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Bill Clinton Announces Second Annual CGI America Meeting May 10, 2012

Bill Clinton has announced the program for the second Clinton Global Initiative America (CGI America) meeting to be held in Chicago, June 7-8, 2012 at the Sheraton Hotel and Towers. More →

Exclusive: Young People From Usher's New Look Foundation Have Their Say May 9, 2012

In 1999, superstar Usher established the Usher's New Look Foundation to empower young people from under-served communities around the world. LookToTheStars.org is proud to share some of the stories of the kids he has helped. More →

Jennifer Connelly Named As Save The Children Ambassador May 7, 2012

Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Connelly is joining Save the Children as an Artist Ambassador to advocate for children in need in the United States and around the world, the global humanitarian agency announced at its fourth biennial Celebration of Hope charity event in Greenwich, Conn. More →

Emily Deschanel Named As Charity Ambassador May 3, 2012

Women for Women International announced today actress Emily Deschanel has agreed to become a celebrity ambassador for the organization’s 2012 Mother’s Day campaign. More →

Steven Spielberg Honors Father With Charity Inspiration Award May 2, 2012

Arnold Spielberg, father of USC Shoah Foundation Institute Founder Steven Spielberg, was honored last week with the Institute’s inaugural Inspiration Award at a private luncheon in Los Angeles. Arnold was recognized for his many years of mentorship and support of the Institute’s work, especially in the area of humanity through technology. More →

Every Body Walk With The Cast Of The West Wing May 2, 2012

An all-star cast from the award-winning television series The West Wing reunited for a Funny or Die public service announcement that launched yesterday for Every Body Walk!, an inspiring campaign about the health benefits of walking. More →

Support Save The Children With Evita On Broadway May 1, 2012

Bulgari have announced that they will celebrate the much anticipated return of “Evita” to Broadway with an exclusive private event and performance benefitting Save the Children's HEART program, dedicated to Healing and Education through the Arts. More →

Rihanna To Headline Robin Hood Foundation Benefit Apr 30, 2012

One of ‘Time Magazines 100 Most Influential People’ of 2012, Barbados-born recording artist Rihanna is scheduled to headline at the Robin Hood Foundation Benefit in New York City May 14, 2012. More →

Randy Jackson Blogs Save The Children Apr 30, 2012

Save the Children's Mark Shriver and American Idol judge Randy Jackson have blogged in the Huffington Post about Save the Children’s work with needy kids in the US. More →

Bob Dylan To Be Awarded Presidential Medal Of Freedom Apr 30, 2012

President Barack Obama has named thirteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, including Bob Dylan and astronaut John Glenn. More →

David Suzuki Steps Down And Speaks Out Apr 27, 2012

Earlier this month, one of Canada’s leading environmental experts, David Suzuki, stepped off the board of directors of the David Suzuki Foundation. More →

Kobe Bryant Hosts Celebrity Guests At Charity Event Apr 26, 2012

Girard-Perregaux, iconic luxury Swiss watch brand, was proud to partner with basketball superstar Kobe Bryant to support the Kobe and Vanessa Bryant Family Foundation during the weekend. On Sunday, April 22nd the foundation hosted an intimate fundraising event at the home of one of the foundation’s board members in Los Angeles to support the organization, which is dedicated to improving the lives of youth and families in need. More →

Jessie J Signs Watch For Charity Auction Apr 25, 2012

Raymond Weil timepieces recently co-sponsored the 2012 ELLE Women in Music event where celebrities Jessie J, Ellie Goulding, Nicole Scherzinger, and Oh Land attended to perform. For a limited time Raymond Weil is auctioning a timepiece that was signed by the artists and celebrity attendees of the event with all proceeds to VH1 Save The Music Foundation. More →

Sheryl Crow Honored At Unforgettable Evening Apr 20, 2012

The Unforgettable Evening event benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation Women’s Cancer Research Fund celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Women’s Cancer Research Fund on Wednesday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, raising $2 million. More →

More Stars Join Soccer Aid 2012 Apr 18, 2012

More big stars have been named to play at Soccer Aid 2012 for UNICEF. Robbie Williams will be joined by his Take That band mate Mark Owen on 27 May as they attempt to reclaim the Soccer Aid title from the Rest of the World. More →

Bob Marley Film To Benefit Save The Children Apr 17, 2012

Shangri-La Entertainment, Tuff Gong Pictures and Milyoni has announced that Academy Award-winning director Kevin Macdonald’s definitive documentary about the legendary musician Bob Marley will be the first U.S. release ever to be made available for streaming on Facebook the same day as its theatrical release, April 20. A portion of the proceeds from the film’s Facebook sales will benefit Save the Children. More →

Hilary Duff And Save The Children Support Johnson's Baby Care Initiative Apr 16, 2012

Save the Children has joined with Johnson’s Baby to launch a new charitable partnership to ensure every baby has a healthy and happy start in life. The new initiative, called Johnson’s Baby Care, will support the healthy development of moms and babies while also addressing the basic care needs of families during crisis situations in the form of educational initiatives, product donations and financial assistance. More →

Glee Stars To Perform At Taste For A Cure Event Apr 16, 2012

The Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation (JCCF) at UCLA hosts its 17th annual signature fundraiser, Taste for a Cure, Friday, April 20, 2012 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Stars To Attend Nicholas Sparks Foundation Family Weekend Apr 16, 2012

The town best known to Nicholas Sparks fans as the setting for The Notebook, will host a star­-studded weekend to raise awareness and funds for the Nicholas Sparks Foundation April 20 – 22, 2012. More →

Jessie J Performs At ELLE Women In Music Event Apr 13, 2012

ELLE, the No. 1 fashion magazine in the world, celebrated its third annual Women in Music 2012 event this week at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA with a private concert event featuring performances by acclaimed artists including British singer-songwriters Jessie J and Ellie Goulding, as well as Danish singer-songwriter Oh Land. More →

Perez Hilton Backs VH1 Save The Music Auction Apr 11, 2012

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has launched the first phase of the 2012 Songwriters Music Series auction at online charity auction house, Charitybuzz at www.charitybuzz.com/Songwriters. More →

Celebrity Sport Relief Challengers Meet British Prime Minister Apr 10, 2012

A host of celebrity challengers who accomplished extraordinary feats of physical endurance for Sport Relief 2012 were welcomed at No. 10 Downing Street recently by Prime Minister David Cameron. More →

Adrian Paul's PEACE Fund Launches Fundraising Challenge Apr 10, 2012

The Highlander’s Adrian Paul is on a mission – his charity, The PEACE Fund, has launched a special challenge to earn a permanent spot on GlobalGiving.org. More →

Clay Walker Honored By Shell Oil For Charity Work Apr 6, 2012

Shell Oil Company honored nationally acclaimed recording artist, Clay Walker, with its Shell Legacy Award recently at a dinner celebrating the Shell Houston Open’s legacy of charitable giving. More →

Sheryl Crow To Be Honored During Unforgettable Evening For Charity Apr 5, 2012

Sheryl Crow will accept the 2012 Courage Award for her courageous battle against breast cancer at the Unforgettable Evening gala benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women’s Cancer Research Fund on April 18. More →

Exclusive Interview: Peter Buffett - Life Is What You Make It Apr 3, 2012

LookToTheStars.org recently talked exclusively with composer, producer and philanthropist Peter Buffett about his book, Life Is What You Make It, finding your own path to fulfillment and growing up in a famous household. More →

Win Lunch With Bill Clinton By Donating To Charity Apr 3, 2012

Ben Stiller has put his name to a special email sent to supporters of the Clinton Foundation, raising awareness of a campaign that will see one lucky supporter join Bill Clinton for lunch in NYC. More →

Photos: Usher Talks Public Service At CGI-U Apr 2, 2012

On Friday, March 30, Usher Raymond IV spoke on a panel at the CGI-U Opening Plenary alongside Former President Bill Clinton, and other notable panelists about public service. More →

Stars Support City Year Los Angeles Spring Break Mar 30, 2012

City Year Los Angeles, an education-focused, nonprofit organization that partners with public schools to help keep students in school and on track to graduate, will hold their second annual Spring Break: Destination Education event May 5, 2012 at the Sony Pictures Studios lot in Culver City, CA. More →

Jon Stewart To Host Conversation With Bill Clinton At CGI University Event Mar 30, 2012

President Bill Clinton has announced the program and speakers for the fifth annual meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), which will be held March 30 – April 1, 2012 at the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. More →