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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 →

Celebrities Donate Items To World Wide Orphans Charity Auction Mar 11, 2010

A star-studded auction for World Wide Orphans has launched online at Charitybuzz, raising funds to transform the lives of millions of orphaned children around the world. More →

Red Hot Chili Peppers Create Crafts For A Cause Mar 10, 2010

Crafts – tiny little bits or tremendously spectacular monstrosities… no matter how much space they occupy, it’s no doubt that their handmade nature can steal many hearts. Crafts are one and only treasures, never replaced and never identical to any other items. Special. Unique. Pieces of art. More →

James Cameron Hosts Global Green Pre-Oscar Party Mar 9, 2010

On Wednesday March 4, the 7th Annual Global Green pre-Oscar party was held at the Avalon in Hollywood with host, director James Cameron. More →

Stars Come Out For Charity Cocktail Party Mar 8, 2010

Celebrities flocked to the March 6 ‘Montblanc Charity Cocktail’ event hosted by Harvey and Bob Weinstein in West Hollywood to benefit UNICEF. More →

Jackie Chan Named In Top Charity Givers List Mar 8, 2010

LookToTheStars.org congratulates Jackie Chan for being named as one of the most philanthropic people in Asia. More →

Coldplay Appeals For Chilean Earthquake Relief Mar 8, 2010

British band Coldplay used Twitter last week to encourage fans to support the Red Cross in its earthquake relief work in Chile – and fans responded in such numbers that they crashed the charity’s website! More →

Shakira Receives Charity Medal Mar 8, 2010

Shakira has once again received a medal from the U.N. labor agency for her charity work. More →

Annie Lennox To Walk The Bridge For Women Mar 8, 2010

To honor the resilience of millions of women survivors of war around the world, Women for Women International is hosting a global campaign called Join me on the Bridge on International Women’s Day: March 8, 2010. More →

Celebrities Play Hollywood Dominoes for Peace and Justice Mar 5, 2010

Celebrities en route to the Academy Awards this year will make a pit-stop beforehand to take part in the 3rd Annual Pre-Oscar Hollywood Domino Gala Benefiting Artists for Peace and Justice. More →

Join Amy Poehler At Worldwide Orphans Annual Benefit Mar 2, 2010

Comedian/actress Amy Poehler is set to host of The 5th Annual Worldwide Orphans California Benefit Reception benefiting the Worldwide Orphans Foundation, dedicated to improving the lives of orphaned children. More →

Pick Up Celebrity-Designed T-Shirt, Help Women Recover from War Mar 2, 2010

Actress Sienna Miller, shoe maestro Tamara Mellon, and nine other designers are working with Harper’s Bazaar to create t-shirts for charity. 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 →

Celebrities Donate Items To Artists For Peace And Justice Charity Auction Feb 25, 2010

Artists for Peace and Justice – the Haitian earthquake charity supported by a host of stars – has partnered with popular online auction site charitybuzz.com for a special celebrity awards-themed auction that launched on February 24. More →

Shakira Launches Early Childhood Charity Initiative Feb 24, 2010

Grammy Award-winning artist Shakira and World Bank Group President Robert B. Zoellick have launched a US$300 million joint initiative aimed at expanding development programs for young children in Latin America and the Caribbean. More →

Pete Wentz Named UNICEF Tap Project Ambassador Feb 23, 2010

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced that musician/entrepreneur and social philanthropist, Pete Wentz will be the national spokesperson for the 2010 UNICEF Tap Project. More →

Keith Urban Building Schools In Haiti Feb 22, 2010

Country singer Keith Urban spoke on the radio recently about a project he and his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, are involved in – building schools in Haiti. More →

Haiti Food Project: A Second Aid Benefit Concert Feb 22, 2010

The Haiti Food Project: A Second Aid Benefit Concert for sustainable food programs that feed and nourish the Haitian children and the communities they live in was held at the American Jewish University in Bel Air, California, earlier this month. More →

Star Portraits To Go Under Hammer For Oxfam Feb 20, 2010

Portraits of a group of British celebrities will go under the hammer for Oxfam in London to benefit woman in West Africa. More →

Peter Buffett Joins Angélique Kidjo For Charity Single Feb 19, 2010

Emmy-award winning musician and philanthropist Peter Buffett has teamed up with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Grammy award-winning musician Angélique Kidjo, to release “A Song For Everyone” on February 12. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the song will benefit the Batonga Foundation, an organization founded by Angelique to advance education for girls in Africa. 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 →

British Stars Back Robin Hood Tax For Charity Feb 16, 2010

British actor Bill Nighy is fronting a campaign to introduce a global tax on banks’ financial transactions to fight poverty. More →

Anthony Kiedis Auctions Rare Chili Pepper Items For Charity Feb 15, 2010

Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis is “giving away now” a few of his music trophies in online charity auctions. More →

Global Green To Host Star-Studded Pre-Oscar Party Feb 15, 2010

Global Green USA will host its 7th Annual Pre-Oscar Party with CEO Matt Petersen and celebrity co-hosts including Suzy Amis Cameron & James Cameron, Sebastian Copeland, Roland Emmerich, Adrian Grenier, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek and Zachary Quinto. More →

Stars Make Long-Term Charity Donations To Help Haiti Feb 11, 2010

Artists for Peace and Justice (APJ) is proud to announce the support of an impressive roster of Hollywood celebrities who have pledged their long-term support to Haiti through annual donations. More →

Starbucks Teams With Bono's (RED) For Charity Feb 11, 2010

Beginning Feb. 8, 2010, Starbucks will serve hot beverages to customers in a limited-time cup – departing from its iconic white design – at participating U.S. stores to celebrate a major milestone through its partnership with Bono's (RED): Starbucks has generated funding for the Global Fund equivalent to more than 14 million days of medicine to help those living with HIV in Africa. More →

Stars Record Videos For Peace And Justice In Haiti Feb 10, 2010

Some of Hollywood’s most prominent celebrities have recorded a series of PSAs to encourage people to dip into their hearts and pockets and help Haiti. More →

Oxfam Auction For Haiti Raises Celebrity Charity Cash Feb 10, 2010

The recent Oxfam auction to help survivors of the Haitian earthquake has raised US$190,000 for the charity. More →

Angelina Jolie Lands In Haiti For Charity Visit Feb 9, 2010

Angelina Jolie was in the Dominican Republic earlier this week to visit survivors of the Haitian earthquake, and is now in Haiti to view the devastation and raise awareness of what still needs to be done to help. More →