Look To The Stars News: Sam Moore

Kelly Clarkson And Bret Michaels To Perform At Muhammad Ali Celebrity Charity Event

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Muhammad Ali’s annual celebrity charity Fight Night is to return to Arizona this month.

Celebrity Fight Night XVII will be hosted by Grammy Award-winning superstar of country music Reba McEntire, who is returning for her sixth time as emcee. The black tie event will begin with cocktails and a silent auction with dinner, an exciting live auction and entertainment to follow. Billy Crystal will make a special introduction of Muhammad Ali and multi-platinum recording artist Matchbox Twenty will open the musical portion of the evening, followed by a performance from Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kelly Clarkson. Additional performers will include the Top 12 American Idol 2011 finalists, Bret Michaels, Jackie Evancho and Lee Greenwood, under the direction of David Foster – who is returning for his 12th consecutive year as the evening’s Musical Director.

This year, Muhammad Ali will honor Halle Berry, Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons, former NBA and NFL owner Red McCombs and No. 1 ranked LPGA Champion Cristie Kerr with the 2011 Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night Awards. Kevin Costner & Modern West will perform at the official after-party immediately following the event.

Jackson Browne And Alice Cooper Organize Celebrity Charity Concert

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jackson Browne and Alice Cooper have put together an all-star line-up of musicians for a benefit concert to take place at the Tucson Convention Center on Thursday, March 10.

The event is a fundraiser for the non-profit Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, benefiting the newly established Fund for Civility, Respect, and Understanding. The Fund will support individuals and families affected by the January 8th shooting in Tucson, and will promote civility and respect in public discourse, schools, and the community. The fund will also work to increase awareness of mental health symptoms, prevention and treatment services.

Stars Raise Their Hands for Africa

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Steve Martin, Don Cheadle and Jordin Sparks are set to raise some funds while raising the stakes at the first annual Texas Hold’em poker tournament “Raise Your Hand for Africa”.

Stars from the gridiron, poker world, Hollywood and the music industry will put their cards on the table February 18 and 19, 2011 at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas.

Benefitting from the tournament are PROS FOR AFRICA, a non-profit relief organization providing basic needs to the children of Africa and Starkey Hearing Foundation, which is dedicated to building better lives for the hearing impaired by providing hearing instruments to those in need. This inaugural event will fund combined African missions by both organizations.

Jordin Sparks To Host Charity Experience In February

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Jordin Sparks will host her fourth annual charity experience in February, in the days leading up to Superbowl.

The Jordin Sparks Experience is made up of two events on February 2 – the Sparkstown Teddy Bear Picnic and the Red White and Black Affair. The Teddy Bear Picnic is a family event that will include special performances by some big artists, while the Red White and Black Affair is a charity party for grown-ups.

Both events will benefit I’m MAD About You, a campaign started by Jordin to “Make A Difference”. The campaign motivates people to find something they are passionate about and funnel their energy into it.

Jordin Sparks And Friends Hit The Stage For Hearing Charity

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:30:00 +0000

More than 1400 supporters packed the RiverCentre ballroom in Minnesota last month for an unforgettable night of entertainment, inspiration, and more than $7 million of generosity.

The gala event raised money for the Starkey Hearing Foundation, the Global Leader in the Gift of Hearing, delivering more than 50,000 hearing aids annually through hearing missions in 86 countries. Founded by William F. Austin in 1984 with the vision So the World May Hear, countless numbers of lives are touched by better hearing through SHF missions.

Crowd-pleasing performances by Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers, The Doobie Brothers, Jordin Sparks, Sam Moore, and Canadian Tenors had guests on their feet and singing along with enthusiasm.

Celebrities To Join Live Earth Run For Water This Weekend

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Melissa Etheridge, Pete Wentz and Jenny Fletcher will be on hand in LA at the largest global water initiative, The Dow Live Earth Run for Water, on April 18 in effort to raise awareness and funds that will help combat the global water crisis.

With close to one billion people lacking access to clean, safe drinking water, it’s time the world community comes together to help solve this crisis. The Dow Live Earth Run for Water, taking place in more than 100 cities around the world over 24 hours, is the largest worldwide water initiative on record to help combat the global water crisis. The Los Angeles event will kick-off at Exposition Park with a 6km run/walk, symbolic of the average distance many women and children walk every day to get water. After the race, participants will explore a water education village and experience a live musical performance by two-time GRAMMY Award-winner Melissa Etheridge.

If you’re not in LA, there will be events all over the world. John Legend and The Roots will be performing at the Live Earth Run For Water in New York, Rob Thomas will be in Atlanta, Estelle will be in Minneapolis, and Collective Soul and Sam Moore will be in Chicago.

Muhammad Ali's Celebrity Fight Night Hits Phoenix For Charity

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Reba McEntire resumed her hosting duties at this year’s Muhammad Ali Celebrity Fight Night in Phoenix on Saturday night.

American Idol judge Randy Jackson had the honor of introducing the boxing legend on stage at the event, while Glenn Frey, David Foster, Sam Moore and Charice provided entertainment.

Among those to receive awards at the event included NASCAR driver Danica Patrick and film producer Jerry Weintraub. The evening also featured a live auction that included lots such as dinner with Muhammad Ali, Steve Nash, Kevin Costner, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Douglas, Billy Crystal or Robin Williams, a day out with Reba McEntire, a meet-and-greet with Michael Buble and much more.

Glenn Frey To Headline Celebrity Charity Fight Night

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Glenn Frey of the Eagles, one of the world’s most successful rock bands having sold more than 120 million albums, will headline the entertainment at Celebrity Fight Night XVI on Saturday, March 20th at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix, AZ.

Celebrating his 50th year on the world stage, Muhammad Ali will receive a special introduction from Grammy Award-winning producer and American Idol judge, Randy Jackson during the event.

Charitable Stars Shine For Obama

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Celebrities were out and about in droves on Tuesday to celebrate Barack Obama’s inauguration by attending several charity balls.

One of the largest was the Creative Coalition Ball at the Harman Center for the Arts in Washington DC. The sold-out event cost between $10,000 and $100,000 to attend, and attracted appearances by Ashley Judd, Anne Hathaway, Susan Sarandon, Kerry Washington, Samuel L. Jackson, Rachael Leigh Cook, Ron Howard, Heather Graham, Forest Whitaker, Magic Johnson and many more. Entertainment was provided by Elvis Costello, Sam Moore and Sting.

The Creative Coalition is a nonprofit public charity organized by the creative community to learn about pressing issues so they can better inform and influence the community and nation.

Sam Moore To Join Country Singers For Charity Gig

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:48:18 +0000

Country artists Wynonna, Travis Tritt, Jo Dee Messina, and others will join soul/blues legend Sam Moore on-stage for the “Sam Moore and Friends” benefit concert this March 19 at the historic Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (formerly the Grand Ole Opry) to benefit the Lili Claire Foundation.

“I am thrilled and can’t wait to see my country friends singing some soul music at the Mother Church,” said Moore. “It will be a night everyone will remember and it is all for a good cause.”

The Lili Claire Foundation was created by Keith and Leslie Litt-Resnick in honor of their baby Lili Claire, who died of Williams Syndrome complications as an infant. The organization offers support in the form of medical and social service to families of children with neurogenetic disorders such as Williams Syndrome, Downs Syndrome, and Autism. The Litt-Resnicks’ goal is “to encourage these children and young adults so that they may discover their innate talents and abilities and live productive, independent lives.”