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David Beckham To Visit British Prime Minister
David Beckham will visit the British Prime Minister David Cameron today (26.07.12) in an attempt to convince him to take immediate action in combating malnutrition in very young children around the world.The LA Galaxy soccer...
By Bang Showbiz on 26 July 2012
Jackie Chan Donates $200,000 To Flood Relief In Thailand
Action man Jackie Chan donated $200,000 (£125,000) to officials in Thailand on Sunday (08Jul12) to help boost the country's flood relief fund.The Rush Hour star, a United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) Goodwill Ambassador, toured orphanages...
By World Entertainment News Network on 10 July 2012
Gordon Ramsay And Will Ferrell Injured At Soccer
Gordon Ramsay was rushed to hospital after falling ill during a charity soccer match.The 'Hell's Kitchen' star ended up being removed from the football pitch after a run in with former professional England player Teddy...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2012
Robbie Williams To Have A Girl
Robbie Williams' wife is expecting a girl.The 'Angels' singer is ''very excited'' about the impending arrival but admitted his spouse Ayda Field had asked him to keep quiet about the gender of their unborn baby.He...
By Bang Showbiz on 25 May 2012
Keira Knightley Emotional During Chad Charity Trip
British actress Keira Knightley was overcome with emotion on a charity trip to West Africa after witnessing the plight of malnourished children living in poverty.The Atonement star made the trip to Chad to support Unicef,...
By WENN on 24 May 2012
Ewan Mcgregor's Emotional Trip To India
Ewan Mcgregor has recalled his heartache following an emotional visit to one of the poorest parts of India.The actor visited the city of Patna in the state of Bihar in November (11) to record a...
By WENN on 21 May 2012
Kasabian's Serge Joins The Rest Of The World For Soccer Aid 2012
Kasabian guitarist Sergio Pizzorno joins the Rest of the World squad for Soccer Aid 2012, along with funny men Will Ferrell ('Anchorman'), Mike Myers ('Austin Powers') and Patrick Kielty; actors Gerard Butler ('300') and James...
By Lew Irwin on 04 May 2012
Ewan Mcgregor Films New Unicef Campaign Ad
Actor Ewan Mcgregor has filmed a new public service announcement for Unicef, calling for help to save more than one million children in west Africa from the threat of starvation.The Trainspotting star is a longtime...
By WENN on 25 April 2012
Robbie Williams Quits Smoking
Robbie Williams has quit smoking.The 38-year-old 'Angels' singer - who gave up drinking after getting hooked on drugs and alcohol following his 1995 departure from Take That - has reportedly now waved goodbye to his...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 March 2012
Robinson Stands Up Singing Heidi Klum
Supermodel Heidi Klum was forced to hunt out a karaoke partner at a Unicef benefit on Thursday (15Mar12) after her planned duet with Smokey Robinson fell through.The stars were set to perform The Temptations' My...
By WENN on 17 March 2012
Kravitz Backs Unicef's Clean Water Campaign
Rocker Lenny Kravitz is urging his fans to donate $1 (£0.62) to help support Unicef's clean water campaign.The Fly Away hitmaker has filmed a video for the organisation's Tap Project scheme, which aims to give...
By WENN on 07 March 2012
Shakira Up For Top Charity Award
Colombian superstar Shakira has been nominated for a prestigious award in Spain in recognition of her endless charity work.The Hips Don't Lie hitmaker, a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador, is shortlisted for the Prince of Asturias Concord...
By WENN on 05 March 2012
Gomez Raises $200,000 For Unicef With Charity Show
Justin Bieber joined stars including David Beckham and Ashley Tisdale to support his girlfriend Selena Gomez's charity concert on Friday night (20Jan12).The teenage star joined forces with the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) in 2008,...
By WENN on 22 January 2012
Gomez To Stage Unicef Charity Show
Selena Gomez is staging a special show to raise funds for the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) as part of her role as a celebrity ambassador.The teenage star joined forces with Unicef in 2008, speaking...
By WENN on 09 January 2012
David Beckham Meets Street Kids In Philippines
David Beckham has met children who live on the streets in the Philippines. The soccer star - who has four children, Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, nine, Cruz, six, and four-month-old daughter Harper with wife Victoria Beckham...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 December 2011
Uma Thurman, Adrien Brody And Parker Line Up For Unicef Work
Hollywood stars Uma Thurman and Adrien Brody have offered up their services to help draw attention to United Nations children's campaigns around the world.The actors have been longtime supporters of Unicef (United Nations Children's Fund),...
By WENN on 30 November 2011
Harmon Heading To India For Unicef
Actress and ex-model Angie Harmon is turning a planned New Year's (12) vacation in India into a humanitarian trip for United Nations officials.The former Law & Order star is set to visit friends in the...
By WENN on 30 November 2011
Kate Middleton Sparks Pregnancy Rumours In Copenhagen
Britain's Kate Middleton has sparked rumours she could be pregnant by deciding against eating some peanut paste. The Duchess of Cambridge turned down an invitation to taste the foodstuff - which is being sent to...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 November 2011
Hindus Take Aim At Susan Sarandon For Nazi Pope Remark
Hindu leaders have thrown their support behind outraged Catholics and taken aim at actress Susan Sarandon for remarks she made about the Pope.Sarandon branded His Holiness Pope Benedict Xvi a "Nazi" during a film festival...
By WENN on 18 October 2011
Eddie Izzard Visits Africa To Highlight Humanitarian Issues
British funnyman Eddie Izzard has embarked on a tour of Africa in a bid to raise awareness of humanitarian issues.The Cars 2 star jetted off last week (ends25Sep11) to help Unicef, and he kept his...
By WENN on 28 September 2011
Princess Beatrice Couldn't Carry Off Hat
Tom Ford says Princess Beatrice didn't have the right skills to pull off the hat she wore to the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.The redheaded royal caused a worldwide sensation when she...
By Bang Showbiz on 02 September 2011
Jack Johnson Donates $30,000 To Africa Famine Relief
Jack Johnson has donated $30,000 (£18,750) to help feed Africans caught up in the current famine crisis.The singer/songwriter has pledged $10,000 (£6,250) to Unicef, Save the Children, and the World Food Programme, who are all...
By WENN on 24 August 2011
Harrison's Widow Rallies Stars For Africa Fundraising
Eric Clapton, Selena Gomez, Enrique Iglesias and Ringo Starr are among celebrities who have teamed up with the widow of Beatles star George Harrison to raise money for the victims of drought and famine in...
By WENN on 28 July 2011
Bids For Princess Beatrice's Hat Reach 18k
Princess Beatrice's royal wedding hat has attracted a bid of £18,400.The 22-year-old royal listed the bizarre Philip Treacy creation on auction website eBay in order to make money for the Little Bee Initiative, a charitable...
By Bang Showbiz on 18 May 2011
Stars Sign Up For Karaoke Concert
Hollywood stars Kristen Bell, Jack Black and Christian Slater are set to sing for charity at an upcoming karaoke fundraiser.Rita Wilson, Kyle MacLachlan, James Denton and Lori Loughlin will also step up to the mic...
By WENN on 09 May 2011
Mcgregor Supports Unicef Campaign
Scottish actor Ewan Mcgregor is backing a new Unicef campaign to provide medical equipment to save the lives of expectant mothers in the Third World.The Trainspotting star, a longtime U.K. ambassador for the organisation, is...
By WENN on 01 April 2011
Shakira To Receive Harvard Honour
Shakira has been named the Harvard Foundation's 2011 Artist of the Year.The Columbian singer will receive "the Foundation's most prestigious medal" in recognition of her music and charity work at the annual Cultural Rhythms festival...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 February 2011
Jennifer Lopez Did Children Shoot For Charity
Jennifer Lopez says she only let her two-year-old twins appear in a Gucci campaign because the money was going to charity.The singer-and-actress starred alongside Max and Emme in the Italian fashion house's campaign for their...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 January 2011
Sarandon Planning Unicef Trip With Son
SUSAN SARANDON is hoping to take her son JACK on her next UNICEF charity trip - because she's convinced the journey will be "very educational" for the budding moviemaker.The Thelma & Louise star has been...
By WENN on 14 January 2011
Hepburn Stamps Fetch $606,000
AUDREY HEPBURN's son has spoken of his delight after a rare set of stamps featuring the screen icon were sold for a staggering $606,000 (£404,000) at a charity auction.The 10 stamps show the legendary actress...
By WENN on 17 October 2010
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