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Eddie Izzard Announces Marathon Challenge May 16, 2012

Comedian Eddie Izzard has announced that he will once again run a series of marathons, this time as a tribute to Nelson Mandela. More →

Manta Rays Get Celebrity Names In Mozambique Apr 27, 2012

Mozambique is a goldmine for marine megafauna researchers. Unlike other locations in the world where elusive giant manta rays and whale sharks only appear periodically, such as at times of high plankton availability for feeding, Mozambique’s coastline is home to these enormous animals year round. More →

Nelson Mandela Tweets Support For Earth Hour Apr 1, 2012

As the largest ever WWF Earth Hour wraps up across Asia, Nelson Mandela has taken to Twitter to express his support for the cause to unite the world to protect the planet. More →

Oprah Attends Graduation Of Leadership Students In South Africa Jan 16, 2012

Oprah Winfrey was in South Africa over the weekend to attend the first graduation of 72 students from her Leadership Academy for Girls. More →

UNICEF Honors Sting And Trudie Styler With Children's Champion Award Oct 25, 2011

On Thursday, October 20 the U.S. Fund for UNICEF presented Sting and UNICEF UK Ambassador Trudie Styler with its annual Children’s Champion Award. More →

Alfre Woodard To Attend Desmond Tutu Book Event Oct 14, 2011

Alfre Woodard, Deborah Santana, Sharon Gelman, Kitsaun King, Marlene Saritzky and noted guests will attend an afternoon of food, drink, enjoyment and a special program on October 30, where Artists for a New South Africa pays tribute from afar to Desmond Tutu. More →

Stephen Fry Attends Celebrity Charity Event For Freddie Mercury's Birthday Sep 7, 2011

Stephen Fry, Fearne Cotton and Matt Lucas were some of the stars who turned out at a charity event in London on Monday to celebrate the 65th birthday of the late great Freddie Mercury. More →

Be Freddie Mercury For A Day For Charity Aug 23, 2011

The unique opportunity to invest in some of the most prized Freddie Mercury and Queen related memorabilia presents itself next month as part of the grand plans being made by former band mates Brian May and Roger Taylor and Freddie’s own family to celebrate the late singer’s 65th birthday on September 5th. More →

Amy Winehouse's Charity Legacy Jul 24, 2011

British singer Amy Winehouse passed away this weekend at the age of 27, leaving behind an unsurpassed musical and charity legacy. More →

Annie Lennox Talks HIV At UN Headquarters Jun 9, 2011

On June 7, Annie Lennox addressed the HIV Priorities for Positive Change: In Women’s Words at UN Headquarters in New York. More →

Help Free The Children With Richard Branson May 25, 2011

CharityBuzz.com is currently running a celebrity charity auction that will see two lucky people join Richard Branson at a special cocktail party in Miami on June 25. More →

Britain's Happy List Honors Those Who Make World A Better Place May 16, 2011

Britain’s Independent on Sunday newspaper has released it’s annual Happy 100 List for 2011, which includes some familiar names for readers of LookToTheStars.org. More →

Nelson Mandela Charity Announces Clothing Brand Mar 17, 2011

46664 has announced that it will soon be releasing a special clothing brand. More →

Annie Lennox Returns From Charity Trip To Malawi Mar 17, 2011

Singer Annie Lennox visited Malawi last month as part of her role as special envoy for the Scottish branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPASB). More →

Simon Cowell, Helena Bonham Carter Believe No Child Born to Die Jan 26, 2011

Helena Bonham Carter has offered her voice to the latest awareness campaign for Save the Children. More →

Annie Lennox Releases Christmas Album For Charity Nov 18, 2010

One of the most successful, iconic and talented artists of the late 20th century is back – and back like you’ve never heard her before. More →

Nelson Mandela: Conversations With Myself Oct 14, 2010

The Nelson Mandela Foundation is proud to announce that a new book by Nelson Mandela, Conversations with Myself, will be released worldwide in 22 editions and 20 languages from October 12, 2010. More →

Annie Lennox: Woman Of The Year For Charity Oct 13, 2010

Annie Lennox received the Barclays Woman of the Year award for her charity work in a ceremony in London this week. More →

Annie Lennox Wants Britain To Support AIDS Battle Oct 8, 2010

Annie Lennox has written an article in Britain’s The Guardian on why the UK must increase its support for the Global Fund's battle against AIDS. More →

Nelson Mandela Charity Benefits From FIFA World Cup Auction Jul 18, 2010

Last week, LookToTheStars.org brought you the news that the ball used in the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands was being auctioned for charity. We can now report that the ball raised $74,000. More →

FIFA World Cup Final Ball On Auction For Charity Jul 14, 2010

Fans of the FIFA World Cup have one more chance to enjoy the 2010 tournament – the ball that was used in the final between Spain and the Netherlands earlier this week is being auctioned for charity. More →

Nelson Mandela Foundation To Host Charity Dinner Jul 2, 2010

Working to keep Nelson Mandela's legacy alive, the Nelson Mandela Foundation is hosting a Legacy Gala Dinner at the Sandton Convention Centre this July. More →

Bill Clinton Supports Nelson Mandela Day Jul 1, 2010

Former US President Bill Clinton spoke at the Nelson Mandela Foundation's Centre of Memory and Dialogue last week in support of Mandela Day on July 18. More →

Will Ferrell Films Charity Video For The US Campaign For Burma Jun 22, 2010

The US Campaign for Burma has announced that a video by actor Will Ferrell is kicking off a 30-day campaign to help the campaign build one million voices of support for human rights and democracy in Burma. 

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John Travolta And Kelly Preston Donate To Charity In South Africa Jun 14, 2010

John Travolta has donated US$10,000 to the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund while attending the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. More →

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Wins Top Audiobook Award May 27, 2010

LookToTheStars.org is happy to announced that Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, an audiobook that raises funds for Artists for a New South Africa, has won two Audie Awards – including the audiobook industry’s top honor, Audiobook Of The Year. More →

R. Kelly To Feature On FIFA World Cup Charity Album May 25, 2010

R. Kelly will perform his new charity single – Sign Of A Victory – at the FIFA World Cup Opening Ceremony on June 11, backed by a 27-member African choir. More →

Charlize Theron Hosts Charity Dinner For African Outreach Apr 30, 2010

Nicole Richie, Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Dylan were some of the stars to join Charlize Theron at a fundraising dinner in West Hollywood on Tuesday, April 27. More →

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Up For Award Apr 14, 2010

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) has announced three Audie finalists for the prestigious Audiobook of the Year Award and five finalists for the Distinguished Achievement in Production Award – including Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, a charity release to raise money for Artists for a New South Africa. More →

Annie Lennox Helps Make Poverty History Feb 4, 2010

Annie Lennox, Davina McCall, Mariella Frostrup, Richard Wilson and Meera Syal are among the big names launching a new poverty campaign today, the fifth anniversary of Nelson Mandela's Make Poverty History speech in Trafalgar Square.

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