Look To The Stars News: Toby Keith

Play Tennis With Anna Kournikova For Charity

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Here’s a chance for you and two friends to spend an hour on the tennis court in Miami with Anna Kournikova for charity.

The opportunity is being auctioned right now on CharityBuzz.com, and is part of the Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic Fall Auction.

Chris retired from Professional Tennis in September 1989, after her final match in the U.S. Open. One month later, Chrissie was back on the tennis court hosting the first Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic in Boca Raton, Florida.

Steve Jobs And Jane Goodall Honored With Inspire Awards

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:30:00 +0000

AARP The Magazine has announced the recipients of its tenth annual Inspire Awards, featuring some famous faces.

Each year the Inspire Awards pay tribute to outstanding individuals who inspire others to action through their innovative thinking, passion and perseverance. This year’s list of distinguished honorees includes Jane Goodall (The Conservationist), Steve Jobs (The Game Changer), Andy Czerkas (The AARP Foundation Hunger Hero), Sen. Daniel K. Inouye (The Chief Compromiser), Pat Summitt (The Alzheimer’s Advocate), Irene Zola (The Advocate for the Elderly), Toby Keith (The Supporter of U.S. Troops), Hilton Kelley (The Environmental Advocate), Emilio Estefan Jr. (The Latino Promoter) and Ret. Army Col. Bill Badger, Patricia Maisch, and Roger Salzgeber (The Arizona Shooting Heroes).

“Through their extraordinary efforts to lead, innovate, and give back in ways that make a real impact, this year’s honorees motivate our readers to make a make a difference in their own communities,” said Nancy Perry Graham, Vice President and Editor of AARP The Magazine. “This daring dozen are compassionate and forward-thinking individuals who define inspiration.”

Enrique Iglesias To Kickoff Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Enrique Iglesias has announced that he will be the featured performer for The Salvation Army’s 15th annual Red Kettle Kickoff during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Miami Dolphins on November 24, 2011 (4:15 p.m. ET; CBS).

Enrique’s live nationally televised performance will mark the start of the 120th anniversary of the Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign, which began in San Francisco in 1891.

The iconic kettle campaign is the largest and longest running fundraiser of its kind and raised a record $142 million in 2010, with more than $1.4 billion raised since the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day partnership began. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of this iconic musical partnership, fans will have an opportunity to win an expense-paid trip to see the Cowboy’s game and halftime show performance by signing up to be an online virtual bell ringer at www.OnlineRedKettle.org.

Michael Jordan Celebrity Charity Golf Tickets On Sale Now

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The 11th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI), hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino at Shadow Creek, returns to Las Vegas for the second consecutive year March 29-April 1, 2012.

Tickets are now on sale for one of celebrity golf’s most popular events, giving fans the opportunity to watch four days of competition with some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment.

“ARIA and Shadow Creek are incredibly proud to welcome the return of the Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational to Las Vegas,” said Bill McBeath, ARIA’s president and COO. “We loved opening Shadow Creek to the public for the first time earlier this year for this spectacular tournament and very much look forward to welcoming back Michael, his fans and his celebrity guests. Most importantly, we are honored to be a part of an event that raises money for a variety of important charitable organizations.”

Toby Keith Raises Charity Cash At Celebrity Golf Classic

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Country singer Toby Keith has raised $650,000 for charity at his annual celebrity golf classic .

The event raised money for the OK Kids Korral, a 16-room guest lodge, which will house pediatric cancer patients and their families on the grounds of Oklahoma University Medical Center. With completion expected in 2012, the 30,000 sq. ft. facility will be a haven of respite for families of young children struggling through cancer treatments.

From Toby’s website: "Once again, the "Denim & Diamonds’ themed event was sold out with more than 750 people attending the dinner and auction. The top auction item at the event was a dinner with Toby, which went for $52,000. Twice. That’s right, the top two bidders each won a private meal with the acclaimed entertainer. The second-highest live auction item was an all-inclusive elk hunt at the Express UU Bar Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico, including private jet transportation, which went for $30,000. Other top items included an all-inclusive Houston Astros suite and a spot in Tiger Woods Celebrity Pro Am. Nothing in the live auction sold for less than $7,000.

Stars Sign Bunnies For Celebrity Charity Easter Auction

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Kicking off National Autism Awareness Month, a whole bunch of celebrities have signed porcelain versions of the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny for a celebrity charity auction from premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt.

Toni Braxton

Jamie Foxx Rocks Michael Jordan's Celebrity Charity Golf Event

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:30:00 +0000

The stars of the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational gathered at ARIA Resort & Casino for the highly anticipated signature MJCI Celebration during the weekend.

Headlining the celebrity charity gala was Grammy Award-winning artist Jamie Foxx, who put on a special private performance for the golfing celebrities and invited guests. World-famous dance crew Jabbawockeez, funnyman Kevin Hart and R&B sensations Boyz II Men opened for Foxx at the gala. The celebration followed the final round of MJCI’s Celebrity-Amateur play at Shadow Creek. In particularly good moods were athletes Jerome Bettis, Toni Kukoc and Drew Brees who, with their four-person amateur teams, were Friday’s top finishers with scores of 55.

Michael Jordan Gets Celebrity Support For Charity Golf Invitational

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0000

This week, Jordan Brand partnered with the 10th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational to celebrate the Las Vegas debut of the four-day charity tournament with a welcome celebration at HAZE Nightclub in ARIA Resort & Casino at CityCenter.

Michael Jordan and Yvette Prieto

Darius Rucker To Perform With Young Disabled Songwriters

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

A group of 25 disabled young adults will join former Hootie and the Blowfish singer Darius Rucker on stage at the ACM Country Music Awards this Sunday to perform a song that they wrote.

The song – Music From The Heart – was written last summer by the 25 youngsters and ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp songwriters Brett James and Chris Young. The special moment will be performed during the 46th ACM Awards, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 on the CBS Television Network.

James has created a new arrangement of the song, customized for this never-before-seen performance. Young, along with Music Camp friend, country singer and star of the upcoming remake of the classical movie musical Footloose, Julianne Hough, will introduce Rucker and the 2011 Lifting Lives Music Camp moment to viewers.

Toby Keith Raises Charity Cash

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Toby Keith’s annual celebrity charity golf tournament last month raised a massive $600,000.

Held in Norman, Oklahoma, the Toby Keith and friends Golf Classic raised money for the OK Kids Korral, a 16-room guest lodge, which will house pediatric cancer patients and their families on the grounds of Oklahoma University Medical Center.

The golf tournament also featured a concert which included performances by David Allan Coe and Phil Vassar, as well as an auction that featured items donated by Miley Cyrus, Garth Brooks, Darius Rucker, Michael Phelps and Brett Farve. Two people paid $28,000 each for the chance to have dinner with Keith.

Toby Keith To Hold Annual Charity Golf Classic This Weekend

Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Celebrated comedian Larry The Cable Guy is the latest addition to Toby Keith’s seventh annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic, set for May 21-22 in Norman, Oklahoma. He’ll join the event’s namesake as co-emcee for the dinner and auction the night before the golf outing. And he’s not the only late-breaking addition to the lineup.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back and former OU Sooner Roy Williams is the newest celebrity golf participant. He’s also one of four NFL stars who contributed to the one-of-a-kind Triumph Rocket 3 motorcycle donated by Pros For Africa and adorned with autographs. Williams, along with Chicago Bear Tommie Harris, Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson and Baltimore Raven Mark Clayton, traveled to Uganda in March to advocate and provide for children in the region.

Additional new auction items include tickets to The View, which have been added to a New York City package that also boasts tickets to Disney’s Mary Poppins on Broadway. There will also be memorabilia from the likes of Miley Cyrus, Garth Brooks, Darius Rucker, Michael Phelps and Brett Farve. All in, there are 10 live auction items and 84 silent auction items. The golf tournament is sold out with 36 teams, and more than 750 attendees are expected at Friday night’s dinner, concert and auction.

Toby Keith To Perform For Charity At Country Music Awards

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Country singer Toby Keith will perform for charity at this weekend’s Academy of Country Music Awards.

The singer will perform a special song he wrote for a friend – singer and NBA star Wayman Tisdale – he lost to cancer. The performance of "Cryin’ For Me (Wayman’s Song) will be available on iTunes, with proceeds going to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C).

“Wayman was an amazing guy,” said Keith. “In the song there’s a line that says ‘he showed us how to live and now he showed me how to die.’ Both of those were true. He didn’t frown on people for how they live, he led by example. He showed you how you’re supposed to live and he died with so much dignity. I am happy to partner with ACM Lifting Lives and SU2C to donate proceeds of the performance downloads to support this important cause.”

Bryan Adams And Friends Launch Charity Auction For Haiti

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Bryan Adams is auctioning a number of exclusive meet-and-greet experiences and prime concert seats to 6 cities to benefit the Red Cross Haiti Relief – and is joined by a host of his contemporaries.

The auction also includes an acoustic guitar and CD signed by Toby Keith, a Valentine’s Day card personally signed by Mary J. Blige, an autographed CD from Busta Rhymes and more.

The auction – which runs until February 15/16 – has been organized by Universal Music, and can be accessed at the Universal Music Store on eBay.

Legends Sign Guitars For Charity Auction

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000

A huge selection of guitars signed by rock legends both old and new will go under the hammer next weekend to aid in the fight against child cancer.

Stars Guitars is a family friendly gala that will feature a concert by REO Speedwagon, exciting live and silent auctions featuring guitars signed by popular musicians and a gourmet strolling dinner. Proceeds from this high-energy evening support the Charles A. Main, M.D. Pediatric Cancer Survivor Scholarship Fund of Beaumont Hospitals. In addition to college scholarships, health grants will also be awarded to Beaumont Hospitals’ Late Effects Clinic for Survivors of Childhood Cancer.

Among the guitars on offer are instruments signed by Carlos Santana, Ozzy Osbourne, The Doobie Brothers, Jason Mraz, Alice Cooper, Steve Vai, Yoko Ono, Paramore, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Les Paul, Bad Company, Melissa Etheridge, Motley Crue, Counting Crows, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Kid Rock, Bob Seger, Angels & Airwaves, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, Rob Zombie, Staind, The Jonas Brothers, Gretchen Wilson, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney and many more.

Will Smith To Host Nobel Peace Concert

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Will Smith – along with his wife Jada Pinkett Smith – is to host this year’s Nobel Peace Concert in Norway.

The concert will take place on December 11 and feature performances from Wyclef Jean, Donna Summer and Toby Keith. The Nobel Concert is an annual event televised in over 100 countries, and has in the past been hosted by Kevin Spacey, Uma Thurman, Sharon Stone, Salma Hayek and many others. Last year’s concert was hosted by Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson.

The winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on October 6 and will be bestowed the day before the concert, December 10 – the anniversary of founder Alfred Nobel’s death. Geir Lundestad, secretary of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, was excited to have the Hollywood couple as concert hosts.

Celebrities And TV News Heavyweights Donate To Diversity In Journalism

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0000

A teen pop rock idol, country superstars, and internationally renowned television journalists are contributing to an online auction for the NPC Scholarship Fund to promote diversity in newsrooms. Sponsored by The National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the charity auction offers opportunities to bid on celebrity memorabilia and win “experience” visits with America’s most-influential news personalities from nationally-recognized news shows.

A winning bidder could win a personalized Gibson Flying V Faded guitar signed by Nick Jonas, the youngest of the Jonas Brothers or an autographed guitar from Grammy Award-winning country music star Toby Keith. Lucky news junkies could win visits with their favorite news correspondents by bidding on:

Toby Keith Hosts Sixth Annual Charity Golf Classic

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Country music star Toby Keith held his sixth annual charity golf classic during the weekend of June 12-13 in Norman, Oklahoma, and raised over half a million dollars.

The tournament – which featured sports stars such as Bobby Hillin, Jr, Kevin Bookout, Kelly Newton, Nancy Lieberman, and Roger Clemens – raised $550,000 for Ally’s House, a facility in Norman for children with cancer and their families named after Allison Webb, the 2-year-old daughter of one of Keith’s band members, who died in 2003.

“So many charity events have struggled in this economy,” said Linda Webb, executive director of Ally’s House. “We are very pleased, and it’s really going to help us with all the exciting things that we have planned. … Toby’s support is a gift we never take for granted, and we appreciate it more than we can express. Even though we have the support of Toby Keith, which is invaluable which other organizations would just die to have, the need is greater than any one person or one event.”

Toby Keith To Visit Troops In Afghanistan

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Country singer Toby Keith has pulled out of a new movie so he can visit U.S. troops posted in Afghanistan.

Keith is a long-time supporter of the USO, and also helped set up Ally’s House, a nonprofit organization that helps families dealing with childhood cancer. Every year he holds a golf tournament that raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity.

His dedication to charities such as the USO has earned him the honor of being awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the Military Officers Association of America. He picked up the honor on 21 April in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes civilians who give back to military personnel. He will also take part in a 17-show USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour at the end of April, meaning he has had to pull out of the upcoming film, Provinces of Night.

Country Stars Set To Rock Charity Rodeo

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

A range of bands and performers will be performing at this year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to raise money for charity.

Starting today, March 3, and running until March 22, artists such as Keith Urban, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Reba McEntire, The Jonas Brothers and ZZ Top will be appearing live at Reliant Stadium in Houston. All proceeds will go to scholarships and education of young people in Texas.

The shows kick off tonight with Rascal Flatts, and are followed by shows by Alan Jackson, Clay Walker, Trace Adkins, Toby Keith, Pat Green and many others.

Toby Keith Tears Down The Walls For Sick Kids

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Country star Toby Keith took on a role of a different kind this week – charity handyman!

The 47-year-old singer was on hand at Ally’s House oncology unit to begin renovations of the cancer ward by knocking out walls.

“Have you all ever tore up a wall before?” Keith asked some of the patients who were able to help. “We’ll learn how.”

Stephen Colbert's Christmas Special For Charity

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:30:00 +0000

Stephen Colbert will host his own holiday special this Sunday, November 23, with the show being released as a charity DVD next week.

“A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All” is an hour-long tongue-in-cheek extravaganza with the Colbert Report host belting out Christmas hits from Andy Williams, Bing Crosby, and even David Bowie.

“This is just some good fun to watch during your eggnog-induced dementia,” Colbert joked.

Jonas Brothers To Launch the 2008 Red Kettle Campaign

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:30:00 +0000

On November 27th, the Jonas Brothers will become the latest in the long line of artists to kick off The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Christmas Campaign.

The band is excited to perform at halftime during the Dallas Cowboys’ nationally televised Thanksgiving Day game against the Seattle Seahawks, with Nick Jonas saying, “I was born in Dallas, which makes performing with my brothers at the Cowboys’ halftime on Thanksgiving an incredible honor.”

“This year, more than ever, the Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign will make a huge impact for families at Christmas and throughout the year. It’s very important for us to give back,” Joe Jonas added.

Toby Keith Raises Cash For Ally's House

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:34:00 +0000

The annual Toby Keith & Friends Celebrity Golf Classic in Oklahoma last week set a new record by raising $709,000 for Ally’s House, a nonprofit organization that helps families dealing with childhood cancer.

Since establishing the golf tournament five years ago, country music sensation Toby Keith has raised more than $2.3 million for the charity – named after the daughter of one of Keith’s band who died from kidney cancer – and this year was no different, with more than 750 people attending the weekend of sport, music and a celebrity auction.

Auction items were donated by stars such as George Strait, Carrie Underwood, Loretta Lynn, Tom Hanks, Tiger Woods, Brett Favre, LeBron James, Andre Agassi, Tony Stewart, and Peyton Manning, although it was the chance to dine with Toby Keith himself that raised the most cash – a huge $35,000.

Celebrity Auctions For Christmas

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:34:00 +0000

As the clock counts down to Christmas, celebrities have been keeping busy and warm by signing as many different items as humanly possible and donating them to a plethora of auctions. The holiday season may be at fever pitch now, but there is certainly a wide range of gift ideas to ease the stress of last minute shopping.

The VH1 Holiday Auction is currently being held at www.vh1auctions.com, and includes a long list of memorabilia from the music industry. All proceeds from the auction will go to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, an initiative dedicated to restoring music programs in schools across the US.

Items up for grabs include a harmonica signed by Alice Cooper (which has already attracted bids of $250), signed photos of Aerosmith and Chris Cornell ($300), and a guitar personally autographed by Ryan Adams ($1500). Signed clothing is also big on the agenda, with a jacket from Snoop Dogg, a vest from Iggy Pop, and sneakers from Amy Winehouse.

Brooks Goes Pink For Breast Cancer

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 09:29:00 +0000

The fastest selling solo artist in music history, Garth Brooks, is to release two versions of his latest album, one dedicated exclusively to charity.

The Pink Edition of “Garth Brooks – The Ultimate Hits” will be released on November 6, and will only be available through Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s online Promise Shop. The CD packages will be priced at $15, with $10 going to Komen, whose mission is to find a cure for breast cancer.

The three-disc set includes 30 classics, plus 3 new songs, as well as a bonus track. It also features a DVD that contains 33 videos, including new and never-before-seen footage. The Pink Edition packages will also contain information on breast health and breast cancer, and an instructional card on breast self-examination.