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Jennifer Lopez To Perform At Carousel Of Hope Charity Gala Oct 7, 2010

The annual Carousel of Hope Gala will take place this month to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. More →

Maria Shriver To Be Honored With Charity Award Sep 17, 2010

The Carousel of Hope, the world’s premiere charity event benefiting childhood diabetes, hosted bi-annually by Barbara Davis, will honor California First Lady Maria Shriver with the “Brass Ring Award” at its 32nd anniversary gala on Sat., Oct. 23, in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Hugh Jackman Leads Celebrity Charity Watch Auction May 13, 2010

As reported by LookToTheStars.org earlier this week, Meryl Streep, Hugh Jackman, Whoopi Goldberg and Jay-Z have joint a host of legendary stars of stage and screen who have lent their signatures to Audemars Piguet timepieces to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. More →

Ben Affleck To Host Charity Gala For Children Mending Hearts Mar 25, 2010

Ben Affleck is set to host a massive charity fundraising gala event next month with a host committee that includes Jennifer Garner, Michelle Williams, Forest and Keisha Whitaker, Sheryl Crow, Kate Walsh, Quincy Jones and Hank Azaria. More →

Stars Record Spanish Language Version of ‘We Are the World’ Mar 5, 2010

Last month in Miami, Florida, an all-star cast of the greatest Latin recording artists converged to record “Somos El Mundo” –or- "We Are The World’ – to raise funds and awareness for the continuing crisis in Haiti. More →

We Are The World: Coca-Cola Joins Celebrities For Charity Feb 14, 2010

Twenty-five years ago, the iconic recording, “We Are The World” generated millions of dollars to help ease suffering in Africa. With a contemporary version of the song being released today to aid the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, Coca-Cola will be doing its part to support the cause. More →

Stars Remember Natasha Richardson At Charity Gala Feb 13, 2010

The stars were out and about on Wednesday, February 10, to remember actress Natasha Richardson – who died in a skiing accident last year – and honor Elton John at the annual New York Fundraiser for the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR). More →

Stars Revamp We Are The World For Haiti Feb 5, 2010

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie have revamped the song “We Are the World,” originally recorded 25 years ago. More than 75 big-name stars got together on February 2nd at Jim Henson Studios – where the song was originally recorded – to do it again. The song will benefit aid relief in Haiti. More →

Miley Cyrus Sings And Donates Dress For Haiti Feb 2, 2010

Miley Cyrus is auctioning off her glamorous teal Herve Legere dress that she wore at the 2010 Grammy Awards. More →

Judd Apatow To Be Honored By Fulfillment Fund Oct 20, 2009

Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann will be honored at the Fulfillment Fund's annual STARS Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on October 26. More →

Lionel Richie Honored By United Negro College Fund Sep 30, 2009

Legendary singer Lionel Richie was honored with an Award of Excellence by the United Negro College Fund on Saturday night. More →

Stars Come Out For HollyRod Foundation Aug 17, 2009

On Saturday, July 21st, the stars came out in support of DesignCare 2007, an annual fundraiser from The HollyRod Foundation to benefit adults and children battling debilitating disease and life circumstances. More →

Quincy Jones Honored By Czech Charity Jul 8, 2009

Legendary music producer Quincy Jones attended a charity event in the Czech Republic earlier this week. More →

Edward Norton To Hit The Charity Poker Table At Cannes May 4, 2009

Actor Edward Norton will join poker champion Jamie Gold at a charity poker tournament at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17. More →

Wyclef Jean To Headline Green Garden Gala Apr 28, 2009

Singer Wyclef Jean will make a special performance at the Green Garden Gala in New York on Thursday, April 30. More →

Jerry Lewis Awarded Oscar For Charity Work Feb 23, 2009

Actor Jerry Lewis was awarded a very special humanitarian award at last night’s Oscars. More →

Quincy Jones Launches Online Petition Jan 12, 2009

Music legend Quincy Jones has launched an online petition urging Barack Obama to appoint a Secretary of the Arts. More →

Martha Stewart Gets Celeb Friends To Sign Decorations Dec 4, 2008

An eclectic array of stars, including Dido, The Wiggles, James Taylor, Patti LaBelle, Pink, and Joss Stone, have signed Christmas ornaments for Martha Stewart's new charity auction. More →

Glenn Close And Quincy Jones Share Inspire Awards Nov 27, 2008

AARP Magazine, the world’s largest-circulation magazine, has announced the recipients of its fifth annual Inspire Awards. More →

Get Ready For The Carousel Of Hope This Weekend Oct 23, 2008

The annual Carousel of Hope Gala will take place this weekend to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. More →

John Mayer Explores Arts With Tony Bennett Sep 25, 2008

John Mayer joined Jerry Seinfeld, Whoopi Goldberg, and Terrence Howard at a special art’s education benefit on Tuesday night. More →

Joss Stone, Anita Baker To Shine for UNCF's An Evening of Stars Sep 1, 2008

Grammy-winning ladies of soul Anita Baker and Joss Stone are set to join Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson and American Idol winner Fantasia at the UNCF's tribute to Patti LaBelle. More →

Celebs Sign Mercedes for 46664 Auction Jul 4, 2008

There was a lot of action backstage at the 46664 Concert Honouring Nelson Mandela at 90 last Friday night. In addition to performing and giving interviews, celebrities were asked to sign a new Mercedes-Benz C350. Mercedes-Benz, a lead sponsor of the Mandela concert, then presented the vehicle to 46664, which will put it on the auction block. More →

Nelson Mandela's 90th Birthday Party Rocks London Jul 1, 2008

Hyde Park was transformed into a giant birthday bash Friday night as 46,664 people joined “birthday boy” Nelson Mandela and a stellar lineup of entertainers to raise funds and awareness for his 46664 charity. More →

Elton's Oscar Party Raises $5.1m Feb 25, 2008

Sunday night saw the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 16th annual Academy Awards viewing party, which this year raised $5.1 million thanks to its spectacular guest list. More →

Shakira Sheds Threads For Charity Feb 11, 2008

Although the Northern Hemisphere is still gripped with winter chills, it has not stopped some celebrities from shedding their clothes… for a good cause, of course. More →

Gere Awarded Humanitarian Honor Nov 19, 2007

Actor Richard Gere has received a prestigious humanitarian award in his home city of Philadelphia. More →

ANSA Shakes the Blues With Stars in Los Angeles Nov 2, 2007

On Thursday, November 15, 2007, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) will host “Shaking The Blues,” a star-studded benefit, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. The evening combines the power of music and activism to shake off our blues – from the personal to the global – and make a difference in the world. The event will feature blues-influenced musical artists as well as a multi-cultural array of renowned entertainers who are donating their time and talents to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the US and Africa. More →