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Richard Gere Speaks Out Against China's Occupation Of Tibet Jan 11, 2012

Richard Gere has spoken up about China’s occupation of Tibet while in India. More →

Exploring The Arts With Tony Bennett At Celebrity Charity Event Sep 16, 2011

When Tony Bennett makes his debut at his sold out performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday, September 18, he will be joined by Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John and Alejandro Sanz for special duet appearances. More →

Richard Gere To Auction Guitar Collection For Charity Aug 19, 2011

On October 11, Christie’s New York will present The Richard Gere Guitar Collection – with proceeds going to charity. More →

Richard Gere Takes Pilgrim To Korea For Charity Jun 23, 2011

Richard Gere is in Korea to support an exhibition of his photos in Seoul raising money for charities involved with the Tibetan human rights campaign. More →

Stars Take The Hollywood Pledge For Charity Jun 1, 2011

Inspired by Bill Gates & Warren Buffett’s Giving Pledge, the Give Back Hollywood Foundation has brought together some of the biggest names in music, fashion, sports and entertainment to demonstrate their commitment to philanthropy with the launch of the “Hollywood Pledge”. More →

Elizabeth Taylor And Bill Clinton Honored For Charity Work Feb 14, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor, Bill Clinton and Diane von Furstenberg were honored by the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) last Wednesday. 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 →

Toronto Film Festival To Host Cinema Against AIDS Sep 7, 2009

On September 15, 2009, amfAR – The American Foundation for AIDS Research – and Dignitas International will partner on the first-ever Cinema Against AIDS event during the Toronto International Film Festival. More →

Robert F Kennedy Center Launches Charity Auction For Human Rights May 13, 2009

An exciting new charity auction has been launched featuring an unbelievable number of celebrity experiences. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Honored By Cinema For Peace Feb 10, 2009

The charity gala event Cinema For Peace has attracted numerous politicians and celebrities in Berlin this week in support of the organization’s goal of promoting peace and international understanding through film. 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 →

A World Record Stood Up And Took Action Nov 10, 2008

The record for the biggest mass mobilization on a single issue was broken last month when over 116 million people participated in the Stand Up and Take Action Campaign to end world poverty. More →

Stars Paint Dogs For Parade And Auction Oct 13, 2008

Let loose the dogs of charity this Monday, October 13, as 25 life-sized fiberglass canines decorated by celebrities are paraded through the streets of New York. More →

Stars Sing Songs For Tibet Jul 23, 2008

Sting, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, and Alanis Morissette are just some of the artists who are donating songs to a new album to raise awareness for the International Campaign for Tibet. More →

Matt Damon Heads Back To Toronto For ONE X ONE Jul 18, 2008

Actor Matt Damon will host the annual ONEXONE Difference Awards for the third year in a row. More →

Julia Roberts - More Than Just A Pretty Woman Jan 25, 2008

Julia Roberts may be one of the most instantly recognizable actresses in Hollywood, but as a child she suffered from an affliction shared by over 3 million other Americans. Along with her brother, Heroes star Eric Roberts, the actress was a chronic stutterer. But it was a disorder she fought to overcome, and now she is helping others overcome the frustrating complaint. More →

Kite Runner Auction Raises Afghan Hopes Dec 7, 2007

Madonna, Will Ferrell and Angelina Jolie are among the many celebrities who have joined the Kite Runner Auction, which runs until the 15th of December. More →

Gere Awarded Humanitarian Honor Nov 19, 2007

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

Damon and Affleck Travel to Africa Sep 10, 2007

September has already turned into a busy month for actor Matt Damon, and has seen him hosting a major children’s gala event, attending a screening of the documentary he produced to bring awareness to H2O Africa, and now flying to Africa. More →

Neil Young Organizes Benefit Concert Sep 6, 2007

Musician Neil Young is to host his annual Bridge School Benefit Concerts near San Francisco on October 27-28, with an eclectic lineup of acts already confirmed to play. More →

Damon Is Back for ONE X ONE Jul 29, 2007

Matt Damon will once again host ONEXONE's annual Difference Awards ceremony on September 9. Among those being recognized this year for their extraordinary efforts towards fighting child poverty and suffering will be Richard Gere, Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson, Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine and Petra Nemcova. More →

Gere Launches Ad Campaign For Meals On Wheels Apr 5, 2007

On March 21, Richard Gere joined members of the press and representatives of Meals On Wheels Association of America to celebrate the launch of the charity’s first ever advertising campaign. More →

Stars Auction Face Time For Charity Mar 23, 2007

Successful bidders in a forthcoming auction will win one-on-one meetings with the likes of Richard Gere and former Federal Reserve chairman Alan Greenspan. More →

Charity Heavyweights Support Muhammad Ali Mar 6, 2007

Celebrities and professional athletes are coming together for the 13th Annual Celebrity Fight Night in Phoenix, Arizona. The elite charity event set for March 24th is in honor of Muhammad Ali, and will see awards going to Sharon Stone, Donald Trump, NBA MVP Steve Nash of the Phoenix Suns and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway. More →