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Stars Join Social Media Envoy For Malaria Control
The United Nations Special Envoy for Malaria, Ray Chambers, has announced a Social Media Envoy group of celebrities and leaders to inspire and encourage social media audiences to support malaria control. The group will use social networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Digg to carry out their mission, with stars such …
Adrien Grenier Swims With The Bluefin For Conservation
Written by Tim Saunders Entourage star Adrian Grenier is working with conservation organization Oceana to help save bluefin tuna. According to the charity, the star went swimming with the bluefin yesterday to record a special PSA calling for their protection. …
Paul McCartney Backs Israel’s Fur Ban Proposal
Written by Tim Saunders Animal activist and rock legend Paul McCartney has blogged about Israel’s bid to ban the import, export and local production of fur products of any kind. “I, along with members of my family, have been long-standing opponents of the commercial fur trade,” wrote the former Beatle . “The reason for this is simple – fur…
Vote For Adrian Paul’s Peace Fund In Charity Contest
Highlander star Adrian Paul’s children ‘s charity The PEACE Fund has been named one of 33 finalists in the Show Us Your Goodness Contest sponsored by Canada’s Snack Alliance Corp. The Peace Fund has an opportunity to win up to $20,000 to help the victims of the Haiti Earthquake. The general public is …
Demi Lovato And Eva Longoria Urge Census Participation
Written by Tim Saunders Teen star Demi Lovato used Twitter to appeal to fans to urge their parents to take part in the 2010 US census this week, joining Eva Longoria in encouraging participation. “A lot of you may not understand why I believe it’s important that the…
FIFA World Cup Kick Off Concert For Charity
A stellar line-up of stars has been confirmed for the FIFA World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert , which hopes to help unite the people of South Africa and raise money for the 20 Centres for 2010 campaign . Alicia Keys , Amadou & Mariam , Angélique Kidjo , …
Naughty By Nature Rapper Wants Youth Program Funding
Written by Tim Saunders Naughty By Nature rapper Treach urges the US government to fund more youth programs to keep young people off the streets and away from drugs and crime in a new interview with Sister 2 Sister magazine . “Where’s the money for all the programs?” he asks. “Now, man, in the street, [there’s] nothing for these kids to…
Antonio Banderas Named As United Nations Goodwill Ambassador
The United Nations Development Programme has announced that Antonio Banderas will be its new Goodwill Ambassador for the fight against poverty. “Poverty robs us of our potential as a people, preventing us from being all that we can be,” …
Humane Society To Hold Star-Studded Genesis Awards This Weekend
Written by Tim Saunders Animal welfare warriors shouldn’t forget The Humane Society’s 24th annual Genesis Awards this Saturday, March 20. This year will see Melanie Griffith present a lifetime achievement award to her mother, 80-year-old Tippi Hedren , for dedicating the last 40 years to the protection of animals and raising awareness of the exotic pet trade. “Tippi is an extraordinary woman – both a hands-on caregiver to 63 discarded big cats at …
Spotlight: Medicinema’s Celebrity Supporters
Bringing the magic of the silver screen to patients by building state of the art, free cinemas in hospitals Celebrity supporters Medicinema has 5 known supporters, including Emma Thompson , Ewan McGregor , and Kevin Spacey Areas of work Health Read more about Medicinema’s work and celebrity supporters . Related articles Stars Heal Patients With A Kiss Liam Neeson…
Leeza Gibbons To Join Larry King At Magic Of Memories Charity Dinner
Written by Tim Saunders Leeza Gibbons will once again host the annual Magic of Memories Dinner to benefit a number of worthy charities. The seventh annual event will take place at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach, California, and feature guests Marie Osmond , Larry King and Paul Mitchell CEO John Paul DeJoria. Tickets cost $250 per person, with proceeds going to benefit …
Spotlight: Kanye West’s Charity Work
Multiple Grammy Award-winning producer/artist Kanye West has already established himself as one of the premier artists in the recording industry, but put away the microphone, bling and neon, and you’ll find a crusader against poverty, hunger and poor education. In 2005, West and his late mother, Dr. Donda West, co-founded the Dr. Donda West Foundation with the goal of reducing the number of kids who drop out of school. The Foundation&#…
Barack Obama Signs Baseball Jersey For Charity Auction
Written by Tim Saunders President Barack Obama has signed a Majestic Athletic baseball jersey and is auctioning it for charity. Obama signed the jersey at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis, and the special once-in-a-lifetime collectors item is going under the hammer for UMPS CARE , the Major League Baseball Umpire’s youth ticket program for children awaiting adoption, as well as …
Constance Marie Named As East LA Women’s Center Spokesperson
The East Los Angeles Women’s Center ( ELAWC ) has announced that actress Constance Marie will serve as the center’s spokesperson. In this role, Ms. Marie – a native of East Los Angeles – will bring greater awareness to the vital importance of the Center’s work, helping support and empower Latinas and their families establish healthy and safe lives. “All women and children deserve a…
Ashley Judd Advocates For The Protection Of Wolves
Written by Ashley Wagner Ashley Judd has teamed up with the Defenders of Wildlife to advocate the protection of wolves again. Previously, Judd took part in the campaign Eye on Palin , which targeted former Alaskan governor Sarah Palin for aerial wolf…
Hip Hop Meets Bollywood For Charity
Written by Delinda Lombardo R&B singing sensation Akon has teamed up with music composer Aadesh Shrivastava to record a single for charity. The forthcoming song ’Let’s Come Together’ will be released worldwide with proceeds going to the Mumbai Police Relief Fund. Aadesh, composer for several successful Bollywood films, has also previously collaborated for projects with the London Symphony Orchestra. He met the R&B icon at his recording studio earlier this month. “…
Reese Witherspoon Launches Global Partnership To End Violence Against Women
Written by Ashley Wagner Reese Witherspoon joined forces with Avon in 2007 to help end violence against women and has continued to support the cause. On March 10, 2010, Witherspoon – along with the CEO of Avon – joined the State Department and Vital Voices to launch the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Women during a breakfast meeting in the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin…
Video Spotlight: Greg Grunberg, Dave Grohl Attend Milk + Bookies
Dave Grohl , Greg Grunberg , J.J. Abrams , Marlon Wayans , Jason Biggs , Rainn Wilson and Jennie Garth talk about supporting literacy and creativity at the 2010 Milk+Bookies event in Los Angeles. Host: Erin Mooney Camera: Ben Aldenese Editor: Jamie Hall (Click here to view the video if it doesn’t appear above.) Related videos Jennie Garth - Go Red For Women Actors Talk About …
Elton John And Annie Lennox To Attend Charity Gala In South Africa
Written by Tim Saunders Sir Elton John and his partner David Furnish, along with Annie Lennox , will be at a special charity gala and dinner in Cape Town next Tuesday, March 23. One & Only Cape Town will raise money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation , and is supported by Lennox’s SING Campaign. With the largest number of people living with HIV …
Dana Delany Wants Child Hunger To End Here
Nearly one in four children in this country face each day not knowing whether they will get enough to eat or not. But a new campaign between ConAgra Foods and Feeding America , the country’s largest hunger-relief organization, is seeking to put an end to this sobering …
Jack Johnson To Give Tour Profits To Charity
Written by Tim Saunders Jack Johnson will tour North America this summer and give 100% of the profits to charity. The singer will kick off a 34-date tour in Connecticut on July 9 in support of his new album, To The Sea , and will donate proceeds to charity through his All At Once Campaign . Charities to…
Celebrities To Attend Annual Night At Sardi’s Charity Event
The 18th annual A Night at Sardi’s event – the annual star-studded benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association – will honor the entertainment industry’s Marshall family (Penny, Garry and Ronny) and producer Susan Dietz for their contributions in the fight against Alzheimer”s disease. This year’s highly-anticipated gala is on Thursday, March 18, at the Beverly Hilton. Dozens of movie and television celebrities and entertainment industry leaders will attend. Following the…
Bob Barker Donates To PETA Center
Written by Delinda Lombardo Former ‘The Price Is Right’ host Bob Barker has donated $2.5 million for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals to open a new location in Los Angeles. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk joined the ‘spay and neuter’ champion on Wednesday for the groundbreaking at …
Joan Jett’s Greatest Green Hits
Written by Tim Saunders Joan Jett’s new Greatest Hits album is to be 100% green. The singer, known as a vegetarian and huge supporter of PETA and the USO , has announced that her new CD packaging will be manufactured from 100% recycled paper and will feature biodegradable trays. “I am a vegetarian,” she says on …
Stars Turn Out For Kevin James’ Make-A-Wish Fun Day
Kevin and Steffiana James joined with the Make-A-Wish Foundation to host a picture-perfect Sunday of fun at Santa Monica Pier’s Pacific Park for more than 1,200 Make-A-Wish kids and their families from Los Angeles and surrounding cities on Sunday, March 14. Pacific Park was closed for the event…
