Look To The Stars News: Kings Of Leon

Annie Lennox, Liza Minnelli, Paul McCartney Honored At Charity Awards

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

The 36th annual Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Awards took place on Friday 1st July at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

Tinie Tempah, photo: John Marshall via Nordoff Robbins

Pink Floyd Reunites For Celebrity Charity Auction

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

Following the band’s one off reunion in London in May, members of Pink Floyd have signed a guitar to be auctioned for charity.

Surviving band members David Gilmour, Roger Waters and Nick Mason – who made a rare appearance together during a performance of The Wall in London on May 12 – have signed a specially painted guitar to raise money for Crisis.

Grammy Charity Launches Celebrity Auction

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0000

In celebration of the summer season, the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions’ Summer Auction series is open now through June 23.

Presented in partnership with Kompolt, the auction provides bidders an opportunity to bid on VIP experiences and celebrity-signed music memorabilia, including two tickets to the 2011 BET Awards, tickets to see Maroon 5 and the Zac Brown Band in concert with meet-and-greet experiences, and autographed memorabilia from GRAMMY winners Jeff Beck, Kings Of Leon, Miranda Lambert and Barbra Streisand, among others.

Additional auction items include first-class Continental Airlines flight vouchers for two; front-row seats to an in-studio taping of “Chelsea Lately” starring comedian Chelsea Handler, and an autographed copy of Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me; and autographed memorabilia from actors Russell Brand and Seth Rogen, GRAMMY-nominated artist Drake and GRAMMY winner Kenny Rogers, among others.

Royalty Rocks The ARK Gala For Charity

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:30:00 +0000

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were guests of honor at the ARK 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner in London on Thursday, June 9.

Prince William was keynote speaker for the event. Along with Prince Harry, he is recognised around the world for his philanthropic drive and spirit, and his commitment to using his position to help the less fortunate.

Guests were entertained by Kings Of Leon and Mark Ronson & the Business Intl., while other guests included Elizabeth Hurley, Holly Valance, Sophie Dahl, Jamie Cullum, Jemima Kahn, Tracey Emin and Anish Kapoor.

Songs For Japan: Stars Donate Tracks To Charity Album

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:30:00 +0000

In what stands as a major global music relief effort to benefit those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, over 30 of the biggest names in contemporary music have joined together for the worldwide release of “Songs for Japan,” an unprecedented compilation of 38 chart-topping hits and classic tracks.

The digital album is available worldwide on the iTunes Store for $9.99. Proceeds from the album’s sale will benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

The “Songs for Japan” track listing features an all-star lineup:

Music Superstars Create CD for Flood Victims

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:08:00 +0000

Dozens of artists, including Sting, Bon Jovi, Pink, Bob Dylan and Kings Of Leon have donated tracks to a CD benefitting the Queensland flood victims.

Flood Relief – Artists For The Flood Appeal will also feature songs from Australian bands Powderfinger, Crowded House and Midnight Oil.

59 previously-released tracks have been donated by the bands for the three-disc compilation, including songs by Beyoncé, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and Keith Urban.

Stars To Ante Up For Children's Charity

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Camryn Manheim will host a special celebrity charity poker tournament at the Commerce Casino in LA in October.

The second annual Ante Up! tournament will raise money for the Children’s Institute, and will feature celebrities such as Jason Alexander, Sean Astin, Brandon Beemer, Gabrielle Carteris, Joely Fisher, Edie Gathegi, Deirdre Hall, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Cheryl Hines, Jamie Kennedy, Ricki Lake, Kathy Najimy, Kevin Nealon, Erik Palladino, Mimi Rogers and Tuc Watkins.

The tournament will also feature a silent auction, with items such as a guitar signed by the Kings Of Leon up for grabs.

Celebrity-Led Fundraising Campaign Supports Charities In Their Hour Of Need

Fri, 22 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000

How would you like to meet some of your favourite celebs, in the flesh? Are you a fan of Daniel O’Donnell or Tim Henman, maybe Raymond Blanc or Rock Legend Suzi Quatro?

Or, maybe celebrities are not your thing, so how about the ultimate behind the scenes day with the Red Arrows or backstage on GMTV? Perhaps even own one of Paul O’Grady’s iconic Lily Savage dresses or a stunning print signed by Ali and Joe Frazier!

All these and a lot more form part of a very timely and innovative celebrity led fundraising campaign which launches on Thursday evening May 21st to provide hard hit charities with much needed revenue at a time when their donation levels are plummeting.

Kylie Minogue Leads The Stars In Australian Charity Concerts

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Over 120,000 people attended the Sound Relief fundraising concerts in Sydney and Melbourne on Saturday, March 14, to raise money for victims of devastating fires and floods in Australia.

The concerts have raised over AUS$5 million to go towards the Red Cross Victorian Bushfire Fund Appeal and Queensland flood relief efforts, with some of the world’s greatest entertainers turning on performances of a lifetime for a good cause.

Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Taylor Swift, Kings Of Leon, Neil Finn and Crowded House, and Kasey Chambers were just some of the artists that entertained the crowds, which included celebrities such as Toni Collette, David Wenham and Shane Warne. Kylie Minogue appeared at the Melbourne concert with a special rendition of I Still Call Australia Home, and the Sydney concert was closed by Olivia Newton-John and Barry Gibb, who performed Islands In The Stream and a wide range of Bee Gees hits. Coldplay frontman Chris Martin also joined Aussie legend John Farnham on stage for a duet on You’re The Voice.

Kylie Minogue To MC Australian Bush Fire Relief Concert

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Pop star Kylie Minogue is to MC one of the Sound Relief concerts to benefit victims of Australia’s bush fires.

The concerts – to be held in Sydney and Melbourne on March 14 – will raise money for families of the 210+ people who lost their lives in last month’s fires, as well as the thousands left homeless. The Melbourne concert has already sold out – making it the largest paid concert event ever held in Australia, with 78,000 expected to attend – and extra tickets have been added to the Sydney concert.

Minogue will fly to Melbourne from India – where she is currently filming a Bollywood movie – but is not expected to perform musically at the event.

Bid On Celeb-Signed Guitars For Charity

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Today is your last day to bid on autographed Fender Stratocaster guitars from Universal Music Group artists 3 Doors Down, Bon Jovi, Maroon 5 and Nickelback to benefit the TJ Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research.

The T. J Martell Foundation, founded in 1975 by Columbia/Sony music industry executive Tony Martell in memory of his son – a victim of leukemia – has since raised more than $230 million over 33-years to combat the world’s three most deadliest diseases – leukemia, cancer, and AIDS.

Also up for auction are CDs signed by Rihanna, Kings Of Leon, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne and many more.

Coldplay To Headline Bushfire Benefit Concert

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:30:00 +0000

A huge selection of bands have agreed to take part in Sound Relief, two concerts benefiting victims of Australia’s bushfires early next month.

Coldplay, Kings Of Leon and Jack Johnson are just some of the names signed up to appear in the concerts, to be held in Melbourne and Sydney on March 14. Organizers are hoping the twin concerts – labeled by some as ``the single largest music concert event in Australia’s history" – will raise up to $5 million dollars. 100-per-cent of the money raised from the Melbourne show will go to the Red Cross bushfire appeal, while the Sydney proceeds will be split between the bushfire appeal and for victims of the Queensland floods.

Also set to appear are Kasey Chambers, Paul Kelly, Liam Finn, Split Enz and a reformed Midnight Oil and Icehouse. Aussie legends Hunters and Collectors are also reforming for the concerts, with lead singer Mark Seymour telling the Herald Sun: “The sheer magnitude of this tragedy has really hit home for all of us – how important it is to show that we care about the lives of fellow Australians, especially given that they suffered a tragedy that simply came about because they lived in a certain postcode. What’s happened to them could have happened to any of us.”

James Taylor To Headline Musicians On Call Benefit

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Musicians on Call has announced Grammy award winner James Taylor as the headliner for their 5th Annual Benefit Concert & Auction which will take place at the world-famous Hard Rock Cafe New York in Times Square on February 24, 2009. The exclusive V.I.P. event will include a red carpet, with special appearances by artists and celebrities committed to the cause.

As music and philanthropy are at the core of the brand, Hard Rock International has partnered with Musicians on Call for the benefit event, helping the charity to continue its mission of room-to-room hospital performances by both local musicians and national celebrities.

In partnership with Hard Rock International, Musician on Call’s 5th Annual Benefit Concert & Auction will kick off Hard Rock’s month-long March On Stage charitable celebration. March On Stage is a global live music series featuring both iconic and emerging artists as a philanthropic initiative to support music healing organizations. Committed to its “Love All, Serve All” creed, Hard Rock will donate proceeds from its March on Stage events in North America to Musicians On Call.

Win Kings Of Leon Tickets By Making Charity Donation

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 13:30:00 +0000

Rockers Kings Of Leon are to play a special charity gig later this month – but the only way you can get to it is by donating to charity!

Dare 2 Dream is a benefit concert for the Lisa Klitzky Foundation, an organization that supports adolescent cancer survivors facing long-term physical and psychological challenges in their post-treatment years. Proceeds from the concert – which takes place at the House of Blues Chicago on January 24 – will also go to the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital.

Sadly, the concert is sold out. However, you can still win tickets by making a $5 donation to the Lisa Klitzky Foundation before January 9.