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Usher Donates Gadhafi Money To Charity Mar 7, 2011

Usher is the latest star to confirm that money raised from performances for Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi has been donated to charity. More →

Stars Have A Bit Of A Do For Oxfam Mar 4, 2011

Oxfam is asking women to get together and Have a bit of a Do this March to raise money for the charity’s women’s projects. More →

Angelina Jolie Meets Refugees In Afghanistan Mar 3, 2011

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie has just returned from her second visit to Afghanistan, and is calling for greater focus on the reintegration of Afghan refugees. More →

Peter Jackson Signs Lord Of The Rings Miniatures For Earthquake Auction Mar 3, 2011

Following Peter Jackson's announcement that he will do everything he can to help victims of the recent earthquake in New Zealand, the Lord Of The Rings director’s special effects company, Weta, is auctioning some very special signed miniatures to raise money for the Red Cross. More →

George Michael To Give Some Comic Relief To Charity Mar 3, 2011

Long-term Comic Relief supporter and pop legend George Michael is set to release a new single ‘True Faith’ in support of this year’s Red Nose Day. More →

Angelina Jolie Campaigns For Refugees In Libya And Côte d'Ivoire Mar 2, 2011

UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie today voiced deep concern for the tens of thousands of civilians caught up in two separate and fast-unfolding emergencies: Côte d’Ivoire and Libya. More →

Celebrities Slip On Climate Week Tees Mar 2, 2011

The official Climate Week (21-27 March) t-shirt has been unveiled featuring an exclusive, limited edition design by the ‘patron saints of print’, Eley Kishimoto, in aid of the Environmental Justice Foundation. More →

Phil Keoghan Raises Earthquake Awareness Mar 2, 2011

Phil Keoghan – host of The Amazing Race – is currently in New Zealand in an effort to raise worldwide awareness of the country’s recent devastating earthquake. More →

Get Tickets To See Usher Live In New Zealand Earthquake Charity Auction Mar 2, 2011

Here’s your chance to see Usher up close and personal in New Zealand while benefiting victims of the devastating Christchurch earthquake. More →

Sting And Bianca Jagger Support Amazon Dam Protest Mar 2, 2011

Three Amazon indigenous leaders have travelled to London to rally public, press and government support of their communities’ fight against socially and environmentally destructive mega-dams planned for the Amazon basin – gaining the support of Sting and Bianca Jagger. More →

Lionel Richie And Phil Keoghan Bring Celebrity Charity Support To Christchurch Earthquake Victims Feb 28, 2011

Earthquake victims in New Zealand are receiving more celebrity support as charities continue to campaign for help. More →

George Harrison's Widow Visits Bangladesh For UNICEF Feb 24, 2011

US Fund for UNICEF president and CEO Caryl Stern was in Bangladesh recently with Olivia Harrison, widow of former Beatle George Harrison. More →

Rick Mercer’s Spread The Net Challenge Almost Over Feb 24, 2011

Since 2006, comedian Rick Mercer and philanthropist Belinda Stronach's Spread the Net organisation has been working with UNICEF Canada to purchase and distribute insecticide-treated bed nets throughout Africa, where those most at risk of death from malaria are children under the age of five. More →

Christchurch Earthquake - A Personal Plea For Help Feb 23, 2011

Look To The Stars’ Feature Editor, Tim Saunders, writes from New Zealand. More →

Linkin Park Takes Part In Haiti Town Hall Event Feb 23, 2011

Members of Linkin Park today joined UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and Facebook Marketing Director Randi Zuckerberg for a special Facebook Haiti “Town Hall” today. More →

Barack Obama Sends Support To Earthquake Victims In New Zealand Feb 23, 2011

As the death toll rises to 75, US President Barack Obama has sent his support to the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, following yesterday’s devastating earthquake. More →

Stars Tweet Support For New Zealand Earthquake Victims Feb 22, 2011

Stars have already reacted to news of New Zealand’s devastating earthquake, which struck the South Island city of Christchurch yesterday. More →

Chat With Linkin Park Via Facebook Charity Conversation Feb 21, 2011

Two-time Grammy winning band Linkin Park, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Foundation CEO Kathy Calvin and Facebook Marketing Director Randi Zuckerberg are set to meet in a unique and interactive Facebook ‘Town Hall’ focusing on Haiti, and using the power of social media to get people involved. More →

Get Your Hands On Celebrity Wallets For Charity Feb 21, 2011

A host of fashionistas and celebrities – including Edith Bowman, model Daisy Lowe, stylish chef Gizzi Erskine and The Hoosiers – have ‘voted with their wallet’ by donating them to Oxfam in support of its new 100% giving campaign, a new way to give to charity. More →

Annie Lennox Makes Charity Trip To Malawi Feb 18, 2011

Annie Lennox is currently in Malawi in her first visit as a special envoy for the Scottish branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. More →

David Walliams' 24 Hour Celebrity Charity Challenge Feb 18, 2011

Little Britain’s David Walliams has announced a 24 hour comedy challenge as part of Comic Relief's Red Nose Day next month. More →

Join Annie Lennox In Women's Day March Feb 18, 2011

On March 8, Annie Lennox will march across the Millennium Bridge in London to celebrate the centenary of International Women’s Day, and she wants you to join her. More →

Girls Aloud Singer Visits South Africa For Red Nose Day Feb 17, 2011

Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding has travelled to Africa to promote Comic Relief's Red Nose Day. More →

Jennifer Lopez Presents UNICEF Women Of Compassion Award Feb 14, 2011

On February 11, 2011, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF honored two individuals – Frida Giannini, Gucci Creative Director, and Carrie Auer, UNICEF Representative in Malawi – who have made key contributions to UNICEF’s mission to save and improve children’s lives worldwide. More →

Barbra Streisand Honored As Charity Person Of The Year Feb 14, 2011

Barbra Streisand was honored as the 2011 MusiCares Person of the Year at its star-studded 21st annual benefit gala on Friday. More →

Dirty Dancing Voted Best Chick Flick In Oxfam Survey Feb 10, 2011

British women have crowned Dirty Dancing – starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey – as their favourite chick flick for a girls’ night in, according to a survey for Oxfam, to mark the launch of Oxfam’s Have a Bit of a Do fundraising campaign. More →

Katie Price Joins Celebrity Charity Dance Show Feb 9, 2011

Katie Price will pull on her dancing shoes for Comic Relief's Let’s Dance spectacular. More →

Olly Murs To Take Part In Celebrity Charity Desert Trek Feb 8, 2011

A bunch of British stars are about to embark on a hot and sweaty trek across a desert as part of a celebrity charity initiative for Comic Relief's annual Red Nose Day. More →

Stephen Fry Clashes With Comics For Charity Feb 7, 2011

A new tongue-in-cheek Walkers advert burst on to UK screens on 4th February, previewing a forthcoming “clash of the comics” for this year’s Comic Relief. More →

Tour Ashton Kutcher's House For Charity Feb 7, 2011

Here’s a couple of Valentine’s Day gift ideas courtesy of Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher – with proceeds going to a great cause. More →