Look To The Stars News: Bryan Adams

Stars Say No To McDonald's Chicken Cruelty

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

A number of celebrities have written a letter to McDonald’s on behalf of Mercy For Animals, crying foul over the fast food giant’s treatment of egg-laying hens.

A MFA investigation exposed the abhorrent cruelty at one of McDonald’s suppliers, and a host of stars – including Ryan Gosling, Zooey Deschanel, Alicia Silverstone, Maria Menounos, Kristin Bauer, Ed Begley Jr., Bryan Adams and Steve-O – have added their names to the letter.

“On behalf of compassionate people everywhere, I implore you to help end the needless suffering of these animals by adopting strict and meaningful animal welfare policies worldwide, including the commitment to prohibit the purchase of eggs produced by hens who spend their miserable lives crammed into tiny wire cages,” reads the letter. "In MFA’s investigative video, McDonald’s egg suppliers are shown burning off the beaks of baby birds without painkillers, chicks are shown trapped and mangled in cage wire suffering from untreated wounds, live chicks are slowly suffocated in trash bags, and dead and rotting corpses are left in cages with hens still laying eggs for McDonald’s Egg McMuffins.

PETA Honors Famous Vegetarians On Postage Stamps

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +0000

A number of famous vegetarians are featuring on a limited edition sheet of US postage stamps launched by PETA.

According to PETA.org: “The VIPs featured on these unique postage sheets ditched meat from their diets either out of concern for their health, for the environment, or for animals—and our world would not be the same without their accomplishments. Although the individuals featured in this series seem very different at first glance, they are united in their respect for animals.”

Stars Help STOMP Out Bullying

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000

As October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, STOMP Out Bullying – the signature program of Love Our Children USA – announces its annual bullying prevention activities to raise awareness to end the epidemic of bullying.

On October 3rd, the country and many across the globe joined STOMP Out Bullying in it Third Annual BLUE SHIRT DAY – WORLD DAY OF BULLYING PREVENTION where students, schools, and others wore blue shirts in solidarity to STOMP Out Bullying. The day was most successful as hundred of thousands went blue across the globe.

Teen celebrities Bella Thorne, Willow Shields, Joey King, Mark Indelicato, Cassie Steele, Olesya Rulin, Alexz Johnson, Taylor Spreitler, Y I Yell!, Payton Rae and Savannah Outen tweeted about the day and are involved in a month-long social media campaign to promote the organizations prevention activities with its sponsor Customink.

Kelly Brook Slithers For PETA

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Painted as a snake, actor and model Kelly Brook stars in a sexy new PETA ad to call attention to the suffering of reptiles when they’re turned into shoes, handbags, belts and other accessories.

Kelly starred in the horror-comedy hit Piranha 3-D, and although she was eaten alive by the feisty fish, it didn’t dampen her resolve to speak up for wildlife. Kelly asks, “Whose Skin Are You In?” to encourage others to think about where their wardrobe comes from and to discourage people from wearing someone else’s skin.

Ewan McGregor To Sail In Celebrity Charity Race

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Ewan McGregor is set to tackle a sailing race for charity in the UK this month.

The annual Artemis Challenge will once again take palce during Cowes Week off the Isle Of Wight on August 10. The race features yachts in a 50 mile high speed sprint around the Isle of Wight, with the winning skipper taking away £10,000 for their chosen charity. Celebrities who have taken part in the past include Bryan Adams, and Harry Potter twins James and Oliver Phelps.

McGregor will join British round-the-world skipper Alex Thompson on the Hugo Boss for the race to raise money for UNICEF.

Russell Brand And Kristen Wiig Voted Sexiest Celeb Vegetarians

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:30:00 +0000

You’ve had your say and cast your votes, and today Russell Brand and Kristen Wiig have been named as PETA’s sexiest celebrity vegetarians for 2011.

The pair were up against last year’s winner’s – Olivia Wilde and Bob Harper – as well as Bill Clinton, Bryan Adams, Jared Leto, Alyssa Milano, Aimee Teegarden, Isabel Lucas, Hayden Panettiere, Ellen DeGeneres and past winners Anthony Kiedis, Leona Lewis, Kellie Pickler and a host of others.

According to PETA: "Russell, a vegetarian since the age of 14, keeps us endlessly entertained with his wit and crazy antics, which always leave us wanting more. He explains, “You shouldn’t eat animals, it’s mean to them.” Kristen makes us laugh until we cry in whatever she does—whether she’s lighting up the big screen in films like Bridesmaids or cracking us up with her unique characters on Saturday Night Live. Her jam-packed schedule is often crazy, so Kristen stays healthy by eating lots of tofu and soy. But both of these hilarious hotties know that there’s nothing funny about the abuse endured by animals raised for food on factory farms. These sexy stars prove that being vegetarian helps a person shine from the inside out."

Vote For Sexiest Celeb Vegetarians With PETA

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:30:00 +0000

PETA has once again opened voting for their annual Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities Awards.

Last year’s winner’s – Olivia Wilde and Bob Harper – are once again in the running for the honor, along with veg celebs including Bill Clinton, Bryan Adams, Jared Leto, Russell Brand, Alyssa Milano, Aimee Teegarden, Isabel Lucas, Hayden Panettiere, Ellen DeGeneres and past winners Anthony Kiedis, Leona Lewis, Kellie Pickler and many more.

To find out more and cast your votes, visit PETA.org.

Heavy Metal Legends Form Supergroup For Charity

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Some of Heavy Metal’s greatest headbangers have joined together to form a massive supergroup for charity.

Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and Deep Purple’s Ian Gillan will front WhoCares, a charity band that also features Whitesnake keyboardist Jon Lord and Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain. Metallica bassist Jason Newsted has also joined the band for two charity songs due out shortly.

According to Gillan.com, the band “has recorded two brand new songs with the intent to support the rebuilding of a music school in Gyumri, Armenia. Both Gillan and Iommi have spent a lot of time in Armenia, fallen in love with the country and the people and have dedicated a lot of work to a nation still shocked after the earthquake that struck Armenia on December 7, 1988 at 11:41am.”

Bryan Adams Chats With PETA India

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Bryan Adams is back with a brand new album – Bare Bones – and recently sat down with PETA India to talk about his love of animals.

In the interview, the rocker states that “if you love animals, don’t eat them,” and explains that he has been a vegetarian since 1988.

 "If you decide to change your life and stop eating all kinds of animal products, you will inevitably see a change," he says. “The most profound change I ever saw in myself was when I ate only raw food for a year and half. Nothing cooked, nothing animal or fish. Aside from losing weight (which I didn’t have), it was the best I’d ever felt. I’ve incorporated some cooked food back into my diet, but my regime is still about 70 per cent fruit and salad and nuts every day.”

Charles And Camilla Rock The Royal Albert Hall For Charity

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall attended a massive charity rock concert in London last night to benefit the Prince’s Trust.

Phil Collins, Tom Jones, Jamie Cullum, Eric Clapton, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor, Status Quo, Live Aid creator Midge Ure and many others hit the stage at the Royal Albert Hall on November 17 for the charity’s Rock Gala 2010. The evening was hosted by comedian Rob Brydon, Barry Humphries as his hilarious alter ego Dame Edna Everage. The show was filmed in 3D for a future release.

In the 1980s The Prince’s Trust was synonymous with the Rock Gala. The fundraising concerts were created when the UK economy was gripped by inflation, strikes and high unemployment following recession. Britain’s youth had little hope and no future. The Trust called upon supporters including Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Brian May and Tina Turner to form ‘super groups’, raising money to help the most disadvantaged young people.

Stars Support STOMP Out Bullying Charity Auction

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Love Our Children USA has announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford are proclaiming October 4th BLUE SHIRT DAY – DAY OF BULLYING PREVENTION to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 3rd – 9th with bullying prevention activities taking place throughout the month.

National Blue Shirt Day – World Day of Bullying Prevention is observed on the first Monday of every October and is an initiative of STOMP Out Bullying, a signature program of Love Our Children USA.

This year kids, teens and adults are being asked to make October 4th the day that bullying prevention is heard around the world by wearing a Blue Shirt in solidarity to STOMP Out Bullying. Several schools are participating in the day and this will be the second year for Scripps Ranch High School. Kids can get involved by creating World Day of Bullying Prevention – Blue Shirt Day and STOMP Out Bullying events. There are many ways to get involved.

Stars Come Out For PETA 30th Anniversary Party

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Alec Baldwin let the stars shine at PETA’s 30th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards Show on Saturday night, celebrating the groundbreaking work of the animal welfare charity and its celebrity supporters.

Honored at the event were Olivia Munn, Eli Roth, Dave Navarro, Christian Serratos, Joanna Krupa, Kellan Lutz, Charo, Lea Michele, Eva Mendes and Anjelica Huston. A massive number of their peers came out to applaud their work, including Pamela Anderson, Wilmer Valderrama, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Kelly Osbourne, James Cromwell, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Fred Willard, Jay Hernandez, Iggy Pop, Yvonne Strahovski, Sophia Bush, Owain Yeoman, Lucy Davis, Jim Parsons, Jena Malone and many more.

Guests were treated to a special performance by Bryan Adams, a silent auction – which included items donated by Tim Gunn, Ellen DeGeneres and Bob Harper – and a tribute to PETA’s investigative work into the treatment of animals led by Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix.

PETA To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Celebrity Friends

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

PETA is set to host its 30th Anniversary Gala in Hollywood on September 25, and a plethora of stars are expected to come out.

Hosted by Alec Baldwin, the event will see presenters such as Chrissie Hynde, Pamela Anderson, Casey Affleck, Bryan Adams and Wilmer Valderrama, with honors going to Lea Michele, Anjelica Huston, Bob Barker, Charo, Olivia Munn, Woody Harrelson, Christian Serratos, Dave Navarro, Eli Roth, Joanna Krupa and Kellan Lutz.

PETA’s star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime event will celebrate 30 years of cutting-edge campaigns that have brought about monumental change for animals and are leading to even more progress. This memorable night will feature a celebrity awards presentation, wonderful musical performances and other top-notch entertainment, delectable vegan food, unique silent auction items, and more in a historic and famous Hollywood setting.

Bryan Adams To Receive Charity Award At Junos

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Bryan Adams will receive the Allan Waters Humanitarian Award at this year’s Juno Awards on Sunday night.

The Award recognizes an outstanding Canadian artist whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada.

Since the early days of his music career, Adams has been at the forefront of fundraising and social awareness events from Amnesty International “A Conspiracy of Hope” and Rock for Amnesty Tours, Live Aid, Live 8 and One Night Live. In 1985 Adams co-wrote and took part in the recording of “Tears Are Not Enough,” Canada’s song to help raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Bryan Adams And Friends Launch Charity Auction For Haiti

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

Bryan Adams is auctioning a number of exclusive meet-and-greet experiences and prime concert seats to 6 cities to benefit the Red Cross Haiti Relief – and is joined by a host of his contemporaries.

The auction also includes an acoustic guitar and CD signed by Toby Keith, a Valentine’s Day card personally signed by Mary J. Blige, an autographed CD from Busta Rhymes and more.

The auction – which runs until February 15/16 – has been organized by Universal Music, and can be accessed at the Universal Music Store on eBay.

Desmond Tutu Connects The World With Your Questions

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be this week’s guest on CNN’s Connect The World program, including an interview from the Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. The program has given the public the chance to ask the questions they want answers to.

Using diplomacy and peaceful campaigning, Tutu has spent a lifetime striving to make the world a better place.

Throughout the 70s and 80s he was a symbol of the anti-apartheid movement in his home country South Africa. The cleric was awarded Nobel Peace Prize in 1984, and became the first black head of the Anglican Church of South Africa.

Bryan Adams Connects The World With Your Questions

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:30:00 +0000

He’s been entertaining crowds and music lovers for 30 years, and tonight Bryan Adams will appear on CNN’s Connect The World program to answer some of your questions.

The Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter has sold more than 65 million albums worldwide, has 21 top ten hits to his name, and has achieved a number one record in 40 countries .“(Everything I Do) I Do It For You” – the theme to the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves – stayed at the top of the charts for a phenomenal 16 consecutive weeks in the UK singles charts.

Adams is also a highly skilled and prolific photographer – having been art director on many fashion shoots and has taken photos of everyone from Mick Jagger to Queen Elizabeth II. Adams uses the money he raises through photography to fund charitable projects. The Bryan Adams Foundation works to provide education opportunities for children worldwide.

Bryan Adams To Play Charity Concert On Friday

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

The Born Free Foundation has announced that Bryan Adams will be joining a major line up of stars for Wild & Live, the UK’s biggest ‘for one night only’ event in aid of the planet’s threatened wildlife.

Born Free Wild & Live! will be a unique celebration of wildlife, raising funds to help save the lives of 25,000 wild animals, stop suffering, rescue individuals and protect rare species.

Born Free Founder, actress and conservationist Virginia McKenna, spoke passionately about the star-studded line-up and the cause,   "I am overwhelmed – so many talented performers willing to stand up and be counted for animals in need."

World March For Peace Starts In New Zealand

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:30:00 +0000

The World March for Peace and Non-Violence kicked off in Wellington, New Zealand, today, beginning a trek that will visit 90 countries on 6 continents, ending in Argentina on January 2 of next year.

Marchers braved chilling winds in the country’s capital to start the march, which has been endorsed by world leaders and celebrities such as Penelope Cruz, Viggo Mortensen, Desmond Tutu, Martin Sheen, Jane Fonda, Jimmy Carter, Lou Reed, Yoko Ono, Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, Bryan Adams and many more.

The 160,000-kilometre (99,419 mile) march has been organized by World Without Wars. A core group of 25 marchers will complete the entire journey, carrying with them a “nuclear abolition torch” taken from the Hiroshima Flame which was lit from embers following the 1945 nuclear explosion in Japan. The primary goals of the World March include:

Love Our Children USA Launches Blue Shirt Day To Stomp Out Bullying

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Love Our Children USA has announced that NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg is proclaiming October 5th Blue Shirt Day to signify the importance of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Week, October 4th – 10th.

Thousands of kids and adults will wear blue shirts as they make their way to school or to the office on October 5 as a grassroots national movement to STOMP Out Bullying.

Prince Charles Thanks Celebrities For Charity Support

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Prince Charles thanked a number of high-profile celebrities for their support of his Prince’s Trust this week by holding a special garden party at his Highgrove home near Tetbury, in Gloucestershire.

Along with the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles wined and dined over 100 guests, including Phil Collins – the Trust’s first ambassador – as well as Bryan Adams, Phillip Schofield, Gary Lineker, Sir Ben Kingsley, Jenson Button, Amanda Burton, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Jeremy Irons, Joss Stone, Kate Adie, Aleisha Dixon and many others. The celebrity ambassadors were given a tour of the Highgrove estate in the late summer sun before lunching on asparagus and pea risotto followed by summer berries with pannacotta.

“I have been a Prince’s Trust ambassador for going back 20 years and it is has been a real privilege to be able to meet people who have benefited from the scheme and turned their life around,” said Gary Linekar.

Roving Billboards Marked Hiroshima Day

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Organizers of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence marked Hiroshima Day last week by launching roving celebrity billboards throughout midtown Manhattan.

The billboards featured the faces of many of the national presidents, Hollywood actors, musicians, Nobel Laureates and religious leaders who have endorsed the World March to demonstrate their deep concern about the unprecedented nuclear threat facing the world today. These included Penelope Cruz, Viggo Mortensen, Desmond Tutu, Jimmy Carter, Lou Reed, Yoko Ono, Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan, Bryan Adams and many more.

“It’s important to mark this day not only to remember what happened but to prevent a future nuclear catastrophe,” said World March spokesperson Chris Wells. “The situation is far more dangerous and unstable than people realize. There is a growing call for abolition, in the UN, with Obama and Medvedev, and civil initiatives like the World March for Peace and Nonviolence and Global Zero. But we need to build up massive public support to make sure it happens.”

Lenny Kravitz To Headline Peace Day Concert

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Kasabian and Lenny Kravitz have been confirmed to play at a one-off gig at the Paris Le Grand Rex to mark Peace Day next month.

“I’m delighted to support Peace One Day once again to take the message of Peace Day to the people,” said Kravitz. “Peace One Day is all about uniting the world, and music can drive that message. I’m pleased to be carrying the torch for POD this year.”

The show will take place on September 19 – two days before Peace Day – and will also feature Keziah Jones, Ayo, Olivia Ruiz and Charlie Winston.

Bryan Adams Comes In Third In Charity Race

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The stars hit the water during Cowes Week earlier this week, as celebrities competed in the annual Artemis Challenge, an event that saw a 50 mile high speed sprint around the Isle of Wight, with the winning skipper taking away £10,000 for their chosen charity.

Leading the pack of well-known faces was Bryan Adams, who was competing for the Bryan Adams Foundation, a charity he set up in 2006 to improve the quality of people’s lives around the world. Also in the race were Zara Phillips – daughter of Princess Anne, Princess Royal – as well as rugby stars Mike Tindall and Will Greenwood, and James and Oliver Phelps, aka the Weasley Twins from the Harry Potter films.

Unfortunately, lack of wind meant the race was abandoned after 7 hours, with final placings seeing Bryan Adams’ boat ranked third.

Bryan Adams Foundation Holds An Evening Of Opera

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:30:00 +0000

The Bryan Adams Foundation held its inaugural fundraising event, An Evening of Opera and Picnic, last month on the lawns of The Royal Hospital, Chelsea in London.

The Foundation was set up by Bryan Adams to improve the quality of people’s lives around the world, and aims to achieve this by providing financial help and support to those people who are committed to bettering the lives of other people, by providing grants to finance specific projects.

A 4 course picnic, donated by Michelin star chef Gordon Ramsay and eaten on rugs to the accompaniment of music by The Pavao Quartet, was followed by a performance of Opera in the hospital’s chapel sung by the Jette Parker Young Artists from the Royal Opera House, who sung pieces by Puccini, Bizet, Mozart, Verdi and others. Critically acclaimed UK violinist, Charlie Siem, also performed on the evening during the second half.