It was practically inevitable. You surely saw Shakira’s “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” dance at some point this summer.

Edward Norton says, “If you don’t give back, no one will like you.” He was the Incredible Hulk and leader of Fight Club, so I’d listen if I were you.

A celebrity endorsement brings a familiar name and face to a cause and broadens the audience for other potential participants.

Celebrities have a large influence on American culture, and for better or worse, inspire many of the trends in everything from fashion to baby names to important social issues.

We are thrilled about today's announcement from musician David Cook, last year's "American Idol" winner, that he has designated Accelerate Brain Cancer Cure (ABC2), a Case Foundation partner organization, to receive all proceeds from the sale of the live recording of his performance on the American Idol season finale tonight. The recording will be available for purchase on iTunes immediately after the live broadcast of the show. David served as Honorary Chair of the 2009 Race for Hope, which raised $2 million for ABC2 and the National Brain Tumor Society. 

Just because award season is behind us, it doesn’t mean we can’t have our own fun. In honor of National Women’s History Month, I thought I’d take a look at some of my favorite female celebrities doing good things. My nominees include some big time givers and some up and comers, but I can’t cover them all, so please add your own to this list!