Look To The Stars News: Selma Blair

Kim Kardashian Blogs Charity

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian has blogged about a very special charity event taking place in March 2012.

“This year I was diagnosed with psoriasis, a hereditary, genetic, autoimmune disease that effects over 125 million people around the world and currently has no cure,” she wrote on her official blog. "On March 4 2012 it will be the sixth annual Walk To Cure Psoriasis and I hope you guys will join me in helping raise funds and awareness for the event. Over the last five years they have raised almost 1.5 million dollars to help research for a cure and there are now 22 walks across the country! They also started the first ever DNA BioBank, which is used by researchers across the country and the money from the walk goes directly to this.

“If you suffer from psoriasis, know someone else who does, or just want to help find a cure for the millions of people whose lives are affected by the disease, you can text NPF to “50555″ to make a $10 mobile donation.”

Stars Honor Elizabeth Taylor At Inspiration Gala

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Last week’s amfAR Inspiration Gala in LA – “A Celebration of Men’s Style” – welcomed some of the biggest stars and honored the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor, who helped created amfAR in 1985.

Alek Wek, Reca Group’s Paolo Diacci and Colin Farrell

Stars Want You To Protect The Skin You're In

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Model Marisa Miller has joined the fight against skin cancer by posing nude for a new charity campaign.

The model has swapped her swimsuit for her birthday suit Marc Jacob’s Protect The Skin You’re In campaign, with her image appearing on t-shirts and other merchandise. She joins a host of other celebrities who have appeared on shirts for the campaign in the past.

Bulgari To Host Star-Studded Celebrity Charity Event

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On Thursday, January 13, 2011, Bulgari will host an exclusive event in Los Angeles honoring award-winning producer Simon Fuller and Oscar-winning filmmaker Paul Haggis for their personal commitments to helping the world’s most vulnerable children through their respective work with Save the Children and Artists for Peace and Justice.

As part of Bulgari’s $7.4 million initiative to fund global education programs, 100% of the funds raised by the event will support Save the Children’s education programs in the U.S. and Artists for Peace and Justice’s efforts to bring education to Haiti’s poorest children.

Celebrity Charity Photo Exhibit: Rescue Dogs Of The Stars

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

A photo exhibition of celebrities and the pets they have rescued will open in New York on August 25.

The Rescue Paws photo exhibit is a personal celebration of incredible musicians, actors, authors, fashion designers, models and social figures who have compassionately rescued or adopted dogs instead of purchasing them from pet stores or puppy mills.

These amazing people have welcomed photographer Robbie Bellon and The Humane Society of the United States into their homes to photograph their dogs in intimate settings. Celebrities have also written personal accounts of the remarkable stories behind the rescue of their best friends.

Dinner Of Champions To Attract Stars For Multiple Sclerosis

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

James Blunt, Selma Blair and Marlon Wayans will be amongst the celebrity guests at the National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s 35th annual Dinner of Champions in Los Angeles on Wednesday, September 16.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Dinner of Champions will honor Rob Friedman, Co-Chairman and CEO of Summit Entertainment for his continued support in helping the Society move closer toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.

This annual event sponsored by and benefiting the Southern California Chapter of the National MS Society, raises funds that support MS research worldwide, as well as vital programs and services for people living with MS and their families.

Anne Hathaway Auctions Date For Charity

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Actress Anne Hathaway surprised guests at a charity gala on Saturday night by auctioning off a date to the highest bidder.

The 26-year-old was hosting the 11th annual Cracked Xmas – A Not So Silent Night event to benefit The Trevor Project when she made the surprise announcement.

“I’m not usually very forward, but I thought if there was ever a crowd for me to do something like this, this is my crowd – so I would like to auction myself off,” she said during the event, which was aimed to promote acceptance of gay and questioning teenagers and aid in suicide prevention.

Trevor Project To Honor Sigourney Weaver With Life Award

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:30:00 +0000

On December 7, the 11th annual fundraising event, Cracked Xmas: A Not So Silent Night, will take place at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, California, to benefit The Trevor Project, a 24-hour suicide hotline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning youth.

The Trevor Project will be honoring Lifetime Networks and Academy Award Nominated Actress, Sigourney Weaver. Weaver, who has never been afraid to take on roles that brought the LGBTQ and straight communities together by defying stereotypes, will be honored with The Trevor Life Award.

“We are delighted to honor Sigourney Weaver and Lifetime Networks, since they both demonstrate the courage and conviction to break the barriers of stereotype and intolerance,” Charles Robbins, executive director and chief executive officer, The Trevor Project. “Sigourney Weaver and Lifetime provide inspiration to young people and families who will see films ‘Prayers for Bobby’ and understand the importance of celebrating diversity and life.”

Anne Hathaway Gets Ready For A Cracked Xmas

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

The Trevor Project – the nonprofit endeavor established to promote acceptance of gay and questioning teenagers and aid in suicide prevention – is to hold an evening of irreverent comedy, performances, and awards next month.

The 11th annual Cracked Xmas – A Not So Silent Night will be presented by Anne Hathaway and will honor Sigourney Weaver with a Life Award for her support of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Previous recipients include Ellen DeGeneres, Debra Messing, and Rosie O’Donnell.

“I feel grateful and humbled to be honored with the Trevor Life Award, and to be recognized as an ally to the LGBTQ community,” said Weaver. “I hope that films such as ‘Prayers for Bobby’ will send messages of compassion and acceptance to all people, and compel them to create safer, all-encompassing environments for our young people.”

Stars Support New MTV Video Competition

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:30:00 +0000

MTV and MySpace have launched an exciting new competition that puts YOU in the creative driving seat. And if you win, you could be making your directorial debut on MTV… and helping the Staying Alive Foundation in their aim to reach at-risk youth and protect them from the multiple threats posed by HIV and AIDS.

Untold Stories is looking for budding scriptwriters to finish off three videos posted on the competition website, and the person whose ending really packs a punch will be chosen as the winner. If you’re that lucky person, you’ll get to make the script into a short film – with the help of MTV producers! According to the Staying Alive Foundation, not only will your finished masterpiece be shown on MTV channels, but you’ll also be whisked off to watch your film played at a World AIDS Day event in India.

The competition is being supported by Selma Blair, Ludacris, T-Pain, Idris Elba, and Ashley Judd – all of whom appear in the videos on the competition’s MySpace page.