Look To The Stars News: Nigel Lythgoe

Katie Holmes Thinks She Can Dance For Charity

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0000

Katie Holmes appeared on the 100th episode of So You Think You Can Dance last night, July 23, to raise awareness of a new charity.

The actress performed a song-and-dance homage to Judy Garland to raise awareness of the Dizzy Feet Foundation, a new charity established by Holmes, Nigel Lythgoe, Carrie Ann Inaba and director/choreographer Adam Shankman. The foundation aims to support, improve and increase access to dance education. Supporters of the charity include Paula Abdul, Jennifer Lopez and Miley Ray Cyrus.

“I like to sing and dance, so this has been really fun,” said Holmes. “I think it’s important to let kids experience music and dancing and singing and the arts and also sports. This is the next generation, and I think it’s important to give them every opportunity to grow and discover what it is that they like.”

To find out more about the new charity, visit the official website.

Katie Holmes To Sing And Dance For New Charity

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Katie Holmes will put her dancing shoes on for an appearance on So You Think You Can Dance, and will donate her appearance fee to a new charity.

The actress will perform a song-and-dance homage to Judy Garland on the 100th episode of the show, to be broadcast on July 23. The performance will raise awareness of the Dizzy Feet Foundation, a new charity established by Holmes, Nigel Lythgoe, Carrie Ann Inaba and director/choreographer Adam Shankman. The foundation aims to support, improve and increase access to dance education. Supporters of the charity include Paula Abdul, Jennifer Lopez and Miley Ray Cyrus.

To find out more about the new charity, visit the official website.

Usher To Be Honored By LA's BEST

Tue, 12 May 2009 11:30:00 -0000

LA’s BEST — Better Educated Students for Tomorrow — is to hold its annual Family Brunch on June 7, and will honor singer Usher with a Family Focus Award.

The Annual Family Brunch – to be held at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles – salutes the importance of family and provides an opportunity for LA’s BEST to honor those in the community who support its program and enrich the lives of children.

Joining Usher in receiving honors at the event will be Harvard graduate and Teach for America corps member Mirla Urzua, who will be honored with the Alumnus Award, and Variety Magazine will be honored with the Community Partner Award for their creative support of LA’s BEST. Nigel Lythgoe will also make an appearance to present one of the awards.

LA’s BEST will also celebrate 20 student winners of the LA’s BEST citywide writing and art contest and their families.

If you would like to purchase a table, tickets or have any other questions regarding the Brunch, contact Patty Phillips, LA’s BEST, Donor Relations & Events Manager at (213) 978-0797. Information can also be found here.

English Stars Invade Hollywood For Britweek

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

A host of British stars – and former British prime minister Tony Blair – invaded Hollywood last week for an event to raise awareness and money for Malaria No More.

Britweek 2009 kicked off on April 21 with a dinner attended by celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Nigel Lythgoe and Ryan Seacrest, who donated $100,000 to the charity.

The brainchild of Nigel Lythgoe, Britweek encompasses a large number of events designed to highlight the rich connections between Britain and Southern California. This year’s events feature LA Galaxy, UB40, Joss Stone, Michael Deeley, Jeff Beck, Tracey Ullman and many others.

To learn more about the events that are taking place, visit the official Britweek website.

Nigel Lythgoe Asks Hollywood For Help

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:30:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Reality TV boss Nigel Lythgoe has appealed to Hollywood’s rich and famous to help him tackle child poverty in Los Angeles.

The former executive producer of American Idol and current judge on So You Think You Can Dance has placed a full-page advertisement in Daily Variety asking Hollywood to help the needy.

In the advert, the 49-year-old revealed he will direct a special talent show for children in the city on 14 December.

“This country and this town in particular have been so good to me,” wrote Lythgoe. “There is one side, where people from all over the world can come together creatively and fulfill their dreams. Yet, there is this other side of L.A., the darker side. All proceeds from this event will go to [”LA’s BEST":http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1229-las-best]. Your support will make an enormous difference for thousands of children who, without LA’s BEST, would be on the streets. If we can change the lives of children… then we can change the darker side of L.A."

LA’s BEST is a nationally recognized after school education, enrichment and recreation program serving more than 28,000 children with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles.

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