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Jet Li Launches Thousand Villages Project Aug 25, 2009

Action star Jet Li has blogged about an exciting new initiative he is involved in with former British prime minister Tony Blair. More →

American Red Cross Announces Celebrity Cabinet Aug 21, 2009

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce five new additions to its National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need. More →

Kellie Pickler Launches Charity Shoe Initiative Aug 21, 2009

Kellie Pickler's affinity for shoes is well documented. Her 2006 debut single kicked a no-account-ex-boyfriend to the curb in “Red High Heels,” and her current, self titled album closes with “Going Out In Style,” which expresses her desire for her final resting place…having her ashes spread in shoe department of Saks Fifth Avenue. But Pickler, whose modest upbringing allowed for little more than the basics, understands the realities of living without. More →

Jackie Chan And Jet Li Give To Typhoon Victims Aug 17, 2009

Action stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li have stepped up to help victims of the typhoon that devastated Taiwan last week. More →

Arctic Monkeys Hide Golden Tickets In New Oxfam Single Aug 17, 2009

As previously reported, British band the Arctic Monkeys are to release their new single, Cry Lightening, exclusively through Oxfam shops. More →

Terry Wogan To Return To The Lost City For Children In Need Aug 17, 2009

For the third year running, Sir Terry Wogan is to return to Leicester, the place he once famously dubbed the ‘lost city’, for the annual TOGs’ (Terry’s Old Geezers/Gals) convention. More →

Eunice Shriver's Charity Legacy Aug 12, 2009

Eunice Shriver – founder of the Special Olympics – has died at the age of 88. More →

President Obama To Award Medals Of Freedom Today Aug 12, 2009

President Obama has named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. America’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. More →

Bryan Adams Comes In Third In Charity Race Aug 7, 2009

The stars hit the water during Cowes Week earlier this week, as celebrities competed in the annual Artemis Challenge, an event that saw a 50 mile high speed sprint around the Isle of Wight, with the winning skipper taking away £10,000 for their chosen charity. More →

Jet Li Aims To Change The Face Of Charity Aug 5, 2009

Jet Li's One Foundation was created after the action star began to ponder the meaning of life. More →

Eddie Izzard Runs For Sport Relief Aug 4, 2009

Comedian Eddie Izzard has just set out from London for a 1000-mile run to raise money for Sport Relief, which supports Comic Relief, a charity that helps vulnerable people in need both at home in the UK and abroad. More →

Arctic Monkeys Cry Lightening For Oxfam Aug 4, 2009

British band Arctic Monkeys will release their new single exclusively through Oxfam shops, with proceeds going to help the charity’s work around the world. More →

Bryan Adams Foundation Holds An Evening Of Opera Aug 3, 2009

The Bryan Adams Foundation held its inaugural fundraising event, An Evening of Opera and Picnic, last month on the lawns of The Royal Hospital, Chelsea in London. More →

Green Day's Vegan Shoes Go To Charity Jul 31, 2009

Last month, Look To The Stars brought you the news that Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt had designed a new vegan shoe. Now we can reveal that he is donating all royalties from sales to shoe charity Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing free shoes to people in need. More →

Bryan Adams To Sail For Charity Jul 30, 2009

Bryan Adams is to compete in a major yacht race in England for charity. More →

Annie Lennox Blogs About South African Violence Jul 30, 2009

Annie Lennox recently visited South Africa for a concert to raise money for the SING Campaign, and has blogged about the violence between small township residents and police. More →

Noble Awards Aim To Honor Philanthropic Celebrities Jul 27, 2009

An awards show that aims to be the Golden Globes of non-profits will hit Los Angeles in October. More →

Be An Intern For Richard Branson And Russell Simmons Jul 23, 2009

Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons has joined with British businessman Richard Branson to give you the Ultimate Intern Experience. More →

Reese Witherspoon Invites You To Charity Gala Jul 23, 2009

Actress Reese Witherspoon invites you to the annual Avon Foundation for Women Gala in October. More →

Harry Potter To Spin Magic For Comic Relief Jul 20, 2009

Two Harry Potter spin-off books are to be reprinted, with some of the proceeds going to charity. More →

Matt Damon Joins Entourage For Charity Jul 14, 2009

Matt Damon will make a cameo appearance on the latest season of Entourage to promote a charity he is involved with. More →

George Clooney Puts Star Power To Work Jul 14, 2009

George Clooney is using his box office appeal to garner a financial boost for the people of L’Aquila, Italy. More →

Penelope Cruz And Donatella Versace To Host Charity Gala Jul 10, 2009

Italian luxury fashion house Versace, is pleased to announce that for the second straight year, it will sponsor the Whitney’s Gala and Studio Party. Taking place Monday evening October 19th, the event will be co-chaired by Penelope Cruz, Liz Swig and Donatella Versace. More →

Sex And The City Star Volunteers For Diabetes Camps Jul 10, 2009

Sex And The City actor Willie Garson is currently volunteering at camps for children with Type 1 diabetes. More →

Celebrities Make Their Mark For Save The Children Jul 8, 2009

Celebrities including KT Tunstall, Blur guitarist Graham Coxon and Franz Ferdinand front-man Alex Kapranos are calling on G8 leaders meeting in Italy this week to stop millions of children dying from preventable diseases. More →

Brad Pitt Wears The Shirt For Charity Jul 7, 2009

Brad Pitt was spotted wearing a shirt bearing the logo of Graft last week, when his bike broke down and the paparazzi had to give him a ride home. More →

Soap Stars To Join Celebrity Charity Trip To Kenya Jul 3, 2009

Three of Daytime TV’s biggest stars – Susan Lucci (“All My Children”), Anthony Geary (“General Hospital”) and Kelly Monaco (“General Hospital)” – will travel to Kenya next month with Feed the Children, an international, non-profit relief organization that supports more than 100,000 children in Kenya’s slums. More →

Neil Finn Gathers Musical Friends For Charity Album Jun 30, 2009

Crowded House singer Neil Finn is behind a new charity album that aims to raise money for Oxfam. More →

Affleck, Damon and More To Ante Up For Africa Jun 22, 2009

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Brad Garrett, Mekhi Phifer, and top poker professional Phil Hellmuth have joined the growing list of celebrities who plan to play in the Ante Up For Africa charity tournament July 2 at the 40th annual World Series of Poker. More →

Mary Portas and Grazia Magazine Open "Living and Giving Shop" in London Jun 22, 2009

Having spent 6 months working intensively with the charity sector, Mary Portas, Britain’s leading retail guru, came to a singular and focusing conclusion. Rather than taking advantage of the economic downturn to prosper, the vast majority of 5500 Britain’s charity shops had become smelly places products go to die. More →