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Keira Knightley Stars In Domestic Violence Campaign Apr 6, 2009

Actress Keira Knightley stars in the new Women's Aid short called Cut, created for the charity’s fight against domestic violence campaign that launched last week. More →

Jet Li Appointed Goodwill Ambassador Apr 6, 2009

Action star Jet Li was appointed as a Global Goodwill Ambassador for the World Health Organization (WHO) – the United Nations’ public health arm – on Friday, and is expected to launch World Health Day in Beijing on Tuesday. More →

Remaining Beatles Reunite At Benefit Concert Apr 6, 2009

Former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited for a special benefit concert in New York on Saturday, April 4. More →

Ellen DeGeneres Awarded By The Humane Society Apr 6, 2009

The stars gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, March 28, for The Humane Society's 23rd annual Genesis Awards, held in tribute of the organization’s ProtectSeals Campaign. More →

Prince Charles Launches Charity For The Squirrels Apr 6, 2009

Royal Prince Charles has helped launch a new charity in the UK dedicated to highlighting the problem of Britain’s dwindling red squirrel population. More →

Annie Lennox Supports Bottletop Initiative Apr 6, 2009

Singer Annie Lennox is one of a group of stars who supports a charity initiative that funds projects that have a positive impact on the health and well-being of young people world-wide. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Calista Flockhart Joins The Stars For V-Day Apr 3, 2009

Look To The Stars’ Lead Host Michelle Vink attended the annual V-Day event – a global movement to stop violence against women and girls – in Santa Monica last week and filed this report. More →

Celebrities To Run And Walk For Women Apr 3, 2009

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) has announced that Revlon spokeswomen Jennifer Connelly and Jessica Alba, along with NBC late night host Jimmy Fallon, will host the 2009 EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York taking place on Saturday, May 2, 2009. More →

Paula Abdul To Present Guide Dogs To Veterans Apr 3, 2009

American Idol judge Paula Abdul will be in Palm Springs on Sunday, April 5, to congratulate seven U.S. veterans as they receive their guide dogs. More →

Natasha Richardson To Be Honored By AmfAR Apr 3, 2009

Bravo’s second annual A-List Awards will be taped in LA this weekend – ready for a broadcast later this month – and will include a special tribute to Natasha Richardson by the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR). More →

Belinda Stronach And Sheryl Crow Live To Tell For Breast Cancer Apr 3, 2009

Belinda Stronach will host a fundraising event called Live To Tell in support of a new, world-leading breast cancer centre at Canada’s Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. Singer Sheryl Crow, a breast cancer survivor like Stronach, will perform at the event on May 8. More →

Kyle Petty Asks For Charity Support On Facebook Apr 3, 2009

As reported last month on Look To The Stars, NASCAR driver Kyle Petty is to hit the road again for charity in the 15th annual Chick-fil-A Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America in May. And now he is using Facebook to gather support. More →

Movies That Make A Difference Apr 3, 2009

Look to the Stars likes to keep a look out for break-out informative films. More →

Bill Murray To Host Annual Caddyshack Golf Tournament Apr 2, 2009

Actor Bill Murray is once again behind the annual Murray Brothers Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament, this year to raise money for Guardian Catholic Schools – a non-profit organization located in Jacksonville, Florida. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Jamie Masada's Laugh Factory Feeds The Homeless Apr 2, 2009

Jamie Masada is known for a lot of things. As the founder of the ‘Laugh Factory,’ he is credited with establishing Hollywood’s most popular comedy club. But Masada is also a well-known crusader for the underprivileged, homeless and hungry. And now he’s taking it to Congress… kind of. More →

Stevie Nicks To Host Charity Listening Party Apr 2, 2009

Singer Stevie Nicks will attend a special listening party of her new CD in New York tonight, April 2, to benefit AIDS charity LIFEbeat. More →

Green Is The Color For Corey Feldman Apr 2, 2009

Corey Feldman's band Truth Movement is to play at the Key Club in Hollywood on April 10 at an event hosted by Ed Begley Jr.. More →

Sir Bobby Robson Celebrates Milestone Apr 2, 2009

Football manager Bobby Robson has something else to celebrate besides beating cancer five times – his cancer charity, the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, has just celebrated its first anniversary, raising more than double its goal of £500 thousand. More →

The NBA Launches Green Week Initiative Apr 2, 2009

The National Basketball Association (NBA), in partnership with the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), has announced that its inaugural NBA Green Week 2009 will tip off on April 2 and run through April 10. More →

The Grateful Dead Auction Concert Tickets For Charity Apr 2, 2009

Ever since the Grateful Dead began its legendary career nearly 45 years ago, the band has supported worthy causes that serve to raise awareness, lend support, and make this world a better place. More →

LTTS Exclusive: NBA and NASCAR Legend Derek Strong Apr 1, 2009

From 1991 to 2001, Derek Strong played in the NBA for the Washington Bullets, Milwaukee Bucks, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Clippers. And when he retired, Strong did something that no one else has. He became the first NBA player to successfully transition into NASCAR as a driver. More →

Flight Of The Conchords Raise Charity Cash In New Zealand Apr 1, 2009

They have taken the world by storm with their two hit HBO series, their Grammy-winning EP and their unforgettable album, and yesterday comedy duo the Flight of the Conchords returned to the stage in their native New Zealand for a rare charity performance. More →

Joan Collins Becomes Charity Ambassador Apr 1, 2009

Actress Joan Collins has become the new ambassador for a British charity that focuses on donations to special children for medical treatment, therapy, specialized equipment, and dying wish holidays. More →

Hillary Clinton Receives Vital Voices Award Apr 1, 2009

Several celebrities attended the Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards ceremony earlier this month in order to present awards to five of the world’s outstanding female leaders. Speakers such as actresses Candice Bergen and Sally Field were among the award presenters, but the speakers weren’t all female. More →

Eric Clapton Signs Guitar For Leukaemia Children Apr 1, 2009

A guitar signed by Eric Clapton was just one of the items that were featured in a charity auction held in the UK last weekend that raised over £6,000 (US$8,500) for Children With Leukaemia. More →

Scarlett Johansson Signs Champagne For Oxfam Apr 1, 2009

Moët & Chandon, the champagne of cinema, last week introduced its highly-anticipated celebrity spokesperson at the brand’s “Tribute to Cinema” gala at the Big Sky studio in London: the effervescent Scarlett Johansson. More →

British Soap Star Gets Quizzing For Christian Aid Week Apr 1, 2009

British actress and Eastenders star Kara Tointon is helping put the fun into fundraising by backing this year’s nationwide Quizaid during Christian Aid Week (10 – 16 May 2009), which aims to raise vital funds for the world’s poorest communities. More →

Heroes Come To The Rescue For Autism Mar 31, 2009

Fans of NBC’s Heroes will be excited to learn about an event to take place in April featuring the cast from the hit show, live music from Band From TV, and a silent auction – all to benefit children with autism. More →

Stars Redesign Mickey Mouse Ears For Charity Mar 31, 2009

A host of British celebrities have redesigned the famous ears of Mickey Mouse for an auction to benefit the Great Ormond Street Hospital in the UK. More →

Muhammad Ali Attends Celebrity Fight Night Mar 31, 2009

The legend himself, Muhammad Ali, was the guest of honor at Celebrity Fight Night XV, held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday. And this year’s event once again lived up to its reputation as one the nation’s largest fundraising efforts, as celebrities and sport stars lined up to support the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center. More →