Look To The Stars News: TR Knight

Celebrity Charity Dance Scene Event Hits Hollywood Tonight

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

An unforgettable evening benefiting The Trevor Project will take place tonight, February 15.

The event will be held at “supperclub los angeles” with full red carpet, acrobatic entertainment, and the main event, a dance performance by celebrity choreographer Laurieann Gibson, star of E! Entertainment’s newest reality series, “The Dance Scene”. ‘The Dance Scene,’ which begins airing in April 2011, will be filming at the event. There is a suggested donation of $40 at the door for general admission.

Among the stars expected to attend the event are TR Knight (Actor, “Grey’s Anatomy”), Sarah Mitchell (The Dance Scene, Burlesque, more), Tom Schanley (Mel Gibson’s “How I Spent My Summer Vacation”, Castle, Dexter), Barry W. Levy (Hawaii-Five-O, The Cape), Chelsea Traille (Burlesque), Roopashree Jeevaji (Outsourced, Hollywood Whores), Jeremy Shada (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Cloudy with Chance of Meatballs), Saige Ryan Campbell (I Heart Huckabees, House, Entourage), Kherington Payne (The Dance Scene, Fame, So You Think You Can Dance), Paula Van Oppen (The Dance Scene, Burlesque, Friends with Benefits), Zach Callison (Hannah Montana, I’m With the Band), Jennessa Rose (Crazy Stupid Love, Ponyo), Juliana Rose (Pretty Little Liars, Disney’s Prom), Melody Thornton (Pussycat Dolls), Keltie Colleen (Reality TV Personality, “Rockettes, Rockstars & Rockbottom”), Sean Kanan (Young & the Restless, The Karate Kid III), Jake Busey (Cross (2011), Enemy of The State), Michael Fallon (James Ellroy’s L.A.: City of Demons), Jordan Monaghan (True Jackson – Kelsey) and many more.

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Hugh Jackman Supports Pediatric AIDS Family Carnival

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Children of all ages believe in sharing good times and making the world a better place – and that spirit of togetherness will be on full display at the Foundation’s 17th Annual Kids for Kids Family Carnival 2010 in November!

This highly anticipated, one-of-a-kind event is one of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation's signature productions. It brings children and their families together with celebrities, artists, top restaurants, and corporate partners to raise awareness and critical funds to eliminate pediatric AIDS once and for all.

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Brooke Shields To Attend Family Charity Carnival

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Brooke Shields is confirmed to attend the annual Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Kids For Kids Family Carnival on October 24.

This annual event is a major fundraiser for the charity, and has for 16 years brought families together to rally in support of the Foundation’s fight against pediatric AIDS. Last year’s event raised $3.6 million. The event will feature samplings from New York’s greatest restaurants, world-class artists and photographers, celebrities, and both old-fashioned and cutting-edge games and activities – all-in-all a great day out for the whole family.

Joining Brooke at this year’s event will be Nigel Barker, Mario Batali, Diane Sawyer and many more. Past years have seen appearances by Whoopi Goldberg, Marcia Cross, Mariska Hargitay, Heidi Klum, TR Knight, Vanessa Williams and others.

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Milk Screenwriter To Be Honored By Charity

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director, film and television producer Dustin Lance Black will be honored at a special gala event in Hollywood this weekend.

Best known for being the screenwriter of Milk, starring Sean Penn, Dustin Lance Black will receive the honor at the New Technicolor Building Plaza at Sunset Gower Studios on Saturday, June 13, in an event that promises to feature a festive cocktail party and silent auction. Proceeds from the event will go to LifeWorks, an organization that offers mentoring opportunities for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youth ages 14-24.

Look To The Stars had the pleasure of talking to the writer earlier this year about the inspiration behind Milk and his charity work: "I thought there is so much of [Milk] that is inspiring to today’s generation, not just the gay and lesbian generation but also to say to all the groups of people who are very different, we can come together and when we can work together accepting each others differences, and if we fight for each others civil rights we can win all of our civil rights. That is a message I think should be out there. That not only inspires gay kids but racial and religious minorities. If a kid out there can go and see ‘Milk’ and be like “Yeah I’m really different and that’s really fabulous”, then I think we’ve done our job’."

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Dinner for A Cause: Hollywood Meets Washington At Human Rights Campaign Event

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:00:00 +0000

The Human Rights Campaign held its 2009 Los Angeles Gala and Hero Awards on Saturday, March 14, at the Hyatt Century Plaza in Century City. The grassroots organization is the largest advocate for equal rights on behalf of the LGBT community nationwide.

The dinner was well represented by supporters from all walks of life, and included prominent figures from politicians to actors, including Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaragosa and Grey’s Anatomy star TR Knight. Comedian Wanda Sykes served as the evening’s host while Senator Dianne Feinstein gave the keynote address.

An outspoken critic of Proposition 8, Senator Feinstein expressed hope that the recent ballot initiative banning gay marriage in California will be reversed or overcome in the future.

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Slash Says No To Proposition 8

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:15:00 +0000

Former Guns ‘N’ Roses guitarist Slash has joined the fight against Proposition 8.

The musician has filmed a new video with his wife – Mrs Slash, AKA Perla Hudson – in which they urge people to protest against the decision that will ban same-sex marriages in California.

In the video, Slash plays the Star Spangled Banner on his guitar while Hudson says, “I married my sweetheart, you should be able to marry yours too. Say no to hate and yes to equal rights. Keep up the fight.”

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Drew Barrymore Says No To Propostion 8

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Drew Barrymore joined thousands of protestors in West Hollywood over the weekend to march against Proposition 8, the controversial initiative to ban same-sex marriage in California.

“Thank you for allowing us be a part of this,” the 33-year said to protestors through a megaphone. “So many people that I love are being affected by this, people who have defined who I am. This cannot happen. We have to change this. This is so wrong. With all my heart, I could not feel more passionate about this.”

The actress is not alone in her opposition to Prop 8, with donations being made by Brad Pitt ($100,000), Steven Spielberg ($100,000), TR Knight ($50,000) David Geffen ($50,000), and Peter Wentz, and support from Barack Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ellen DeGeneres, and Fall Out Boy.

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Ellen DeGeneres Records Anti-Prop 8 PSA

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 13:00:00 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres has produced a Public Service Announcement in opposition to Proposition 8, the initiative that seeks to ban same-sex marriages in California.

“I did something this year I thought I’d never get to do – I got married,” said the talk show host, who wedded Portia De Rossi in September. “It was the happiest day of my life… I believe in fairness, I believe in compassion, I believe in equality for all people – Proposition 8 does not. Please, please vote No on Prop 8.”

The PSA follows a blog posted on her website earlier this month, in which she openly blasted the bill, and her appearance at a high profile “Say Yes To Prop 2” party.

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Grey's Anatomy Star Says No To Proposition 8

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Grey’s Anatomy actor TR Knight is the latest star to step up against Proposition 8 in California.

The 35-year-old has donated $50,000 towards the campaign to defeat the ballot initiative that would ban same-sex marriage in California. His support of the issue follows recent donations to the cause by Brad Pitt ($100,000), Steven Spielberg ($100,000), David Geffen ($50,000), Peter Wentz, and support from Barack Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ellen DeGeneres, and Fall Out Boy.

Knight’s donation comes in response to Ohio entrepreneur Jonathan Lewis’ challenge to the entertainment industry for LA’s actors to raise $500,000 against Prop. 8. Lewis and his family has pledged to match the contributions dollar for dollar. The issue goes to the polls on November 4, and according to a new survey carried out by CBS in San Francisco this week, 47% are going to vote for the ban with 42% likely to vote against.

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