Look To The Stars News: Colbie Caillat

Ne-Yo And Swizz Beatz To Attend Songs Of Hope VII

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Ne-Yo, Skylar Grey, Sara Bareilles, Swizz Beatz, Desmond Child, Mark Mothersbaugh (co-founder and lead singer of Devo), and other music and entertainment industry giants committed to fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases will tonight take part in Songs of Hope VII, a special event and silent auction presented by Esquire that supports lifesaving research at City of Hope.

Held at the exclusive Esquire Apartment in the penthouse of The Clocktower in DUMBO, Brooklyn, N.Y., the Dec. 1 event will be emceed by Ne-Yo and feature intimate performances by Skylar Grey and Sara Bareilles. Lending their names in support to the host committee are Miley Cyrus, Gavin DeGraw, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, John McEnroe, Patty Smyth, Rob Thomas, and Mary Mary.

Recognizing their amazing careers as songwriters and composers, the Songs of Hope VII award recipients will include the:

Mary J. Blige To Headline Richard Branson's Rock The Kasbah

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

Richard Branson will join his mother, Eve Branson, as host of the fifth annual Rock The Kasbah charity event to benefit Virgin Unite and The Eve Branson Foundation on November 16.

This incredible evening of music, food, auction items and more features The Pussycat Dolls, O.A.R. and DJ Chris Holmes, as well as Mary J. Blige performing selections from her new album!

The focus is on building opportunity for youth: In the USA, Virgin Unite is providing opportunities for youth facing unprecedented unemployment, while The Eve Branson Foundation is empowering young women in Moroccan villages. Business, once again, is a force for good at Rock the Kasbah 2011.

Katy Perry Joins Celebrity Charity Ambassador Class

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has announced its 2012 Ambassador Class, dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in our nation’s public schools.

Since 1997, The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided over 1.8 million children with the gift of a complete education that includes music. The Foundation’s Ambassador Program, comprised of prominent musicians, athletes and stars of the film world who have committed to being the Foundation’s most powerful advocates and fundraisers, have helped raise over 1 million dollars to support the Foundation’s cause. Joining Alumni Ambassadors like Beyonce, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield and Gavin DeGraw, the 2012 VH1 Save The Music Foundation Ambassador class includes: Katy Perry, Matthew Morrison, Lupe Fiasco, Gavin Rossdale, Jordin Sparks, Vanessa Carlton, AJ McLean and Chris Daughtry.

Throughout the year, the Ambassador Class will continue to raise awareness for The VH1 Save The Music Foundation and deliver key messages about the importance of music education in a young person’s life. They will help increase profits to further the Foundation’s goal of providing instrumental music education programs in U.S. public elementary and middle schools. Ambassadors will even perform at select national events and visit with public school students to share their experiences of how music has impacted their lives, passion and careers.

Colbie Caillat Visits Children's Hospital With MusiCares

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:30:00 +0000

MusiCares recently hosted a special event with Grammy winner Colbie Caillat for more than 40 children and their families at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville.

Caillat performed an intimate acoustic set, including “Bubbly,” “Realize” and “Brighter Than The Sun.” Following the performance, the children had the opportunity to meet and take a photo with Caillat.

Colbie Caillat To Perform Acoustic Show For Charity

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

On September 22nd, the VH1 Save The Music Foundation continues the Songwriters Music Series in Los Angeles with an acoustic performance by Grammy Award winning musician, Colbie Caillat.

This marks the third stop in the series, which launched in New York City this past May with a performance by Glee star Matthew Morrison and continued in Nashville, Tennessee in June with ACM Award-winning sibling trio The Band Perry.

“Starburst is excited to be a part of the final Songwriters in the Round series in Los Angeles to help raise money and awareness for the VH1 Save the Music Foundation,” said Michael Watt, Wrigley’s VP and General Manager US Confections. “The first two events had Starburst contradictory elements woven throughout the evening, the venue and the artist’s performance and we can’t wait to bring that to the LA event.”

Celebrities ‘C’ Themselves for the American Cancer Society

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Showtime’s “The Big C” and the American Cancer Society have partnered to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays!

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Colbie Caillat Performs At Warrior Games For Injured Soldiers

Tue, 24 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Grammy-winning breakthrough artist Colbie Caillat recently performed an exclusive USO concert as part of the closing ceremonies of the 2011 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte.

The second annual Games were held in Colorado Springs, Colo. at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, and were hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee and The U.S. Department of Department of Defense.

Colbie Caillat To Play For USO

Thu, 19 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Colbie Caillat will hold her first ever concert for the USO this weekend, following the 2011 Warrior Games – a week-long competition hosted by the US Olympic Committee.

Two-time Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Colbie Caillat will break away from her current tour to honor wounded warriors. The multi-platinum singer will perform an exclusive USO concert for the more than 200 wounded, ill and injured service men and women and their families expected to be on-hand for the 2011 Warrior Games presented by Deloitte. The USO concert concludes a five-day athletic competition, wrapping up a grueling week of intense rivalries, and will serve as an opportunity for warriors to share a one-of-a-kind experience with their families and teammates.

The show takes place at Clune Arena, 2168 Field House Drive, Colorado Springs at 8pm on Saturday, May 21. Find more information here.

Music Therapy Hits A Chord With Celebrities

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0000

For patients battling cancer, music therapy can strike the right chord. Clear Channel Radio and City of Hope will hit all the high notes with the launch of Play For Life, a national campaign to raise funds to support City of Hope’s lifesaving cancer research and music therapy programs.

“Play For Life” features online auctions for one-of-a-kind experiences with top recording stars Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Matthew Morrison, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Linkin Park, Enrique Iglesias and others.

From now through June 30, listeners can visit the websites of 790 Clear Channel radio stations across the country as well as iHeartRadio.com, the website for Clear Channel Radio’s industry-leading digital radio service, to bid in the auctions. Proceeds will support cancer research at City of Hope and the institution’s music therapy program, which helps patients with cancer and other serious illnesses reduce pain and physical discomfort, develop coping skills, enhance relaxation and promote positive thinking.

Play For Life And Meet Justin Bieber

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Play For Life – the cross-media marketing platform backed by Clear Channel and Universal Music – wants you to meet your favorite stars and help charity.

This spring, Play For Life has teamed up with City of Hope – a global leader in cancer research and treatment – for a fantastic new celebrity charity auction. Play For Life is raising funds for pioneering cancer research as well as City of Hope’s music therapy program, which uses the power of music to enhance health and well-being for cancer patients – including teens and children battling the disease.

You can help City of Hope find a cure by bidding on a series of once-in-a-lifetime music experiences. Some of the artists taking part include Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Linkin Park, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Rascal Flatts, New Kids On The Block, Enrique Iglesias, Carrie Underwood, Colbie Caillat, Bret Michaels, Barry Manilow, 3 Doors Down and many more.

Adopt A Farm Animal For Christmas

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0000

With only a handful of shopping days left and the stores packed with long lines and the usual selection of uninspired gifts, here is an idea for a gift that is so special, so heartwarming and so utterly unique that it can’t be found in any store.

Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Farm Animal holiday sponsorships enable you to give the gift of life this holiday season by sponsoring a Farm Sanctuary animal in your name, or warming the hearts of your loved ones with gift adoptions. With each adoption, you and/or your gift recipients will receive a unique and memorable sponsorship package that includes a personalized adoption certificate and a beautiful color photo. You will experience the joy of knowing that you have made a difference for a farm animal.

Rihanna Wants More Birthdays For Charity

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Award-winning singer Rihanna is doing more this week than launching her new album, LOUD, and kicking off the American Music Awards. She’s also lending her time and talent to help the American Cancer Society, the official sponsor of birthdays, create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

As the latest musician to join the more birthdays movement, Rihanna is helping draw attention to the fight against cancer and save lives. Her “happy birthday” video – inspired by the 11 million cancer survivors who will celebrate another birthday this year – will make its television debut during the AMA broadcast, and can be seen on morebirthdays.com. Rihanna joins Usher, Justin Bieber, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, and nearly two dozen other entertainers in supporting the cause.

Richard Branson To Rock The Kasbah With Celebrity Charity Event

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Sir Richard Branson will host his 4th annual Rock The Kasbah celebrity charity fundraising event in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 11.

With celebrity performers and guests such as Common, Colbie Caillat and Robin Thicke, the event will raise money for Virgin Unite and the Eve Branson Foundation, an organization set up by Sir Richard’s mother to help women in Morocco generate their own incomes to support their families.

As part of the event, CharityBuzz.com is currently hosting an auction with lots such as 7 nights accommodation on Sir Richard’s Necker Island, and the chance to name a Virgin America plane. Access the auction here.

Celebrities Want More Birthdays For Cancer Charity

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The American Cancer Society, the official sponsor of birthdays, today announced details of a unique new campaign that marks the next phase of the Society’s movement for More Birthdays.

Over the past several months, dozens of the biggest names in music and art have come together, inspired by the efforts of the American Cancer Society, its supporters and everyone affected by cancer, to generously donate their talent and artwork to help amplify the voice of the More Birthdays movement. To date, artists such as Keith Urban, Justin Bieber, Jack Johnson, Colbie Caillat, Eric Carle, Maroon 5, Masha D’Yans and more have joined the More Birthdays movement, and others continue to join every day.

Musicians joining the campaign each perform their own special rendition of “Happy Birthday,” one of the most well-known songs in the world, while each visual artist creates or donates artwork inspired by specific facts about how the American Cancer Society has contributed to progress against cancer. The musician and artist contributions have been turned into traditional advertising elements such as television, magazine and online ads, as well as birthday merchandise housed in a new art and music gallery on morebirthdays.com. There the public can help celebrate More Birthdays by sending custom e-cards or buying gift wrap, posters, limited-edition prints and more – all created from the exclusive art and music donated to the campaign. Each donation made or item purchased will help the American Cancer Society raise money and save more lives to create a world with less cancer and More Birthdays.

Visit The Set Of Breaking Dawn For Charity

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:30:00 +0000

From September 7-17, Stand Up To Cancer will auction off a range of celebrity experiences – including a visit to the set of Twilight: Breaking Dawn – on eBay.

Stand Up To Cancer is once again joining forces with eBay Giving Works to offer incredible charity auction experience packages in film, television, Broadway and sports that will raise funds for groundbreaking cancer research. Bidders will find an array of exciting auction packages and items to bid on with 100% of the proceeds going directly to Stand Up To Cancer and the fight against the disease.

Highlights include: SPIDER-MAN TURN OFF THE DARK opening night package, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn set visit, lunch with Richard Branson, a chance to shoot hoops with NBA Stars, front row to tickets to Jewel, Macy Gray, John Legend and Colbie Caillat, the chance to meet Tony Hawk and much more!

Photos: Colbie Caillat Makes Charity Visit To Farm Sanctuary

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On Friday, August 13, Grammy award-winning “Bubbly” singer Colbie Caillat and members of her band, including guitarist Justin Young, took a break from their busy schedule touring with Sheryl Crow to visit the upstate New York Shelter of Farm Sanctuary, the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, where they spent time “falling” for farm animals rescued from abuse and neglect.

Colbie and all the members of her band had a great time engaging with the animals and learning about their stories. Later that night Colbie gushed onstage at her concert in Canandaigua, NY, about how wonderful the animals were and how much she enjoyed her visit to Farm Sanctuary!

Bid On A Meet-And-Greet With Colbie Caillat For Charity

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Colbie Caillat fans listen up: this is your chance to get up-close-and-personal to your favorite singer and benefit charity at the same time!

This amazing auction package includes concert tickets to see Colbie and Sheryl Crow at the Greek Theatre in LA on Sept 10, JetBlue Airways domestic round-trip tickets, a meet & greet with Colbie, a personalized signed acoustic guitar, hand-painted artwork created by Colbie, and a gift bag from MyWorkButterfly.

Social networking site MyWorkButterfly.com – which provides free resources to help return-to-work moms and working moms – proudly presents this charity eBay auction with Colbie Caillat to help raise funds to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, which relies on donations to execute its mission.

Rare Celebrity Items Go Under The Hammer At Charity Grammy Auction

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

The Grammy Charity Online Auction, sponsored by The Recording Academy, is on through May 20, 2010. A wide selection of music and memorabilia from famed artists are being auctioned off to the general public. All proceeds raised will directly benefit The Grammy Foundation and MusiCares.

This year’s special charity auction is presented in partnership with Kompolt Online Aunction Agency, a California based online aunction agency, focused on securing the highest quality of merchandise sale. Managed by professionals, buyers are guaranteed bona fide VIP experiences, bidder pre-qualifcation, and the authenticity of celebrity autographed items to ensure overall customer satisfaction.

A few of this year’s auctioned items include music memorabilia from Neil Young, Kings of Leon, Green Day, Colbie Caillat, James Taylor, Elton John, Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews; a Red Hot Chili Peppers signed model Gibson guitar; a guitar signed by stars including Beyoncé, Carrie Underwood, and Lady Gaga; a meet and greet VIP experience with Michael McDonald; a DJ AM signed iPod Classic with his own personal playlist; a Lynyrd Skynyrd signed remo drumhead; celebrity-signed memorabilia from the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards and more.

Celebrity Signed Heels for Wish Upon a Hero Foundation

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:50:00 +0000

Step into designer shoes signed by Scarlett Johansson, Taylor Swift, Martina McBride, Bethenny Frankel, Estelle and Emme for the Heroes in Heels auction.

More are being added to the list, too – Keep an eye out for shoes signed by Ali Larter, Brooke Burke, Susan Lucci, Laura Bryna, Sherri Sheppherd, Reba McEntire, Maria Sharapova, Natalie Distler, Miley Cyrus, Nancy Wilson, Kimberly Caldwell and Colbie Caillat.

Stars Design Charity T-Shirts For Starlight Children's Foundation

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Forever 21, Inc. has launched a charitable line of T-shirts personally designed by notable celebrities with 100% of the proceeds to benefit Starlight Children’s Foundation – helping seriously ill children and their families cope with their pain, fear and isolation through entertainment, education and family activities.

The celebrity designers – Starlight Spokesperson Corbin Bleu, Paris, Nicky and Kathy Hilton, Colbie Caillat, Demi Lovato, and Audrina Patridge – were given art materials, which included paints, markers, and sketch pads, to create a unique painting on canvas using the themes of “star” and “light.” Forever 21 designers incorporated each celebrity’s design onto a cotton T-shirt or tank top.

“I am excited to be designing a t-shirt on behalf of Starlight and Forever 21,” said Corbin. “As a Starlight ambassador I have been inspired by the children and families I have had the privilege of meeting along the way, and by the strength they’ve shown in the hardest of times. I encourage everyone to get involved with Starlight and help lift the spirits of these brave children.”

Larry King To Celebrate 75th Birthday At Charity Party

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:30:00 +0000

The Larry King Cardiac Foundation is pleased to announce that the King of Hearts Gala will take place on Saturday, November 15th, at Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles to celebrate both Larry King’s 75th birthday and the 20th anniversary of The Larry King Cardiac Foundation.

The goal of the event is to raise money and awareness of the uninsured population who need quality cardiac care.

This year’s event will be hosted by Leeza Gibbons. The gala will feature performances by singers Paulina Rubio and Colbie Caillat, and special appearances by Tony Robbins and Drew Carey.

Hootie and the Blowfish to Play at Rock Fore! Dough IV

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:35:15 +0000

Recording artists Hootie and the Blowfish, Colbie Caillat, Josh Kelley and John Krueger are scheduled to perform for the annual Rock Fore! Dough IV benefit concert. The event will take place on Tuesday, April 8th in Augusta, GA at the First Tee of Augusta.

The proceeds of the Rock Fore! Dough support the First Tee of Augusta, one of over 200 chapters of the First Tee Network. Over the past three years the Rock Fore! Dough event has raised over $200,000 for the charity.

First Tee’s goal is to “…impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through the game of golf.”