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Country Music Stars Play For Soldiers Aug 18, 2009

Some of country music’s brightest stars came out for a special concert in Clarksville, Tennessee, in the weekend. More →

Celebrities To Go-Kart For Charity Aug 18, 2009

On Sunday, August 30th 2009, K1 Speed Torrance will be hosting a celebrity charity event to benefit the HiS (Harbor Interfaith Services) organization, which provides disadvantaged individuals with the tools and encouragement that they need to start on a path of independence and self-sufficiency. More →

Mark Wahlberg Launches Charity Auction Aug 18, 2009

Actor Mark Wahlberg is to launch a fantastic new online auction today, August 18, to raise money for The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation. More →

Animals Matter To Brian May Aug 18, 2009

Queen guitarist Brian May is supporting an animal welfare petition and asking his fans to do the same. More →

Stars Play Volleyball For Charity Aug 18, 2009

On Saturday, August 8, Padres Contra el Cancer (PADRES), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families, hosted the Spike for HOPE! Celebrity Volleyball match as part of the 2009 avp crocs slam bud light hermosa beach open presented by Virgin America. More →

Jackie Chan And Jet Li Give To Typhoon Victims Aug 17, 2009

Action stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li have stepped up to help victims of the typhoon that devastated Taiwan last week. More →

Mark Knopfler To Play For Prince's Trust Aug 17, 2009

Guitar legend Mark Knopfler is to play a one-off show for charity next month. More →

Bono Pays Tribute To Aung San Suu Kyi Aug 17, 2009

U2 singer Bono included a special tribute to imprisoned Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi during a concert at Wembley during the weekend. More →

Arctic Monkeys Hide Golden Tickets In New Oxfam Single Aug 17, 2009

As previously reported, British band the Arctic Monkeys are to release their new single, Cry Lightening, exclusively through Oxfam shops. More →

Hilary Duff Brings Blessings In A Backpack To Colombia Aug 17, 2009

Hilary Duff was in Bogota, Colombia, last week at the invitation of Mayor Samuel Moreno to embark on an ambitious four-day mission to bring meals to the city’s underprivileged children on behalf of Blessings in a Backpack. More →

Terry Wogan To Return To The Lost City For Children In Need Aug 17, 2009

For the third year running, Sir Terry Wogan is to return to Leicester, the place he once famously dubbed the ‘lost city’, for the annual TOGs’ (Terry’s Old Geezers/Gals) convention. More →

Stars Come Out For HollyRod Foundation Aug 17, 2009

On Saturday, July 21st, the stars came out in support of DesignCare 2007, an annual fundraiser from The HollyRod Foundation to benefit adults and children battling debilitating disease and life circumstances. More →

Michael Jackson's Glove To Be Auctioned For Charity Aug 14, 2009

Michael Jackson's original sparkling glove will be auctioned off for charity at the annual Music Icons event at the Hard Rock Café in New York’s Times Square in November. More →

Tobey Maguire Wants Healthy Lunches Served In Schools Aug 14, 2009

Actor Tobey Maguire has joined America’s Healthy School Lunch Campaign by writing letters to congressional leaders about the Child Nutrition Act. More →

Annie Lennox To Talk At Festival Of Politics Next Week Aug 14, 2009

As reported last month by Look To The Stars, Annie Lennox will talk at the Scottish Festival of Politics next week on behalf of her Sing Campaign. More →

Ian McKellen Says Community Is No Place For Hate Aug 14, 2009

Sir Ian McKellen has become the latest resident to sign the pledge that Tower Hamlets is No Place for Hate. More →

British Surf Champion Becomes Make-A-Wish Ambassador Aug 14, 2009

British Surfing champion Alan Stokes is the latest ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Fans Inspired To Give By Jackie Chan Aug 14, 2009

A 14-year-old boy from The Netherlands has written a great story on Jackie Chan’s website about the lessons he has learned from the action star about charitable giving. More →

Eagles Guitarist To Play Charity Concert Aug 14, 2009

Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder is to play a special concert in Sun Valley to benefit leukemia and cancer research next week. More →

Roving Billboards Marked Hiroshima Day Aug 13, 2009

Organizers of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence marked Hiroshima Day last week by launching roving celebrity billboards throughout midtown Manhattan. More →

Neil Young: 2010 MusiCares Person Of The Year Aug 13, 2009

Neil Young has been announced as the 2010 MusiCares Person of the Year. More →

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Leads Diabetes Campaign Aug 13, 2009

Dwayne Johnson has joined with Novo Nordisk, a world-leader in diabetes care, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a leading charitable organization of the entertainment industry, to encourage families to get active together as a means to help prevent diabetes. More →

Joe Jonas: Running For A Good Cause Aug 13, 2009

Joe Jonas is lacing up his sneakers for charity. More →

John Legend Goes Red For HIV/AIDS Aug 13, 2009

Grammy-Award winning artist and long-time (PRODUCT)RED supporter John Legend is joining with Gap to create an exclusive (RED)ZONE seating section for his concert at Madison Square Garden in New York City tonight, August 13. More →

Young Fans Get Opportunity To Make Rock Documentaries Aug 13, 2009

A new TV initiative is giving 16-22 year olds from across America a platform to find their voice through a unique intersection of music and film. More →

Randy Travis To Play Gig For Cystic Fibrosis Aug 13, 2009

Country music star Randy Travis is to play a special charity concert in Ohio tomorrow night, August 14. More →

Eunice Shriver's Charity Legacy Aug 12, 2009

Eunice Shriver – founder of the Special Olympics – has died at the age of 88. More →

President Obama To Award Medals Of Freedom Today Aug 12, 2009

President Obama has named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. America’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. More →

Bob Barker's Battle For Bears Aug 12, 2009

Game show host Bob Barker has revealed his experience campaigning against the ‘sickening’ abuse of bears in Cherokee, North Carolina. More →

Sir Ian McKellen Supports Volunteering Scheme Aug 12, 2009

Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen visited a youth centre in London earlier this week to see an art project that is bringing together a wide spectrum of the community. More →