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LTTS Exclusive: Forest Whitaker & Hope North Dream for Uganda’s Children Feb 12, 2009

Look To The Stars’ Rachel Zeskind recently had the pleasure of being introduced to the amazing work of the Hope North Organization through a recent interview with Forest and Keisha Whitaker. She met up with them at the premiere of the documentary film Kassim the Dream, an event hosted by Hope North, CITI, and GQ Magazine’s Gentlemen's Fund. All of these dedicated hosts united for a heartfelt cause, the children of Uganda who have been stolen away, robbed of their innocence and youth and forced into the terrors of civil war. More →

Kasabian To Headline Teenage Cancer Trust Gigs Feb 12, 2009

The Teenage Cancer Trust has announced the lineup for their annual concert season at the Royal Albert Hall in London in March. More →

Jay-Z Donates Instruments To School Feb 12, 2009

Rapper Jay-Z is joining together with NBA star LeBron James to donate over 150 musical instruments to a school in Arizona this week. More →

Athletic Champions Pose Naked For AIDS Awareness Feb 12, 2009

Some of the world’s most beautiful sports stars participated in an amazing black and white nude portrait project by photographers Anderson and Low to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. More →

Radiohead Donates Song To Shelter Charity Feb 12, 2009

British band Radiohead will feature in a new television campaign for a charity dedicated to the homeless later this month. More →

Charles Barkley Swings For The First Tee Feb 12, 2009

NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley hit the greens for charity last week as he took part in the 4th Annual Barkley, Bean, Bryant & Friends Celebrity Skins Game on Friday February 6 at the YMCA Par 3 in Lakeland Florida. More →

Mike Sweeney Helps Raise Funds For Family Of Slain Victim Feb 12, 2009

Despite the fact that MLB’s Seattle Mariner Mike Sweeney has been dealing with health issues surrounding his own kids, he didn’t hesitate when asked by a student at his alma mater, Ontario High, if he would help organize a fundraiser for Michael Ortiz’s family. Michael was one of the school’s baseball players who had been among the nine killed in a Christmas Eve massacre in Covina. More →

Exclusive Interview: Look To The Stars Talks To Eric Roberts Feb 11, 2009

Look To The Stars’ Michelle Vink was recently lucky enough to sit down with actor Eric Roberts and talk about his charitable influences. More →

Celebrities Give Big To Australian Fire Victims Feb 11, 2009

Canadian music legend Leonard Cohen has donated money to the victims of the terrible fires raging across southern Australia. More →

Bono Faces The Real Deal In Elle Magazine Feb 11, 2009

As a rock and roll star, Bono has written some of the most important music of our time, and now, the U2 front man has been asked by ELLE Magazine to turn a page (RED) and address “the greatest health crisis in 600 years: HIV/AIDS.” More →

Gwyneth Paltrow And Courteney Cox Honored For Charity Work Feb 11, 2009

Gwyneth Paltrow and Courteney Cox were honored at the 14th Annual Saks Fifth Avenue’s Unforgettable Evening benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women’s Cancer Research Fund in Beverly Hills last night, February 10. More →

Bill Gates Bites Back At Malaria Feb 11, 2009

It was not a “swarm of mosquitoes,” unless you believe that less than ten mosquitoes constitutes a “swarm.” And despite news reports to the contrary, the audience was not upset. They laughed loudly when Microsoft-founder Bill Gates released the bugs. On YouTube videos, the elite audience laughed and applauded when Gates declared about mosquitoes, “There’s no reason only poor people should have the experience.” More →

Stars Heal Patients With A Kiss Feb 11, 2009

Medicinema is a registered charity that has partnered with the Health Sector and the Film Industry, installing state-of-the-art cinemas on site in hospitals around the United Kingdom. More →

Footballer's Wife Steps Up For Variety Club Feb 11, 2009

The Variety Club's Have A Heart program has received a little help from Coleen Rooney – wife of England football star Wayne Rooney – who’s urging the public to buy a Gold Heart pin badge for Valentine’s Day to help raise money for sick and disadvantaged youth. More →

Leeza Gibbons And Olivia Newton-John Present A Night To Make A Difference Feb 10, 2009

Look To The Stars is proud to be a sponsor of an exciting event that is set to take Oscar night by storm. Leeza Gibbons, Olivia Newton-John and David Foster are bringing together a host of celebrities for A Night to Make a Difference to focus on advocacy, philanthropy and volunteerism. More →

Black Eyed Peas To Help Underprivileged Youth Feb 10, 2009

Underprivileged youth in California have been given the chance to get involved in film and music programs thanks, in part, to hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas. More →

Patrick Swayze Urges Congress To Fight Cancer Feb 10, 2009

Patrick Swayze has penned an open letter in the Washington Post urging world leaders to help in the fight against cancer. More →

David Beckham Accepts Donation For UNICEF Feb 10, 2009

David Beckham's career as a soccer star may be fluctuating between AC Milan and the LA Galaxy, but his role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the children’s charity UNICEF is rock solid. Last week, Beckham was thrilled to accept a £100,000 check on behalf of UNICEF from the Rangers Charity Foundation. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Honored By Cinema For Peace Feb 10, 2009

The charity gala event Cinema For Peace has attracted numerous politicians and celebrities in Berlin this week in support of the organization’s goal of promoting peace and international understanding through film. More →

Liam Neeson Wants To Fight Child Sex Trade Feb 10, 2009

Irish actor Liam Neeson is considering resuming his work as a UNICEF Ambassador to aid in the struggle against the child sex trade. More →

Corporal Klinger Returns For Charity Feb 10, 2009

Corporal Klinger is back – and this time he’s doing it for charity. More →

Stars Come Out For Black Eyed Peas Charity Gig Feb 9, 2009

Fans of the Black Eyed Peas were out in droves last Thursday night as the band played a special charity show at the Conga Room in Los Angeles. More →

Bid On Sean Penn's Milk Suit For Charity Feb 9, 2009

You can now own a piece of history from the Academy Award nominated film MILK. The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation has announced an online auction of costume designer Danny Glicker’s specially created shirt/tie/suit ensemble worn by Sean Penn in Gus Van Sant’s Milk, which is nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Costume Design. More →

Rihanna Helps Girl Find Bone Marrow Donor Feb 9, 2009

Singer Rihanna is to help a sick young girl find a bone marrow donor. More →

Kevin Coster Rocks For Charity Feb 9, 2009

Kevin Costner and his band Modern West rocked out during Super Bowl weekend in an effort to show people how serious he is about music, and to raise money for charity. More →

Eva Longoria Hosts Charity Lingerie Show Feb 9, 2009

Actress Eva Longoria hosted a very special evening on Saturday, February 7, celebrating femininity, and empowering women through microfinance. More →

Jennifer Harman To Play Poker For Kidney Foundation Feb 9, 2009

Celebrity poker player Jennifer Harman is to hold a charity poker tournament to raise money for the National Kidney Foundation. More →

GMTV Presenter To Lead Charity Walk Feb 9, 2009

British television presenter Lorraine Kelly is to lead hundreds of women on a midnight walk through Stirling in Scotland to raise money for a hospice for the terminally ill. More →

Neil Diamond MusiCares Concert Is A "Double-Whammy" Feb 6, 2009

Neil Diamond will be honored as MusiCares Person Of The Year later tonight – Friday, February 6 – in a concert celebrating his music and humanitarian spirit. More →

Angelina Jolie Calls For Refugee Relief In Thailand Feb 6, 2009

Angelina Jolie was in Thailand this week as part of a UNHCR visit to discuss refugees. During her visit, she made an emotive plea to the Thai government, urging them to free thousands of Burmese refugees who have been held in camps for up to 20 years. More →