Look To The Stars News: Peter André

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.

Brian May Joins Mel C On Stage For Charity

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Earlier this week, former Spice Girl Melanie C took to the stage joining cast members from the award-winning West End musical We Will Rock You to perform a unique curtain call charity collaboration – and was joined by a very special guest.

Introduced by writer and director of the show, comic genius Ben Elton, the performance was part of BBC Children in Need Pop Goes The Musical, a series of West End performances by pop stars to help raise money for disadvantaged children and young people in the UK.

But as a further electrifying surprise for the audience, rock legend, founding member of Queen and music supervisor of the show Brian May took to the stage. He joined Melanie C in a fantastic and highly energised rendition of ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘We Are The Champions’.

Former Presidents Join With Royalty For Celebrity Charity Day

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

BGC Partners Inc, a leading global brokerage company primarily servicing the wholesale financial markets, has announced that, together with Cantor Fitzgerald, it raised approximately $12 million globally at their Annual Charity Day on Monday, September 12, 2011.

Every year, BGC and Cantor Fitzgerald donate 100% of their global revenues on the day to more than 75 charities around the world by hosting charities and celebrity ambassadors at their offices in commemoration of the 658 employees we lost in the World Trade Center attacks. The guests joined licensed brokers to conduct transactions with BGC and Cantor Fitzgerald clients. Including today, Charity Day has raised approximately $77 million globally.

BGC Partners was honored to be joined by many distinguished guests including President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton in New York and His Royal Highness Prince Harry in London. Prince Harry broke the world record set by his brother HRH Prince William for the largest foreign currency trade when he closed a foreign exchange deal worth euro 18 billion. Prince Harry, who attended on behalf of Sentebale, the charity he founded to support vulnerable children and orphans in Lesotho, completed the deal between Barclays London and a European counter-party based on projected currency values between the 13th and 14th September.

Peter Andre To Attend Celebrity Charity Butterfly Ball

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:30:00 +0000

British charity, Caudwell Children, is preparing for a star-studded purple carpet on Thursday as celebrities turn out to attend the 2011 Butterfly Ball in London’s Battersea Park.

Peter André

Peter Andre, Mel C And The Sugababes To Perform Musicals For Charity

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Stars such as Peter André, Melanie C, Stacey Solomon and the Sugababes will be appearing in special performances in London of some of the world’s greatest musicals for charity this month.

The gorgeous Peter Andre will be performing GHOST the Musical’s spectacular number ‘Unchained Melody’ at the Piccadilly Theatre (14 September). The loveable Stacey Solomon will appear in the encore for WICKED at Apollo Victoria Theatre to sing ‘For Good’ (10 September). The multi-chart-topping Sugababes will take on ABBA’s smash hit ‘Dancing Queen’ in MAMMA MIA! at The Prince of Wales Theatre (15 September). And finally, the legendary Melanie C will sing the highly charged ‘We Are The Champions’ and ‘We Will Rock You’ in the Queen musical We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre (13 September).

Robin Gibb To Perform At Celebrity Charity Event

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Legendary international recording artist and songwriter Robin Gibb CBE is the latest artist to be confirmed as one of the performers at this year’s prestigious Caudwell Children Butterfly Ball on Thursday, 15th September.

Robin Gibb and Robbie Williams at Caudwell Children event

Boyzone Singer To Host Celebrity Charity Golf

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

The famous Irish singer-songwriter and Boyzone star, Mikey Graham, has been unveiled as the host of a glamorous celebrity golf tournament set to take place in Scotland later this year.

The Caudwell Children Celebrity Golf Classic will take place at the World-famous Carrick Golf Course on the banks of Loch Lomond between September 29th and October 1st and will raise funds for national charity, Caudwell Children.

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.

Stars To Attend Fashion And Compassion Celebrity Charity Event

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Boyzone’s Keith Duffy is one of a number of celebrities expected to attend a very special charity fundraiser in the UK next week.

Fashion and Compassion is a fantastic event to be held in Wigan, Greater Manchester, on Thursday November 18. The fabulous evening of fashion and performances will benefit local children’s charity Jacob’s Unique Memory Pot (JUMP), a Warrington-based charity that provides memorable packages and experiences for children with life-limiting health conditions.

Joining Keith Duffy (who is as yet unconfirmed) at the event will be Kerry Katona, Gail Porter, The Holloways, as well as famous faces from Emerdale, Coronation Street, Big Brother and more. Peter André has also been invited, but is still to confirm. Former Manchester City player Nicky Summerbee will host a special auction during the evening.

Bon Jovi Supports Children In Need Celebrity Charity Telethon

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Bon Jovi have matched fan donations of US$15,000 for the BBC’s Children in Need charity.

The classic rockers played an intimate gig for 100 fans at the BBC’s legendary Maida Vale studios in West London earlier this week, ahead of the charity’s annual telethon. The audience was made up of competition winners, and the band handed over the cash in the form of a giant check.

BBC’s Children in Need spectacular live appeal telethon show returns on Friday 19 November at 7.00pm on BBC One, with a variety of entertainment acts, all doing their bit to raise money for disadvantaged children and young people right here in the UK.

White Ties And Tiaras Dominate Elton John's Charity Ball

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Over 700 guests – including Peter André, David Walliams, Lara Stone, Lily Cole and Paloma Faith – attended Elton John’s annual White Tie and Tiara Charity Ball last week.

Held at Sir Elton’s home in Windsor, guests were treated to a performance by Lady Gaga, as well as an auction that included an Audi car hand-painted by Damien Hirst. The car raised £350,000, which contributed to the massive £5.6 million raised during the entire evening.

Money raised will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Other guests spotted at the event included Elizabeth Hurley and Shirley Bassey.

Royal Guests Confirmed For Charity Ball

Fri, 14 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000

British charity, Caudwell Children, has today announced that Sarah, the Duchess of York and Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice will be among the guests at next week’s Butterfly Ball.

The Duchess will be attending with her daughter as a special guest of charity founder, philanthropist John Caudwell.

Sir Elton John To Sing At Charity Butterfly Ball Next Week

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000

One of the UK’s highest-profile fundraising events takes place in London next week and the celebrities will be out in force for the glamorous bash.

British charity, Caudwell Children, stages their Butterfly Ball in the Capital every May and a host of A-List stars turn out to support the charity founded by billionaire philanthropist, John Caudwell.

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.

Taylor Swift Surprises Children In Need

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Taylor Swift was a surprise guest at this year’s BBC Children in Need extravaganza in London on Friday night – an event that raised a massive £20,309,747 for charity.

Hosted by Terry Wogan, Tess Daly and Alesha Dixon, the seven hour show featured actors from some of Britain’s favorite shows – including Doctor Who, The Bill and the One Show.

“Another fantastic fundraising effort – we didn’t get quite to £21m but we got pretty close,” said Wogan, referring to last year’s total. “By the time we give you the full total in a couple of months’ time, I bet it’s got to be pretty close to what we made last year.”

British Stars Get Behind Anti-Bullying Campaign

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Tons of singers, including Leona Lewis and Kanye West’s protégé, Mr. Hudson, have teamed up to film an anti-bullying campaign video for BBC’s music station Radio 1.

Celebrities have recorded motivational video messages to help U.K. teens that suffer under the hands of bullies.

Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Cole encourages teens to be comfortable with themselves. She said, “There’s nothing more beautiful than somebody that is comfortable and confident in themselves. Surround yourselves by the people who absolutely adore you and love you for who you are.”

Peter Andre Grants A Special Charity Wish

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

A very special girl had a wish granted by her hero recently when she met Peter André in London.

Five-year-old Jessica from the UK suffers from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and finds solace in Peter’s music and TV shows. So it was a huge treat when the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the UK whisked her and her family to London, put them up in luxury accommodation, gave them transfers via pink Limousine to where Andre is filming his new reality show.

“Jessica is a lovely little girl and she just has to keep smiling for her mum and dad,” said the star after their meeting. “I am so pleased to have met her today, she is a very brave little girl.”

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."

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 Run For Charity In London Marathon

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Tens of thousands of people pulled on their running shoes and sweated their way through the annual London marathon yesterday, including a number of celebrities who were competing for charity.

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay was one of many who lined up at the start for his 10th time at the event. He ran once again for the Scottish Spina Bifida Association, an organization that supports, listens to and helps children, adults and families with spina bifida, hydrocephalus and related conditions.

“It’s time for a celebration,” he said. “We’re fighting a global credit crunch, and in terms of coming out and having fun, it costs nothing to come and watch.”