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Busy Month For Charity Icon Jolie Jun 15, 2007

Angelina Jolie recently told an interviewer from Esquire magazine of her wish to be remembered more for her charity than her acting, and the first half of June is already bringing the fulfilment of that wish closer. More →

Dan Aykroyd To Host Niagara Wine Auction Jun 15, 2007

Canadian-born comedian and actor Dan Aykroyd is to host the inaugural Niagara Wine Auction and Gala later this month. The former Blues Brother, an accomplished winemaker, plans to turn his epicurian passion to a good cause by involving himself in the event. More →

Joanna Lumley Helps Darfur Appeal Jun 14, 2007

British actress Joanna Lumley has joined calls to help save lives whilst the conflict in Darfur and Chad continues to wreak havoc. More →

Gorbachev Cancer Fundraiser Draws Stars Jun 8, 2007

Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev hosted a gala dinner last weekend to raise money for the cancer charity he established in memory of his wife. More →

Hill, McGraw and More Become Cartier LOVECHARITY Ambassadors Jun 7, 2007

Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Djimon Hounsou, and Eva Mendes are among the list of 2007 Cartier LOVECHARITY Bracelet Ambassadors. More →

Lopez, Marc Anthony, Paul Simon United For Children's Health Jun 4, 2007

Singer Paul Simon, Co-Founder of the Children's Health Fund, was joined by Honorary Co-Chairs Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez for the charity’s 20th Anniversary Gala. Simon hosted the event, and CHF Advisory Board Member Anthony performed. More →

Mandela Hopes Spice Girls Will Reunite For Charity Birthday Party Jun 4, 2007

British newspaper The Mirror reported that Nelson Mandela is keen to reunite the Spice Girls for a charity party on July 28 to celebrate his 89th birthday. More →

McGregor Begins Charity Motorcycle Adventure May 31, 2007

Actor Ewan McGregor and friend Charley Boorman have begun a second epic motorcycle journey, this time in support of charity. More →

George Michael Loans Lennon's Piano To Virginia Tech May 31, 2007

George Michael has loaned a piano once owned by John Lennon to the Virginia Tech University following the April massacre of 33 students. More →

Jazz Stars Help Out In New Orleans May 26, 2007

Last month’s Jazz Festival in New Orleans saw artists such as Harry Connick Jr. and Joss Stone taking time out to participate in community projects reviving the city after the damage it sustained in the 2005 Katrina hurricane. More →

Bono To Receive Liberty Medal Honours In US May 26, 2007

The US National Constitution Center is to honour Bono for his charity work in Africa by awarding him the Liberty Medal in September. More →

Madonna Pens Song For Live Earth May 24, 2007

Madonna has written a song in support of the Live Earth concert series, at which she will be one of the growing number of big-name performers. More →

Ed Begley Jr. Launches Sustainable Living Website May 24, 2007

Actor Ed Begley Jr. has launched a forum-based community website with the goal of promoting and enabling sustainable living. More →

Bono Joins Irish Task Force On Hunger May 24, 2007

Irish Aid Minister Conor Lenihan announced on Monday that Bono is to join the government’s Hunger Task Force, which launched in April. More →

Kylie, Clooney, Stone Boost AIDS Charity At Cannes Event May 24, 2007

A dinner and auction event in Cannes drew film festival attendees and raised more than $7 million for the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR). More →

Ocean's Thirteen Cast Raise Millions In Cannes May 24, 2007

The A-list cast of the new movie “Ocean’s Thirteen” has raised $9.2 million at a fundraising event in Cannes, where the movie will première on Thursday. More →

Rachael Ray Supports Great American Bake Sale May 23, 2007

TV cook Rachael Ray is lending her support to The Great American Bake Sale, an initiative of charity Share Our Strength which works to end childhood hunger. More →

Elton's Charity To Raise AIDS Awareness In India May 21, 2007

Sir Elton John has joined with CARE International UK and other leading international aid agencies to put food at the forefront of the fight against HIV and AIDS in India. More →

Jolie And Shakira Swap Fundraising Tips May 21, 2007

UN Goodwill Ambassadors Angelina Jolie and Shakira have reportedly become friends since their charity efforts brought them into contact. More →

Barrymore Becomes Ambassador Against Hunger May 16, 2007

Actress Drew Barrymore has been named an Ambassador Against Hunger for the World Food Programme. She and fellow WFP ambassador, world marathon record-holder Paul Tergat, will focus their advocacy efforts on school feeding programs. Tergat, hailing from Kenya, is a former school feeding recipient. More →

Rowling, Branson, Cowell Boost Reward Fund For Missing Girl May 15, 2007

Some of Britain’s biggest names have pledged money to a record £2.5 million ($5 million) reward for the safe return of 4-year-old Madeleine McCann, who disappeared in Portugal while on holiday with her family. More →

Mandela, Clinton Auction Star Encounters For Charity May 15, 2007

Fancy tea with Nelson Mandela? Or how about an African safari and passing a bit of time with Sir Richard Branson at a Virgin Unite project? Or if you prefer to spend your time on the green, a round of golf with Samuel L. Jackson at Leopard Creek Country Club could be the epitome of a truly Priceless Moment. More →

Beckham Stars In TV Ad To Combat Malaria May 14, 2007

Soccer star David Beckham has added his support to the charity Malaria No More by starring in a 30-second TV advertisement calling for the public to help end the threat of malaria in developing countries. More →

Tracey and Joan Clean House May 13, 2007

Falling behind with your housework? Do you need a cleaner? One bidder at the charity auction at Christies bid £13,000 (approx $25,500 US) to have Tracey Emin and Joan Rivers come and do some ‘light cleaning’. More →

Athletes and Actors Tee Up For Charity May 13, 2007

On Wednesday, the Chill Foundation hosted its annual charity golf tournament to aid disadvantaged youths ages 10 to 18. Professional snowboarders, surfers and celebrities teed off to an afternoon of golf and evening of dinner while raising funds for the Foundation’s program which provides snowboarding opportunities to at-risk inner city youth. More →

Oprah Tops Celebrity Philanthropy A-List May 12, 2007

A list of the 30 largest public donations made by celebrities in the past year puts Oprah in the top spot. More →

Clinton And Rachael Ray Unite For Kids' Nutrition May 11, 2007

TV chef Rachael Ray is launching a charitable organisation aimed at helping children in the U.S. to eat more healthily, with the support of former president Bill Clinton. More →

Jolie And Pitt Pledge $1m To Darfur May 11, 2007

Philanthropic Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have announced that they will give $1m through their foundation to help Sudanese refugees of the Darfur crisis. More →

Ocean's Thirteen Team To Support Darfur At Première May 10, 2007

The team behind the upcoming movie “Ocean’s Thirteen” is uniting to form a new non-profit organisation aimed at helping relief efforts in war-torn Darfur. More →

Star Athletes Create Charity Team May 9, 2007

Athletes work hard to be the best at what they do, and now some of the top sports celebrities have joined their efforts to form a team with a common goal of philanthropy. The prize they hope to win is a better future for the world. More →