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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 →

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 →