Look To The Stars News: Scarlett Johansson

Matt Damon And Scarlett Johansson Meet Make-A-Wish Kids

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Three young budding actors recently got their first big break as extras in the filming of “We Bought a Zoo” as part of their Make-A-Wish Foundation experience.

Matt and Charles

Stars Create Bookprints To Help Children In Need

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000

A new campaign, ONE MILLION BOOKPRINTS FOR ONE MILLION BOOKS, kicked off yesterday, inviting readers of all ages to create a “Bookprint” at the online community, youarewhatyouread.com.

For every Bookprint created, Scholastic Book Clubs will donate a new book to a child in need (up to one million books). Books will be distributed through the national school readiness initiative Reach Out and Read.

What’s a “Bookprint”? The five books that most impact someone’s life comprise their Bookprint. They can be children’s or adult books and Bookprints can change over time. On the “You Are What You Read” website, more than 200 “Names You Know” from entertainers to authors to journalists and even two U.S. presidents have shared their Bookprints. The donation launches with 20,000 books – one book for each of the 20,000 Bookprints created by users already on youarewhatyouread.com.

Ronan Keating Attends Celebrity Charity Oxfam Gala In Dubai

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:45:00 +0000

United Arab Emerates-based philanthropic organization, Dubai Cares, and global development and aid agency, Oxfam, have announced that the recent charity auction hosted by the Dubai International Film Festival and luxury Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen during the 8th edition of the Festival proved to be an overwhelming success, generating more than US$1 million.

All proceeds from the auction, which featured an exciting array of treasured celebrity items and experiences, went to Dubai Cares and Oxfam.

The charity auction and gala dinner was held under the patronage of UN Messenger of Peace HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at the Armani Hotel in Dubai.

Keep Warm With Scarlett Johansson For Charity

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:15:00 +0000

More than a million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year. In an effort to help make a difference, Neff, a leading active lifestyle brand, announced today that they are partnering with actress Scarlett Johansson to raise money for City of Hope — one of the nation’s leading cancer research, treatment and education centers—in a project called, “Neff Hope”. The initiative has a simple mission: to raise awareness and funds for cancer research.

Stars Loosen Their Ties For Charity In Scotland

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Ricky Gervais, Scarlett Johansson, Usher, Bruno Mars, Kevin McKidd and other great celebrities are “loosening up” and ditching their ties in aid of Cahonas Scotland’s celebrity e-bay auction helping in the battle to raise awareness of Male Cancers.

Opening to the public at www.loosenupauction.com on November 24th, the auction is part of Cahonas Scotland’s aims to erase stigma often attached to male cancers.

Many Scottish celebrities have rallied round the cause with donations already confirmed from Kevin McKidd, Amy MacDonald, Ian Rankin and Kenny Logan.

Ryan Reynolds Talks About The Whale

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Ryan Reynolds talks about his roles as executive producer and narrator on the new film The Whale in an exclusive interview with The Humane Society.

“The Whale” is the true and poignant story of Luna, a young orca separated from his pod, who turned up alone in a narrow stretch of sea off the coast of British Columbia in 2001 and refused to leave. The film invites us to reexamine our preconceived ideas about these amazing marine mammals and consider the many complex effects of our interaction with wildlife.

Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, and executive produced by Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson, “The Whale” is co-directed by Michael Parfit and Suzanne Chisholm.

Scarlett Johansson Makes Charity Trip To East Africa

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Oxfam Ambassador Scarlett Johansson has visited Kenya to see the devastating impact of the drought in East Africa.

More than 13 million people are at risk because of a severe drought that has hit parts of Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia. In Somalia, the crisis has escalated to a famine.

Scarlett visited the Dadaab refugee camp, where tens of thousands of Somali refugees have arrived: “The scale of poverty in Dadaab is overwhelming,” said Johansson. “I met countless women like Hawa, a local community leader, who lamented the seemingly endless struggle of the Somali people, as refugees of war and starvation and now left to suffer everyday life with the very barest of essentials.”

Moet And Chandon Auction Vintage Bottles For The Nature Conservancy

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Moët & Chandon, the champagne of success and glamour since 1743, this week held the “Tribute to the Spirit of 1743” gala dinner in Shanghai, China.

Hosted by Moët’s celebrity muse Scarlett Johansson, the exclusive event welcomed guests on the Peninsula Shanghai Roof Top Terrace overlooking the Bund, followed by an after-party at Bar Rouge, one of the city’s trendiest clubs. The Peninsula’s rooftop was specially crafted out of 15,000 sparkling champagne glasses, lining the terrace walls for the occasion.

In Hong Kong, prior to the Shanghai dîner du siècle, Moët & Chandon auctioned off a luxurious coffret filled with bottles of the prestigious Grand Vintage 1911. Auctioned at $10,000 USD, the proceeds benefitted The Nature Conservancy, a local environmental initiative helping to protect nature and preserve wildlife.

Emma Stone And Olivia Wilde Honored For Supporting Cruelty-Free Cosmetics

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0000

When actors Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde chose to partner with Revlon, they were signing on to represent one of the country’s first mainstream cruelty-free cosmetics companies.

In 1990 — more than 10 years before either Stone or Wilde landed their first acting roles — Revlon agreed to PETA’s request to permanently ban all product testing on animals. In the intervening decades, it has held fast to that pledge. And for choosing to promote only cruelty-free cosmetics, Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde have both earned a Kind Choices Award from PETA. They will each receive a framed certificate and a card signed by PETA staffers.

“Emma, Olivia, and Revlon have our thanks for encouraging millions of fashion-forward young women to choose makeup that’s luxurious, not lethal,” says PETA Vice President of Laboratory Investigations Kathy Guillermo. “Cruelty-free companies such as Revlon make it easy for all of us to get a glamorous look without harming a hair on a bunny’s head.”

Stars Named As Presenters For Do Something Charity Awards

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

DoSomething.org and VH1 today announced the all-star lineup of presenters including Kristen Bell, Nick Cannon, Jon Cryer, Victoria Justice, Adam Lambert, Mario Lopez, Rose McGowan, Olivia Munn, Keke Palmer and Lauren Potter for this year’s 2011 Do Something Awards airing Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 9:00pm EST on VH1.

Hosted by Glee star Jane Lynch, the ceremony will honor and celebrate the nation’s best young world-changers who represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause or issue. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, David Beckham, Scarlett Johansson, Russell Brand and Will Ferrell have been nominated in a variety of categories from ‘Do Something Movie Star’ to ‘Do Something Couple’ for all they have done to inspire young people.

Demi Lovato To Perform At Do Something Charity Awards

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

DoSomething.org and VH1 have announced that Demi Lovato, Foster the People and OneRepublic with B.o.B will perform as part of the celebrity charity 2011 Do Something Awards.

Leonardo DiCaprio Wants Shark Fin Sales Banned In California

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Leonardo DiCaprio has penned a letter to members of the California State Senate in support of Assembly Bill 376, which would prohibit the sale of shark fins in California.

“The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has concluded that a third of shark species are now threatened with extinction of some kind,” reads the letter, which has also been signed by the CEO of The Humane Society, the Executive Director of WildAid and the President of the Natural Resources Defense Council . “And recent estimates state that up to 73 million sharks are killed each year for use in shark fin soup and other products. Traditionally shark fin was affordable only to the elite, and consequently the issue of decimation of species was not a concern. But with the explosion of the world’s population, and an increasing number of wealthy consumers, this can no longer be considered true, as has been evidenced by the decimation of shark populations worldwide. Despite fisheries attempts at regulation, the inhumane practice of finning continues unabated too, as does the illegal capture of sharks from marine reserves and sovereign waters.”

The bill is an effort to save sharks and the oceans by banning the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins in California. In addition to DiCaprio, AB 376 is supported by a host of prominent celebrities, including Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Ke$ha, Kristen Bell, Paul Rudd and Chinese basketball great Yao Ming

Scarlett Johansson And Kristin Davis Speak Out Against Global Food Crisis

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Leading actors Scarlett Johansson and Kristin Davis, photographer Rankin, supermodel Helena Christensen and TV presenter Zoe Ball are among the stars joining Oxfam in putting out a call to fix the broken global food system, which is failing to feed nearly a billion people each day.

The international food system – which takes food from the fields to our plates – is currently leaving one in seven people going hungry every day and, according to Oxfam, the situation is getting much worse. Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Angélique Kidjo and international actor Gael Garcia Bernal are also among the names joining Oxfam calling for governments and big businesses to act now and fix it, to avoid the first ever global food crisis.

Annie Lennox Performs At Celebrity Charity Shop Launch

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Annie Lennox helped launch the Oxfam Celebrity Charity Curiosity Shop at Selfridges in London on Thursday, performing 4 songs and raising over £31,000 by allowing the audience to bid for each performance.

The launch event raised a grand total of £208,985 for Oxfam circle projects around the world that empower women and really make a difference.

For ten days only, The Oxfam Curiosity Shop will sell celebrity fashion donations, sought-after samples and vintage clothing hand-picked from Oxfam’s 700 shops. There will also be celebrity styling sessions, plus special VIP appearances.

Annie Lennox's Celebrity Charity Shop Returns

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Following last year’s incredible success, Britain’s biggest celebrity charity pop-up shop is back – and it’s better than ever.

The shop has once again been created and stocked by a team of high profile personalities led by Annie Lennox and Whistles CEO Jane Shepherdson – and all the money raised will fund Oxfam projects around the world that support and empower vulnerable women.

Scarlett Johansson To Be Honored By Human Rights Campaign

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Scarlett Johansson will receive a special humanitarian award at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala this Saturday, March 12.

Scarlett will accept the Ally For Equality Award via video during the event, which will also honor Patrick Murphy – former Congressman of Pennsylvania – with a National Leadership Award.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson of ABC’s “Modern Family” and star personal trainer Jillian Michaels of NBC’s “Biggest Loser” will make a special appearances, and Retired Marine Staff Sergeant Eric Alva will be a special guest for the event.

Vanity Fair Announces Week Of Celebrity Charity Events

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood is back for the twelfth installment of the magazine’s annual week-long series of unique events leading up to the Vanity Fair Oscar Night Party.

Co-sponsored by Vanity Fair advertisers Chrysler and L’Oréal Paris, the events of Campaign Hollywood reflect the glamour, art, and excitement of Oscar Week in Hollywood, while spotlighting brands and charities in a way that only Vanity Fair can.

For the second year in a row, Palihouse will play host to the Vanity Fair Parlour, running from Monday, February 21 to Sunday, February 27.

Stars Pen Open Letter To United Nations Climate Change Conference

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Oxfam Global Ambassadors Scarlett Johansson, Gael Garcia Bernal and Djimon Hounsou are among eight major artists and celebrities from across the globe joining Oxfam today to call on international negotiators to protect the world’s poor from climate catastrophe at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Cancun, Mexico starting next week.

The open letter to climate negotiators will be formally launched by one of the signatories: ambassador and campaign photographer Helena Christensen at a press conference in Kathmandu yesterday, after seeing steps Oxfam is taking to help people survive the changing weather in Nepalese communities. The letter calls on negotiators to put people at the heart of their discussions in Cancun to ensure a safer future for future generations.

Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi Wants Healthier School Lunches

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi is America’s newest advocate for healthy school lunches.

Lakshmi is urging Congress to support legislation that will help schools serve healthier lunches and fight childhood obesity. The Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act (H.R. 5504) would help schools serve more fruits, vegetables and low-fat plant-based meal options.

A Funny Thing Happened For Charity At Michael J. Fox Celebrity Gala

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research held its 10th annual gala benefit — "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s — in New York City on Saturday, November 13, 2010.

Co-chaired by Tracy Pollan & Michael J. Fox, Alexandra Wentworth & George Stephanopoulos, Jennifer & Marc Lipschultz and Julie & Doug Ostrover, and with Honorary Chairs Lonnie & Muhammad Ali, the event brought together approximately 900 guests including Mayor of Newark Cory Booker, “Friday Night Lights” actress (and “Spin City” alum) Connie Britton, “Top Chef” judge Tom Colicchio, former NBA star Brian Grant, and NYC Council Speaker Christine Quinn to raise over $4.7 million for Parkinson’s research.

“The Michael J. Fox Foundation has one goal — accelerating the development of new treatments, and ultimately a cure for PD,” Foundation CEO Katie Hood said in remarks from the podium. “Our approach to research funding is not a traditional one. We are proactive, emphasizing calculated risk, insisting on accountability from our partners and prioritizing the work that other funders can’t or won’t. We could do none of this without you and are so grateful for your support.”

Miley Cyrus Records PSA For 1000 Backpacks Charity Initiative

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Throughout November, actor, writer, producer and philanthropist Rachel Helson will be asking “What Could You Do With $80?” as she presents 1,000 BACKPACKS, a month-long campaign to raise money and awareness for Blessings in a Backpack.

As a longtime supporter of Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit organization oriented towards feeding elementary school children, Rachel has met the children and visited the schools whom the programs directly affect. For this initiative, she has enlisted other supporters including Miley Cyrus, Hilary Duff, Paula Deen, Dwight Howard and Scarlett Johansson to participate in 1,000 Backpacks through PSAs, statements of support and messaging on their social networks.

Hugh Jackman Wants Healthier School Lunches

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Hugh Jackman is ripping into the problem of unhealthy school lunches.

He has written to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi asking her to make sure H.R. 5504, the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act, is voted on and passed this month.

Jennie Garth Wants Healthier School Lunches

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Jennie Garth, star of Beverly Hills, 90210, thinks greasy school lunches are not so cool—and the mother of three wants Congress to help students get better options.

In a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Garth urges Rep. Pelosi to throw her support behind a House bill that would fight childhood obesity by assisting schools in serving healthier choices.

Christina Applegate's Right Action For Women

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Most likely to be the only celebrity to win an award with the word ‘ass’ in it — the 2010 Do Something Kick-Ass For Survival Award — Christina Applegate is continuing to “kick cancer’s ass” by launching a charity, Right Action for Women, to help women who can’t afford the proper treatment for cancer.

“It’s a program giving financial aid to high-risk women who can’t afford to get MRIs, which is how I found my cancer,” Applegate tells WENN. “It’s unfortunate that insurance companies (in America) don’t cover the cost of that. It’s such an incredible device because you can find it at an early detection stage. We started our pilot program and started helping women already, even though we aren’t launched. The other aspect of the program is to do genetic counseling and help women understand what being high-risk means, and understanding what foods are good for their bloods and how to prevent this disease from happening. That has been my mission.” Applegate said.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, Applegate was fortunate that she survived, mainly because the early form of cancer was detected before it grew serious. Right Action for Women provides financial aid to women for MRI tests, which are screening tests for women with risks of getting breast cancer. MRI tests are usually not covered by insurance and can be seen as a financial nuisance to some. Applegate’s charity hopes to bring light to the importance of MRI tests and to preach the seriousness of these potentially life-saving tests.

Celebrities Pen Letter From Oxfam To G8 Leaders

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

A group of celebrities have put their names to a letter on behalf of Oxfam addressed to the G8 leaders meeting in Canada this week.

“G8 leaders meeting in Canada this week must face the fact that collectively their countries have failed to deliver on the promises made to the world’s poorest five years ago,” wrote the stars, who include Annie Lennox, Helena Christensen, Kristin Davis, Colin Firth, Gael Garcia Bernal, Scarlett Johansson, Jim Kerr, Angélique Kidjo, Bill Nighy, Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Martha Wainwright, Desmond Tutu, classic German rockers Die Toten Hosen and many more. "Had the promised aid been delivered it would have had a dramatic effect on the lives of poor people, allowing mothers to survive childbirth, children to attend school and people of all ages greater access to medicines and healthcare.

“Where aid has increased it has made a massive difference. The number of people receiving HIV treatment, for example, has increased tenfold in recent years.