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KT Tunstall - Globally Cool Sep 27, 2007

She is Scottish, she is a rock star, she has sold millions of albums all around the world, and yet she does not own a car or even a television. Her new recording studio has been built using 100% reclaimed wood, sheep’s wool insulation, and solar panels, and her house is the same. When it comes to being environmentally friendly, singer/songwriter KT Tunstall is almost as revolutionary as her music. More →

Yao Ming-Steve Nash Charity Gala & Basketball Game in Beijing Sep 19, 2007

Two of the NBA’s greatest players joined forces to raise money for various charities in Beijing, and it took just under six-months for Yao Ming and Steve Nash to bring their idea to fruition. More →

Butterflies Benefit British Wildlife Sep 18, 2007

Over 120 British celebrities have put their artistic skills to the test for an online auction, and a dazzling collection of their original drawings and paintings will help raise money to save wildlife. More →

Celebrity Auction Roundup, September 2007 Sep 14, 2007

September 2007 is shaping up to be a busy month for celebrity charity auctions, with proceeds going towards a variety of causes, including the disadvantaged, the sick, the environment, and an endangered species of seal. More →

Damon and Affleck Travel to Africa Sep 10, 2007

September has already turned into a busy month for actor Matt Damon, and has seen him hosting a major children’s gala event, attending a screening of the documentary he produced to bring awareness to H2O Africa, and now flying to Africa. More →

Stars Design Plates For Charity Sep 7, 2007

For those who want to have dinner with the stars, this could be the next best thing. A selection of dinner plates designed by celebrities are for sale, with proceeds going to charity. More →

Bill Clinton's GIVING Is Coming Out Aug 30, 2007

Former President Bill Clinton's new book, GIVING: How Each of Us Can Change the World, hits bookshelves next week. GIVING is Clinton’s latest effort to inspire activism and public service in the world at both the corporate level and at the individual level. More →

More Artists Join Farm Aid in New York Aug 27, 2007

As reported earlier, Farm Aid is set to take place on Sunday, September 9 at Randall’s Island in New York City. This is the first time that the day-long music festival will take place in New York, and it’s setting the stage for future major concert events to feature an abundance of family farm food vendors, serving local, organic, humanely-raised and family farmed food. There will also be hands-on, interactive exhibits with farmers and activities that inspire living a homegrown life. More →

Brad Pitt Leads Zero Energy Housing Project Aug 26, 2007

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie hosted a charity dinner this weekend in the Hamptons to raise funds for victims who are still in need of housing two years after Hurricane Katrina’s devastation. More →

Celebrities Wear Their Hearts On Their Sleeves Aug 21, 2007

This Summer has seen both style and flair in the fashion world, and nowhere has this been more evident than in the clothes worn by celebrities. From the metallic mini-dresses that made a splash at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards to the dazzling array of gowns seen at the 79th Academy Awards, celebrity fashions have made it a year to remember. Yet, in a season that has included a host of environmental and humanitarian events, many stars have used what they wear to raise awareness of some big social and ecological subjects. They have embraced issue-based labels as a way of provoking thought on some of the most important problems facing the world today. More →

Farm Aid Concert Lineup Announced Aug 10, 2007

Farm Aid has announced the full lineup of performers for its upcoming day-long event, Farm Aid 2007: A HOMEGROWN Festival. Artists representing a variety of genres are slated to join Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews on Sunday, September 9 at Randall’s Island in New York City. The show will promote food from family farmers and raise funds for Farm Aid’s work throughout the year to strengthen family farm agriculture. More →

Linkin Park VIP Packages Available on eBay Aug 8, 2007

Linkin Park fans have just one day left to bid on VIP packages for the Project Revolution Tour. The band is auctioning off VIP packages, inviting fans to help them raise funds for their Music for Relief Foundation. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Wants to Turn Man’s Darkest Hour Into Its Finest Jul 30, 2007

Leonardo DiCaprio is to release his long-awaited feature length documentary, The 11th Hour, in August. Inspired by former U.S. vice president Al Gore's fight for environmental issues in the 90s, DiCaprio put himself in the film as a concerned citizen asking experts some tough environmental questions. More →

Damon Is Back for ONE X ONE Jul 29, 2007

Matt Damon will once again host ONEXONE's annual Difference Awards ceremony on September 9. Among those being recognized this year for their extraordinary efforts towards fighting child poverty and suffering will be Richard Gere, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and Petra Nemcova. More →

Lowes Fight For Eco Causes Jul 19, 2007

Rob Lowe and his brother Chad Lowe have recently been travelling on independent missions to tackle environmental issues. More →

Gibson Supports Green Rubber Jul 16, 2007

Mel Gibson is going all out to recycle tire rubber by applying his charismatic star appeal to help kick-start a venture by Green Rubber’s in New Mexico. Gibson has been a long-time crusader for practical solutions to environmental problems, so his collaboration with Green Rubber Global was no surprise. He is one of the financial backers for the enterprise — a subsidiary of Petra Group, which has invented the world’s first commercially-viable, waste-free way to recycle tires. More →

Live Earth Rocks the Planet Jul 9, 2007

They came, they rocked, they conquered. 07/07/07 saw the Live Earth concerts take place on 7 continents, and the event will go down in history and in people’s hearts as one of the greatest spectacles ever staged. More →

eBay Busy With Charity Auctions Jul 6, 2007

Ebay Giving Works, the program set up by the internet giant dedicated to charity auctions, is busy this month with an influx of musicians selling items for good causes. More →

Live Earth Offers An Evening With Spinal Tap Jul 4, 2007

A dinner with a difference is for sale on Ebay. The organisers of Live Earth are auctioning a special meal with members of rock group Spinal Tap, as part of their lead-up to the Live Earth concerts on July 7. More →

Music Legends Bring Farm Aid to New York Jun 26, 2007

What other better way to raise awareness and funds than having a fun filled annual concert loaded with country, blues and rock music? Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews seem to be doing a great job in creating such fun with a cause. More →

Conservation International Hosts 20th Anniversary Dinner Jun 20, 2007

Harrison Ford, Calista Flockhart, and Meredith Brokaw (the wife of Tom Brokaw) were just some of the celebrities and business leaders present at the Conservation International 20th Anniversary Chicago Fundraising Dinner on June 14th. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, the event raised over $1 million for Conservation International projects. More →

Hill, McGraw and More Become Cartier LOVECHARITY Ambassadors Jun 7, 2007

Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Djimon Hounsou, and Eva Mendes are among the list of 2007 Cartier LOVECHARITY Bracelet Ambassadors. More →

Madonna Pens Song For Live Earth May 24, 2007

Madonna has written a song in support of the Live Earth concert series, at which she will be one of the growing number of big-name performers. More →

Elton's Charity To Raise AIDS Awareness In India May 21, 2007

Sir Elton John has joined with CARE International UK and other leading international aid agencies to put food at the forefront of the fight against HIV and AIDS in India. More →

Oprah Tops Celebrity Philanthropy A-List May 12, 2007

A list of the 30 largest public donations made by celebrities in the past year puts Oprah in the top spot. More →

Spinal Tap Reunite for Live Earth May 4, 2007

Spinal Tap will reunite onstage this July at the Live Earth event in Wembley Stadium, London. More →

Hungry For Harrison Apr 20, 2007

Harrison Ford can be bought! You can place the winning eBay bid to dine with the humble humanitarian. The highest bid for the lunch for two currently stands at over $10,000, with three days left in the auction. More →

Stars Send "Cool" Texts Apr 18, 2007

Scissor Sisters and Sienna Miller have joined the Global Cool SMS Initiative, and will be rewarding fans who sign up for the campaign with “cool” text messages every month. More →

Kevin Bacon Launches “SixDegrees.org” Jan 23, 2007

Kevin Bacon has launched SixDegrees.org, a new web site that builds on the popularity of the “small world phenomenon” to create a charitable social network and inspire giving to charities online. More →

The Hollywood Cookbook Launch Party Nov 20, 2006

Stars and food converged at Kitchen Academy in Hollywood last night for a party launching The Hollywood Cookbook — a beautiful 271-page hardcover collection of sumptuous recipes, each accompanied by a large photo, from the personal kitchens of 20 celebrities and 6 world-class chefs. Five dollars from each purchase benefits 20 important charities dear to the hearts of the celebrity contributors. More →