Carrie Underwood donates $1 million to Oklahoma relief
- Celebrity Causes
- May 27, 2013
Singer Carrie Underwood is donating $1 million in proceeds from her recent "Blown Away" Tour to the Red Cross for relief efforts. "I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness," Underwood said. "With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the
READ MORESimon Cowell: Charity work is life-changing
- Celebrity Causes
- April 8, 2013
Simon Cowell’s experience working with Shooting Star CHASE has been a positive experience. He says, “If you want a perspective wake-up call – and I tell this to all my friends – just go down there. It’ll change your life, it changed mine.” Divine.Ca, 3/25/2013
READ MOREKiss frontman Gene Simmons says music can save a child’s life, get them off the streets
- Celebrity Causes
- April 8, 2013
Gene Simmons surprised fans when he made a guest appearance at a benefit concert and spoke about how music is self-empowering and has the ability to positively shape children’s lives. Music also helps children to improve their social skills. Simmons says, “It doesn’t matter if you become a star. If you don’t believe in yourself
READ MOREFundraising’s Rising Star
- Celebrity Causes
- February 4, 2013
There's a new kid on the fundraising block: Crowdrise. Crowdrise is quickly gaining popularity with celebrities and social media gurus. Here's the story of how the creators got started, where they are going, and how celebrities like Ed Norton, Jimmy Kimmel and Danny DeVito have been using the platform to further the causes they care about. SheKnows, 2/1/2013
READ MORECelebrities building green, environmentally friendly homes inspire homeowners to remodel
- Celebrity Causes
- January 28, 2013
In Hollywood, celebrities are setting a trend by building green, environmentally friendly homes and making sustainable lifestyle choices. These celebs are inspiring Americans to go green in their own homes. Greencelebrity.net, 1/19/2013
READ MORELiam Neeson: Preparing America’s Children for a Global Future
- Celebrity Causes
- December 24, 2012
Actor Liam Neeson has partnered with Journeys in Film to launch a new fundraising endeavor to educate American students about the world and its diverse cultures. Look to the Stars, 12/10/2012
READ MOREJ.K. Rowling’s “Beedle” Becomes Charitable eBook
- Celebrity Causes
- November 28, 2012
J.K. Rowling has been stepping up her charity efforts. Most recently, she announced a $16M donation to Edinburgh University to fund a clinic for multiple sclerosis and neurodegenerative disease – and a new eBook version of her massively successful “Tales of Beedle the Bard” Harry Potter companion book, which has raised more than $28M for
READ MOREStars perform to help victims of Sandy
- Celebrity Causes
- November 5, 2012
New Jersey natives Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi joined Sting, Christina Aguilera and other music stars on Friday in a televised benefit concert to raise funds for victims of superstorm Sandy. NBC News, 11/2/2012
READ MOREJustin Bieber Visits Cancer-stricken Fan in Hospital
- Celebrity Causes
- October 22, 2012
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READ MOREEllen DeGeneres Launches Facebook Game to Help Real Animals
- Celebrity Causes
- October 18, 2012
Ellen DeGeneres is taking her animal advocacy to the virtual world – with a new Facebook game that helps real animals. Called Joy Kingdom and created by Sojo Studios, the game allows players to help Amani, King of the Animal Spirits, restore their world after shadows have stolen away all of the Joy. According to
READ MOREFormer ‘American Idol’ contestant Devyn Rush is now lifting her voice against high school bullying
- Celebrity Causes
- October 5, 2012
During October – National Stop Bullying Month – Rush has teamed with an organization called Hey U.G.L.Y. to stage anti-bullying assemblies at high schools around the country. Rush has recently penned several songs aimed at combating high school bullying, of which she was a victim. NY Daily News, 10/2/2012
READ MOREHuman Factor: ‘American Idol’s’ Casey Abrams on life with a digestive disease
- Celebrity Causes
- October 1, 2011
Casey Abrams shares his story about his struggles with the chronic digestive disease, ulcerative colitis. He not only talks about living with his disease, but what he is doing to help others to deal with it and still pursue their dreams. CNN.com, 9/30/2011
READ MORETony Bennett Won’t Perform Duet He Did With Winehouse Solo: ‘It Wouldn’t Seem Right Without Amy’
- Celebrity Causes
- September 18, 2011
Besides working with the late Amy Winehouse, the legendary Tony Bennett is now working with Lady Gaga for his new “Duets II” record. The duo worked together on a song called “The Lady is a Tramp”. Sunday night at the Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan, the legendary Tony Bennett will be performing along with Elton
READ MORECelebrity Star Wars Fans Use the Force for Good to Help Charity
- Celebrity Causes
- September 18, 2011
In celebration of the new Star Wars: The Complete Saga (being launched on Blu-ray), Lucasfilm, eBay, and Major League Baseball have created a Stand Up To Cancer campaign. It begins this month and will allow Star Wars fans to support the cause when they purchase Star Wars merchandise. Look to the Stars, September 15th
READ MORECelebrities act as traders for charity
- Celebrity Causes
- September 16, 2011
Several celebrities tried their talents at day trading on Monday, to raise money for their chosen charities at BGC Partner’s seventh annual Celebrity Brokers Charity Day. Celebs in attendance included Ben Stiller, former President Bill Clinton, Petra Nemcova, and Jon Voigt. Ben Stiller was called “a natural” at trading while raising money for the Stiller
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