Charity

As the one year anniversary of the earthquake in Haiti approaches, singer/philanthropist Wyclef Jean is linking with non-profit organization, Urban Zen, to continue to raise funds for the ravaged country. Urban Zen founder Donna Karan along with music mogul Andre Harrell, will host an exhibition titled 'The Truth' in New York City on Thursday (Dec...

While fans were busy listening to his newly released single '6' 7',' Lil Wayne took a little time out of his schedule to bowl a few strikes for charity. The New Orleans native joined NBA baller Chris Paul for the Celebrity Bowling Invitational put on by the Professional Bowlers Association at Riverboat Lanes in his hometown, Tuesday (Dec...

Watch out Ken. Janet Jackson has partnered with toy manufacturer Mattel to release her very own special edition Divinely Janet Barbie doll. Proceeds from the sale of the doll will benefit the non-profit organization, Project Angel Food, which provides meals to the needy or those disabled by HIV/AIDS and other serious illnesses in the Los Angeles area...

Roasts aren't just relegated to famous actors and comedians. The hip-hop community is set to roast one of its tastemakers, BET's Executive Vice President of Entertainment and Music Programming Stephen Hill, with Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Chris Rock, Nick Cannon, Anthony Anderson, Mike Epps and Gabrielle Union set to poke fun at the network honcho...

Master P is in the spirit of giving back this holiday season, linking with Worldwide Gladiators Championship Fights to provide Thanksgiving meals to the less fortunate. The hip-hop mogul, WGC and Urban Born are encouraging fans to get involved by donating canned goods and purchasing tickets to the upcoming WGC MMA fight at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Texas Nov...

Akon is giving back to the underprivileged youth of Africa with his new organization, the Konfidence Foundation. The organization was started by Akon, a native of Senegal, to bring awareness to the conditions in Africa, and provide the youth of the country with educational materials, health services and access to learning and recreational environments equipped with modern technology...

MC Hammer will be making a charity appearance this weekend, in support of a local California family who lost their father to cancer, and now face the possibility of losing their home. In an effort to raise money for Florence Platt and her two children, Ryen and Kayla, 10 bay area Tae Kwon Do schools have partnered with Hammer and the Mountain View Christian Center to host the Kick-A-Thon For Human

Justin Timberlake is putting together an all-star line-up of performers for his annual Justin Timberlake and Friends benefit concert this October. Diddy, alongside his Dirty Money crew, T-Pain, and Salt-n-Pepa are all billed to hit the stage at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. ...

Jay-Z, Sade and Alicia Keys will provide the entertainment at the seventh annual Black Ball NY charity event, which will take place at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom on September 30. The event is organized by Alicia Keys' Keep a Child Alive organization, which provides support to families across India and Africa who are battling HIV/AIDS...

Mary J. Blige will join forces with her fashion designer friend Catherine Malandrino on June 15 for a charity fashion show at New York City's Museum of Modern Art. The duo will unveil their charity t-shirt line along with a collection of stylish tops, dresses and leather jackets...