22 Nov 2012
Clothes-Feature

Photos: (Getty)

Wanna rock Brad Pitt’s bow tie? Or Katy Perry’s scarf? Or maybe a vintage Paul McCartney scarf is what you’re really after. Brad, Katy, and Paul are some of several celebs that have donated autographed accessories to the Cahonas Scotland Organization’s Celebrity Loosen Up Auction to help raise cancer awareness -- specifically when it comes to cancers that affect men.

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13 Mar 2012
Photo: (Getty Images)

Photo: (Getty Images)

Akon is an action-oriented dude. Rather than just tweeting out a kind thought, he challenged his fans and Twitter followers with an assignment: Help 60 worthy students afford a college education.

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14 Oct 2011
Akon-Forbes

Photo: Akon. (AP via Forbes)

"Locked Up" R&B singer Akon helped launch Lady Gaga's career and paved the way for her first two albums, but now it looks like he's the one following in the "Marry The Night" star's footsteps. Earlier this year, Forbes named Lady Gaga one of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women ahead of both Oprah and Beyonce. In a new list from Forbes, Akon was named one of the 40 Most Powerful Celebrities in Africa!

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29 Dec 2010

Photo: Stephanie Pratt attends the Los Angeles Mission event on Christmas Eve. (FilmMagic)

Sure celebrities sunbathe on yachts and strike poses on red carpets, but don't be fooled, they give back too! This Holiday season a host of celebrities volunteered locally, passing out goodies and raising money for causes close to their (star-studded) hearts. Here's a rundown of what some of our fave celebs did to give back during the Holidays.

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