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British Stars Call on Boris Johnson to Ban UK Fur Sales Feb 24, 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has received a letter signed by 50 of Britain’s biggest stars, including Dame Judi Dench, Brian May CBE, Leona Lewis, Gary Lineker OBE, James Arthur, Thandie Newton OBE, Alesha Dixon, Ricky Gervais, Mollie King and Dame Twiggy Lawson, urging him to implement a UK ban on the sale of real animal fur. More →

Hard Rock International Partners With The Mercury Phoenix Trust Jun 26, 2020

Hard Rock International today announced a continuation of its long-standing partnership with The Mercury Phoenix Trust, an organization created in memory of legendary musician Freddie Mercury by band members Brian May, Roger Taylor and manager Jim Beach. More →

Take a Walk in Celebrities' Shoes Nov 15, 2019

On 15th November the biggest & first ever Zero Waste Celebrity Shoe Auction is taking off! More →

Stars To Join James Burton In Charity Concert Nov 11, 2019

Join Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Member and guitar legend James Burton as he takes the stage with his superstar friends Joe Walsh, Brian May of Queen, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Sammy Hagar, Paul Shaffer, longtime lead vocalist of the band Chicago Jason Scheff, and many other special surprise guests as they take you on a magical musical ride through over 6 decades of chart-topping hits. More →

Hard Rock International Announces Partnership With Mercury Phoenix Trust To Honor Freddie Mercury May 31, 2019

Hard Rock International is proud to announce a continuation of its partnership with The Mercury Phoenix Trust, a UK charity created in memory of Freddie Mercury by Queen band members Brian May and Roger Taylor together with their manager Jim Beach to support the global fight against HIV/AIDS, that includes a series of collaborative initiatives taking place from June through December 2019. More →

New Song By Five Finger Death Punch, Brian May and More Benefits Gary Sinise Foundation Apr 17, 2019

The multi-platinum rock group Five Finger Death Punch has teamed up with the legendary Brian May of Queen and two of the biggest names in country and blues rock, Brantley Gilbert and Kenny Wayne Shepherd to record a special version of the song “Blue On Black” mixed by Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Shania Twain, Disturbed). More →

Ed Sheeran, Van Morrison to Join Roger Daltrey and Friends in Epic Charity Concert and Auction Aug 14, 2018

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Van Morrison and Roger Daltrey will join music superstar Ed Sheeran to headline a once-in-a-generation private concert this week in the L.A. area to benefit UCLA Health and Teen Cancer America (TCA), the national non-profit founded by Daltrey and Pete Townshend of The Who. More →

Celebrities Call For End To Horrific Dog And Cat Meat Trade In Indonesia May 23, 2018

Some of the biggest names in acting, music and sports from around the world have come together to sign a letter urging President Joko Widodo of Indonesia to end the brutal slaughter of millions of dogs and cats for the meat trade. More →

Own A Signed Queen Guitar With CharityStars.com Apr 13, 2018

One of the most flamboyant, exuberant, universally-loved rock bands in the world is Queen, which was fronted by showman Freddie Mercury until his untimely death in 1991. But his overpowering legacy, and Queen itself, lives on. More →

Brian May Joins Charities to Deliver 425,000 Signatures Calling for a UK Fur Trade Ban Mar 28, 2018

Queen guitarist and animal advocate Brian May CBE joined the UK’s leading animal-protection groups at 10 Downing Street this week to hand in a petition with 425,834 signatures urging Prime Minister Theresa May to introduce a UK animal-fur import ban. More →

Celebrities Call For A Fur Ban In The UK Mar 14, 2018

This week, British Prime Minister Theresa May received a letter from 31 of Britain’s biggest stars urging her to introduce a UK ban on animal-fur imports. More →

Sir Roger Moore Named PETA 2017 Person Of The Year Jan 8, 2018

For taking on a number of animal-protection causes – including, most recently, using his trademark wit and charm to urge the Prime Minister to introduce a long-overdue ban on wild-animal circuses in Britain – PETA has named the late actor, humanitarian, and long-time animal advocate Sir Roger Moore its 2017 Person of the Year. More →

Brian May And Peter Egan Back NAVS’ Call To End Misleading Animal Tests Apr 24, 2017

Ahead of World Day for Laboratory Animals on Monday April 24th, animal advocates Queen guitarist Brian May and actor Peter Egan are supporting calls by the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) for the use of animals in research to be replaced with modern alternatives as animal tests are misleading and fundamentally flawed, causing both animal and human suffering. More →

Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction Returns For Seventh Year Nov 11, 2016

It’s the 7th year of the Small Steps Project Celebrity Shoe Auction, and all around the world Celebrities are taking a small step by donating their signed shoes to help support barefoot children living on landfill sites. More →

Get Your Hands On Guitar String Bracelets From Music Industry Legends To Help Lupus Research Mar 11, 2016

Guitarists are donating used strings from their guitars which will then be made into very cool bracelets and auctioned off to raise funds for the St. Thomas’ Lupus Trust. More →

Mike Tindall Supports Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Feb 1, 2016

Rugby player Mike Tindall MBE played a huge part in raising money and awareness for music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins last week as he was honoured at the 21st Six Nations Rugby Dinner at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. More →

Brian May Leads The Plea For Wildlife At Charity Fundraiser Oct 13, 2015

It was a sparkling night for wildlife at the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's annual Wildlife Ball. More →

Stars Kick Off Their Shoes To Help Kids Surviving On Rubbish Dumps Oct 13, 2015

The Small Steps Project will launch its 6th annual Celebrity Shoes Auction on November 1, raising funds to provide shoes, emergency aid and sustainable solutions for children surviving on rubbish dumps. More →

Brian May To Perform At David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Ball Sep 18, 2015

The David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation is delighted to announce that legendary Queen guitarist and animal lover Brian May along with West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis will be providing the evening entertainment at its fundraising black tie Wildlife Ball on Friday October 9th at The Dorchester Hotel in London. More →

Brian May Leads Funeral March For Badgers Sep 10, 2015

Queen guitarist Brian May has led a mock funeral for badgers through the streets of London after the UK government announced it will let badger culls go ahead in several regions. More →

Animal Experts Urge UK Government To Overturn Beagle Farm Decision Aug 17, 2015

Vets, animal behaviourists and dog welfare groups have lined up to join the National Anti-Vivisection Society in opposing “scientifically regressive and widely opposed” plans to breed beagle dogs for experimentation in Yorkshire. More →

Stars React As Rejected Beagle Farm Plans Are Overturned Jul 17, 2015

A decision granting permission to Yorkshire Evergreen to farm thousands of beagle dogs and other animals for experiments has been condemned by the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS). More →

Brian May Helps Celebrate Win Against Fox Hunting Jul 16, 2015

As the U.K. government announced the cancellation of Wednesday’s free vote to support fox hunting, Brian May – Queen guitarist and former PETA U.K. Person of the Year – joined representatives from his Save Me Trust, PETA U.K., the RSPCA, the League Against Cruel Sports, Born Free Foundation, Lush, and Humane Society International to celebrate at a rally outside Westminster. More →

Suggs And Russell Brand Watch As Van Morrison Performs At Charity Show Jun 26, 2015

Van Morrison performed at a fundraising event for a drug and alcohol rehabilitation charity in London on Wednesday. More →

Brian May And Peter Egan Urge Mercy For Dogs Jun 9, 2015

Celebrities Brian May and Peter Egan have joined the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) in opposing controversial plans to build a facility in Yorkshire to breed beagle dogs for experiments. More →

Brian Blessed Gets Behind Campaign To Ban Wild Animal Circuses Feb 20, 2015

As the political saga surrounding the promised ban on wild animals in circuses in the UK continues, legendary actor Brian Blessed has urged the government to “end this circus madness” and finally legislate to ban such acts. More →

Two Lucky Turkeys Escape To Leona Lewis' Sanctuary Dec 22, 2014

It was touch and go, but listeners of Oxford radio station JACKFM came through for two turkeys at the centre of a tacky and irresponsible publicity stunt that offered an online poll to “keep it” or “cook it”. More →

Celebs Loosen Up For Male Cancer Charity Auction Nov 28, 2014

Ricky Gervais, Sir Tom Jones, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg, Paloma Faith, Sarah Jessica Parker and a host of the world’s best loved and well-known house-hold names from Music, Film, TV and sport have pledged their support to male cancer awareness this November, by donating their signed and worn ties and scarves, all to be auctioned as part of the Cahonas Scotland ‘Loosen Up’ eBay campaign. More →

Share The Sound Of An AIDS Free Generation Nov 4, 2014

The Coca-Cola Company, in partnership with (RED), invites people from all over the world to join efforts to help end mother-to-child transmission of HIV with the launch of a new campaign, titled “SHARE THE SOUND OF AN AIDS FREE GENERATION”. More →

Stars Cover Beach Boys Classic For Children In Need Oct 8, 2014

The BBC has launched BBC Music and to celebrate has released a version of The Beach Boys classic God Only Knows, featuring a dazzling array of musical stars, to raise money for BBC Children in Need. More →