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Kaiser Chiefs Walk In An Oxfam Winter Wonderland Dec 5, 2008

The Kaiser Chiefs headlined the first of the annual Winter Wonderland live shows at London’s Brixton Academy on Tuesday night. More →

World Leaders Ask For UN Help In Burma Dec 5, 2008

A massive group of former world leaders, presidents, and prime ministers – including Mikhail Gorbachev, Jimmy Carter, Tony Blair, and George Bush Sr – have written to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to ask him to secure the release of all political prisoners in Burma by the end of this year. More →

Barack Obama Tackles AIDS Issues Dec 5, 2008

President-elect Barack Obama released taped remarks commemorating the twentieth anniversary of World AIDS Day earlier this week. More →

Kate Bosworth Is Gorgeous And Green Dec 5, 2008

Actress Kate Bosworth shared hosting duties with former Melrose Place star Daphne Zuniga and American Idol’s Elliot Yamin at Global Green's Gorgeous And Green event on Tuesday, December 2. More →

Tiger Woods To Host Chevron Golf Tournament Dec 5, 2008

The Chevron World Challenge celebrates its 10th year by once again bringing golf’s finest stars to Southern California. This year’s tournament will be played at Sherwood Country Club in Thousand Oaks, CA, from December 15 – 21 on a course designed by famed architect and professional golfer Jack Nicklaus. More →

Peter Buffett Offers Album Download For Charity Dec 5, 2008

Food Bank For New York City is seeing first hand the effects of the economic downturn – finding funding has become more challenging while the need for emergency food is increasing rapidly. More →

Brad Pitt Is Amazed With New Homes Dec 4, 2008

Brad Pitt visited the New Orleans neighborhood where families are moving into six homes built by his charity following Hurricane Katrina earlier this week. More →

Jessica Biel Makes A Difference For Sick Kids Dec 4, 2008

Actress Jessica Biel attended the Make The Difference Network Holiday Party at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on Tuesday. More →

Nicole Richie Wants To Give You A Fruitcake For Christmas Dec 4, 2008

Tony Hawk, Nicole Richie and Fall Out Boy are on a mission to “re-gift” the classic fruitcake this Christmas with a new charity application on Facebook. More →

Beyoncé Gets Help from Her Sister For Charity Concert Dec 4, 2008

Beyoncé Knowles will join her sister Solange on stage next week for a concert to benefit victims of Hurricane Ike. 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 →

Trevor Project To Honor Sigourney Weaver With Life Award Dec 4, 2008

On December 7, the 11th annual fundraising event, Cracked Xmas: A Not So Silent Night, will take place at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California, to benefit The Trevor Project, a 24-hour suicide hotline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning youth. More →

Melissa Joan Hart To Wrap Gifts For Foster Children Dec 4, 2008

Former Sabrina The Teenage Witch star Melissa Joan Hart will be hosting a special evening of gift wrapping for LA area foster children tomorrow night, December 5. More →

Stars Rally For ICAP World Charity Day Dec 4, 2008

ICAP (IAP.L), the world’s premier interdealer broker, will hold its 16th annual global Charity Day on Wednesday, 10 December, 2008. On this day, all company revenues will be donated to over 100 charities around the world. More →

Jack Johnson Goes Barefoot For Charity Dec 3, 2008

Jack Johnson is kicking off his shoes to lead a host of celebrities in a new auction to save America’s shoreline. More →

British Stars Get Really Naked For Charity Calendar Dec 3, 2008

The National Osteoporosis Society in Britain is giving you the chance to see some of the nation’s favorite stars as you have never seen them before – completely and truly naked. More →

Bid 2 Beat AIDS Auction Jam-Packed With Stars Dec 3, 2008

December 1st marked World AIDS Day. It was also the first day of BID 2 BEAT AIDS's 4th annual charity auction. More →

JK Rowling To Create Magic For Charity Tomorrow Dec 3, 2008

Harry Potter fans around the world will have a very restless night as they wait with eager anticipation for JK Rowling's new book, The Tales Of Beedle The Bard, which is being released tomorrow, December 4. More →

Will Ferrell Launches Human Rights Awareness Month Dec 3, 2008

Funnyman Will Ferrell launched Human Rights Awareness Month earlier this week with a passionate plea to help Burma. More →

James Caan Joins Stars At Callaway Charity Golf Event Dec 3, 2008

The Callaway Golf Foundation will host it’s second professional/celebrity golf tournament, the Callaway Golf Foundation Challenge, at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles on December 15 to benefit groundbreaking cancer research projects supported by the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF). More →

Jet Li Speaks At Clinton Global Initiative Dec 3, 2008

Former President Bill Clinton kicked off his first Clinton Global Initiative conference abroad in Hong Kong on Tuesday to focus on education, energy and climate change and public health issues in Asia. More →

Bid On A Charity Bear Signed By Melora Hardin Dec 3, 2008

Looking for a gift with a difference this Christmas? Why not check out one of the new JJ Teddy Bears signed by your favorite celebrities. More →

Farm Sanctuary Hosts Winter Wonderland For Animals Dec 3, 2008

On Thursday, December 4 from 6 to 10 p.m., Farm Sanctuary – the nation’s largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals – is hosting the elegant Winter Wonderland for the Animals: A Farm Sanctuary Benefit to raise vital funds for the organization’s life-saving rescue, education and advocacy efforts for farm animals. More →

Penelope Cruz Gets Under The Mistletoe On World AIDS Day Dec 2, 2008

Actress Penelope Cruz opened a special new initiative in New York’s Madison Square Park yesterday in recognition of World AIDS Day. More →

U2 Believe In Father Christmas For Africa Dec 2, 2008

December 1st was World AIDS Day, and it also marked the launch of (RED)WIRE, an innovative new music service from (RED) that’s been set up to raise funds for HIV/AIDS charities in Africa. More →

Feed America With George Clooney's Bowl Dec 2, 2008

A host of your favorite actors and musicians have autographed bowls for a new charity auction to raise money for the hungry. More →

Trisha Yearwood's Favorite Things Dec 2, 2008

Country music star Trisha Yearwood has recorded her own version of “My Favorite Things” to support Sears' Heroes at Home program. More →

Nicole Kidman Designs Star For Charity Auction Dec 2, 2008

For those celebrating Christmas in Australia this year, the Starlight Children's Foundation is holding a special auction of stars designed by 17 of the country’s favorite celebrities to raise money to grant seriously ill children wishes. More →

Dancing With The Stars Supports Charity Bracelet Campaign Dec 2, 2008

Viewers of the latest season of Dancing With The Stars – won last week by Brooke Burke – may have noticed the contestants wearing special bracelets. These were part of the I’m Tired Of… campaign, an initiative set up to raise money for charities and causes around the world. More →

Lucy Lawless, The Warrior Bed-Making Champion Dec 2, 2008

It may not be exactly what you would expect from a warrior princess, but Xena star Lucy Lawless took part in a charity bed making competition for a children’s hospital last week. More →