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Denis Leary Raising Fire Funds in Marathon Jun 24, 2009

The Leary Firefighters Foundation will be competing with its inaugural “Team LFF” in the ING New York City Marathon on November 1, 2009. This is a rare opportunity to participate as a runner or supporter in one of the most prestigious running events in the world. More →

Clint Eastwood Endorses New Charity Jun 24, 2009

Newly launched Image of Change plans to bring like-minded leaders together in the sports, entertainment and corporate industries that support a diverse scope of programs to empower and change local communities around the world. More →

The Prince’s Rainforest Project Shows Glory and Destruction Jun 24, 2009

This year’s winner of The Prince’s Rainforests Project (PRP) Award, Daniel Beltrá, has released some initial photographs taken on the first leg of his prize – a fully-funded assignment to document the three major rainforest regions of the world. More →

LTTS Exclusive: An Interview With Yaya DaCosta Jun 23, 2009

America’s Next Top Model runner-up Yaya DaCosta recently told Look To The Stars about the causes important to her, showing both her eloquence and deep understanding of what one person can do to make a difference. More →

Annual Buffett Lunch Auction Bidding Hits $75,000 Jun 23, 2009

Each year around June, former World’s Richest Man Warren Buffett auctions off the opportunity to dine with him, and the well-heeled winners’ bids go straight to charity. More →

Want To Mingle With The "Entourage" Cast For Charity? Jun 23, 2009

Fans of Entourage won’t want to miss the auction currently happening over at CharityFolks! More →

Affleck, Damon and More To Ante Up For Africa Jun 22, 2009

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Brad Garrett, Mekhi Phifer, and top poker professional Phil Hellmuth have joined the growing list of celebrities who plan to play in the Ante Up For Africa charity tournament July 2 at the 40th annual World Series of Poker. More →

Mary Portas and Grazia Magazine Open "Living and Giving Shop" in London Jun 22, 2009

Having spent 6 months working intensively with the charity sector, Mary Portas, Britain’s leading retail guru, came to a singular and focusing conclusion. Rather than taking advantage of the economic downturn to prosper, the vast majority of 5500 Britain’s charity shops had become smelly places products go to die. More →

Music and Football Join Forces to Raise Funds for a Youth Center Jun 22, 2009

Long Beach, California natives Snoop Dogg and Willie McGinest are teaming up to help raise funds for the completion of The Kroc Center. The state of the art youth center will serve as a Salvation Army facility and will provide recreation and cultural programs to the Long Beach community. More →

Tom Arnold Lends Support To Charity Event Jun 22, 2009

When a major humanitarian cause is the buzz around town in Hollywood, it is not uncommon to witness a line-up of celebrity icons step up, reach out and show their support. More →

British Stars Sing For Palestinian Refugee Children Jun 19, 2009

Dozens of British celebrities were out in force at the Cafe de Paris in London last night for the annual Hoping’s Got Talent charity karaoke event. More →

Angelina Jolie Speaks At World Refugee Day Event Jun 19, 2009

At an event marking the launch of activities in the United States for World Refugee Day, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie appeared alongside UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres to call on the world to recognize millions of victims of conflict around the world not as a burden but as a potential gift. More →

Stars Use Twitter To Raise Awareness Of Iran Jun 19, 2009

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore are using their Twitter accounts to urge the U.S. government not to intervene in the crisis in Iran. More →

Aerosmith Drummer Hosts Wounded Warriors And Pens Book About Abuse Jun 19, 2009

Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer will host a birthday party with a difference on June 21 – he has invited 20 wounded warriors to be his personal guests at the band’s show that night at Nissan Pavilion in Bristow, VA, near Washington, DC. More →

Kirk Douglas Celebrates Over Slavery Apology Jun 19, 2009

Veteran actor Kirk Douglas is celebrating after the US Senate issued a formal apology for America’s history of slavery. More →

The Proclaimers Support Charity Walkers Jun 19, 2009

Scottish duo The Proclaimers – famous for tunes such as I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – are showing their support – in more ways than one – for a major charity event this weekend by appearing on a bra. More →

Ladyhawke Gives Away Free Gig For Skin Cancer Initiative Jun 19, 2009

New Zealand-born singer Ladyhawke has announced a plan to stage a one-off charity gig for one fan and their friends. More →

Kevin Costner To Tee Off For Charity Jun 18, 2009

Kevin Costner is set to take part in the inaugural Mike Weir Charity Classic, a charity golf tournament in July. More →

P. Diddy And Ashton Kutcher To Host Party For Malaria No More Jun 18, 2009

Sean Combs has announced that he will host his famous White Party in Los Angeles on July 4th this year with the theme of “We are Family” to benefit Malaria No More. More →

Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Donate To Refugees In Pakistan Jun 18, 2009

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated $1 million to help refugees in Pakistan. More →

Bruce Springsteen Donates Tickets To World Hunger Year Jun 18, 2009

Bruce Springsteen is set to be one of the last acts to ever play at Giants Stadium, and now is your chance to bid on tickets to help charity. More →

Angelina Jolie Wants The UNSC To Stand Up To The Task Jun 18, 2009

As we await the determination of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in response to the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation of Omar al-Bashir – the president of Sudan who has been accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity – Angelina Jolie has this reminder for the members to consider: More →

Annie Lennox Charity Auction In Hong Kong Jun 18, 2009

Signed items from Annie Lennox will be up for auction in Hong Kong later this month. More →

Green Day's Vegan Shoes Jun 18, 2009

Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt has designed his own shoe, the 45 RPM Schubert, in collaboration with vegan footwear company Macbeth. More →

Ricky Gervais Designs Manbag For Charity Jun 17, 2009

Ricky Gervais is among celebrities who have made their mark on a new fundraising initiative designed to raise awareness of prostate cancer. More →

Mikhail Gorbachev Croons For Charity Jun 17, 2009

Former Soviet leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mikhail Gorbachev has recorded and sold a one-of-a-kind album of love songs for charity. More →

Prince Charles’ Rainforest Videos, Stage 2 Jun 17, 2009

Last month, Prince Charles launched a “protect the rainforest” online video that included a few words from various celebrities that support the cause. Last week Prince Charles launched two more videos: one that includes a few words from various corporate leaders, and an application where anyone can make his own video to support the cause. More →

Join Andre Agassi At The US Open For Charity Jun 17, 2009

Want to watch the US Open with Andre Agassi in August? Now is your chance – and you’ll be helping a great charity as well. More →

Melissa Etheridge Joins Cancer Charity Board Jun 17, 2009

The Noreen Fraser Foundation is thrilled to announce that Grammy & Academy Award winning rock music icon, cancer survivor and influential activist, Melissa Etheridge, has joined the Board of Directors of the Noreen Fraser Foundation (NFF). This is the first time Etheridge has joined the board of a foundation for a cancer cause. More →

John Legend Headlines Four Seasons Of Hope Gala Jun 17, 2009

Samsung’s Four Seasons of Hope, a goodwill program benefiting children and families, held its eighth annual celebrity gala last night at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →