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Prince Charles Seeks Charity Opportunities In India Jul 14, 2008

Prince Charles entertained noted Indian social worker and actress Shabana Azmi and her husband Javed Akhtar as his guests in London this weekend to discuss ways to resolve urban and health problems in India. More →

Soccer's Brightest Aim For $90 Million Jul 14, 2008

Some of the biggest names in football from around the world came together on Saturday to raise funds for charity ahead of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. More →

Shakira Fights Terrorism In Colombia Jul 11, 2008

Singer Shakira and nine other Latin music stars have vowed to keep fighting for the release of hostages held by Colombian rebels after 15 captives were freed last week. More →

Bon Jovi Ticket Packages Up For Grabs Jul 11, 2008

Bon Jovi guitartist Richie Sambora is auctioning off a special concert package to raise money for a young New Jersey girl who is suffering from a brain cyst. More →

Antonio Banderas Sniffs Out Charity Fragrance Jul 11, 2008

Heartthrob Antonio Banderas has launched his first fragrance for women, and will be donating some of the profits to charity. More →

Radiohead Are Friends Of The Earth Jul 11, 2008

British alternative rockers Radiohead are the latest band to turn their current world tour environmentally-friendly. More →

Samantha Morton Backs Charity Campaigns Jul 11, 2008

Oscar-nominated actress Samantha Morton is backing a campaign to help disenchanted workers give something back through charity work. More →

Clay Walker Holds Golf Tournament For MS Jul 10, 2008

Country music sensation Clay Walker has raised tens of thousands of dollars for a charity he established to help multiple sclerosis sufferers by holding a golf tournament. More →

Prince Harry: My Mother Would Be Proud Jul 10, 2008

Prince Harry, currently in the African nation of Lesotho undertaking charity work, has said that his mother would be proud of the work he is doing to revamp a school for disabled children. More →

Presidents Speak Out Against Government Condoned Torture Jul 10, 2008

Amnesty International, in challenging the arguments for torture, has posted interviews on YouTube of former US president Jimmy Carter, former Ireland president Mary Robinson, government officials and experts to prove that “Torture Can Never Be Justified.” More →

Switchfoot Kicks Off Habitat For Humanity Auction Jul 10, 2008

An exciting new charity auction featuring Switchfoot, Third Day, Jars Of Clay, and Robert Randolf and the Family Band has kicked off on eBay. More →

Martin Johnson To Pull On The Sprigs For Charity Jul 10, 2008

Former captain of the English rugby team Martin Johnson will lace up his boots one more time for charity. More →

A Conversation With Natalie Portman Jul 9, 2008

Natalie Portman recently spoke about her philanthropic interests with our guest contributor, Marianne Schnall. More →

Bon Jovi Gives Hope To Those Living On A Prayer Jul 9, 2008

Rocker Jon Bon Jovi was in Detroit’s East Side on Monday to announce the building of five new homes as part of a partnership between his Jon Bon Jovi Soul Foundation, Habitat For Humanity, and local retailers Saturn. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Has Time For The Environment Jul 9, 2008

Leonardo DiCaprio has joined forces with Swiss watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre to confront global environmental issues and promote eco-friendly causes by creating the “Time to Care” program to benefit the Leonardo DiCaprio Fund at the California Community Foundation. More →

Buffett Shares With Charities Jul 9, 2008

A Chinese businessman jumped at the chance to dine with Warren Buffett for charity last week. More →

Jodie Kidd To Hold Charity Golf Tournament Jul 9, 2008

British model Jodie Kidd is hosting her second annual charity golf tournament on July 21. More →

Hollywood Philanthropy: Actor to Actor Jul 8, 2008

This is the first in a new series of columns on Look To The Stars written by actress and filmmaker Rachel Zeskind. More →

Springsteen To Release Charity EP Jul 8, 2008

Bruce Springsteen is to release a live EP for charity, which will include highlights from his current tour and some very special guest appearances. More →

The Chips Are Up For Africa Jul 8, 2008

The Second Annual ‘Ante Up for Africa’ poker tournament was held on July 2nd in Las Vegas, and drew an impressive field of poker pro’s, celebrities and athletes – all of who helped make the event a success by raising over $400,000 for charity. More →

Hugh Grant Supports New Charity Funding Jul 8, 2008

Actor Hugh Grant has openly welcomed the British Government’s decision last week to increase funding to Marie Curie Cancer Care nurses by £4.5 million (US$9 million). More →

Pete Doherty Bleeds For Charity Jul 8, 2008

It may sound gruesome and even macabre, but Pete Doherty has created a postcard artwork using his own blood, and it will soon be raffled for charity. More →

Usher Honored In The Mississippi Jul 7, 2008

R&B star Usher hit the South Mississippi coast last week to raise money for his Usher's New Look Foundation. More →

Yao Ming To Raffle Olympic Tickets For Earthquake Relief Jul 7, 2008

Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is raffling a trip to the Beijing Olympics to raise money for the Yao Ming Foundation, which he launched to help victims of the May 12 earthquake in China. More →

Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters’ Animal Adopt-A-Thon Jul 7, 2008

Mary Tyler Moore and Bernadette Peters' Broadway Barks will hold its tenth annual dog and cat adopt-a-thon July 12 in New York. More →

Children's Hospital Benefits From Formula One Party Jul 7, 2008

It was a case of life in the fast lane for a host of celebrities earlier this week when they turned up at the annual British Grand Prix Party in aid of the Great Ormond Street Hospital. More →

Shilpa Shetty Auctions Kisses For Charity Jul 7, 2008

Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty won a Global Diversity Award 2008 last week for making a significant contribution to the understanding of diversity, and helped raise $126,000 for charity by auctioning a kiss. More →

Britney Hits The Charity Auctions One More Time Jul 4, 2008

“Do you want a piece of me?” asked Britney Spears in one of her latest singles. Well, if you answered “Yes”, then now is your chance – the singer is offering up seven pieces of clothing in a new charity auction. More →

Madonna’s Malawi Efforts Get Multiple Recognition Jul 4, 2008

Malawi is awarding Madonna with citizenship in honor of the work she’s done through her charity, Raising Malawi, for AIDS orphans of the impoverished country. More →

Celebs Sign Mercedes for 46664 Auction Jul 4, 2008

There was a lot of action backstage at the 46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90 last Friday night. In addition to performing and giving interviews, celebrities were asked to sign a new Mercedes-Benz C350. Mercedes-Benz, a lead sponsor of the Mandela concert, then presented the vehicle to 46664, which will put it on the auction block. More →