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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 →

Celebrities Support SICK Artist Event Apr 24, 2008

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tomiko Fraser, and cast members from MTV’s hit show Rock the Cradle – which features the sons and daughters of celebrities such as Bobby Brown (Landon Brown), M.C. Hammer ( A’keiba Burrell) and Al B. Sure (Lil B. Sure) – came out to support the Be-Do-Have Foundation's SICK Artist event held in Hollywood on Monday, April 13th. The foundation provides funds for uninsured actors, comedians and recording artists. This year there were eight fortunate recipients insurance. More →

Gemma Atkinson Finishes Olivia's Great Walk To Beijing Apr 24, 2008

Olivia Newton-John's Great Walk To Beijing charity event is into its 19th day and has already raised over $1.5 million and gathered sponsorship pledges from over 6000 people from around the world. More →

Clay Aiken To Answer Your Questions Apr 24, 2008

Former American Idol contestant and star of Broadway’s Spamalot Clay Aiken has teamed up with an internet social networking site to talk about his charity work and to host an indepth interview featuring questions directly from readers and fans. More →

Shakira Promotes Global Campaign For Education Action Apr 23, 2008

Pop sensation Shakira was in Washington D.C. yesterday (April 22) to promote the Global Campaign for Education “Action Week”, which runs from April 21-27. As the group’s honorary spokesperson, she appeared with members of Congress along with students from across the United States to promote the Education for All Act of 2007. This legislation will raise up to $3 billion by 2012 for the basic education globally for the 77 million disadvantaged primary school age children who are out of school. More →

Gwyneth Paltrow Donates $75,000 To Food Bank Apr 23, 2008

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has made a huge donation of $75,000 to an organization that helps feed the hungry in New York. More →

Eric McCormack Sees A Cure For Cancer In Our Lifetime Apr 23, 2008

Actor Eric McCormack – best known for his lead role in Will And Grace – was in his home province of Ontario recently to promote Canada’s largest funder of cancer research, the Canadian Cancer Society, and its annual Relay For Life overnight walkathon in June that aims to raise $50 million for research to eradicate cancer. More →

Holly Robinson-Peete Gets Behind Parkinson's Disease Book Apr 23, 2008

A new book featuring inspirational stories from sufferers of Parkinson’s disease has got some celebrity help. More →

Celebrities' Big Wardrobes Emptied For Charity Apr 23, 2008

Shoppers will have the chance to rummage through the wardrobes of some of Britain’s biggest celebrities next month when a new online auction hits the web. More →

Oprah's Big Give Delivers A Surprise Ending Apr 22, 2008

Stephen Paletta has won the grand finale of Oprah’s Big Give. More →

Edward Norton Chats Online For Earth Day Apr 22, 2008

Actor and environmental activist Edward Norton will celebrate Earth Day 2008 today by taking part in a live online Q&A session about what is happening to the world and what people can do about it. More →

Jennifer Harman Holds A Royal Flush For SPCA Apr 22, 2008

Last year, professional poker player Jennifer Harman held her Inaugural Charity Poker Tournament for the Nevada SPCA. Thanks to her efforts, the event raised $130,000 for the shelter in Las Vegas, affording them the opportunity to open two new wings for the no-kill shelter. More →

It's A Wiggly Wiggly UNICEF Concert! Apr 22, 2008

They are one of the biggest bands to ever come out of Australia – and yet their target audience is the under-5s. And now The Wiggles are to throw their weight – and their Big Red Car – in behind a couple of campaigns to help those in need. More →

Punk Bands Unite For Charity Auction Apr 22, 2008

Punk rockers – your attention please. Ready for a bit of anarchy in the name of a good cause? Why not check out the hot new ticket auction on eBay for the chance to attend the premier punk rock event of the year – the Vans Warped Tour. Not only could you get the chance to have the best seats at the venue – you could also join your favorite band ONSTAGE! More →

Your Chance To Appear On Screen With Johnny Depp! Apr 21, 2008

This truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience – an exciting new charity auction is offering one lucky bidder the chance to make their big screen debut alongside Johnny Depp in his newest movie. More →

Springsteen Shows His Heart Apr 21, 2008

Bruce Springsteen recently showed a young special needs boy at one of his concerts exactly why he is still one of the biggest and best acts in rock. More →

Miranda Lambert Gives Cause For The Paws Apr 21, 2008

In the last four years, Miranda Lambert has gone from a reality show star to a Grammy-nominated country superstar, but she hasn’t let the success go to her head – in fact, its gone straight to the animals! More →

Celebrities Unite For Earth Day Apr 21, 2008

Tomorrow, April 22, will see one of the largest global events uniting the planet against climate change to be held this year. Millions of evironmentally-minded people around the planet will hold events to celebrate the 38th annual Earth Day, a massive campaign focussing on global warming and raising awareness for a cleaner environment. More →

Jamie Little Wins Pro/Celebrity Race Apr 21, 2008

Car enthusiasts, racing fans, petrol heads – call them what you will, a large crowd of them turned out to watch ESPN pit reporter Jamie Little win the 32nd annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race at the 34th Toyota Grand Prix in Long Beach on Saturday. More →

Barbra Streisand Makes Donation To Hospital Apr 19, 2008

Barbra Streisand has made a large donation to one of the most famous medical centers in Los Angeles, and the funds will be used to benefit women’s health. More →

Paris Hilton Sees Herself As Role Model Apr 19, 2008

Socialite and heiress Paris Hilton – whose grandfather Barron Hilton revealed he will to donate 97% of his $2.3 billion wealth to charity earlier this year – has stated that she does not have any hard feelings about his decision, and has announced that she is happy to be a role model for young girls. More →

Malaria No More Fights A Forgotten Killer Apr 18, 2008

When people think of health and welfare in Africa, they think of AIDS, famine, poverty, and hundreds of other killers that bring death and hardship to the continent. But they hardly ever think of malaria. “It’s not a problem anymore,” they say. “We’ve been treating it for over 100 years…” More →

Malaak Compton-Rock - A Champion For Children Apr 18, 2008

Malaak Compton-Rock is no stranger to the spotlight. The former public relations executive and wife of comedian Chris Rock has spent years attending high-profile parties and red carpet events. Yet despite her glamorous lifestyle, the mother of two is not concerned with celebrity. Malaak Compton-Rock has dedicated her life to serving others, and this month she is putting all of her energy into preventing child abuse through her Champions for Children. More →

Rascal Flatts Include Red Cross In New Music Video Apr 18, 2008

It has been a big year for Red Cross disaster relief workers in North America, with thousands of people affected by the February tornadoes that ripped through the southern states and severe flooding in the Midwest. And as a way of raising awareness of the work the organization does, a prominent and popular country music band has featured their relief services in a new music video. More →

NBA Star Amaré Stoudemire Gives Kids A Boost Apr 18, 2008

If you’ve ever had trouble motivating your kids to get up and go to school, you just got a little “Boost.” The Ad Council and the U.S. Army have launched a Wake-Up Call program as part of their “Boost” national public service advertising campaign designed to encourage students to get up, go to school, and graduate. More →

Cindy Crawford And Spike Lee Honored Apr 18, 2008

A model and a director were honored at two different charity events for their humanitarian work this week. More →

Jackie Chan Urges For A Peaceful Olympics Apr 17, 2008

Jackie Chan has come out fighting for the Olympics – despite the current protests occuring around the world as the Olympic Torch makes its way to Beijing. More →

Celebrities Bring Attention To UN Efforts Apr 17, 2008

With the press watching their every move, more and more stars are making their moves count by sharing the spotlight with United Nations missions. More →

Princess Diana Awards Honor British Youngsters Apr 17, 2008

Princess Diana's legacy is being kept alive by an independent charity that honors children and young people who display outstanding qualities and contribute to their schools, their communities, and society as a whole. More →

NBA Star Charles Barkley Donates to Fire Victims Apr 17, 2008

Last July, former NBA player Charles Barkley took a time out from the American Century Celebrity Golf Tournament to check out the damage caused by a fire that swept through South Lake Tahoe. After seeing the fire’s devastation, Barkley donated $25,000 and also promised to send a generous donation to support the fire victims. And this week, as promised, the 11-Time NBA ALL Star sent the Community Disaster Resource Center (CDRC) for Angora fire victims a check for $100,000. More →