Look To The Stars News: Amanda Holden

Amanda Holden Named As Make-A-Wish Foundation Ambassador

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

Make-A-Wish UK has announced actress and presenter Amanda Holden as its latest Patron.

Last year, Amanda met 15-year-old James Elliot who wished to see Shrek The Musical and meet the cast. After meeting James, Amanda said: “Fairy tales are all about wishes coming true and it was a privilege and a delight to meet James and help make his dream come true.”

Stars Wish Macmillan Cancer Care A Happy 100th Birthday

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Leading cancer care charity Macmillan Cancer Support recently asked its celebrity supporters – including Kylie Minogue, Keira Knightley, Sting, Alesha Dixon, Joanna Lumley, James Corden, Anna Friel and Seth Rogen – to share their 100th birthday wishes in a short film 100 Years Of Macmillan: A Birthday Tribute.

The short film premiered at The Macmillan Centenary Gala, an all-star evening of entertainment hosted by Graham Norton at The London Palladium on Monday 28 November.

Acting royalty Dame Helen Mirren wished for a very high heeled pair of shoes comfortable enough to walk around in all day for her 100th birthday, while TV presenter Amanda Holden would love to look 75 years younger if she reaches 100. Funny man Ricky Gervais wished for a real life hoverboard from the film ‘Back To The Future’ while Myleene Klass’ dream present would be a grand piano which she could shrink and carry around in her handbag.

Peter Andre To Host Celebrity Charity Gala To Benefit Dogs And Cats Home

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Peter André will host a very special celebrity charity event in Battersea, London, tonight.

The Collars and Coats Gala Ball will benefit the Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, and will be held in Battersea Evolution, in the presence of the Home’s President, HRH Prince Michael of Kent GCVO.

Situated in the picturesque surroundings of Battersea Park, a very special place for the dogs in their care, and a stone’s throw away from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Battersea Evolution is the perfect setting for the Home to celebrate its successes and to share its hopes and challenges for the future.

Law & Order UK Star Demands Justice For Bears

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Law and Order UK star Jamie Bamber has stripped off to demand justice for bears.

The star, who plays DS Matt Devlin on the ITV1 drama, has swapped bear skin for bare skin in the new ad after hearing that Canadian black bears are slaughtered to make the Queen’s Guards’ ceremonial caps.

Unsung Children's Champions Honored At Celebrity Charity Awards

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:00:00 +0000

A host of British stars – including Simon Cowell, James Corden and Davina McCall – were spotted out-and-about at a special charity event in London last night to honor some unsung children’s champions.

With performances by Alexandra Burke and Peter André, The News Of The World Children’s Champions Awards 2011 honored those people – voted by the public – who have done a brilliant, unsung job for children.

In association with Barnardo’s and The Post Office, judges included Manchester United and England giant Rio Ferdinand, Gavin and Stacey star James Corden , singer and I’m A Celeb favourite Stacey Solomon, pop pin-up Peter Andre, BBC sports icon Gary Lineker, Dancing on Ice judge and former Spice Girl Emma Bunton and Olympic supremo Lord Sebastian Coe.

Naomi Campbell Announces Celebrity Charity Shop

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Model Naomi Campbell and her Fashion For Relief campaign are to open a one-week-only pop-up charity shop in London next month.

The shop will feature items owned by the supermodel and other celebrities – including Little Britain’s David Walliams – as well as labels such as Stella McCartney. Naomi will front the shop, along with other celebrities, to benefit the Prince’s Trust, a charity established by Prince Charles to offer support by training, mentoring and financial assistance to help disadvantaged young people achieve their potential.

The pop-up shop will open its doors at Westfield London with a special preview night on Tuesday 5th April and then stay open to the public until Wed 13th April 2011.

Get A Personal Message From Adam Croasdell For Valentine's Day

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Supernatural and EastEnders star Adam Croasdell is offering one lucky person a very special Valentine’s Day treat, a personal video message from Hollywood.

He’s involved with SeeTheDifference.org, a brand new not-for-profit way to make a difference in the world via the causes you care about.

To enter, all you have to do is post a message about the place you had your first date, and the winner will be chosen at random and their special message delivered on Valentine’s Day.

Stars Donate Cupcake Recipes To Little Girl's Charity Cookbook

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:30:00 +0000

A host of stars have helped a 12-year-old British girl create a charity cookbook for the Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Nigella Lawson, Antony Worrall Thompson, Pixie Lott, Fearne Cotton, Melanie C, Sophie Dahl, Patsy Kensit, Amanda Holden and Richard E. Grant are some of the stars who replied to Georgie Sussman’s plea for cupcake recipes for the new book. Georgie aims to raise £20,000 for the hospital, inspired by a young friend who was treated there.

Claire Danes Gives Her Thumb Print To Charity

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Emmy award-winning actress Claire Danes joined millions of people who’ve added their thumbprints to a unique petition at Grand Central Terminal this week, led by global humanitarian organization Save the Children.

The thumbprint mosaic was designed by New York-based artist Ian Wright and represents the support of three million people from 40 countries who have taken part in Save the Children’s EVERY ONE campaign. The campaign aims to put pressure on world leaders meeting at the United Nations in New York, to do more to stop children dying needlessly of preventable and treatable causes.

British Stars Design Umbrellas For Charity

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Umbrellas have fast become a style accessory rather than just a necessity in Britain – which is why a group of British celebrities have designed their own… for charity!

Does your umbrella have talent or even the X Factor? Can your umbrella do the tango or foxtrot? We think not but we know where you can get one that can! Celebrities and talent show enthusiasts, Amanda Holden, Konnie Huq and Bruno Tonioli have each designed a must-have item for this autumn/winter – a Limited Edition umbrella!

The umbrellas will go on sale from Saturday 23rd October at £14.99! These are Limited Edition with only 1000 of each design up for grabs, so you will need to get in there quick. The only problem now is choosing which one you want … will you be flying the British flag with Amanda’s pink and turquoise union jack umbrella, or will you go all girlie with Konnie’s butterfly and floral print umbrella? Not to forget Bruno’s star studded, ‘strictly’ gorgeous umbrella … decisions, decisions!

X-Files And Lost Stars Doodle For Charity

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000

National Doodle Day will once again kick off on March 5 in the UK, with a host of celebrities putting pen to paper for a charity auction.

The doodles include artworks from The X-Files’ Gillian Anderson, Eric Idle, Amanda Holden, Boyzone, Catherine Tate, Chris Tarrant, Lost’s Dominic Monaghan, Fearne Cotton, Geri Halliwell, Ian Botham, Jacqueline Wilson, Jason Flemyng, Rolf Harris, Twiggy and many more.

It’s the seventh time the initiative has been run, with proceeds going to Epilepsy Action and the Neurofibromatosis Association.

Amanda Holden Promotes Charity Calendars

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden is promoting Tesco’s range of personalized photo calendars to benefit children with muscular dystrophy.

For every calendar sold this Christmas, Tesco’s – a chain of stores in the UK – will donate 20% to the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign.

“Tesco Photo Calendars provide the perfect way to display treasured memories throughout the year and make a brilliant last-minute Christmas gift,” said Holden. “With every calendar sold helping the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign to support children with muscle-wasting disease, this is a Christmas gift that can bring a smile to more than one face.”

Bid On Celebrity Items To Stop Cruelty To Children

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Celebrities including Jodie Kidd, Peter André, Amanda Holden and Hugh Grant are among the stars to donate lots to the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children’s (NSPCC) Dream Auction 2 – the charity’s latest and greatest fundraising initiative.

From Tuesday 01 December until Saturday 12 December there will be up to 200 fabulous lots to tempt you. Get bidding from 99p at www.dreamauction2.co.uk and all funds raised will go to the NSPCC’s Child’s Voice Appeal.

Bid for tickets to the 2011 Vanity Fair Oscar party, a walk on part in Working Titles next romcom, a holiday on Richard Branson’s private Necker Island, two VIP tickets to the Spanish Grand Prix courtesy of Williams F1, and meet and greets with a host of celebrity stars. There are also a number of luxury hampers, must-have accessories and makeover experiences up for grabs.

Get Kylie Minogue's Heels And More In Charity Auction

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Kylie Minogue, Amanda Holden, Kelly Brook and Tess Daly are just some of the stars who have posed in their hottest high heels to help raise money to fund more research into women’s health issues.

Twenty one celebrities are taking part in the Heels That Heal campaign being run by Wellbeing of Women, a charity that has championed women’s causes for more than 40 years, funding vital research into gynaecological health, from establishing the cause of repeated miscarriages, to cures for ovarian cancer.

The stars launched an auction to raise money for the charity on eBay on Sunday, September 27, that includes Kylie’s high-heeled shoes, a lunch date with Peter André, Leona Lewis’ sandels, afternoon tea with Rachel Stevens, a shopping trip with Amanda Holden, and boots belonging to Davina McCall and Fearne Cotton.

Celebrities Paint Masks For African Education

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Twenty of the biggest celebrities from music, film, sport and business have painted face masks for a new charity auction on eBay.

The auction is raising money for Education Africa, an organization established in 1992 to assist disadvantaged South Africans in their quest to obtain a quality, relevant education in order to ensure that they are in a position to become global citizens and a competitive force in the local job market.

Up for grabs in the auction are masks decorated by Paris Hilton, Bob Geldof, Stefi Graf, Andre Agassi, Lily Cole, Amanda Holden, Annie Lennox, Piers Morgan, Jude Law, Simon Cowell, Melanie Brown, Lewis Hamilton and many more. The masks will be on display at the chaity’s annual gala dinner to be held at the May Fair Hotel in London on March 31st 2009.

Stars To Attend Coma Patient's Gala

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:30:00 +0000

A gala to raise funds for charity in the name of a 17-year-old British coma patient will take place this Saturday.

Sophie Wilkinson has been in a coma since she was involved in a car accident last October, and her plight has attracted a wide range of celebrities to step forth and help raise the funds needed to provide her with care. Earlier this year her parents set up the Sophie’s Gift Fundraising Program on behalf of the Southampton Hospital Trust to raise the £250,000 (US$500,000) needed to provide Sophie with a Mobile CT Scanner. As well as receiving a video and words of encouragement from Johnny Depp, Sophie has also got support from the likes of Sharon Osbourne, Top Gear’s Richard Hammond, and Chris Tarrant.

Sophie’s parents, Andrew and Alison Wilkinson, have also established a database of celebrity voices to help wake up other coma patients. Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, and Amanda Holden are just some of the names who have already committed to the initiative.

Stars Pound The Pavement In London Marathon

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:51:45 +0000

35,000 people set off through the English rain yesterday in the third biggest London Marathon ever held. And a handful of celebrities slipped on their running shoes, polished off their pedometers, and sweated their way along the 26 mile course for charity.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay managed to compete in his ninth marathon with very little of his trademark bad language, and completed the race in just under three hours.

“It doesn’t get any easier,” said the Michelin-star winner, who was raising money for Spina Bifida research. “There were thousands who came out – they were fantastic.”