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Iggy Pop Supports The Children's Society May 5, 2008

The Children's Society chose punk legend Iggy Pop's song “Lust for Life” as their theme for a garden entry in last year’s Chelsea Flower Show. The garden won a Silver medal at the London event, using as a main feature an arc of water which moved in rhythmic patterns to his song. More →

Eddie Vedder Rocks Kelly Slater Foundation Benefit May 2, 2008

Eddie Vedder, actor/activist Sean Penn, big-wave mogul Jeff Clark, and host Marty Colombatto paddled out in front of Colombatto’s estate overlooking Cotton’s Point (California) last Sunday, the morning after a private benefit concert by Vedder raised over $350,000 in support of the Kelly Slater Foundation. More →

Radiohead Joins Child Labor Awareness Campaign May 2, 2008

With a 20-year history of raising awareness for human rights and environmental causes, Radiohead is no stranger to the activist scene. And now, in partnership with MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking), the band has released the “All I Am” video to bring child labor practices into the spotlight. More →

Ben Affleck To Host One-X-One Fundraiser May 1, 2008

For the past three years, Ben Affleck has watched his buddy Matt Damon host the ONEXONE fundraiser in Toronto. This year, the Oscar-winning activist actor will take centre stage as he hosts the OneXOne Gala (June 14) from a new location – Commonwealth Hall in Calgary. More →

Sean Penn Gets His Hands Dirty In A Charity Caravan May 1, 2008

Actor Sean Penn is on a mission to fight the war in Iraq, poverty, homelessness, and global warming – and he’s using some buses to help him. More →

How Deep Is Barry Gibb's Love? May 1, 2008

The Miami Beach Community Health Center is offering free health screenings all this week thanks to the celebrity board co-chairman of the Miami Beach Health Foundation, Bee Gee Barry Gibb. More →

Sandi Patty To Host Benefit May 1, 2008

Sandi Patty, the voice of American contemporary Christian music, is to host a special benefit tomorrow night. More →

Patti LaBelle Rings The Bells Of Peace May 1, 2008

Grammy Award-winning singer, humanitarian, and New York Times Best-Selling author Patti LaBelle has joined the Board of Directors of an organization devoted to protecting the history of Virginia Union University, a historical African American College/University opened in 1865. More →

Johnny's Angels - When Stars Inspire Fans Apr 30, 2008

At Look To The Stars we like to bring you news about the ways your favorite stars are making the world a better place, and we strive to inspire you to follow their examples and do what you can to help those in need. We are happy to say that there are some people out there who have been inspired to do good in the name of their idols, and the hard work is now paying off. More →

NHL Hall of Famer Pat LaFontaine Scores Xbox 360 Kiosks For Charity Apr 30, 2008

Many people may recognize Pat LaFontaine as one of only three players in NHL history to skate for all three teams based in New York – the Islanders, Buffalo Sabres, and the Rangers. Prior to his career being cut short due to post-concussion syndrome, he had already set numerous NHL records, and off the ice he was changing lives through his charity work. More →

Cindy Crawford Hosts Mothers Day Spa For Ronald McDonald House Apr 30, 2008

Some of Tinseltown’s brightest female stars turned out for an early Mothers Day charity fundraiser event in Los Angeles today, April 29, to salute mothers staying at Ronald McDonald House. More →

Kate Hudson Launches Cruelty Free & Eco-Friendly Hair Products Apr 30, 2008

Kate Hudson has teamed up with hairdresser David Babaii to launch a new line of cruelty free, environmentally friendly hair care products, with 10% of the profits going to the wildlife charity WildAid. More →

Celebrities Send Signitures For Charity Auction Apr 30, 2008

Sometimes, if you really believe in a cause and you want some celebrity help, you’ve just got to ask. That’s exactly what Simon McGuinness, a British teenager who recently got a whole lot of star-power behind his mission to raise money for CAFOD, did. More →

Ricky Martin To Launch Human Rights Hotline Apr 29, 2008

Sultry Latino pop star Ricky Martin will hit the streets of Washington DC today, April 29, to raise awareness of human rights issues. More →

Captain Planet Fights For The Environment Apr 29, 2008

Captain Planet is back! And thanks to Ted Turner, the super hero who has battled eco-villains such as the radioactive Duke Nukem and toxic waste polluter Sly Sludge is once again fighting for the very Earth that we inhabit. More →

Jerry Seinfeld Stands Up For A Cure Apr 29, 2008

They say that laughter is the best medicine, and this June Jerry Seinfeld will prove the proverb when he performs a one-night-only charity gig at Madison Square Garden. More →

Harry Potter Features At Charity Auction Apr 29, 2008

Harry Potter fans listen up! A charity auction is giving one lucky bidder the chance to own a very special print signed by JK Rowling. More →

Eco Tips From The Real World Apr 29, 2008

Going green is not just a week long experience at MTV, but a season dedicated to raising awareness of the 20th Anniversary of the Real World. More →

Eat From Your Favorite Celebrity's Plate! Apr 28, 2008

“Let them eat cake,” said Marie-Antoinette, the Queen consort of Louis XVI, and now you have the chance to do just that – eat cake from a plate designed and signed by one of Tinsletown’s finest. More →

Dip Into Matt Damon's Diaper Bag Apr 28, 2008

Sick of your ordinary, everyday baby gear? Fed up with boring baby stuff? Want to hear the pitter-patter of celebrity baby feet (or baby knees if they’re not walking yet)? Well a new auction over at eBay might be the answer, as a host of recently-blessed-by-a-baby stars donate their hand-me-downs to charity. More →

Charles Barkley’s Pro Team Sports Challenge for Charity Apr 28, 2008

Four Teams, four captains, and four charities! On June 7-8th, in Palm Springs California, the Pro Team Sports Challenge will finally settle the debate as to which athletes are the best golfers. Led by Team Challenge Commissioner and NBA legend Charles Barkley, the two-day golf event will pit some of the best athletes from four sports – baseball, basketball, hockey, and football – against each other on the greens. The event will raise money for four different charities while introducing a cool new feature: fan interaction. More →

Joe Pesci Joins Charity Golf Tournament Apr 28, 2008

Actor Joe Pesci and former NFL players Sterling Sharpe and Kordell Stewart have joined the line-up of celebrities for the 2008 BMW Charity Pro-Am golf tournament on May 15, while actors Samuel L. Jackson, David James Elliott, Kevin Sorbo, and Lucas Black have withdrawn. More →

Delta Burke Makes Good From Bad Apr 28, 2008

Actress Delta Burke, best known for her role as Suzanne Sugarbaker on the television sitcom Designing Women, has made a $1,500 donation to the Sandwich Women's Club – a non-profit organization dedicated to charitable, civic, and educational purposes – as a result of a canceled order due to the celebrity’s obsessive compulsive disorder. More →

Buy George Clooney's Gift Bag For Darfur Apr 25, 2008

If you just can’t resist George Clooney -and let’s face it, who can – then you definitely won’t be able to resist checking out the new charity auction featuring the chance to pick up some of his unwanted bits and pieces. More →

Madonna To Attend AIDS Charity Cannes Event Apr 25, 2008

Madonna, the Queen of Pop herself, will join Sharon Stone and Michelle Yeoh at this year’s annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS fundraiser on May 22, during the 61st annual Cannes International Film Festival. More →

Paul McCartney - Back in The USSR... Almost Apr 25, 2008

Sir Paul McCartney is to perform to hundreds of thousands of fans at a free concert in the Ukraine in June, in the spirit of global hope and unity. More →

Joanna Lumley Wants China Out Of Tibet Apr 25, 2008

British actress Joanna Lumley, peacefully campaigning for a free Tibet, is having a hard time getting heard. More →

Ex-Formula One Ace To Drive For Charity Apr 25, 2008

Formula One fans and racing enthusiasts should head to Croft, England, in July to help change young lives. More →

Johnny Depp Gives Wake Up Call To Coma Sufferer Apr 24, 2008

A 17-year-old British girl is showing the first signs of waking up from a coma, and her parents are now enlisting celebrities to help with a new charity to help others with the same problem. More →

Nicole Kidman Pushes The Anti-Violence Point Apr 24, 2008

Actress Nicole Kidman spoke out against violence towards women at UN Headquarters on Tuesday, and urged people to add their names to a website that calls on world leaders to end impunity for perpetrators, provide services for survivors and, most importantly, invest in prevention. More →