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Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Up For Award Apr 14, 2010

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) has announced three Audie finalists for the prestigious Audiobook of the Year Award and five finalists for the Distinguished Achievement in Production Award – including Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, a charity release to raise money for Artists for a New South Africa. More →

Richard Branson And Celebrity Friends To Run London Marathon For Charity Apr 13, 2010

A huge number of celebrities have signed up with Richard Branson's Virgin to run the 2010 London Marathon for charity. More →

Alicia Keys To Perform At Halle Berry's Charity Gala Apr 12, 2010

Alicia Keys will perform at a weekend of charity events chaired by Halle Berry later this month. More →

Idol Gives Back Launches Charity Auction Apr 9, 2010

Idol Gives Back has launched an online auction in which American Idol fans will be able to bid on a unique selection of donated items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Net proceeds will benefit the Idol Gives Back Foundation, and the auction will run from Wednesday, April 7 to 11:59 PM PT on Tuesday, April 20. More →

Malaak Compton-Rock Releases Book on Volunteering Apr 7, 2010

With years of charity experience under her belt, Malaak Compton-Rock's new book containing tips for creating a better world is now available. More →

Stars Announced For Idol Gives Back Apr 3, 2010

Emmy Award-winning Idol Gives Back welcomes Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck as performers on this year’s event, airing Wednesday, April 21. More →

America Ferrera To Auction Ugly Betty Paintings For Charity Apr 2, 2010

America Ferrera and cast members from Ugly Betty will host an auction this month to support Save the Children and help build a school in Mali. More →

Kelly Rowland Launches New Charity Mar 30, 2010

Former Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland was joined by her celebrity friends in Miami yesterday to launch her brand new charity, I Heart My Girlfriends. More →

Stars Denounce Teacher's Bullying Mar 23, 2010

Celebrities are speaking out against a North Carolina middle school teacher who is accused of bullying and name-calling. More →

Leeza Gibbons To Join Larry King At Magic Of Memories Charity Dinner Mar 18, 2010

Leeza Gibbons will once again host the annual Magic of Memories Dinner to benefit a number of worthy charities. More →

Reese Witherspoon Launches Global Partnership To End Violence Against Women Mar 18, 2010

Reese Witherspoon joined forces with Avon in 2007 to help end violence against women and has continued to support the cause. On March 10, 2010, Witherspoon – along with the CEO of Avon – joined the State Department and Vital Voices to launch the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women during a breakfast meeting in the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin Franklin Diplomatic Room. More →

Stars Urge For Maternal Health In Amnesty Film Mar 13, 2010

Celebrities including Keira Knightley, Annie Lennox, James Purefoy and Beverley Knight have called on the UK Government to make maternal and newborn health a priority in its international development assistance in a new short film released by Amnesty International yesterday (12 March). More →

Tomiko Fraser Organizes Flash Mob For International Women's Month Mar 12, 2010

In celebration of International Women’s Month, Supermodel/Host/Actor/Philanthropist Tomiko Fraser Hines is spearheading an all female flash mob awareness dance in conjunction with her organization — Tomiko Fraser Goddess Gathering – and Flash Mob America. More →

Annie Lennox Supports Minute For Mothers Campaign Mar 12, 2010

In a release from her official website, Annie Lennox is supporting the Minute for Mothers campaign, an initiative set up by a coalition of leading charities including Save the Children, White Ribbon Alliance, Oxfam, Amnesty International and Mumsnet, which is joining forces with politicians and celebrities this week to hold a minute for mothers across the world. More →

Join Amy Poehler At Worldwide Orphans Annual Benefit Mar 2, 2010

Comedian/actress Amy Poehler is set to host of The 5th Annual Worldwide Orphans California Benefit Reception benefiting the Worldwide Orphans Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned children. More →

NFL and TV Stars Play GameStop Battlefield Bracket Challenge Feb 25, 2010

The lines have been drawn for the GameStop Battlefield Bracket Challenge, and it’s time to visit www.GameStop.com/BattlefieldBC2 to pick your winners and enter for a chance to win prizes, including a grand prize of $10,000. More →

Lauren Conrad Has A Heart For Charity Feb 10, 2010

The Hills star Lauren Conrad recently helped launch a charity bracelet to raise money for a charity close to her heart. More →

Katie Couric, Julianne Moore, Julianna Margulies Talk Charity Feb 6, 2010

Ladies Home Journal has profiled 3 celebrity women who work hard for charity – Katie Couric, Julianne Moore and Julianna Margulies. More →

Julianne Moore Spearheads Charity Valentine's Day Campaign Feb 4, 2010

Actress Julianne Moore's Valentine’s Day card campaign for Save the Children is once again raising charity cash. More →

Stephanie March Becomes Charity Ambassador Jan 29, 2010

World of Children, the only global recognition and funding nonprofit that recognizes individuals who are changing the lives of children around the world, today announced that popular television, film and Broadway actress Stephanie March has joined the organization as its Celebrity Ambassador. More →

Preity Zinta Becomes A Voice For Widows and Children Jan 29, 2010

Bollywood actress Preity Zinta became a brand ambassador for The Loomba Trust earlier this month in order to bring global attention to the plight of millions of widows and their children, something she feels is long overdue. More →

Iron Maiden Launch Charity Auction Jan 26, 2010

With members of Iron Maiden busy working on their new album (to be released later this year) their manager, Rob Smallwood has been busy training for a charity fundraising bike ride in Egypt to benefit ChildLine and Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy.
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LTTS Exclusive - The Alliance For Digital Equality Jan 22, 2010

The Alliance for Digital Equality met on January 15 at University of Southern California with a crowd consisting of politicians, executives, celebrities and people concerned about the digital divide. More →

Malaak Compton-Rock To Talk For Charity In Kentucky Jan 19, 2010

The Welcome House in Northern Kentucky has announced its annual fundraising benefit, ‘Home is Where the Heart Is’, will be held on January 30 at The Madison Grand Ballroom, Covington, Kentucky. Featured special guest speaker is Malaak Compton-Rock, philanthropist, author and wife of entertainer Chris Rock. More →

Celebrities’ Quick Response To Haiti Disaster Jan 18, 2010

Here’s what some celebrities are up to, in response to the earthquake disaster that has destroyed Port-au-Prince and devastated Haiti: More →

Jennifer Garner Calls For Better Education Funding Jan 18, 2010

Actress Jennifer Garner, a Save the Children Artist Ambassador, asked American Congress and US President Barack Obama for additional funding for West Virginia early childhood education (ECE). More →

LTTS Exclusive - My Favourite Dress For Save The Children Jan 18, 2010

Look To The Stars’ UK Correspondent Richard Barker attended a special charity event in London recently, and filed this report. More →

Ben Stiller Urges Fans To Donate To Earthquake Relief Jan 14, 2010

The Haitian earthquake has hit a raw nerve with actor Ben Stiller – the 44-year-old visited the country last year with Save the Children and experienced the people firsthand. More →

Jerry Lewis Passes Charity Torch To Son Jan 12, 2010

Comedian Jerry Lewis has passed the philanthropic flame to his son Gary, who wants to tour the Philippines with his band to raise money for people hit by storms last year. More →

80's Greats Donate To Barnardo's Campaign Jan 8, 2010

Legendary Welsh rocker Bonnie Tyler – best known for her 1983 hit Total Eclipse of the Heart – has donated one of her classic stage outfits to a charity store in Swansea. More →