Lambert Fans Raise $229,000 For CharityOctober 1st, 2009 Singer ADAM LAMBERT's support for U.S. schools has paid off - his fans have raised $229,000 (£153,000) for the cause.
Jackson Estate Officials Sue Bogus Charity OfficialsSeptember 29th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's estate administrators have filed a lawsuit against the Heal the World Foundation, accusing charity bosses of using the King of Pop's name and likeness without permission. John Branca and John McClain state that Foundation officials have registered six trademarks and have applied for 41 additional ones, all linked to Jackson.
Stars Come Out For Common's Charity GigSeptember 28th, 2009 Hip-hop icons NAS, QUEEN LATIFAH, KANYE WEST, THE ROOTS and DE LA SOUL joined forces on Saturday (26Sep09) when they hit the stage in Los Angeles to show their support for rapper COMMON's charity fundraiser. The Go! hitmaker brought out a host of his rap pals including Ludacris, Mos Def, Talib Kweli and Heavy D for his Common & Friends benefit concert at the Hollywood Palladium.
'Cheeky' Amanda Holden uses stilettos as bra in charity photoshootSeptember 25th, 2009 LONDON - Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden stripped off for a charity photoshoot - with just a pair of stilettos covering her twin assets. The 38-year-old English actress struck the racy pose wearing leopard-print knickers to raise funds for Wellbeing For Women charity.
Metallica Shows Raise $20,000 For CharitySeptember 25th, 2009 Heavy rockers METALLICA have donated $20,000 (£13,666) to a local charity in Canada. The group played two sold-out shows in Montreal, Quebec at the weekend (19-20Sep09) and gave the box office takings - totalling 21,462 Canadian dollars - to Sun Youth, a community services organisation.
The Clash Stars Team Up With Ex-cons For Charity DriveSeptember 19th, 2009 Former THE CLASH rockers MICK JONES and TOPPER HEADON have returned to the studio together for the first time in 27 years to help British prisoners. The pair re-recorded the band's classic Jail Guitar Doors for a charity named after the track.
Arquette Calls On Cox For Cheesecake Charity CauseSeptember 8th, 2009 DAVID ARQUETTE was determined to make his hunger charity fundraising drive a success - and called on his wife COURTENEY COX and her COUGAR TOWN co-stars to donate to the cause. The actor is a spokesperson for the Cheesecake Factory’s Drive Out Hunger Tour, which is currently trekking across the U.S.
Singer Brand Lands Australia's Dancing TrophySeptember 8th, 2009 Country singer ADAM BRAND has waltzed home with the trophy on the Australian version of reality show DANCING WITH THE STARS. The 39 year old was shocked to beat out TV hosts Kylie Gillies and Matt White on Sunday night's (06Sep09) final - and dedicated his win to his late nephew Harry, who died of cancer aged two.
Kasabian Vow To Hand Mercury Prize Money To CharitySeptember 8th, 2009 British rockers KASABIAN have vowed to give the Mercury Prize money to charity if they win the prestigious award - unless they decide to blow it all in a bar. The band's third album West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum is up for the coveted music honour, which sees the winners pick up a $30,000 (£20,000) cheque.
Wentz's 'wild' Baseball PitchSeptember 4th, 2009 Rocker PETE WENTZ has no plans to quit music to pursue his love of baseball - after throwing a "wild" first pitch before the Los Angeles Dodgers game on Wednesday (02Sep09). The Fall Out Boy bassist stepped up to the plate at Dodgers Stadium to mark the start of the team's clash with division rivals the Arizona Diamondbacks, but his pitch was sub-par even by the star's own admission, and he has publicly thanked Dodgers catcher Brad Ausmus for stopping him from making a complete fool out of himself.
Mayer Mug Shot Costs Him BigAugust 28th, 2009 Guitarist JOHN MAYER will have to hand over $25,000 (£16,700) to charity, after losing a bet over his criminal record. Mayer bet editors at TMZ.com they couldn't track down a mug shot taken of him, following his arrest in 2001 for driving with a suspended license.
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck gamble for charityJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Actors and close friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck played poker at an event in Las Vegas to raise money for charity. The Oscar winners joined event host Don Cheadle and actors Brad Garrett and Danny Masterson and retired boxing champ Mike Tyson Thursday night for the charity event, reported femalefirst.co.uk.
Emma Watson to design clothing range for charityJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Emma Watson is using her fashion knowledge for a noble cause. She will come out with self-designed clothes for teenagers as part of a charity programme.
Jessica Alba follows apology with donation after defacing charity's billboardJune 19th, 2009 Alba follows apology to charity with donationOKLAHOMA CITY — Jessica Alba has made a donation to the United Way in Oklahoma City, where she ran into trouble for attaching a poster to one of the charity's billboards. The United Way of Central Oklahoma announced Alba's donation Thursday.
Country stars decorate acoustic guitars for auction to benefit Grand Ole Opry charityJune 9th, 2009 Country stars decorate guitars for Opry charityNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Fans attending Tuesday night's Grand Ole Opry shows will get a sneak peek of some specially designed guitars.
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