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Celebrities Fight Ugly Fashion Practices Mar 17, 2009

Ugly Betty star Ashley Jensen, Brit supermodel Lily Cole, singers Joss Stone and Sophie Ellis-Bextor plus a host of top fashion talent have backed the Environmental Justice Foundation's work (EJF) to raise awareness of the continued use of forced child labour and the ecological devastation associated with cotton production. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Shane's Inspiration Shooting Stars Gala Mar 16, 2009

Look To The Stars’ lead host Michele Vink attended the star-studded Shane's Inspiration gala in LA on Saturday, and met one of the children who benefit from the charity’s efforts. More →

Kylie Minogue Leads The Stars In Australian Charity Concerts Mar 16, 2009

Over 120,000 people attended the Sound Relief fundraising concerts in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday, March 14, to raise money for victims of devastating fires and floods in Australia. More →

Red Nose Day TV Special Breaks Records Mar 16, 2009

BBC’s Red Nose Day television extravaganza, Funny For Money, raised over £57 million (US$80 million) on Friday night, breaking the previous record of £40 million set in 2007. More →

Bill Clinton’s iPod Nets Over $2,200 For Charity Mar 16, 2009

An 8GB red iPod Nano signed by former President Bill Clinton has been auctioned off for $2,246. Proceeds benefit Music Rising, and will help replace instruments lost by musicians, schools, and churches as a result of the hurricanes that hit the Gulf Coast Region in 2005. More →

Teri Hatcher To Be Honored At A Stellar Night Mar 16, 2009

The Starlight Children's Foundation will present Teri Hatcher with its 2009 Heart of Gold Award at the organization’s annual A Stellar Night gala on March 27. More →

Trace Adkins To Perform For Wounded Warriors Mar 16, 2009

Country singer Trace Adkins is planning a special performance in honor of wounded U.S. troops at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards show in April. More →

Pamela Anderson Steps Up For The Apes In Florida Mar 16, 2009

Pamela Anderson was in Florida on Saturday, March 14, to celebrate the 20th anniversary for the Animal Rights Foundation of Florida (ARFF) – an event hosted by Bob Barker – after writing an open letter to Florida governor Charlie Crist about ‘road-side zoos’ in the state, in which she says chimpanzees and other animals are kept in less-than-adequate enclosures. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Keaton Simons - A Few Notes On Change Mar 13, 2009

Keaton Simons, a musician that has shared the stage with Coldplay and grew up with the guys from Maroon 5, is no stranger to the world of celebrity. So what inspired this provocative singer/songwriter to speak about the importance of raising a child? More →

Red Nose Day TV Special To Tickle BBC Funny Bones Mar 13, 2009

Today, March 13, is Red Nose Day in Britain – the major fundraising event of the year for Comic Relief. And to celebrate, celebrities young and old will appear in a TV extravaganza being screened tonight on BBC One and Two. More →

Maria Shriver To Be Honored For Commitment To At-Risk Families And Youth Mar 13, 2009

California First Lady Maria Shriver will be honored for her commitment to “empowering, educating and inspiring youth and at-risk families” at the 6th Brass Rings Awards Dinner on April 16th. More →

Carrie Underwood Donates Song Proceeds To Humane Society Mar 13, 2009

Singer Carrie Underwood's rendition of Motley Crue's Home Sweet Home – heard every week on American Idol as contestants are voted off the show – is to be released as a single, with proceeds going to charity. More →

Dick Van Dyke Steals The Show At Charity Gala Mar 13, 2009

The stars came out to play at the annual Geffen’s Stage For Any Age gala earlier this week. More →

Marcia Cross Makes A Wake Call To Feed The Hungry Mar 13, 2009

Desperate Housewives star Marcia Cross is currently fronting Mott’s Wake Up Call, a program run by Feeding America. More →

Steve Nash To Hold Charity Soccer Showdown Mar 13, 2009

Two-time NBA MVP Steve Nash is agile with more than a just basketball. The well-known humanitarian is also making a name for himself in the world of soccer, electrifying fans with soccer skills while playing host to some amazing celebrity fundraisers. And this year, the Phoenix Suns guard has several charity soccer games planned to raise awareness and funds for the Steve Nash Foundation. More →

Alan Carr To Join Rod Stewart At Charity Ball Mar 13, 2009

Global superstar, Rod Stewart, has been confirmed as the headline act at an annual fundraising event for sick and disabled children, and comedians Justin Lee Collins and Alan Carr have been confirmed as MCs for the night. More →

E! Donates To Jolie-Pitt Foundation Mar 12, 2009

It has been revealed that E! Entertainment Television made a significant donation to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation last year. More →

Join The Shining Stars At Shane's Inspiration Gala Mar 12, 2009

A charity that aims to eliminate bias against children with disabilities by creating accessible playgrounds and programs that integrate children of all abilities is to hold a star-studded gala this Saturday, March 14. More →

Flight Of The Conchords To Make A Racquet For Charity Mar 12, 2009

Comedy duo Flight of the Conchords will return to their native New Zealand later this month for a charity tennis match. More →

Jimmy Johnson To Host Night Of Champions Mar 12, 2009

Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson and his wife, Chandra Johnson, will be hosting the ‘Night of Champions’ to benefit the Jimmie Johnson Foundation at (PIR) Phoenix International Raceway’s luxury lounge, Octane, on Thursday, April 16, to help children and families in Arizona and beyond. More →

Fergie To Release Charity Lipstick Mar 12, 2009

Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie is to release her own style of lipstick for charity next week. More →

Jamie Gold Helps Children Unite Nations Mar 12, 2009

Fresh off the heels of inking one of the most lucrative online endorsement deals in history, poker star Jamie Gold isn’t thinking about the cash, but the kids. The 2006 World Series of Poker champion opted out of the prestigious L.A. Poker Classic this year so he could host a fundraiser for the kids. More →

Steven Tyler To Auction Items At Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Mar 12, 2009

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has announced that he will headline this year’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp, and has donated a swag of memorabilia to be auctioned for charity. More →

Hollywood Steps Out For World Kidney Day Mar 11, 2009

A host of celebrities will come out for World Kidney Day tomorrow to encourage people get blood tests to check for early signs of kidney disease. More →

Michael J. Fox To Return With Show About Optimism Mar 11, 2009

Actor Michael J. Fox is to make a comeback to primetime TV in May with a new special celebrating optimism. More →

Shakira Helps Bridge Educational Divide In Her Home Country Mar 11, 2009

Singer-songwriter Shakira visited a school funded by her charity, Fondacion Pies Descalzos, in the Colombian province of Chocó late last week. More →

Elephants Never Forget Celebrity Auctions Mar 11, 2009

They say an elephant never forgets… and this new celebrity charity auction will give you something to remember forever. More →

Classic Rockers Join Led Zep Guitarist For Charity Mar 11, 2009

Some of the biggest names in classic rock have donated items to an auction that benefits a charity supported by one of their contemporaries. More →

Annual Charity Gathering Attracts Rich And Famous Mar 11, 2009

The ‘Fortune Forum Summit’ is an annual charity gathering that brings together heavy hitters from the world of the rich and famous. And earlier this month, the gathering attracted the likes of billionaire philanthropist Ted Turner, singer Joss Stone, designer Dame Vivienne Westwood, actress Milla Jovovich, easyJet founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, former Rolling Stones member Bill Wyman and Yusuf Islam, formerly Cat Stevens. More →

Walk-On Role In New Steve Carell Film Nets $14,000 For Charity Mar 11, 2009

Do love Tina Fey? Do you love Steve Carell? Do you love charity? Of course you do – that’s why you are reading this article! More →