Look To The Stars News: Kelly Ripa

Barry Manilow Stands Up For A Cure

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 13:30:00 -0000

Fans of Barry Manilow will be excited about the new auction benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The charity is giving devotees of the singer two chances to meet Manilow backstage at concerts in Las Vegas and at the Nassau Coliseum. Both chances give you front row tickets to the shows.

The show at the Nassau Coliseum will take place on Valentine’s Day in February, and will be hosted by Kelly Ripa. The experience includes pre-concert reception with open bar (6pm) at Doolin’s Restaurant at the Nassau Coliseum plus 2 backstage passes and photos with both Barry Manilow and Kelly Ripa.

The auction has been organized by Stand Up For A Cure, and also features the chance to hang out on the set of Nicolas Cage’s new movie, and a jersey signed by Wayne Gretzky. The auction ends on January 7 and can be accessed here.

Paris Hilton Parties For The Art Of Elysium

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

A plethora of stars turned out at the grand opening of the new Dolce & Gabbana Boutique in Los Angeles this week in support of The Art of Elysium.

The Who’s Who of the entertainment world included Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden and Benji Madden from Good Charlotte, Lauren Conrad, Rumer Willis, Gabrielle Union, Josh Brolin, Kelly Ripa, and many others.

The evening was hosted by former OC actress Rachel Bilson, and at least 15% of sales from the Robertson Boulevard store will go towards the Art of Elysium, which develops creative projects for children battling serious medical conditions.

“This is a strategic opening for the group on a global scale. Locating a D&G store in a very important street both for its positioning and visibility allows us to speak directly to our public,” said Gabbana.

Stars Stomp Out Bullying With New Auction

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

The Love Our Children USA STOMP Out Bullying auction reported by Look To The Stars last week has now started.

In November, the organization will celebrate its 10th year as the national nonprofit leader that honors, respects and protects children. Its mission is to break the cycle of violence against children. Love Our Children USA has become ‘the go-to’ prevention organization for all forms of violence and neglect against children in the US, and their new Celebrity Auction will raise funds to go towards bullying and cyberbullying prevention, education and peer mentoring in schools.

Among the celebrities and those in the entertainment and sports industries who have joined Love Our Children USA in its STOMP Out Bullying Auction are: Elton John, Bette Midler, Ellen DeGeneres, Sugarland, John Cusack, Donny and Marie Osmond, Ashleigh Banfield, Dancing With The Stars, Live With Regis and Kelly, The View, truTV, “In The Heights”, the NJ Nets and more.

The auction can be accessed through the Charity Folks website and runs until October 20.

Stars Want To Stomp Out Bullying

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0000

Love Our Children USA has announced the launch of its national campaign STOMP Out Bullying with its First Annual Celebrity Auction.

The star-studded auction will take place at www.charityfolks.com from October 6 – 20. Proceeds from the auction will go towards bullying and cyberbullying prevention, education and peer mentoring in schools.

Among the celebrities and those in the entertainment and sports industries who have joined Love Our Children USA in its STOMP Out Bullying Auction are: Elton John, Bette Midler, Ellen DeGeneres, Sugarland, John Cusack, Donny and Marie Osmond, Ashleigh Banfield, Dancing With The Stars, Live With Regis and Kelly, The View, truTV, “In The Heights”, the NJ Nets and more.

“Kids who are intimidated, threatened, or harmed by bullies often experience low self-esteem and depression, whereas those doing the bullying may go on to engage in more serious antisocial behaviors. Some kids are so traumatized by being bullied, that they contemplate suicide. Bullies often have been the victims of bullying or other mistreatment themselves,” said Ross Ellis, Love Our Children USA Founder and Chief Executive Officer. This campaign’s key purpose is to educate those kids who are being bullied – and those who are bullying – that there are choices for them to get help.

Bullying has reached epidemic proportions. While childhood should be a time filled with learning and joy, the reality for many kids and teens is often much different. They’re the victims of bullying at school or on neighborhood playgrounds. Bullying can be so painful and has played a role in school shootings across the country. While boys are more physical, girls use weapons, exclusion, slander, rumors and gossip.

And cyberbullying is on the rise. This social online cruelty is used in the forms of e-mail, cell phone/pager text messages, instant messaging, defamatory personal Web sites, and defamatory online personal polling Web sites. While most kids use the Internet for friendly interactions, more and more kids are using these communication tools to antagonize, terrorize and intimidate others.

In addition to the auction, teen celebrities Demi Lovato and JoJo are participating in the public service campaign, which includes TV spots, videos, posters, brochures and wristbands.

More information can be found at the STOMP Out Bullying website.

Kelly Ripa Joins Electrolux For Charity Initiative

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Television host and actress Kelly Ripa is supporting a new charity initiative from home appliance leaders Electrolux.

Ripa has announced a two-year commitment by the manufacturing giant to raise $500,000 for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, an organization devoted to early diagnostic treatment programs and research towards the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer.

“Thousands of women are affected by this deadly disease every year, including someone close to me,” said Ripa. “But there’s hope. The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund helps women fight and beat this disease. They fund research that will improve chances for an early diagnosis, giving hope to patients, family, and friends.”

Beginning this month – Ovarian Cancer Awareness month – Electrolux will donate $100 for every one of their turquoise washers or dryers purchased. Why turquoise? According to a spokesperson from the company, the color was inspired by the blue ribbon that symbolizes the fight against ovarian cancer.

As part of the new initiative, a new website has been set up where you can buy a limited edition T-shirt and even send virtual T-shirts to your friends. For every virtual T-shirt sent through Kelly Confidential, Electrolux will donate $1 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. They will also donate all of the proceeds from the limited edition T-shirts to the cause.

Jonas Brothers Raise Scholarship Money

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

The Jonas Brothers played a special gig attended by a host of stars on Saturday.

The boy band – who recently made headlines for their work raising awareness of diabetes – played at Ross School in East Hampton on August 9. The concert – attended by 650 people who paid $1,500 each – was part of a star-filled summer series to raise funds for the school, where tuition is up to $24,800 per year. Money raised will go toward raising the $2 million needed to build up the school’s annual scholarship fund and give any interested children the opportunity to attend.

“Our goal of events like this is to make the Ross School available to any student that is interested,” said Michele Claeys, head of the school. Currently, 40% of students receive scholarships to attend the school.

Later this month, Aretha Franklin will headline a $1,000-per-ticket concert at the school – a follow-up to a show she played in 2006 that raised $1.3 million for financial aid. Last year’s concerts were headlined by Billy Joel.

Christie Brinkley and Kelly Ripa were among the audience for the Jonas Brothers’ show.

Gwyneth Paltrow Gets On The Baby Buggy Campaign

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Gwyneth Paltrow attended a special charity gala and auction hosted by Jerry Seinfeld’s wife last week.

The Tods and Baby Buggy Summer Luncheon took place on the Seinfelds’ sprawling lawn in Amagansett, New York, and was co-hosted by designer Derek Lam and Jessica Seinfeld. The event showcased Tods’ latest fashion collection to raise funds for Baby Buggy, a charity dedicated to providing New York families with essential baby equipment, clothing, and products.

After a delectable lunch, Paltrow and Jerry Seinfeld were joined by stars such as Kelly Ripa, Diane Kruger, and Jessica Capshaw in the Seinfelds’ 200-year-old barn for a special sale of boots, coats and bags from the Tod’s fall collection. Kruger and Paltrow both bought black cashmere trench coats, while Ripa bought a “Pashmy” baby bag.

“We give Baby Buggy all our stuff,” Paltrow told People magazine. “Strollers, car seats, clothes, toys.”

Earlier this year, Baby Buggy received $150,000 from the Carnegie Corporation to help with their mission of supplying baby products to needy families.

Rip Into One Of Kelly's Bags

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:34:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

There’s just one day left to get your hands on Emmy Award winner Kelly Ripa’s bags!

The 37-year-old host of Live With Regis And Kelly and star of Hope And Faith has been selling off 17 designer handbags on eBay, and the auction has now entered its final hours. The star joined forces with European household appliance giant Electrolux and Kompolt Auctions to offer her collection of bags that were featured in Kelly’s Bags, a fun online game that captured the imaginations of tens of thousands of women while helping to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.

Proceeds from the current auction will also go to the Fund, and bidders have the chance to pick up bags from designers such as Elliott Lucca, Gustto, and Lacroix.

The auction ends tomorrow, June 6, and can be accessed through eBay.

Stars Design Ugg Boots For Charity

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:56:14 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

It may be cold, and snow may be falling outside your window, but a new charity auction might have just the thing to keep you warm and cosy this winter. A host of celebrities have got together to fight the winter blues by designing a range of sheepskin-lined Ugg boots, with all proceeds going to fight childhood diseases.

Sharon Stone, Penelope Cruz, and John Travolta are just some of the 22 stars trying to keep your toes toasty this holiday season, with a variety of designs on offer in the auction to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, America’s third largest healthcare charity.

St. Jude’s is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases, and offers free treatment to all of its patients. The hospital, based in Memphis, Tennessee, was founded by entertainer Danny Thomas, and shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities all around the world, making it a leader in children’s healthcare.

The auction has been organized by Ugg Australia, the company behind the famous sheepskin boots, established in 1978 when a young Australian surfer named Brian Smith started selling the boots while on a trip to America. The boots soon became the preferred footwear of Californian surfers, and have now become almost legendary around the world.

The surfing theme has been captured in Ashlee Simpson’s design, which incorporates surfers and dolphins splashing in the ocean, and Eva Longoria’s design highlights the importance of love, with bronze hearts adorning the toes. Matthew McConaughey’s design is emblazoned with the phrase “Just Keep Livin’”, and Liv Tyler’s boots look fit for an Elven Princess. Other stars to donate specially designed boots include Ashton Kutcher, Cindy Crawford, Ellen DeGeneres, Minnie Driver, Whoopi Goldberg, Martha Stewart, Kelly Ripa, and Kelly Preston.

The boots start with a reserve price of $200, and the auction runs from December 1-14 on www.cmarket.com.

Also in the mood for giving this holiday season is actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, who has teamed up with non-profit organization Trickle Up to offer a special piece of jewelry available when people make donations to the charity.

“Would you like to give a gift that will change someone’s life?” said the 30-year-old in a letter published on Trickle Up’s website. “This holiday season, make a donation of $100 in honor of a friend or family member and Trickle Up will send them the beautiful Trickle Up necklace, designed by one of my favorite designers – TENTHOUSANDTHINGS. Trickle Up will use your donation to help someone living on less than one dollar a day to start a micro-enterprise and take the first steps out of poverty. With their successful businesses, Trickle Up entrepreneurs are able to feed their families more nutritious meals, send children to school, receive medical care, and improve their housing. The Trickle Up necklace is a great holiday gift that will always remind you of an even greater gift: a hopeful future for a very poor family. You can seed a dream.”

The necklace is available from www.trickleup.org.

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