter Speaks Up For Nutrition Aug 25, 2009

As students across America head back to class, the daughter of Montel Williams is calling for healthy vegetarian school lunch options in a new television commercial. Fourteen-year-old Wyntergrace Williams is asking Congress to amend the Child Nutrition Act to help schools serve more fruits, vegetables, and vegetarian meals. More →

Billy Ray Cyrus Supports Sandwich Swap Aug 24, 2009

Remember sitting down at the lunch table and tearing into your lunch box only to find that the kid next to you had a much better-looking sandwich? The only thing to do in that situation was to initiate a trade. More →

Nancy O'Dell Launches New Charity Aug 24, 2009

Nancy O'Dell, longtime co-host of the entertainment newsmagazine “Access Hollywood” and author of the book Full of Life, and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) have founded Betty’s Battle in honor of O’Dell’s mother who died of ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, last year. More →

Chrissie Hynde To Protest At McDonalds Aug 24, 2009

Lunchtime diners at a downtown McDonald’s will get some food for thought on Monday, August 24, as Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders launches a provocative PETA campaign. More →

Stars Join Together To Raise Money For Emerging Artists Aug 24, 2009

Rufus and Martha Wainwright will appear alongside Norah Jones at the second annual Watermill Summer Concert to raise funds for emerging artists. More →

Celebrity Catwalk To Honor Animal-Loving Stars Aug 21, 2009

Next week will see a host of celebrities honored for their work with animals at a special charity fashion show. More →

American Red Cross Announces Celebrity Cabinet Aug 21, 2009

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce five new additions to its National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow To Launch Charity Designs Next Week Aug 21, 2009

Gwyneth Paltrow's long awaited charity clothes designs will go on sale next week. More →

Kellie Pickler Launches Charity Shoe Initiative Aug 21, 2009

Kellie Pickler's affinity for shoes is well documented. Her 2006 debut single kicked a no-account-ex-boyfriend to the curb in “Red High Heels,” and her current, self titled album closes with “Going Out In Style,” which expresses her desire for her final resting place…having her ashes spread in shoe department of Saks Fifth Avenue. But Pickler, whose modest upbringing allowed for little more than the basics, understands the realities of living without. More →