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Ugly Betty Items Go Under the Hammer May 22, 2008

With the “Ugly Betty” season about to end, now is your chance to bid on the stunning blouse worn by resident Mode fashionista Amanda Tanen (Becki Newton) and custom designed specifically for her by guest star Christian Siriano (winner of the most recent season of “Project Runway”) from the show’s May 1st episode. Auction ends Thursday, May 22nd. More →

David Beckham to Climb Kilimanjaro May 21, 2008

How persuasive is U2 front man / humanitarian Bono? He’s recently asked the world’s most recognizable soccer star, David Beckham, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity, and Beckham has agreed. More →

Wilson, Guttenberg Tee Up For Children May 21, 2008

Luke Wilson, Steve Guttenberg, Aidan Quinn and James Naughton are signed up to play in the Travelers Celebrity Pro-Am, proceeds of which go the The Hole in the Wall Gang and the Greater Hartford Jaycees. More →

Celebrity "Doodle" Auction Sets Sales Record May 21, 2008

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (20 May 2008) – The gavel has pounded, the auction has ended, and NF, Inc., the national non-profit organization that supports families affected by Neurofibromatosis, has set a new sales record for its celebrity “Doodle” auction. More →

Stars Flock To Farm Sanctuary Gala May 21, 2008

What could be better than a fancy evening in downtown Manhattan celebrating a brilliant foundation with some of today’s hottest celebrities? The answer: absolutely nothing! More →

Look to the Stars Asks Bryon Friedman May 20, 2008

Bryon Friedman is a well-established US Ski team member and world-class skier who has appeared in several World Cup Competitions while somehow finding the time to graduate from Dartmouth College (2005), pursue his love of music, and promote a noteworthy cause. More →

Victoria Beckham to Sell Spice Tour Outfits for Charity May 20, 2008

Victoria Beckham wants to help you add a little “spice” to your wardrobe. Six of the dazzling outfits that Posh Spice wore during the recent Spice Girls reunion tour will soon be available to the highest bidder. More →

Shakira and Latin Singers Unite Against Child Poverty, Again May 20, 2008

The ‘Concert For The Children’ was staged last weekend, simultaneously in Mexico and Argentina, free to the over 300,000 expected viewers. More →

‘Queen of Hearts’ Raise Awareness for Nevada Cancer Institute May 20, 2008

A phenomenal cast of women are again taking part in this years World Series of Poker $1,000 No-Limit Hold’em to raise awareness and funds for the Nevada Cancer Institute, the official charity of the WSOP. More →

Time's 100 - Oprah By Michelle Obama May 20, 2008

Michelle Obama, wife of presidential hopeful Barack Obama wrote the tribute to Oprah for this year’s Time 100 list. More →

Legend, Doolittle Honor Sachs and Soros May 19, 2008

The Millennium Promise and Malaria No More Annual Benefit took place last week at The Tent at Lincoln Center, raising over $2 million for the fight against extreme poverty and disease. The event honored the charities’ founders, Raymond G. Chambers, Peter Chernin, Professor Jeffrey Sachs and George Soros. More →

Don Cheadle and Warner Take On The Darfur Genocide May 19, 2008

Warner’s documentary release, Darfur Now, is now on video priced at $4.99 – Warner Home Video is donating a portion of the proceeds to the Jewish World Watch's Solar Cooker Project. More →

Yao Ming Steps Up Donation for Disaster Relief May 19, 2008

NBA player and Rockets Center Yao Ming has filmed several Public Service Announcements in conjunction with the Red Cross to appeal to fans to help with earthquake relief in his native China after the devastating 7.8 magnitude struck the country and killed thousands of people. More →

Jack Johnson Wants You May 19, 2008

Singer Jack Johnson is looking for volunteers to help out at his upcoming concerts around the world. The Hawaiian-born eco-activist wants to reach out to audience members and let them know how they can help change the world through the All At Once Campaign. More →

Time's 100 - Tony Blair By Bill Clinton May 19, 2008

President Bill Clinton wrote a tribute to Tony Blair's philanthropic achievements for this year’s Time 100 list. More →

Madonna to Build Girls' School in Malawi May 16, 2008

Following in Oprah Winfrey’s footsteps, pop icon Madonna is planning to finance the construction of a multi-million dollar girls’ school in Malawi for underprivileged children this year. More →

Laird Hamilton and Steve & Barry's Launch the ‘Wonderwall’ Collection May 16, 2008

The world’s greatest big wave surfer, Laird Hamilton has teamed up with Steve & Barry’s to launch the Wonderwall collection of surf and skate apparel for men, which includes a unique t-shirt that will benefit autism awareness. More →

Mary J. Blige FFAWNs Over New Charity May 16, 2008

R & B star Mary J. Blige, along with her partner Steve Stoute have announced plans to launch the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, Inc. (FFAWN), a new charity initiative to inspire women from all walks of life to reach their individual potential. More →

'Growing Up With Loukoumi' Author Grants 3 Dream Days May 16, 2008

When children’s book author Nick Katsoris released his book Growing Up With Loukoumi he also launched a national contest where kids were given the chance to win a day in their dream career. Based on his award-winning children’s book and celebrity-narrated CD, the ‘Growing Up With Loukoumi Dream Day’ recipients have been named. More →

Time's 100 - Peter Gabriel By Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu May 16, 2008

Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu wrote about Peter Gabriel’s contributions to humanity for this year’s Time 100 list: More →

Stars Call for Action on Disaster Relief May 15, 2008

Compassion is showing itself to be a universal language, as people from around the world are taking steps to help victims of the recent natural disasters in Asia. Celebrities are flocking to support the desperate nation of Burma/Myanmar, with Not On Our Watch, the charity started by Brad Pitt, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, George Clooney and Jerry Weintraub, donating $500,000 towards rescue operations. More →

Artists are Standing Up For Stand Up May 15, 2008

As previously reported, Jerry Seinfeld will perform in a benefit concert on June 2 at Madison Square Garden. The highly-anticipated show will be hosted by Alec Baldwin, and accompanied by an online auction to benefit Stand Up For A Cure. More →

Sheen's Wedding Guests to Arrive Empty-Handed May 15, 2008

When Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller walk down the aisle on May 30, 2008, their guests will not need to bring along a gift – the generous Two and a Half Men star is rejecting presents at his upcoming nuptials in favor of donations to Chrysalis. More →

Big Audience, Big Screen, Big Movie May 15, 2008

Liam Neeson will attend London’s première charity showing of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at The O2 arena on June 19, the latest film Neeson has loaned his voice to. More →

Time's 100 - Tribute To Andre Agassi By Andy Roddick May 15, 2008

Tennis star Andy Roddick wrote about Andre Agassi’s generous spirit for this year’s Time 100 list: More →

Red Cross Honours Annie Lennox May 14, 2008

Annie Lennox will receive the British Red Cross' Services to Humanity Award, given each year to honour outstanding humanitarian work. Lennox’s efforts to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS through music, video and campaigning throughout her career has earned her this recognition. More →

Usher Partners with Atlanta Dream For His New Look Foundation May 14, 2008

Five-time Grammy Award winning singer, actor, and humanitarian Usher Raymond, also known as Usher, has announced a new partnership with the WNBA Atlanta Dream team and his Usher's New Look Foundation. More →

Time 100 - Tribute to Brad and Angelina by George Clooney May 14, 2008

As previously mentioned, this year’s “Time 100 List” is out. We would like to share with our readers some of Time’s chosen Heroes & Pioneers, celebrities who are making a difference. Below is the full tribute to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, written by George Clooney, and we’ll feature further tributes in the coming days: More →

What Cynthia Nixon Shared With Her Mom May 14, 2008

Actress Cynthia Nixon, best known as Miranda from Sex and the City, auctioned two tickets to May 12th’s World premier of the new Sex and the City movie, including a return flight to London and chauffeur service to the show. Money raised from the 3-day auction is to benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure. More →

Berry, Selleck Run/Walk For Women May 13, 2008

Look to the Stars is very proud of our own Crystal A. Johnson , who took part in the weekend’s Revlon Run/Walk. More →