Look To The Stars News: M.C. Hammer

Justin Bieber Gets Celebrity Support For Charity Show

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Justin Bieber has won the support of Ashton Kutcher and M.C. Hammer by announcing a benefit concert to help youth win places at college.

The teen star will play a special show at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga on June 11 to raise money for College Track. The organization, according to its website, is a “catalyst for change for under-resourced high school students who are motivated to earn a college degree. Since its inception, College Track has grown each year, strengthening its services and expanding its program to support more and more students.”

Some of College Track’s celebrity supporters have praised Bieber’s decision to play the show: “Hey Justin Bieber proud that you are playing a show for College Track,” Tweeted Ashton Kutcher. “Good on you.”

John Mayer And Keith Urban Join Tiger Woods At Charity Event

Mon, 02 May 2011 21:05:00 +0000

Another exciting Tiger Jam culminated on Saturday night as John Mayer and Keith Urban took the stage at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for a sensational concert which helped raise approximately $750,000 for programs of the Tiger Woods Foundation.

The 2011 Tiger Jam once again provided a VIP weekend for guests, including an exclusive clinic and Q&A with Tiger Woods, John Cook and surprise guest Darius Rucker; an evening reception; live and silent auctions featuring one-of-a-kind luxury items; and a rocking concert from GRAMMY Award-winners Urban and Mayer. Joining Tiger Woods onstage at the reception was Tamika Mitchell — a third-year Earl Woods Scholar — who spoke of her experience with the Tiger Woods Foundation and shared her story of achievement.

MC Hammer To Attend Charity Kick-A-Thon

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Banding together in a show of compassion and generosity, ten Bay Area Taekwondo schools and Mountain View Christian Center are hosting the Kick-A-Thon For Humanity to benefit the Platt family, recently struck by the young father’s untimely death.

Rapper MC Hammer will attend in support of the cause and will be presented with a humanitarian award. The event, held on October 16th, will showcase students from each school, and those new to taekwondo, throwing as many kicks as possible in a two-minute period. Sponsors make a financial donation based on that amount. The Kick-A-Thon will include performances by dance, rap and drama groups and vendors are invited to participate.

John Platt, 38 years old, was diagnosed with cancer three months ago and died September 15th. His wife, Florence, and two young children, Ryen and Kayla, are now in serious danger of losing their home and business. Both children will participate in the Kick-A-Thon to honor their father. Ryen will be celebrating a birthday the day of the event.

Celebrities Support SICK Artist Event

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:18:21 +0000

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tomiko Fraser, and cast members from MTV’s hit show Rock the Cradle – which features the sons and daughters of celebrities such as Bobby Brown (Landon Brown), M.C. Hammer ( A’keiba Burrell) and Al B. Sure (Lil B. Sure) – came out to support the Be-Do-Have Foundation’s SICK Artist event held in Hollywood on Monday, April 13th. The foundation provides funds for uninsured actors, comedians and recording artists. This year there were eight fortunate recipients insurance.

The founders of Be-Do-Have state the foundation name means, “Be inspiring. Do what an inspiring person does so that you can have what an inspiring person has.”

Black Eyed Peas Rock The Peapod Party

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:10:28 +0000

The Black Eyed Peas held their fourth annual charity concert at the Avalon in Hollywood last week, with a plethora of celebrity friends turning up to raise money for charity.

And even before the concert started, front woman Fergie was eager to spread the love.

“Travelling around the world and seeing disease and poverty, for me it’s about giving back,” she said.