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Oxfam Unwrapped For Christmas Nov 6, 2007

Dame Helen Mirren says “it’s ever so sad”. Singer Will Young invites people to look into his tear-filled, “weepy” eyes. And comedian Rob Brydon urges people to “give a loo [toilet] to the world”. Confused? Well, don’t be. It is all part of a new television advertisement for Oxfam Unwrapped, a fun campaign that aims to encourage people to buy presents with a positive impact this Christmas. More →

Wyclef Plays for Pick Your Charity Poker Nov 5, 2007

The Vail Hold ’Em Poker Event for Your Cause, held last month in Vail, Colorado, raised nearly a quarter million dollars for various charities. Hosted by Mario Lopez, with Wyclef Jean performing many of his popular hits, a host of celebrities competed to win $100,000 for their charity of choice. More →

Dalai Lama's Land Rover To Be Auctioned Nov 5, 2007

Actress Sharon Stone has announced an exciting new internet auction, involving one of the most well respected political and spiritual leaders in the world. More →

Natural Heroes' Stories Told By Green Stars Nov 4, 2007

“All over the world, ordinary citizens are finding ways to bring clean air and water back to their communities, preserve open spaces, protect endangered species, and ensure that their schools and neighborhoods are healthy.” The show Natural Heroes’ stories is back for its third season, narrated by a host of celebrities, and jointly made by award-winning non-profit organization Green Treks Network and KRCB Public Television. More →

Swank Takes A Cut For Charity On Oprah Nov 2, 2007

Oprah Winfrey had a surprise for viewers of The Oprah Winfrey Show on Friday, November 2. More →

ANSA Shakes the Blues With Stars in Los Angeles Nov 2, 2007

On Thursday, November 15, 2007, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) will host “Shaking The Blues,” a star-studded benefit, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. The evening combines the power of music and activism to shake off our blues – from the personal to the global – and make a difference in the world. The event will feature blues-influenced musical artists as well as a multi-cultural array of renowned entertainers who are donating their time and talents to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the US and Africa. More →

Eva Longoria’s Heroes Nov 1, 2007

Actress Eva Longoria launched her first annual Celebrity Golf Tournament in October to raise funds for her nonprofit charity, Eva's Heroes. Biting her nails down to the last minute, Longoria said she was overjoyed by the outpouring of support. More →

Beckham To Play Charity Soccer Match Nov 1, 2007

Soccer star David Beckham is to play in a charity match to benefit those affected by the devastating wildfires currently causing havoc in Southern California. More →

Raine Maida Building Schools for War Child Oct 31, 2007

Raine Maida traded in his Our Lady Peace fame for the black garb of a busker last week to give a 12-hour performance on Toronto’s financial district sidewalks and street corners. His goal was to raise $30,000 to rebuild a school in the Democratic Republic of Congo through War Child. More →

"Cover" Story by Bill Duke Oct 31, 2007

Actor/director Bill Duke's film Cover held one of the two coveted spots for closing night film at the close of the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) in Los Angeles. Members of the audience were in awe by the dramatic unfolding of a story which sheds light on the issue of “down low” behavior and the alarming consequences which add up to African American women accounting for up to 70% of all new HIV/Aids cases. More →

JK Rowling Helps the Homeless Oct 30, 2007

While in Germany to promote the German version of the last book in the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling has once again given special attention to Munich’s independent street magazine BISS. Rowling gave an interview to the magazine, which is sold by the city’s homeless, before last Saturday’s launch of her new book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. More →

Stone Hosts AIDS Charity Auction Oct 30, 2007

Actress Sharon Stone has brought new meaning to “giving the clothes off your back” at a charity auction in Italy. More →

Bono Awarded For AIDS Work Oct 29, 2007

Nobel Peace Prize nominee Bono has received an award at an AIDS charity event in New York. More →

John Legend says ‘Show Me’ Oct 26, 2007

R&B singer John Legend's song “Show Me,” presented some heavy questions to God about life, death and suffering. Then, after reading Jeffrey Sachs' book The End of Poverty, Legend extended those questions to his fellow man, and to himself. More →

Celebrity Designed Corsets On Auction Oct 26, 2007

Some of Hollywood’s hottest celebrities have teamed up to design a series of corsets to be auctioned off in October. More →

Emma Thompson’s Sex Slave Journey Oct 25, 2007

Actress and screenwriter Emma Thompson has lent her face and time to support the Journey installation, which recently appeared in front of London’s National Gallery and is now headed to other locations. More →

Brooks Goes Pink For Breast Cancer Oct 25, 2007

The fastest selling solo artist in music history, Garth Brooks, is to release two versions of his latest album, one dedicated exclusively to charity. More →

Johnny's Angels Party For Charity Oct 24, 2007

Celebrity father of two Johnny Depp is so moved by parenthood that he now takes time to care about all children. More →

Don Cheadle Calls Attention To Darfur Now Film Oct 24, 2007

Myspace.com may be one of the most effective ways of spreading a message, and Don Cheadle is cleverly using it to get the word out about his exclusive trailer for Darfur Now. The trailer is provocative, yet there is clearly is much to be told. More →

Coffee and Cookies to Cure Cancer Oct 23, 2007

Nonni’s Biscotti, maker of traditional Italian biscotti, has taken up cause with Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists. Nonni’s will auction over 50 coffee mugs, each autographed by a different celebrity, and donate the total proceeds to Komen for the Cure. More →

Natalie Portman Films Documentary On Rwanda's Gorillas Oct 23, 2007

Actress Natalie Portman has teamed up with wildlife expert Jack Hanna to make a TV special on the plight of gorillas in Rwanda. More →

Johansson Donates To Sri Lankan School Oct 22, 2007

Movie star Scarlett Johansson has made a significant donation to a school in Sri Lanka, following her visit there earlier this year. More →

Steve Nash Celebrity Roast a Success Oct 22, 2007

On October 12, 2007, at Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho, Steve Nash hosted his inaugural Celebrity Roast to benefit the Steve Nash Foundation. More than 200 guests shelled out $1,500 each to attend a poolside dinner, celebrity shoot-out, a silent & live auction, and special concert by Grammy winner John Legend. More →

It's Never Too Crowded For Charity Oct 19, 2007

Half of the band is American, yet they originated in Australia, and the lead singer is a New Zealander. Veteran pop band Crowded House can truly be considered as one of the most international music groups ever to grace the airwaves. And even though they are currently halfway through a world tour to promote their latest album, they still find time to be part of a new collaborative CD to raise money for Oxfam. More →

Gambling To Make The Difference Oct 19, 2007

Gambling is best when it’s for a good cause, and Jessica Biel played poker against the pros recently to raise money for her charity, the Make The Difference Network. Joining her at the swanky new ‘Ivy’ hotel in San Diego was the closest man to her heart – her brother. More →

Nash and McLachlan Support GuluWalk Oct 18, 2007

On Saturday, October 21, 2006, GuluWalk Day, over 30,000 people, in 82 cities and 15 different countries took to the streets to urge the world to support peace in northern Uganda. The event raised over $500,000 for programs for a generation of children being left behind and GuluWalk Day 2007 is set to take place globally once again on Saturday, October 20. More →

Vijay Makes Charity Work In India a Big Deal Oct 18, 2007

Former tennis star Vijay Amritraj is not only devoted to calling attention to the plight of those in need in India, he also backs up his devotion to these needs by hosting two charity events back to back. More →

Paris Heads To Rwanda Oct 18, 2007

Paris Hilton is to head to one of the poorest countries on the planet to raise awareness of child poverty. More →

Diaz Joins Pangea Day Oct 17, 2007

Actress Cameron Diaz, besides working on environmental awareness activities, joins Goldie Hawn, Meg Ryan and other artists, directors and activists on the Pangea Day advisory board, an organisation set on creating a worldwide network of concerned citizens who are making a difference and believe that film can change the world. More →

A Little "Moore" For Charity Oct 17, 2007

What more could Bond star Sir Roger Moore do than receive a star on the walk of fame this week? The answer would be, host one of the biggest charity events of the weekend, the World Magic Awards on Saturday October, 13th. More →