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Al Murray Has Sex Appeal For Charity Jan 11, 2012

Join comedian Al Murray and a stellar line-up of guests on January 13th 2012 for a one-off charity benefit event titled Sex Appeal. More →

LeBron James Unveils PSA Targeting Dropouts Jan 11, 2012

The U.S. Army and the Ad Council today unveiled a new television public service announcement (PSA) featuring NBA All-Star LeBron James designed to highlight the dropout crisis in America and encourage adults nationwide to motivate and inspire students in their communities. More →

Guitar String Bracelets Raise Thousands For Charity Jan 11, 2012

Wear Your Music, the creators of the Original Artist Bracelet, succeeded in donating over 60,000 dollars to charity in 2011. The Original Artist Bracelet is custom-made from the intertwined guitar strings of music icons with profits donated to individual musicians’ charities of choice. More →

Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend War Horse Premiere For Charity Jan 11, 2012

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the UK premiere of War Horse last week in aid of The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. More →

Elton John To Publish Book About AIDS Epidemic Jan 10, 2012

Elton John is to publish a new book detailing his work overcoming the plague and the stigma of AIDS through his personal efforts and the creation of the Elton John AIDS Foundation, which has raised and donated nearly a quarter-billion dollars to fighting AIDS worldwide. More →

George Clooney To Present Sean Penn With Critics' Choice Charity Award Jan 10, 2012

The Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) has announced that renowned actor and humanitarian Sean Penn will be presented with the fifth annual Joel Siegel Award at the 17th annual Critics’ Choice Movie Awards. The award will be presented by fellow actor and 13-time Critics’ Choice Award nominee George Clooney. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Brandon Tyler Russell Talks Charity Jan 10, 2012

Up-and-coming teen actor Brandon Tyler Russell – star of the upcoming feature film Smitty, alongside Mira Sorvino, Lou Gossett Jr and Boo Boo Stewart – recently spoke to LookToTheStars.org about the inspiration behind his charity work. More →

Tony Bennett Performs At Star-Studded Gala For St. Jude Children's Hospital Jan 10, 2012

The United States Postal Service has unveiled a commemorative Forever Stamp honoring legendary entertainer Danny Thomas, the founder of the renowned St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The unveiling took place at a star-studded gala in Los Angeles this past weekend to celebrate Thomas’ 100th birthday and the St. Jude’s 50th anniversary. More →

JoJo Says No To Texting While Driving Jan 10, 2012

According to Car and Driver, texting while driving is more dangerous than driving under the influence, and those who send text messages while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash. Music sensation JoJo and Cambio, the online destination for teens and young adults, have teamed up with AT&T’s It Can Wait campaign to help combat this epidemic. More →

Meryl Streep Campaigning For Museum Home At National Mall Jan 10, 2012

Noting that the USA has never been modest about its achievements, actress Meryl Streep laments that there is no museum in the country’s capital that recognizes the contributions of the female half of the population through whose efforts, over the past 300 years, the status of American women has evolved. More →

Jim Belushi Rocks For Charity in Malibu Jan 10, 2012

Jim Belushi, Miss California and Olympian Willie Gault got together for needy kids in December. More →

Clinton Foundation Celebrates Accomplishments Of 2011 Jan 9, 2012

The William J. Clinton Foundation has announced broad accomplishments in 2011 in the areas of economic opportunity, childhood obesity, emergency relief and long-term recovery, global health and nutrition, and climate and energy. More →

Helen Skelton Sets Off To Bike To The Pole For Charity Jan 9, 2012

Fearless British TV presenter, Helen Skelton, officially set off on her epic expedition – Helen’s Polar Challenge for Sport Relief – last week. More →

Robin Wright Raises Awareness About Conflict Minerals Jan 9, 2012

It might be common knowledge that the ongoing conflicts in eastern Congo has dramatic effects on human rights, but actress Robin Wright says even our smart phones and household electronics are contributing to violence against Congolese women, and no one seems to know it. More →

Download To Do Good With Virgin Unite Jan 9, 2012

Richard Branson's Virgin Unite, the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group, has joined other leading charities to partner with Fairsharemusic.com, the music download store where the music you buy really does make a difference. More →

American Chopper Star To Appear On Celebrity Apprentice For Make-A-Wish Jan 9, 2012

Paul Teutul Sr. has been announced as one of 18 contestants on the fifth installment of NBC’s The Celebrity Apprentice and is competing to help the Make-A-Wish Foundation grant more wishes to kids with life-threatening medical conditions. More →

Smile Train Performs 250,000th Cleft Repair In China Jan 9, 2012

Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity with over 2,200 partner surgeons operating in over 1,100 partner hospitals in over 80 countries, today announced that it has performed its 250,000th cleft repair surgery in China, since it began operations there in 1999. All 250,000 surgeries have been performed by local Chinese surgeons. More →

Christine Taylor And Katie Couric To Be Honored At Midwinter's Night Dream Gala Jan 9, 2012

A bunch of celebrities – including Christine Taylor and Katie Couric – will be honored by the Northport High School at its annual Midwinter’s Night Dream Gala this week. More →

Michelle Obama Joins iCarly For Military Families Jan 6, 2012

Nickelodeon and the White House are joining forces to bring awareness to ways kids can support U.S. military families with a special episode of iCarly, featuring the First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, premiering Monday, Jan. 16, at 7:30 p.m. (ET/PT). More →

The Mentalist Star Says No To Factory Dairy Farm Jan 6, 2012

In Owain Yeoman's opinion, it doesn’t take a mentalist to see that factory farming is a recipe for disaster. That’s why the Welsh-born star of the hit American television programme The Mentalist has just fired off a letter on PETA's behalf to Powys County Council urging council members not to allow a new industrial-size dairy – a factory farm where 1,000 cows would be artificially impregnated, drugged and used as milk machines – to be built at Leighton near Welshpool. More →

Youssou N'Dour Temporarily Steps Down As UNICEF Ambassador Jan 6, 2012

UNICEF said today that legendary giant of world music Youssou N'Dour had temporarily stepped down from his role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the organization because he is currently campaigning for the presidency of Senegal. More →

Selena Gomez Announces Second Annual Charity Concert Jan 6, 2012

Selena Gomez & The Scene are set to perform at her 2nd Annual Charity Concert benefitting UNICEF on Friday, January 20th at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, CA along with surprise musical guests, according to her official website. More →

David Arquette To Host LA Art Show Party For Charity Jan 6, 2012

The LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary, The Los Angeles Fine Art Show: Historic & Traditional, and the IFPDA Print Fair will kick off with a high-profile Opening Night Premiere Party on Wednesday, January 18 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More →

KT Tunstall To Launch Countdown To WWF Earth Hour Jan 6, 2012

Join KT Tunstall at The Village, Westfield, London at 4pm on Friday 6th January for an intimate acoustic performance and special Christmas Lights Switch Off ceremony celebrating WWF's Earth Hour 2012. More →

Duchess Of Cambridge Becomes Patron Of Four Charities Jan 5, 2012

The Duchess of Cambridge has accepted honorary Patron positions for four charities. 

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Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Ambassador For Save The Children Jan 5, 2012

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been named as an ambassador for Save the Children. More →

Amanda Holden Named As Make-A-Wish Foundation Ambassador Jan 5, 2012

Make-A-Wish UK has announced actress and presenter Amanda Holden as its latest Patron. More →

Cheryl Cole Launches Lipstick For Charity Jan 5, 2012

L’Oréal Paris is proud to launch Cheryl Cole's first limited edition Color Riche lipstick, with £1 from every sale being donated to The Cheryl Cole Foundation. More →

Alec Baldwin To Lecture On Arts And Public Policy Jan 5, 2012

Alec Baldwin will deliver The Americans for the Arts 25th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy on April 16 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. More →

Debbie Gibson To Join Celebrity Apprentice For Charity Jan 5, 2012

Singer songwriter Debbie Gibson will appear on season five of Celebrity Apprentice, and has announced she will play for the charity Children International. More →