Look To The Stars News: Elisabeth Rohm

Stars Help Break World Record For Reading With Jumpstart

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record 2011 campaign, presented in partnership with Pearson Foundation, has officially set a new world record for the world’s largest shared reading experience. On October 6, adults across the globe read Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney to 2,184,155 children.

Through We Give Books, the digital reading initiative of the Pearson Foundation and the Penguin Group, 75,723 adults and children helped set a new record for the largest digital reading by reading the campaign book online for free, demonstrating how digital technology enabled the campaign to reach even more people this year.

Elisabeth Rohm Reads For The Record

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Actress Elisabeth Rohm – co-star of Taylor Lautner’s recent film Abduction – was seen reading to children at the Gymboree Play & Music of the Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles on October 6 as part of Jumpstart’s Read for the Record event.

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is a global day of reading during which millions pledge to read with children to raise awareness for the importance of early education. For the past three years, Gymboree Play & Music has partnered with Jumpstart for this world record breaking day of reading, helping to instill children everywhere with an early love of books and prepare them to be successful in school and in life.

Annual Charity Autumn Party Gets Massive Celebrity Support

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Rochelle Gores Fredston, ARCADE Boutique and Philanthropic Society Los Angeles (PSLA) have announced they will host The 2nd Annual Autumn Party benefiting Children’s Institute, Inc. (CII) on October 26, 2011 at The London West Hollywood Rooftop.

The evening will begin with a fashion show by famed New York designer Yigal Azrouël, marking his first-ever Los Angeles show. Yigal Azrouël will present his Spring 2012 Collection. The collection combines masculinity and femininity through silhouettes that are simplistic yet architectural. Using lambskin, wool, gabardine and silk chiffon in variations of nude punctured with periodic pops of citrine, mars, and cognac, it evokes a fresh, modern ease. Following the fashion show, guests will enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while listening to music from DJ Myles Hendrik.

Celebrity Guests To Attend A Charity Evening For Autism

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 15:00:00 +0000

A host of celebrity guests will be out-and-about in Newport Beach on June 11 for An Evening For Autism.

Ali Landry, Karina Smirnoff, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Elisabeth Rohm, Adrienne Maloof-Nassif, Camille Grammar, Max Ryan, Tinsel Korey and Brandi Glanville are just some of the well known faces scheduled to attend the event.

This tropical-themed event celebrates its 3rd year. This first-class, fully-catered event will include four live bands (“Arrest My Sister” rock performance by Scott Siegel, a Steel Drum band, a Pan Jive Band and a Rockin House Party Band), a golf putting green, pool tables, pinball machines, video games, valet parking, red-carpet entrance, and eight beverage bars including a margarita bar, martini bar, mojito bar, wine bar, beer bar and coffee bar as well as a silent and live auction featuring numerous gifts, trips and unique memorabilia such as autographed musical instruments, sports memorabilia, yacht trips and golf experiences.

Christina Hendricks To Step Up For Charity

Tue, 31 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Mad Men’s Christina Hendricks and Twilight/Red Riding Hood director Catherine Hardwicke will be honored by the Step Up Women’s Network at the 8th annual Inspiration Awards on June 10.

Held annually in the heart of the entertainment industry, Inspiration Awards gathers Los Angeles’ movers and shakers to honor those who embody the Step Up mission of service to women and girls. Step Up’s most anticipated afternoon of the year, the event includes a red carpet reception, luncheon, luxury handbag silent auction, and an awards program honoring a celebrity, industry executive, and corporate honoree who have provided opportunities for women and girls to create a better future.

The host committee for the event includes Aisha Tyler, Aimee Garcia, Elisabeth Rohm, Kelly Rutherford and many more.

Red Cross Announces New Stars For National Celebrity Cabinet

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Five celebrities join the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need – down the street, across the country and around the world.

New members include talk show host and designer Nate Berkus, Emmy and Tony award winning performer Kristin Chenoweth, Latin star and multiple award winner Rogelio Martinez, award-winning country artist Darius Rucker, and Christian/Pop recording artist, Michael W. Smith.

With the addition of the five new members, the Red Cross now has 40 members on its National Celebrity Cabinet. This group of newcomers joins the National Celebrity Cabinet that also includes Josh Duhamel, Alyssa Milano, Greg Biffle, Pierce Brosnan, Jim Cantore, Jackie Chan, Chayanne, Jamie Lee Curtis, Miley Cyrus, Sara Evans, George Foreman, Leeza Gibbons, Amy Grant, Pat Green, Marcia Gay Harden, Patricia Heaton, Julianne Hough, Dwayne Johnson, Heidi Klum, Patti LaBelle, Demi Lovato, Eli and Peyton Manning, Marlee Matlin, Dr. Phil McGraw, Nancy O’Dell, Masi Oka, Rascal Flatts, Amanda Peet, Sally Pressman, Elisabeth Rohm, Anika Noni Rose, Jane Seymour, Jimmy Smits, Raven Symone and Daddy Yankee.

Global Green Celebrity Charity Pre-Oscar Party Tonight

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Global Green’s 8th annual Pre-Oscar Party will take place in Hollywood tonight, February 23.

The theme for this year’s event is “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet” and will benefit Global Green’s initiatives to promote smart solutions to climate change by creating healthy, green communities. The event will feature the debut of the nation’s first ever Model Carbon City Index tool, and for the second year in a row, Suzy Amis Cameron will also unveil the winning green dress design as part of her Red Carpet Green Dress initiative.

Celebrity attendees are expected to include Carrie Underwood, Hayden Panettiere, Kara DioGuardi, Dane Cook, Maggie Grace, Oscar Nominee David O’Russell, Dana Delany, Sharon Lawrence, Stephen Dorff, Paul Stanley, Daniel Powter, Elisabeth Rohm and many more.

Celebrities To Dish Out Christmas Cheer At LA Mission

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000

A host of celebrities will join Jennifer Love Hewitt and Santa at the Los Angeles Mission this Christmas Eve.

The Los Angeles Mission Christmas Eve Event will provide real relief for families and children with a delicious meal, generous donations of thousands of toys, coats for all guests and other gifts. Hundreds of volunteers from the entertainment industry, political leaders and others will bring the joy of the season to Skid Row.

Among the stars set to attend are Alyssa Milano (My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend), Brandy Norwood (Dancing with the Stars), Frances Fisher (Titanic), Elisabeth Rohm (Heroes), Boo Boo Stewart (Twilight Eclipse), Gilles Marini (Brothers and Sisters), Joey King (Ramona and Beezus), Stephanie Pratt (The Hills), Marisa Ramirez (Spartacus), Aldis Hodge (Leverage), Edwin Hodge (Red Dawn), Alana Curry (Days of Our Lives), Douglas Smith (Big Love), Aaron Yoo (21), Angell Conwell (The Young and the Restless), Christian Keyes (Perfect Combination), Lauren Storm (I Love You Beth Cooper), Ashley Argota (True Jackson, VP), Suzanne Whang (Los Vegas), Kristin Ruhlin (Life-ers), Kate Linder (Days of Our Lives), Brandon Molale (True Blood), Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and many more.

Jennie Garth Steps Up To Be Honored At Inspiration Awards

Fri, 14 May 2010 11:30:00 +0000

The Step Up Women’s Network will hold its 7th annual Inspiration Awards today, honoring Jennie Garth, Creative Artists Agency’s Sonya Rosenfeld and WE tv’s Kim Martin.

Taking place at noon at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, celebrities expected to attend include Amber Stevens [Greek], Ashley Jones [Bold & Beautiful, True Blood], Carolyn Hennesy [Cougar Town], David Tutera [My Fair Wedding with David Tutera], Elisabeth Rohm [Heroes], Julie Bowen [Modern Family], Kelly Rutherford [Gossip Girl], Lacey Chabert [Mean Girls], Megyn Price [Rules of Engagement], Peter Facinelli [Twilight, Nurse Jackie], Sarah Jane Morris [Brothers & Sisters], Stacy Arnell [Strong Medicine], Stacy Keibler [Dancing With The Stars] and more.

The Step Up Women’s Network aims to strengthen community resources for women and girls through hands-on community service, mentoring, and fundraising for women’s health and critical issues.

Alyssa Milano Among New Stars Named In Red Cross Celebrity Cabinet

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The American Red Cross has announced eight new members to its National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need – down the street, across the country and around the world.

New members include actor Penn Badgley, who is best known as Dan Humphrey on the television series Gossip Girl, Giselle Blondet, a Puerto Rican who has long established herself as one of Spanish-language television’s most distinguished and popular on-air personalities, actor Josh Duhamel, who appeared in the hit movie Transformers, country music superstar Wynonna Judd, actor and hip hop music icon, LL Cool J, award winning actress and country music superstar Reba McEntire, actress and humanitarian Alyssa Milano, and actor, comedian and television personality David Spade. With the addition of the eight new members, the Red Cross now has more than 40 members on its National Celebrity Cabinet.

“The American Red Cross runs on the valuable service of volunteers to fulfill our mission, and we are grateful that these celebrities are setting an example by volunteering their time and talents to help raise awareness of our work in responding to disasters, providing blood, helping military members and their families and promoting preparedness through first aid or CPR classes,” states Gail McGovern, President and CEO of American Red Cross.

American Red Cross Announces Celebrity Cabinet

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The American Red Cross is pleased to announce five new additions to its National Celebrity Cabinet, a group of celebrity supporters who promote Red Cross services by donating their time, helping neighbors prepare for emergencies, responding to disasters and lending a helping hand to those in need.

New members to the American Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet include country singer and professional ballroom dancer Julianne Hough, Tony Award-winner and actress Anika Noni Rose, who lends her voice to the upcoming Walt Disney Pictures animated comedy adventure “The Princess and the Frog” and appears in the HBO/Anthony Minghella television drama series,“#1 Ladies’ Detective Agency”, Hollywood Records artist and Disney Channel star Demi Lovato, who is supporting disaster relief via a Text 2 Help campaign throughout her summer tour, actress Sally Pressman from Lifetime’s “Army Wives” who will be supporting Red Cross Services to the Armed Forces, and actress Amanda Peet.

Peet has already made a personal commitment to support the Red Cross Measles Initiative. “As a mom, I feel privileged to support the American Red Cross in their efforts to vaccinate millions of children around the world through the Measles Initiative, a partnership committed to reducing measles deaths globally. I commend the American Red Cross for tackling this global health problem in developing countries, where measles remains a leading cause of death, despite the availability of a safe, effective and inexpensive vaccine. I am passionate about this cause and look forward partnering with the American Red Cross to ensure children worldwide have this life-saving opportunity.”

Dip Into Matt Damon's Diaper Bag

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 08:08:08 +0000

Sick of your ordinary, everyday baby gear? Fed up with boring baby stuff? Want to hear the pitter-patter of celebrity baby feet (or baby knees if they’re not walking yet)? Well a new auction over at eBay might be the answer, as a host of recently-blessed-by-a-baby stars donate their hand-me-downs to charity.

A range of famous parents, including Matt Damon and Julianne Moore, have donated their used baby items to Johnson’s Celebrity Hand Me Down Auction, which will benefit such charities as March Of Dimes, Save the Children, Zero to Three, and Baby Buggy. The auction, which can be accessed through eBay and runs from April 29 to May 9, gives bidders the opportunity to buy Damon’s diaper bag (hopefully clean), Moore’s highchair, Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s car seat, a tracksuit worn by Mariska Hargitay’s son, and other items donated by “Shark” actress Jeri Ryan and recent mother Elisabeth Rohm.

“It is important to pass certain things on from one generation to the next,” said Hasselbeck. “I still have a children’s bracelet that my mother gave to me, which I will pass on to my daughter one day. There is something priceless about having certain things around you which tell a story.”

Celebrities Gather For Global Green Pre-Oscar Party

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:23:00 +0000

Celebrities, artists, actors, industry executives, and environmentalists joined Global Green USA CEO Matt Petersen for the 5th Annual Global Green Pre-Oscar Party last Wednesday, February 20, at the Avalon Nightclub in Hollywood.

The theme of this year’s event was “Time To Act: Reduce your Carbon Footprint today: Drive Green, Live Green, Vote Green”. The evening, emceed by HBO’s ‘Real Time’ host Bill Maher, raised $420,000 to benefit Global Green’s climate change initiatives, which include the green rebuilding of New Orleans.

“There are a lot of people in this town who talk a lot about (the issue), but these guys (Global Green) are actually doing something,” said Maher, who arrived at the event in a hybrid SUV.

Red Cross Announces The 2008 Celebrity Cabinet

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:36:00 +0000

The American Red Cross unveiled their 7th annual National Celebrity Cabinet yesterday, February 28, with 15 new members from movies, sports, and television.

Skateboard legend Tony Hawk will join former Beverly Hills 90210 and Dancing With The Stars alum Jennie Garth, Heroes’ Masi Oka, Gossip Girl’s Penn Badgley, House M.D.’s Lisa Edelstein and Kal Penn, Ugly Betty’s Ana Ortiz, Grey’s Anatomy’s Sara Ramirez, Scrubs’ Judy Reyes, Everyone Loves Raymond’s Patricia Heaton, Hairspray’s Brittany Snow, two-time NASCAR champion Greg Biffle, New York Yankee Robinson Cano, NFL star Matt Leinart, and Life Coach Iyanla Vanzant in the 2008 Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, part of a mobilizing force to urge people to perform extraordinary life-saving acts in dire circumstances through the assistance of the Red Cross.

“I am extremely honored to participate in the Red Cross National Celebrity Cabinet, especially at a time when we have the ability to do so much for people around the world who have endured such tragedies,” said new member Jennie Garth. “The Red Cross brings help and hope to those in need and has done tremendous good for so many different people on a global level. I believe this is a time when we can educate others and the Red Cross allows for the opportunity for each individual to contribute to the effort. I am grateful that I am able be part of this amazing organization.”