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We can only hope the charity One Direction is donating tour proceeds to isn't filled with teen girls — we don't know if they could handle the excitement of both a donation AND it coming from 1D!

This is so fab of the lads!

They'll be giving part of their ticket sales to the Stand Up To Cancer organization, which we've talked about and supported in the past!

In fact, they're donating 77 cents from every seat sold on the U.K. and Ireland leg of their upcoming Where We Are tour, which kicks off next May, with the total expected to exceed $310,00 (£200,000)!!

Here's what Liam had to say:

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Hauntingly beautiful!

Written for a four-year-old boy named Ronan, Taylor Swift performed her new song in his namesake at the star-studded Stand Up 2 Cancer event.

You see… Ronan was unfortunately one of the unlucky ones who passed away from his cancer. But then one day,

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Celebrities like Emma Stone, Seth Rogen, Zach Galifianakis, Ken Jeong, and Jaime King are putting their love of Star Wars to good use.

The actors have teamed up with Stand Up 2 Cancer and joined the ”Use the Force for Good” campaign by modeling Star Wars themed t-shirts that benefit cancer research.

Internet auction site eBay is also getting in on the fun.

Beginning September 16th, the same day the Star Wars Blu-ray editions are being released, eBay is launching the “Use the Force for Good” charity auction which features 100 specially-selected collectibles.

If you're looking for an awesome Star Wars t-shirt that benefits a great cause, click here! The shirts are available in three designs featuring classic characters and a Stand Up 2 Cancer message for $24.99 each.

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Back in August we showed you a sneak peek at hottie Matt Latner shirtless and filming a hot 90210 clip dressed as a fireman.

And now we have a special clip of the scene to share.

Check out the hotties of 90210, Liam, Dixon, Navid and Oscar, played by Matt Lanter, Tristan Wilds, Michael Steger, and Blair Redford, dressed as firemen as part of a Bachelor Auction to help benefit Stand Up 2 Cancer.

The hot episode airs this coming Monday night.

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A triumph!

Last Friday's Stand Up to Cancer telethon was a wondrous success. Over $80 million in pledges were taken for cancer research and treatment. It was a good day for the multiple networks that were involved as well as ratings for the special were up 15% from last year.

Congrats to everyone who made a tremendous difference!

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Obviously, its an issue that hits close to home.

Michael Douglas has signed on to participate on the Stand Up 2 Cancer telethon, airing next week. Following his own diagnosis of a tumor in his throat, Michael will send out a special message out to supporters via satellite in New York. (His doctors have discouraged travel as he undergoes cancer treatment.)

Hopefully, the experience will make him stronger and fill him with a sense of pride that so many people feel so strongly in finding a cure!

[Image via WENN.]

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Two years ago, an amazing event was broadcasted nationwide to support the fight against cancer. This September, the telecast returns and many HUGE name celebs are offering their helping hand.

Check out the video above to hear more about Stand Up 2 Cancer, airing September 10, 2010, at 8PM! (above)

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