celebrity activism

Television

Stephen Colbert addresses "Accidental Racist" in song

Were you appalled by Brad Paisley and LL Cool J's "Accidental Racist?" So was Stephen Colbert.

Celebrity Pets

Animal-loving country stars

More than just cowboy boots and big hair, many country music stars are known for having Texas-sized hearts with a soft spot for...

Celebrity Gossip

Is Michelle Obama suddenly single?

A slip of the tongue revealed that first lady Michelle Obama may be a bit lonely in the White House while her husband slaves away in...

Celebrity Gossip

Celebs for gay marriage: United for marriage equality fight

Celebrities like Beyoncé and Ben Affleck unite for marriage equality through social media as the Supreme Court of the United States...

Celebrity Gossip

Henry Rollins speaks out on Steubenville rape case

Outspoken artist Henry Rollins believes lots of people had a hand in the rape that put Steubenville, Ohio, on the map, not just the...

Celebrity Gossip

Hawaii Senate passes Steven Tyler's privacy act

The Steven Tyler Act would prohibit the paparazzi from taking unwanted photos or videos of others in their private moments. Some...

Celebrity Gossip

Ellen DeGeneres urges Supreme Court to "do the right thing"

Ellen DeGeneres is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to make her marriage, and potentially millions of other gay people, legal — in the...

Celebrity Gossip

T-Swift's ex, Conor Kennedy, arrested outside White House

Conor Kennedy, Robert Kennedy Jr. and Daryl Hannah were arrested outside the White House on Valentine's Day morning. But it was for...

Celebrity Gossip

Taylor Swift tops the list for being "good"

Taylor Swift isn't just at the top of the music charts for 2012 — she's also at the top of DoSomething.org's "Top 20 Celebs Gone...

Celebrity Gossip

Kelly Preston: Food & antibiotics caused son's autism

Kelly Preston has only spoken publicly about the tragic death of her son Jett Travolta a few times — but now the mom and actress is...

Celebrity Gossip

Jason Mraz headed to Myanmar

The singer has found a cause to be passionate about, and he is bringing awareness to the whole world.

Television

Matt Lauer helps Hurricane Sandy victims

Matt Lauer jumps right in to help Hurricane Sandy victims by organizing an NBC telethon for Friday night.

Parenting Advice & Columns

Melissa Joan Hart on motherhood and "Once Upon a Birth" campaign

Melissa Joan Hart is known for her fun television and movie roles. From the quirky Clarissa in Clarissa Explains it All to the...

Music

Katy Perry rocks the vote in a latex dress

Katy Perry publicly announces her vote for president in a most unusual way: her dress.

Celebrity Gossip

Anne Hathaway donates money from wedding pics to charity

The actress doesn't just support causes she is passionate about — she actually helps them out. A supporter of legalizing gay...

Music

Fergie and friends show some L.O.V.E. at the polls

A group of megawatt stars band together to create a music video for National Voter Registration Day to encourage underrepresented...

Music

Editor's video pick: Beyonce's "I Was Here"

The humanitarians thank you for not gyrating.

Television

Bill Nye rips creationism: Er, he is the "science guy"

Was it just a coincidence that "Bill Nye R.I.P." started trending on Twitter after the science educator, famed for his long-running...

Health

Beth Behrs speaks out about food crisis in Sahel

Beth Behrs, star of Two Broke Girls , is speaking out on behalf of the children of Sahel.

Arts & Culture

LOL: 5 Funny celebrity PSAs

What do boobs, politics and Harrison Ford have in common? They were all the subjects of these funny yet impactful celebrity PSAs.

Music

Russian activists sue Madonna for her gay rights stance

Madonna did more than just offend during her trip to Russia in early August. Some concert attendees are suing the singer for...