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Michael McKean Wins $1 Million For Charity In Jeopardy Final May 10, 2010

Actor Michael McKean (“Laverne and Shirley” and star of Broadway’s “Superior Donuts”) prevailed as champion of the Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Invitational Tournament during the weekend — winning $1 million for his charity the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF). This is the biggest amount ever awarded to charity in “Jeopardy!” history. It is also the largest single donation ever received by the IMF. More →

Beam Up Star Trek Items At Charity Auction Apr 28, 2010

Julien’s Auctions are set to auction off personal effects and memorabilia belonging to the late-great creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, with all the proceeds going to charity. More →

Jackie Chan Urges For Drought And Earthquake Charity Help Apr 27, 2010

Jackie Chan made a plea for charity while attending the Beijing Auto Show during the weekend. More →

Richard Branson And Friends Complete London Marathon For Charity Apr 26, 2010

Richard Branson led his team in yesterday’s London Marathon to an outstanding result, raising huge amounts of money for charity. More →

Charity Names Celebrity Mothers Who Make A Difference Apr 21, 2010

Love Our Children USA has announced the recipients of the Fifth Annual Mothers Who Make A Difference Awards, which recognize and support mothers in the celebrity and entertainment industries for their balancing motherhood, work and causes around the world. Among this year’s winners are celebrity moms Julianna Margulies, Amanda Peet, Keri Russell, Meredith Vieira and Vanessa Williams. More →

Charlize Theron Blogs For Change In South Africa Apr 20, 2010

Charlize Theron has blogged in the Huffington Post about the possibility of change in South Africa. More →

Celebrities Play Jeopardy For Charity Apr 16, 2010

The Jeopardy! Million Dollar Celebrity Charity Invitational is well under way, and will be taping its semi-final and final rounds this weekend in Los Angeles. More →

Samuel L. Jackson To Lead Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament Apr 14, 2010

A huge number of stars and famous faces will hit the golf course in next month as part of the BMW Charity Pro-Am tournament. 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 →

Longoria-Parker Mobilizes Fans Against Cancer Apr 6, 2010

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker is asking fans to support her favorite charity in this round of the Pepsi Refresh Grants. More →

Holly Robinson-Peete Pens Book For Children With Autism Apr 5, 2010

Actress Holly Robinson-Peete's new picture book, ‘My Brother Charlie’ aims to educate children about the struggles of living with autism. More →

Richard Branson Sells Himself For Charity Apr 5, 2010

Sir Richard Branson has been selling time with himself. More →

Walk With Oprah And Friends For 10 Charities Mar 26, 2010

O, The Oprah Magazine will celebrate its 10th anniversary in New York City from May 7-9, and registration for the Live Your Best Life Walk on Sunday, May 9 is now open. 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 →

Eva Longoria Accepts Donation On Behalf Of Charity Mar 22, 2010

Eva Longoria was out and about in Burbank, California, on Saturday night – to collect a check for charity. More →

Bill Gates Has Big Charity Ideas Mar 16, 2010

Over the next ten years, Bill Gates plans to spend $10 billion on vaccines for children in the developing world. That’s more than double what his Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has spent in the past ten years, and which is already seen as a phenomenal success. 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 →

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 →

Ernest Borgnine Hosts Pre-Oscar Charity Party Mar 11, 2010

On Friday night, March 5th, Oscar recipient Ernest Borgnine and fifteen year old charity founder Chandler Lutz hosted the Ernest Borgnine Pre-Oscar Party benefitting the Believe in Dreams Foundation at the Phantom Stage in Universal Studios. More →

Slash Teams With Dora The Explorer For Charity Mar 10, 2010

Guitar legend Slash is teaming up with children’s cartoon character Dora the Explorer in this year’s most unlikely yet utterly awesome charity collaboration. More →

Hollywood Legend Ernest Borgnine's Pre-Oscar Party Mar 4, 2010

Most of Hollywood’s celebrities are gearing up for this years Academy Awards, with many of them attending pre-parties in support of their favorite charitable organizations. More →

Exclusive Photo Feature: Olympians' Hearts of Gold Feb 26, 2010

We have witnessed the amazing physical feats of the US Team in the Olympics, and now the Olympians want to share some of the other wonderful ways they use their time and strengths. Look To The Stars is honored to bring you news of their charity work, with thanks to NBC/USOC for providing the images. 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 →

Stars Paint Butterflies For Charity Feb 17, 2010

A host of stars have donated their own very special artworks to an auction and exhibition to benefit a hospice in the UK. More →

Naomi Campbell To Be Awarded For Charity Work Feb 16, 2010

Supermodel Naomi Campbell will be presented with a special award by ELLE fashion magazine for her outstanding contribution to the fashion industry and her work as an ambassador for the White Ribbon Alliance. More →

Mary J. Blige Swaps Music For Charity Fashion Feb 16, 2010

Singer Mary J. Blige has put the down the microphone and teamed up with fashion designer Catherine Malandrino to create a new line of t-shirts to benefit the singers charity, Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN). More →

Joel Madden Talks Charity, 7-Eleven and A New Playground Feb 11, 2010

Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden might be famous for his relationship with Nicole Richie, but underneath it all the musician has a heart of gold More →

Nicole Richie And Joel Madden Launch Charity Fun With 7-Eleven Feb 2, 2010

Many cups will runneth over as 7-Eleven, Inc. aims to donate more than $2 million to charities via “7-Eleven Coffee Cup With A Cause” in 2010. 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 →