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Neil Young To Receive Humanitarian Award Feb 10, 2011

Legendary musician Neil Young will receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award during the JUNOs, Canada’s music awards event, on March 27. The Allan Waters Humanitarian Award “recognizes an outstanding Canadian artist whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada.” More →

Maria Shriver Remembers Father as "Legendary Public Servant" Jan 24, 2011

Sargent Shriver was laid to rest surrounded by family and friends, and dignitaries including Vice President Biden, former President Clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama and Shriver’s son-in-law, former CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. More →

Atomic Kitten Singer Visits Young Worker Jan 19, 2011

Pop star Natasha Hamilton surprised a lucky Liverpool resident last month, presenting him with a certificate for completing a Barnardo's-run initiative giving young people in Merseyside a chance to work. More →

Daniel Craig Visits Barnardo's Charity Centre Jan 14, 2011

Daniel Craig visited a Barnardo's centre in Palmers Green, London, recently. More →

Avril Lavigne's Charity Joy Dec 31, 2010

It’s been a rough year in the personal life of Avril Lavigne, but she says her proudest achievement was the establishment of her own charity. More →

J.J. Abrams And Friends Help Beat The Odds At Charity Event Dec 6, 2010

The Children's Defense Fund California hosted its 20th Annual Beat the Odds Awards on Thursday, December 2, honoring five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds” – Jonathan Calderon, presented by J.J. Abrams, Hsiao-Wei Monica Banks, presented by Elisabeth Shue, Wilson Khauv, presented by Josh Holloway, Erica Limón, presented by Sofia Vergara and Giovanni Soto, presented by Zoe Saldana. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Lance Bass And Runway Models STOMP Out Bullying Dec 3, 2010

A diverse flock of models, musicians, soap stars and socialites joined forces in support of A Night of Fashion for a Cause to benefit STOMP Out Bullying in NYC. More →

Amy Roloff Supports Child's Mission To Build Well Nov 26, 2010

The Amy Roloff Charity Foundation – founded by reality star Amy Roloff – and Taylor Williams (age 11) of AIM High Academy of Martial Arts are raising money to build water wells in Haiti with Generosity Waters. More →

Roger Moore Makes Charity Trip To Kazakhstan Nov 24, 2010

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore traveled to Kazakhstan last week in a first visit for the popular British actor to help raise awareness and support for vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities. More →

Tiki Barber Gives Opportunity To Handicapped Children Nov 24, 2010

Former New York Giants’ star Tiki Barber and his girlfriend Traci Johnson are partners and advocates for a brand new charity called Opportunity League. More →

Christopher Reeve Remembered At Celebrity Charity Gala Nov 19, 2010

Christopher Reeve's teenage son paid tribute to his late mother and father at a celebrity charity gala in New York this week. More →

Join Richard Branson And Mario Batali For Celebrity Charity Dinner Nov 12, 2010

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for foodies is on the celebrity charity auction block – an ultimate evening of glorious food, vintage wine and witty banter. More →

Join Charlize Theron, The Dalai Lama And Richard Branson For Living Peace Talks Nov 11, 2010

Charlize Theron, Richard Branson and the Dalai Lama will take part in a special lecture series aimed at making the world healthy, sustainable and compassionate place. More →

Amy Roloff Donates Wheelchair To Paralyzed Teen Nov 11, 2010

Amy Roloff, star of TLC’s hit show “Little People Big World” and celebrated author, and the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation have joined with FedEx Corporate Contributions and the Issa Trust Foundation to bring a new wheelchair to very deserving Jamaican teen who was paralyzed from the waist down from a motor-vehicle accident. More →

Miranda Kerr Raises Awareness Of Birth Complications Nov 10, 2010

Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr is fronting a new campaign to raise awareness of a common birth complication. More →

Richard Branson To Rock The Kasbah With Celebrity Charity Event Nov 10, 2010

Sir Richard Branson will host his 4th annual Rock The Kasbah celebrity charity fundraising event in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 11. More →

Bon Jovi Supports Children In Need Celebrity Charity Telethon Nov 5, 2010

Bon Jovi have matched fan donations of US$15,000 for the BBC’s Children in Need charity. More →

Stars Turn Out To Celebrity Charity Event For Autism Oct 29, 2010

A host of celebrities attended the 5th annual Denim and Diamonds for Autism event hosted by ACT Today! (Autism Care and Treatment Today) on Saturday, October 23, in Hidden Hills, California. More →

Neil Young Gathers Rock Legends For Benefit Concert Oct 25, 2010

Neil Young's annual Bridge School Benefit saw the likes of Pearl Jam, Billy Idol and Elvis Costello come out to perform over the weekend. More →

Celebrities Support Communication Shutdown For Autism Oct 15, 2010

A number of celebrities are supporting the worldwide global campaign challenging the planet’s social media users to shut down their networks for one day for autism. More →

Coronation Street Stars Busy With Charity Appeals Oct 15, 2010

British soap opera Coronation Street celebrates its 50th anniversary in December, and to celebrate, the makers of the show have launched a special charity appeal. More →

Stars Spend Their Last Cash For Charity Oct 12, 2010

From lottery tickets to underwear, bubbly to dog food, celebrities have been revealing how they would spend their last £20 as part of a campaign launched by international development charity Sightsavers to highlight how less that £20 can restore the sight of someone in the developing world. More →

Amy Roloff Raises $10,000 For Special Olympics Oregon Oct 6, 2010

Amy Roloff, star of TLC’s hit show Little People Big World and celebrated author, and the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation proudly awarded Special Olympics Oregon $10,000.00 (US) as a beneficiary of their 2nd annual dinner and celebrity charity golf tournament, Starry Night, Summer’s Day. More →

Amy Roloff To Attend Women's Show For Charity Oct 4, 2010

Amy Roloff will be a special guest at the 18th Annual Portland Women’s Show, to be held at the Oregon Convention Center, October 8-10, 2010. More →

Eva Longoria Hosts Charity Event In Paris Sep 24, 2010

Eva Longoria, Tony Parker and watch makers Frederique Constant teamed up for the glamorous Par Coeur Gala held in Paris on September 20, 2010. More →

Kate Winslet Launches Autism Charity Sep 22, 2010

Actress Kate Winslet has established a charity for those affected by autism. More →

Judas Priest Guitar Legend KK Downing Hosts Charity Golf Day Sep 20, 2010

Judas Priest guitar legend KK Downing recently hosted a celebrity golf tournament to raise funds for the Lord's Taverners at Astbury Hall, near Bridgnorth. More →

Lucy Lawless Leads Celebrity Charity Auction In New Zealand Sep 1, 2010

Spartacus star Lucy Lawless is one of many stars in New Zealand who have donated items to a fantastic new charity auction. More →

Imogen Heap And Richard Branson Take Part In Charity Telethon For Pakistan Aug 31, 2010

Join Imogen Heap, Sir Richard Branson and friends online, in a very spontaneous ‘get together’ with live music and open discussion, as they raise funds to benefit the victims of the recent devastating floods in Pakistan. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Jason Mraz And Friends Talk Charity Aug 31, 2010

As reported earlier this month by LookToTheStars.org, Jason Mraz was honored by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) as their 2010 Humanitarian of the Year during Liquid Nation Ball 7 in La Jolla, California. Our reporter, Delinda Lombardo, was at the event, and talked exclusively to Jason and some of the other guests about the charities involved. More →