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Former Westlife Star Visits Nordoff Robbins Nov 15, 2013

Former Westlife star Shane Filan recently took some time out of his busy schedule to visit Nordoff Robbins' London Centre to check out the music therapy work that takes place there. More →

Zachary Levi Signs Headsets For Charity Auction Nov 15, 2013

Bid on a set of the new Turtle Beach Marvel headsets with “Fandrel” plates signed by Zachary Levi! More →

Major League Baseball To Donate $200,000 To Typhoon Haiyan Relief Efforts Nov 14, 2013

Major League Baseball will donate $200,000 to the American Red Cross and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to assist with disaster relief efforts in the Philippines, which was just struck by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the strongest storms on record. More →

Paul McCartney Writes To Vladimir Putin Over Detained Greenpeace Activists Nov 14, 2013

Sir Paul McCartney has written a letter to Vladimir Putin in support of the 30 Greenpeace activists currently being held in Russia after being arrested for protesting against oil exploration in the Arctic in September. More →

Stars Come Out For NKLA Animal Adoption Weekend Nov 14, 2013

The lives of close to 400 pets from Los Angeles shelters and rescues were saved during the NKLA Adoption Weekend held at La Brea Tar Pits this past Saturday and Sunday. More →

NE-YO To Join Jennifer Hudson And Sheryl Crow At Live 4 The Give Concert Nov 14, 2013

Music’s hottest artists will take the stage at New York City’s Carnegie Hall on Monday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. for the inaugural Live 4 The Give Holiday Benefit Concert to raise money for family-focused nonprofit organizations. More →

Tiesto Encourages Young People To Donate Blood Nov 14, 2013

With advances in medical treatments and an aging population, the demand for donated blood continues, as fewer people are becoming lifelong donors. More →

Colbie Caillat To Perform At Eagle & Badge Awards Event Nov 14, 2013

The Los Angeles Police Protective League’s Eagle & Badge Foundation presents their 12th Anniversary “In the Line of Duty Awards” on Saturday evening, November 16, 2013 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles @ LA Live. More →

Celebrity Shoe Auction To Benefit Small Steps Project Nov 14, 2013

The Small Steps Project team has been swamped by stars falling over themselves to give up their shoes for their annual celebrity shoe auction – and they are thrilled to announce they now have over 100 pairs. More →

Sean Bean Stars In Make-A-Wish Campaign Ad Nov 14, 2013

For the past ten years, Fairy – the leading brand of household cleaning products – has been supporting Make-A-Wish with an annual Christmas campaign. More →

Benedict Cumberbatch Attends British GQ's 25th Anniversary Gala Dinner Nov 14, 2013

Over £150,000 was raised in aid of The Prince's Trust at the British GQ’s 25th anniversary gala dinner, held this week in association with Turnbull & Asser, Land Securities and Beluga Noble Vodka. More →

Mary J. Blige To Perform At Nobel Peace Prize Concert Nov 13, 2013

Nobel Peace Prize Concert organizers have announced that nine-time Grammy Award winner Mary J. Blige, multiple Grammy nominated British singer-songwriter James Blunt, Swedish teen sensation Zara Larsson, and Norwegian hip hop duo Envy will perform at the 20th annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert on Wednesday, December 11th in Oslo, Norway at the Oslo Spektrum arena. More →

Sharon Stone Kicks Off Crowd Funding Campaign For Online Middle East Peace Academy‏ Nov 13, 2013

The largest online peace movement, YaLa-Young Leaders, is launching a crowdfunding campaign to create the first online Israeli-Arab Peace Institute: www.backpeace.com. More →

Photos: Bethenny Frankel Attends Shop For Success VIP Party Nov 13, 2013

Proving that giving back is always in style, the original Skinnygirl Bethenny Frankel attended the Shop for Success VIP Party on Saturday, Nov. 9 in NY. More →

Exclusive: Impractical Jokers' Joe Gatto Talks Charity Nov 13, 2013

We’ve all heard laughter is the best medicine, but four best friends have taken it to the next level with their hidden camera prank reality show Impractical Jokers. More →

Jennifer Garner Joins Capitol Hill Push To Expand Early Education In America Nov 13, 2013

Drawing on her experience advocating for early education programs across the country, Save the Children Artist Ambassador Jennifer Garner helped launch bipartisan legislation on Capitol Hill Wednesday that would dramatically expand early learning opportunities in America. More →

Kate Moss Features In Hear The World Calendar Nov 13, 2013

Kate Moss, Lana Del Rey and Tobey Maguire are just three of the many celebrities to be pictured in expressive photographs for the 2014 Hear The World calendar. More →

Sotheby's Art Auction To Benefit Elton John AIDS Foundation Nov 13, 2013

For a third consecutive year, Sotheby’s has invited the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) to participate in the auction house’s Contemporary Art Day Auction on November 14, 2013, by providing select, donated works to be sold to benefit EJAF’s grant-making initiatives. More →

Walt Disney Company Donates Half-A-Million Dollars To Typhoon Haiyan Victims Nov 13, 2013

The Walt Disney Company announced today that it will donate half-a-million dollars to Save the Children and The American Red Cross to support humanitarian aid and rebuilding efforts related to the recent tragedy in the Philippines. More →

David Cameron Announces £5 Million Boost To Haiyan Appeal Nov 12, 2013

British Prime Minister David Cameron has just announced via Twitter that the British Government is to match the first £5 million of the Disasters Emergency Committee's appeal to help people affected by the devastating Philippines typhoon. More →

David Beckham Supports UNICEF's Appeal For Typhoon Haiyan Victims Nov 12, 2013

UNICEF UK has launched an emergency appeal for funding to support its response to Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. More →

Motown Founder Honored At Charity Gala Nov 12, 2013

More than 1,000 supporters showed their commitment to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Saturday by attending what was Fairfield County’s largest charity benefit of the year. More →

Tyson Chandler Named As UNICEF Ambassador Nov 12, 2013

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced that NY Knicks’ Tyson Chandler is the newest UNICEF Ambassador. More →

Ricky Gervais Supports Petition Against Beagle Farm Nov 12, 2013

Comedian and famous animal advocate, Ricky Gervais, has joined a range of other celebrities assisting the BUAV in gaining support for its petition against a proposed beagle breeding facility in Yorkshire. More →

The Elders Warn Of Threat To Israel-Palestine Peace Process‏ Nov 12, 2013

The Elders strongly oppose Israel’s newly announced construction plans for East Jerusalem, warning that they seriously undermine the current peace negotiations. More →

Debra Messing Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Nov 12, 2013

Emmy Award-winner for her role as the eponymous Grace on “Will and Grace” – and multi Emmy, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee – Debra Messing has joined the global leaders who are supporting the diversity and dignity campaign of Everyone Matters. More →

Jimmy Kimmel To Be Honored At Variety's Power Of Comedy Event Nov 12, 2013

Variety is pleased to announce that Jeff Ross will be hosting their 4th Annual Variety’s Power of Comedy event presented by Xbox One on November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. More →

Mel Gibson Presents Gene Simmons With Charity Award Nov 12, 2013

Mending Kids International (MKI) celebrated its heroes at the WINGS AROUND THE WORLD – AFRICAN SAFARI GALA on Saturday, honoring Gene Simmons and his family – Shannon Tweed-Simmons, Nick Simmons and Sophie Simmons – with the MEND Humanitarian Award for their support of MKI and their other philanthropic efforts. More →

Jared Leto Leads Minute Of Silence For Haiyan Victims Nov 11, 2013

Jared Leto has led a minute of silence at the MTV EMAs in Amsterdam for victims of Typhoon Haiyan. More →

Britney Spears Helps Save Music Education Nov 11, 2013

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation is proud to announce that pop superstar Britney Spears will headline the 2014 Ambassador class, a collection of celebrities dedicated to showcasing the importance of music education and raising awareness about the work the Foundation is doing to keep music in our schools. More →