Celebrities & HIV/AIDS

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Nobel Laureates Honor Annie Lennox (November 13, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Jay-Z Designs Arthur Ashe T-Shirt for Charity (September 4, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
amfAR Mourns the Passing of Senator Edward M. Kennedy (August 26, 2009)
For people living with HIV/AIDS, a senate ally without equal.
From amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
Player With a Purpose; Minnesota Lynx Star Guard Candice Wiggins Scores Off-Court Points as an Advocate for Youth AIDS Education (June 12, 2009)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Singer Elton John Calls for Increased HIV/AIDS Education, Care (May 21, 2009)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Bid on Celebrity Memorabilia at LIFEbeat's 4th Annual Auction (December 2008)
The auction, which takes place on eBay until Dec. 11, features hundreds of rare and autographed items from stars in film, music, sports, television and theatre.
From eBay
Magic Johnson's Wife to Star in HIV Ads Directed by Spike Lee (July 6, 2008)
In Los Angeles Times
Florida: Alicia Keys Is On a Mission (May 23, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
France: Sharon Stone Raises $10 Million for AIDS Research (May 23, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Celebrities Flock to Vienna for Splashy AIDS Charity Gala (May 19, 2008)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NBA Player, Actor Join U.N. Campaign to Curb HIV Stigma, Discrimination in China (April 20, 2007)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
A Place Like This -- Chapter 9 (2007)
A long-time HIV activist recounts the one-night stand of a lifetime.
To read PDF, click here
From Mark S. King
Actor, HIV/AIDS Advocate Richard Gere Says Media Is Crucial in Fighting Pandemic (August 15, 2006)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Actress Ashley Judd on Central American Tour to Educate Youth About AIDS (May 4, 2006)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NBA Players Take Basketball, HIV Education to Teens Throughout World (April 12, 2006)
From NBA.com
TIME magazine Names Bill and Melinda Gates, Bono "Persons of the Year" (December 19, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
U.S. Actress Tea Leoni Visits Vietnam as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador (October 7, 2005)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Actress Julia Ormond Working With Transatlantic Partners Against AIDS to Raise Awareness of Epidemic in Russia (September 23, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
A Conversation About HIV With Bill Clinton (PDF) (September 2005)
The former U.S. president talks about the work that's been done to prevent and treat HIV in Africa, Asia and Latin America -- and about the tremendous amount of work that remains.
In AIDS Patient Care and STDs
Former U.S. President Clinton in National Public Radio Interview Describes Motivations Behind HIV/AIDS Work (August 5, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Clinton to Launch Initiative to Address HIV/AIDS, Other Global Issues (August 3, 2005)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
AIDS, Arts and Responsibilities: An Interview With Edmund White (August 2005)
White, a cofounder of Gay Men's Health Crisis, is widely considered one of the most prolific, articulate writers living with HIV.
To read PDF, click here
In IAPAC Monthly, from International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care
Interview With Richard Gere at AIDS 2004 (July 14, 2004)
The actor/AIDS activist discusses the epidemic in India and his efforts to impact it; also available in PDF, RealPlayer video and Windows Media video
To read PDF, click here
From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
UNICEF, UNAIDS Appoint Jackie Chan United Nations Goodwill Ambassador (April 27, 2004)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
When McGann Loves a Woman (March 2004)
British actor Mark McGann talks about his recent public disclosure that his wife is HIV positive.
In Positive Nation
Canadian Diplomat Says Celebs Like Oprah Winfrey May Hold Key to AIDS Cure (January 26, 2004)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
MTV to Broadcast Nelson Mandela 85th Birthday Special, Including Discussion of HIV/AIDS, Other Issues (July 18, 2003)
In Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, from Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Robert F. Kennedy Daughter to Unveil AIDS Documentary (May 19, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Nevada: Penn & Teller Lead Annual AIDS Walk (April 18, 2003)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Actor Danny Glover Filming Television Program on HIV/AIDS and Children in Trinidad (November 22, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Hollywood Actor Richard Gere Wants Western Nations to Do More to Prevent AIDS in Asia (November 18, 2002)
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In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Fashion Designer Stars in New AIDS Awareness Ads (June 18, 2002)
In CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update, from U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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