Desmond Tutu for Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Written on Friday, November 21st, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Archbishop Desmond Tutu will appear in a PSA for the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in its 60th anniversary year. Read on…

WaterAid Celebrity Boot Auction

Written on Friday, November 21st, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Spend a lifetime walking in the boots of some well known celebrities and artists by bidding in the WaterAid Celebrity Boot Auction.

Jay-Z, the Arctic Monkeys, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer, Kings of Leon (pictured), my favourites Goldfrapp and a few more larger than life characters have given their big shoes to fill in an auction raising funds for WaterAid, a charity helping the people of Madagascar.

The WaterAid International Celebrity Boot Auction is on now and will finish November 23.

Tom Jones Busks for Charity

Written on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Sir Tom Jones was out and about in London this week, giving fans an up close and personal concert for charity.

The old time sexy singer, who has just released a new album, sang a couple of songs on the street and raised about £460 for Cancer Research.

Tom Jones‘ London busking performance was part of a TV charity Busking Challenge show.

Ben Affleck Tours Congo

Written on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Ben Affleck spoke to local kids and aid workers throughout refugee camps in DR Congo this week, in an effort to draw the world’s attention to the conflict that has left over 250 000 people in desperate circumstances. Read on…

Country Stars Make Project Paper Doll

Written on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Project Paper Doll had a huge launch party earlier this week. Read on…

Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson to Host Nobel Peace Prize Concert

Written on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson, together before on screen in The Prestige, will host the upcoming Nobel Peace Prize Concert. Read on…

Ian Botham and Kapil Dev in Mumbai for Magic Bus

Written on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Cricket legends Ian Botham and Kapil Dev took the Laureus Foundation Magic Bus to Mumbai to visit children from the disadvantaged areas of Dharavi. Read on…

High School Musical 3 Wish Come True

Written on Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Make-A-Wish UK, Disney and the cast of High School Musical 3 have granted a wish for Alice, a ten year old girl living with a brain tumor. Read on...

Will Smith ‘Seven Pounds’ Charity Premiere

Written on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Will Smith met and had photos taken with fans at the Seven Pounds premiere for charity. Read on…

Justin Timberlake Releases Song for Charity

Written on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Justin Timberlake has released a song, Follow My Lead, to raise funds for the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Read on…

Jerry Hall Finishes Charity Christmas Tree

Written on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Jerry Hall helped decorate a charity Christmas tree for Emmaus UK. Read on...

Queen and Paul Rodgers World AIDS Day Concert

Written on Monday, November 17th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Queen and Paul Rodgers’ concert Let the Cosmos Rock will be screened for World AIDS Day at 39 Vue sites across the UK. Read on…

Neil Finn to Work on Charity Album

Written on Monday, November 17th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Neil Finn will spend the busy Christmas period collaborating with the likes of Radiohead, Wilco (pictured right), The Smiths’ Johnny Marr and KT Tunstall for a charity album supporting Oxfam International. Read on…

Variety Club Honors Michael Caine

Written on Monday, November 17th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

This year’s Variety Club event gave honors to veteran actor Michael Caine for his outstanding contribution to showbusiness.

Atonement actor James McAvoy also received an award along with Noel Edmonds, Kenneth Branagh, Alan Carr and Colin Morgan.

Supporting the annual charity event, in the audience, were John Hurt, Simon Pegg and Sir Ben Kingsley.

The show will be broadcast on November 30.

Michael Caine also received the Variety Club Showbiz Awards honor for his work with the UK charity.

Charlize Theron UN Ambassador of Peace

Written on Sunday, November 16th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Charlize Theron has been named UN Ambassador of Peace, her role having a special focus on ending violence against women. Read on…

Jackie Chan Bird Nest Charity Concert

Written on Sunday, November 16th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Jackie Chan, Li Yundi, Song Zuying and Li Yuchun will headline the Bird Nest Charity Concert to aid people disabled by the Sichuan earthquake. Read on…

Martin Bell’s UNICEF Appeal for Congo

Written on Sunday, November 16th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

UNICEF UK Ambassador Martin Bell has appeared in a PSA for UNICEF, to appeal for support for the conflict-affected children of DR Congo. Read on...

Stir World Toilet Day with Kenny

Written on Friday, November 14th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Shane Jacobson, better known to most people as Kenny, sat down with World Vision Stir to stress the importance of having clean water, an issue marked by World Water Day. Read on…

3rd Annual Charity: Ball Gala

Written on Friday, November 14th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Charity: Ball Gala, for Charity: Water. Read on…

Steve Irwin Day 2008

Written on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Thirsty Merc and Bindi and Terri Irwin will entertain guests at the annual Steve Irwin Day at Australia Zoo. Read on…

Fergie Unveils Swarovski Christmas Star

Written on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Fergie has unveiled the Swarovski Star ornament that will sit atop the Rockefeller Christmas tree. Read on…

Natalie Imbruglia PETA Anti-Fur Campaign

Written on Thursday, November 13th, 2008 by magenta, 0 comments to this post

Natalie Imbruglia is the latest celebrity to appear in just her skin for PETA’s ongoing anti-fur campaign. Read on…