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Lance Armstrong To Announce Global Cancer Plan Sep 24, 2008

Lance Armstrong is to make a special announcement today regarding the new global effort in the fight against cancer and his return to professional cycling at the Clinton Global Initiative being held in New York City. More →

Jackie Chan Thanked By UNICEF Sep 23, 2008

Back in July, Look To The Stars reported on Jackie Chan's visit to East Timor to spread a message of non-violence to the country’s youth. As a direct result of the trip, two of Timor-Leste’s largest youth gangs have signed a peace agreement and vowed not to fight anymore. More →

Celebrities Support In My Name Sep 23, 2008

will.i.am has worked with more than thirty other celebrities and activists to create an inspiring short film titled Be the Generation, part of the In My Name campaign to end poverty. More →

Hayley Westenra In Ghana For UNICEF Sep 23, 2008

UNICEF Ambassador Hayley Westenra is in Ghana this week, seeing for herself the needs of some of the poorest children for safe water and education. More →

Mia Farrow Visits Storm-Ravaged Haiti Sep 22, 2008

Actress Mia Farrow has made a humanitarian visit to Haiti to visit victims of the recent devestating storms. More →

Annie Lennox Supports Charity Initiatives Sep 22, 2008

A host of Scottish celebrities – including Annie Lennox, Lorraine Kelly, Carol Smilie, Sam Torrence, Michelle Mone, and Lee McConnell – have pledged their support for a new campaign to raise awareness of Scotland’s 9000 children who run away from home every year. More →

Gisele Bundchen Auctions Diamonds For Empowerment Fund Sep 19, 2008

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen is selling off some of her best jewelry for charity. More →

Pavarotti To Be Honored With Charity Concert Sep 17, 2008

Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti is to be honored at a tribute charity concert in Petra, Jordan, a year after his death. More →

Celebrities Love 2 Love T-Shirts Sep 16, 2008

Teen stars Miley Cyrus and Vanessa Hudgens have designed T-shirts for a charity lifestyle brand. More →

Matt Damon And Wyclef Jean Witness Storm Destruction Sep 15, 2008

Fresh from appearing at the ONEXONE Difference Awards in Toronto last Monday, Matt Damon and Wyclef Jean spent the weekend visiting the flood-ravaged city of Gonaives in Haiti following destruction caused by Tropical Storm Hanna and Hurricane Ike. More →

Alison Sweeney Wants Hydration For All Sep 11, 2008

As host of NBC’s The Biggest Loser, Alison Sweeney knows the important role hydration plays in a healthy lifestyle – so it was no surprise that the Days of our Lives star joined Thermos to celebrate the launch of Thermos’ www.hydrationforall.com website on September 9. More →

Peter Gabriel To Receive Amnesty International Honor Sep 10, 2008

Peter Gabriel is to receive a special award for his humanitarian work today, September 10. More →

Matt Damon Hosts ONE X ONE Awards Sep 10, 2008

Matt Damon returned to Toronto on Monday to host his third consecutive Difference Awards ceremony for ONEXONE. More →

Charlotte Church Auctions Dress For Africa Sep 9, 2008

She started out in opera, moved into pop, and then became a television personality. And now Welsh beauty Charlotte Church has taken time out from her busy schedule to highlight the plight of communities affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. More →

England Shines At Soccer Aid 2008 Sep 8, 2008

England took on the “Rest of the World” at Wembley Stadium last night, September 7, in the star-studded Soccer Aid 2008 charity football match. More →

Jude Law's Peace Tour Sep 5, 2008

Jude Law returned to Afghanistan earlier this week for a two-day mission in support of Peace One Day and UNICEF. More →

Affleck Tops Charity Stars in Denver Sep 5, 2008

Denver saw an outpouring of celebrity love during last week’s DNC, with Ben Affleck leading the philanthropic pack. More →

Julia Roberts and Armani Fight AIDS Together Sep 4, 2008

Julia Roberts has designed a T-shirt to be sold under the Giorgio Armani’s (RED) label. More →

Daughtry Rocks DNC, Packs Kits for Charity Sep 4, 2008

Do-gooder rockers Chris Daughtry and his bandmates packed World Vision's AIDS caregiver kits at a local Denver high school. More →

Jeans Engineered For Celebs On Auction Aug 27, 2008

Anybody walking through Times Square may be surprised to find hundreds of jeans and shirts hanging like laundry from clotheslines above the streets. Don’t be too concerned… it’s all part of the Pair in the Square Celebrity Jeans Auction. More →

Kyle Maclachlan To Front Women's Cancer PSA Aug 22, 2008

Desperate Housewives star Kyle Maclachlan is to feature in a new cancer awareness advertisement. More →

Shakira Wins Humanitarian Award Aug 19, 2008

Colombian pop star Shakira proved hips don’t lie when she received an ALMA award on Sunday for the humanitarian work she has been doing for Latin America’s impoverished children. More →

Stars Sell Hand-Me-Down Maternity Wear Aug 19, 2008

Anybody in the market for a new set of clothes should head over to www.clothesoffourbacks.org to pick up some hand-me-downs from the stars. More →

Jackie Chan Receives UNICEF Award Aug 13, 2008

Action star Jackie Chan has received a special UNICEF award for his work with children. More →

A-Rod To Donate To Madonna's Charity Aug 12, 2008

Baseball star Alex Rodriguez – also known as A-Rod – is reported to have made a large donation to Madonna's charity for children in Malawi. More →

Isaac Hayes - A Man With Soul Aug 11, 2008

American Soul and Funk legend Isaac Hayes has died at his home in Memphis, at the age of 65. More →

Terry Venables To Speak At Cancer Charity Gala Aug 8, 2008

English football legend Terry Venables is part of a sport-themed lineup at a special charity gala, with proceeds to benefit Macmillan Cancer Support. More →

Annie Lennox Addresses AIDS Conference Aug 6, 2008

Following Bill Clinton's rousing speech at the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico, singer Annie Lennox has made an passionate plea for those in power to use their influence to provide better healthcare access for pregnant women. More →

Hayley Westenra Records PSA For UNICEF Aug 6, 2008

New Zealand-born singing sensation Hayley Westenra has recorded a special message for UNICEF. More →

Bill Clinton Speaks At AIDS Conference Aug 5, 2008

The eyes of the world are this week firmly fixed on AIDS 2008, the XVII International AIDS Conference in Mexico City. More →