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Lance Armstrong Launches Cancer Petition Jul 15, 2009

Lance Armstrong has revealed the reasons he is riding in this year’s Tour de France and how you can help him find a cure for cancer as he competes for his 8th title. More →

Stars Come Out For Matt Leinart Charity Bowl Jul 15, 2009

Stars such as Nick Lachey, Lo Bosworth, Matt Leinart, Frankie Delgado, Stacy Keibler, Matthew Lillard, and Dancing with the Stars’ Melissa Rycroft and Tony Dovolani were out in Hollywood last night at the Third Annual Matt Leinart Celebrity Bowl for charity. More →

Join Bill Clinton For Vegan Lunch In Charity Auction Jul 14, 2009

Russell Simmons has launched an online auction to 10th anniversary Art For Life Garden Benefit Party. More →

2009 Keep A Child Alive Black Ball Details Announced Jul 14, 2009

Queen Latifah is to emcee this year’s Keep A Child Alive Black Ball. More →

Will Ferrell And Jordin Sparks Join Up For Charity Tennis Jul 14, 2009

The United States Tennis Association has announced that Will Ferrell and multi-award winner and platinum-selling artist Jordin Sparks will team with former US Open champion Andy Roddick and additional superstar players for the 14th annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day. More →

Matt Damon Joins Entourage For Charity Jul 14, 2009

Matt Damon will make a cameo appearance on the latest season of Entourage to promote a charity he is involved with. More →

Billy Bob Thornton Sings To Raise Awareness Of STDs Jul 14, 2009

Billy Bob Thornton has penned a song about venereal disease because “there aren’t enough songs warning about the dangers of sexually-transmitted diseases.” More →

Wrestling Star To Be Roasted For Charity Jul 14, 2009

Wrestling stars and fans will be out in droves for this highly anticipated event that will essentially bring forth the rite of passage to a man who is well respected and loved across the entertainment spectrum. On Saturday August 22, world renowned wrestler William Brimstone Kucmierowski will be celebrating his 35th Birthday Bash with his celebrity friends and family by subjecting himself to humility… A Roast! More →

George Clooney Puts Star Power To Work Jul 14, 2009

George Clooney is using his box office appeal to garner a financial boost for the people of L’Aquila, Italy. More →

Stars Come Out For Charity Book Launch In London Jul 13, 2009

The Prince's Trust launched Inspired* by music on Thursday, July 9, at Starbucks’ flagship London store. More →

Bono Writes About Obama's Visit To Ghana Jul 13, 2009

ONE Campaign co-founder Bono put pen to paper for the New York Times last week about President Obama's historic visit to Ghana during the weekend. More →

David Arquette To Live In Box For The Hungry Jul 13, 2009

Actor and World Hunger activist David Arquette is to live in a plastic box in New York City to help raise money for the hungry. More →

David Beckham Joins Zidane For Charity Launch Jul 13, 2009

Ex-Real Madrid teammates David Beckham and Zinedine Zidane came together at a charity event during the weekend to launch a new campaign that aims to develop new soccer fields for urban communities in need across the USA. More →

Sheryl Crow And Elvis Costello Rock MLB For Cancer Jul 13, 2009

Sheryl Crow joined Elvis Costello onstage at the 2009 Major League Baseball All-Star Charity Concert on Saturday, July 11, under the iconic Gateway Arch at the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. More →

The Killers Launch Video Against Sex Trafficking Jul 13, 2009

Rockers The Killers have partnered with UNICEF and USAID to produce a music video that dramatically highlights the dangers and impact of trafficking for sexual exploitation, particularly for young women. More →

Chris Isaak To Play Charity Shows In Australia Jul 13, 2009

Singer Chris Isaak is returning to Australia for three special concerts, following his successful tour earlier this year. More →

Penelope Cruz And Donatella Versace To Host Charity Gala Jul 10, 2009

Italian luxury fashion house Versace, is pleased to announce that for the second straight year, it will sponsor the Whitney’s Gala and Studio Party. Taking place Monday evening October 19th, the event will be co-chaired by Penelope Cruz, Liz Swig and Donatella Versace. More →

Celebrities Raise Hope For Congo Jul 10, 2009

Selena Gomez, star of Disney Channels Wizards of Waverly Place, is busy with many other stars in the hope of raising awareness for the Congo. They are doing so through charity events and fundraising efforts for RAISE Hope For Congo. More →

Russell Simmons Talks Philanthropy Jul 10, 2009

Russell Simmons features in the latest issue of Hamptons Magazine, due to hit stands on July 10, and talks about his charity work. More →

Michael J. Fox Foundation Funds Over $1 Million To Parkinson's Research Jul 10, 2009

As of mid-2009, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – established by Michael J. Fox – has already funded over $1 million in high-risk, high-reward approaches to Parkinson’s therapeutic development through its groundbreaking Rapid Response Innovation Awards. More →

Annie Lennox To Talk AIDS At Festival Of Politics Jul 10, 2009

Annie Lennox will attend this year’s Festival of Politics in Scotland to present The SING Campaign and speak about the HIV/AIDS pandemic. More →

Sex And The City Star Volunteers For Diabetes Camps Jul 10, 2009

Sex And The City actor Willie Garson is currently volunteering at camps for children with Type 1 diabetes. More →

Beyoncé Continues To Lend A Helping Hand Jul 10, 2009

Beyoncé Knowles's commitment to Hamburger Helper’s “Show Your Helping Hand Campaign” continues well into her 2009 U.S. tour. More →

Annual Women's Conference To Attract Big Names Jul 9, 2009

Maria Shriver will once again host the annual Women’s Conference in October, and tickets go on sale on July 13. More →

Hugh Grant Announces Cancer Survey Findings Jul 9, 2009

British actor Hugh Grant attended a special event in London earlier this week to help launch a campaign to make terminally ill cancer patients aware of nursing services which allow them to die at home. More →

Eric Clapton To Hold Annual Charity Cricket Match Jul 9, 2009

Guitar legend Eric Clapton will lead a group of celebrities and professional sports people in a charity cricket game this weekend. More →

Race The Original Stig For Charity Jul 9, 2009

Fans of the British motoring show Top Gear – hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May – will be interested to hear about a new charity auction in which you have the chance to race against The Stig – the TV show’s tame racing driver whose identity is a closely guarded secret. More →

Michelle Obama Visits Russian Orphans Jul 9, 2009

US First lady Michelle Obama visited a school for Russian orphans and met with volunteer nurses in Moscow earlier this week. More →

Damien Hirst Decorates Bike For Lance Armstrong Jul 9, 2009

Lance Armstrong is currently working towards winning his 8th Tour de France title, and for the final stage he will ride a special bike decorated by Damien Hirst. More →

Benicio del Toro Visits Prison Theater Group Jul 9, 2009

Actor Benicio del Toro made a surprise visit to a Puerto Rican prison on Monday, July 6, to offer encouragement to a theater group set up by convicts. More →