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Monique Coleman And Katharine McPhee Light The UNICEF Snowflake Dec 13, 2010

On Thursday, December 9, actress and UNICEF supporter Monique Coleman lit the UNICEF Snowflake on the Via at Two Rodeo. More →

Stars Back Phil Packer's British Inspiration Trust Dec 13, 2010

Many people may not have heard of Phil Packer, but he is a man with a mission. After sustaining a spinal cord injury a few years ago, Phil has continued to inspire millions of people, especially young people, face adversity. More →

Simon Helberg Gives A Big Bang to Charity Dec 9, 2010

Actor and comedian Simon Helberg, star of the CBS hit show “The Big Bang Theory” will celebrate his 30th birthday on December 9 by asking family, friends and fans to skip the gifts and support Save the Children's global education programs instead. More →

Bulgari To Host Star-Studded Celebrity Charity Event Dec 6, 2010

On Thursday, January 13, 2011, Bulgari will host an exclusive event in Los Angeles honoring award-winning producer Simon Fuller and Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis for their personal commitments to helping the world’s most vulnerable children through their respective work with Save the Children and Artists for Peace and Justice. More →

Helena Christensen Sees Climate Change In Nepal With Oxfam Dec 2, 2010

Oxfam Global Ambassador and photographer Helena Christensen last week completed a visit to Nepal with international agency, Oxfam, to raise awareness through her photography of the effects of climate change. More →

Bono Lights Sydney Red For World AIDS Day Dec 1, 2010

Bono is in Australia for World AIDS Day on December 1, and has praised the country’s leaders for helping fight HIV globally during the current economic recession. More →

LTTS Photo Gallery: Lily Cole Visits Burmese Refugees Nov 30, 2010

Christian Aid recently took model and actress Lily Cole to the Nai Soi Camp in Mae Hong Son, in Thailand, three miles from the Burmese border. There are 145,000 Burmese refugees living in nine camps along the border in Thailand, some of whom have been there for 26 years. More →

Sophia Bush Creates Gasoline Rainbows For Charity Nov 30, 2010

When it comes to providing help to those in need, you can always count on musicians to do their part. To help communities impacted by the recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, some of today’s hottest bands have joined together with Global Green USA to release a benefit compilation entitled Gasoline Rainbows, out on November 30th through Roark Records. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Ally Walker Talks Charity Nov 29, 2010

LookToTheStars.org’s Hollywood Insider Maxine Tatlonghari was able to catch up exclusively with actress Ally Walker (“Sons of Anarchy”) at the WE CAN Community-wide Food Drive benefiting the Burbank Temporary Aid Center co-hosted by Ali Landry and Yum! Brands on November 16, 2010 at the Burbank Boys and Girls Club. More →

Shakira Makes Charity Deal For Education Nov 26, 2010

Colombian pop princess Shakira is donating the proceeds from a new commercial to her charity. More →

Adrian Grenier To Return As Charity:Water Ball Host Nov 25, 2010

Adrian Grenier will host the 5th annual charity ball to benefit charity:water on December 13. More →

LTTS Exclusive - Ali Landry's WE CAN Celebrity Charity Food Drive Nov 25, 2010

On Tuesday November 16, 2010, I had the pleasure of joining Ali Landry and Yum! Brands as they co-hosted their first LA Area WE CAN Community-wide Food Drive benefiting the Burbank Temporary Aid Center and the Burbank Boys' and Girls' Club. 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 →

Brad And Angelina Make Further Donation To SOS Children's Villages Nov 23, 2010

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Jolie-Pitt Foundation has donated $150,000 to SOS Children's Villages. More →

Stars Pen Open Letter To United Nations Climate Change Conference Nov 23, 2010

Oxfam Global Ambassadors Scarlett Johansson, Gael Garcia Bernal and Djimon Hounsou are among eight major artists and celebrities from across the globe joining Oxfam today to call on international negotiators to protect the world’s poor from climate catastrophe at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico starting next week. More →

Music Legends Support Hungerthon Celebrity Charity Auction Nov 23, 2010

Some of music’s legendary performers have come together as part of a special celebrity charity auction for Hungerthon. More →

Matt Damon’s Water Charity To Receive Million-Dollar Donation Nov 23, 2010

Business schools from around the world have been invited by Hult International Business School to compete in its second annual Global Case Challenge. More →

Jennifer Lopez Helps Launch Gucci Children's Collection For Charity Nov 23, 2010

Gucci and Jennifer Lopez hosted a private party on Saturday, November 20, to launch the Gucci children’s collection at the Gucci Beverly Hills boutique. More →

Nobel Peace Laureates Gather In Hiroshima For World Summit Nov 17, 2010

The 11th Edition of the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates was held in Hiroshima on November 12th-14th, 2010. More →

Elton John To Edit Newspaper For Charity Nov 17, 2010

Elton John will step into slightly different shoes on World AIDS Day, December 1, when he guest-edits UK newspaper The Independent. More →

Ewan McGregor To Host Celebrity Charity Go Go Gala Nov 17, 2010

Ewan McGregor will host a very special charity event in Beverly Hills on Thursday, November 18. More →

The Killers To Return With Charity Christmas Single Nov 17, 2010

Despite the fact the band is currently on a break while singer Brandon Flowers pursues a solo project, The Killers will return with their fifth Christmas charity single this year. More →

Kristin Davis And Minnie Driver To Host Celebrity Charity Party For Oxfam Nov 17, 2010

Oxfam America and Esquire House LA will host “The Oxfam Party” on November 18 featuring the exhibit “From Congo with Love” by acclaimed photographer Rankin. More →

Win Tickets To See David Beckham Play For Charity Nov 10, 2010

ActionAid Australia is giving you the chance to win tickets to see David Beckham and the LA Galaxy play in Newcastle, Australia, on November 27. More →

Win Helen Mirren's 2010 Space Jacket In Charity Competition Nov 10, 2010

Global Oxfam Ambassador and award-winning actress Dame Helen Mirren has donated the silver jacket she wore in her 1984 film 2010 to Oxfam, to raise money towards the charity’s West Africa Food Crisis Response. More →

Maggie Gyllenhaal Opens SOS Children's Village In India Nov 9, 2010

Oscar nominated actress Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard have officially opened an SOS Children's Village in India to house abandoned and orphaned children in family homes. More →

Danny Glover's Good Mood In Peru Nov 9, 2010

Actor Danny Glover visited Peru recently to promote UNICEF's Buena Onda (Good Mood) campaign – an awareness and fundraising project aimed at improving the living conditions of Peruvian children, particularly in indigenous communities. More →

Julianne Moore Supports Charity Valentine's Day Card Contest Nov 5, 2010

Actress Julianne Moore is looking for children with an artistic streak who are interested in helping those in need. More →

Sean Penn And Bill Clinton Join Forces in Haiti Nov 3, 2010

In a place that actor-activist Sean Penn describes as a “disaster beyond anyone’s experience, including the aid workers,” and where “the only legitimate leadership is fractured” due to the physical devastation caused by an earthquake in January of this year, there are those – besides Penn and his J/P Haitian Relief Organization (JPHRO) – who remain engaged in Haiti’s long and arduous recovery. More →

Grey's Anatomy Star Named Spokesperson For World Pneumonia Day Nov 1, 2010

What is the number one killer of children in the developing world? Any guesses? It’s not HIV/AIDS. It’s not Malaria. It’s Pneumonia! And on November 12, awareness of this fact will be raised with World Pneumonia Day. More →