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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 →

Thandie Newton To Teach Acting In South Africa Jun 17, 2009

Thandie Newton is to teach acting to girls at Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy in South Africa. More →

Buy Guitar String Bracelets And Support Charity Jun 16, 2009

Music fans now have the chance to wear their love of Rock on their sleeves for charity. More →

Paul McCartney Launches Meat Free Mondays Jun 16, 2009

Sir Paul McCartney is spearheading a campaign to encourage people to “go vegetarian” for at least one day every week. Meat Free Monday is a food campaign to encourage the world to help slow climate change by reducing their meat consumption by having one meat free day a week. More →

Angelina Jolie: World Refugee Day PSA Jun 16, 2009

Angelina Jolie has recorded a PSA for World Refugee Day urging people not to ignore the plight of those forced to leave their homelands. More →

Travis McCoy Asks For AIDS Day Lyric Help Jun 16, 2009

Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy is currently traveling the world meeting young people affected by AIDS to raise awareness of the disease. More →

Vanessa Williams Supports A Soul Food Fundraiser For A Call To Men Jun 16, 2009

On Sunday June 14th, independent filmmakers Stephen McClain and Tony Lloyd of HitchHiker Entertainment put together a Soul Food Cookout fundraiser for their independent films and decided to give a portion of their proceeds to A Call To Men after learning about the organization through Look To The Stars. More →

Naomi Watts Plants Trees In Israel Jun 16, 2009

Naomi Watts took a break from filming Salt with Angelina Jolie earlier this week to join her husband Liev Schreiber in planting trees in Israel. More →

David Carradine's Food 4 Africa Legacy Jun 16, 2009

David Carradine, star of the television show Kung Fu and a plethora of films, passed away on June 3rd, 2009, aged 72 years old. More →

Celebrities Do Whatever It Takes For Charity Jun 15, 2009

A huge selection of celebrity-designed bags and T-shirts are currently available at the UK’s premiere celebrity charity auction website, Buy Once Give Twice. More →

New Film Addresses Iran's Human Rights Violations Jun 15, 2009

On the heels of Iran’s controversial presidential election, the Iranian-born star and the Iranian-American director of the docu-drama “The Stoning of Soraya M.” will highlight human rights issues in Iran at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on June 17. More →

Bid On A Daytona Experience With Patrick Dempsey Jun 15, 2009

Patrick Dempsey, lately known as Dr. McDreamy, is offering a chance for you to spend the day with him and have a VIP Grand AM/NASCAR Race Day Experience at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona, Florida. More →