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Stars Flock To Eco-Emmys Event

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:00:00 -0000

Producer Debbie Durkin is currently hosting her annual Eco-Emmys Celebrity Green Gifting & Wellness Chateau at a private estate in Hancock Park to honor the 2009 Primetime Emmy award nominees, presenters, and VIP guests with hospitality gifting, pampering, and informal eco-couture Green Carpet gowns showing while taking part in interactive energy efficient green initiatives.

The event benefits charities including: Susan G. Komen for the Cure (Los Angeles County Affiliate), i am that girl, SPCALA, Green Wish and Free The Slaves. A host of stars are taking part, such as Kristen Bell (Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Camilla Belle (10,000 BC), Emmanuelle Chriqui (Entourage), Colin Egglesfield (CW’s Melrose Place), Jamie-Lynn Sigler (Entourage), Katerina Graham (Vampire Diary’s), Paul McGill (FAME), Kristy Flores (FAME), Andrea Bowen (Desperate Housewives), Cloris Leachman (2009 Emmy presenter), Alison Becker (Parks and Recreation), Ed Begley, Jr. & Rachelle Carson-Begley (Green Activist), Gretchen Rossi (The Real Housewives of OC)), Alexis Dziena (Entourage), 2009 Emmy nominee Sharon Lawrence ( Grey’s Anatomy) and cast members from 90210, The Office, Project Runway, Hung, Desperate Housewives, HBO’s Grey Gardens.

Guests will be ethically pampered with: blowouts courtesy of TIGI Linea’s Peace Love Planet new line of Eco-Hair products; Eco-Eyebrow by “eyebrow threader to the stars” Marco Ochoa; manicures from ROB|B—the first OPI concept salon that is 100% Green & Gold LEED Certified; consultations from Robert Craymer’s spinal analysis in the exclusive sustainable RC Green Lounge; celebrity hairstylist Michael Haase of Cristophe Salon of Beverly Hills styling with Unite; Nvey Eco Makeup, the leader in luxury organic makeup, with national makeup artist Kieran Jacobson doing applications; Eldergods luxury organic skin care products for the face and body that dry to a matte finish—founded by 2009 Emmy nominee for Outstanding Makeup in Grey Gardens, Susan Hayward; and Slimming Machine’s electrotherapy weight loss. Celebrity parents and their kids can learn to “go green” in Forty Oaks Farms “Future Green Chefs of Tomorrow” tent making organic pizzas and dog breath biscuits.

The event features must-have hospitality items including Vegan Queen Conscious Luxury Handbags; SINGLE by Galina Sobolev; Greenheart Global’s Ditto Hangers; wellness tips from Organic Spa Magazine; Beth Springer’s eco-chic handmade handbags; all natural pet food and treats from Dogswell; and Elitescene photographers on-site. Managed by Green Events, a full-service event planning and production company with a conscience, the event will reduce its ecological footprint while still throwing our partners and charities an amazing party.

What’s awards season without the gowns? Celebrity designer Pol’ Atteu will be showcasing his new signature gown line-Eco Couture Gowns alongside couture fashion designer Salah of Beverly Hills Haute Couture with his latest in “green” carpet looks on Network International models throughout both days. Guests will also enjoy Eco Gourmet vegan treats from southern California’s Luscious Organic Desserts, Forty Oaks Farms sustainable “Salt Bar” featuring Molokai salts, black truffle breads, and elegant herb dipping oils, signature organic cocktails from Cuca Fresca Premium Cachaça Spirits, and refreshments of super-premium Naked Juice drinks in their new NAKED reNEWabottle.

“We’re delighted with the high caliber and quality of our participants this year,” concludes Durkin. “It not only gives us both something truly substantial to offer our celebrity and industry guests, but also encourages their contributions to both our green and charity partners and beneficiaries.”

The Main Event Red Carpet Lounge & Green Suite in honor of the 2009 Emmy Awards will surely be a successful and unforgettable event.

LTTS Exclusive: The Second Annual Celebrity Soccer Challenge

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:30:00 -0000

Written by Delinda Lombardo

Look To The Stars reporter Delinda Lombardo attended Mia Hamm’s massive celebrity soccer game during the weekend and caught up with some of the stars that took part.

The second annual Celebrity Soccer Challenge at the Home Depot Center in Los Angeles was a big success as Mia Hamm and Nomar Garciaparra were joined by a slew of celebrity friends who helped raise nearly $200,000 for the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Mia Hamm Foundation.

The event also encouraged fans in attendance to register for the National Marrow Donor Program Registry, a cause close Mia Hamm’s heart after she lost brother Garrett to bone marrow disease.

“My foundation started about 1999 and was motivated from my relationship with my brother who passed away in 1997 after complications from a bone-marrow transplant,” she said prior to the game. “For us, we shared a love of sport and I also saw first hand what my parents and his parents had to go through, not just financially, but struggling to find a bone-marrow match, so [the proceeds from] my foundation go to help families find bone-marrow transplants and also to encourage and empower young female athletes.”

During halftime, patients suffering from leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases were introduced for the first time to their bone marrow donors.

“The more the world becomes a melting pot, the more important it is for people to be registered, it’s a gift that you can continue to give,” Hamm said. “My brother was adopted, he was a minority and that was one of the big struggles. Nomar [her husband] is Mexican and that’s another message we’re trying to get out there, we’re trying to get more minorities entered into the bank. Last years game we almost got 200 people and a match was found for someone who registered at the event, so it’s so important to keep spreading the importance and raising money.”

While Nomar Garciaparra earned bragging rights for scoring in overtime to give his team, Nomar United, an 8-7 win over Hamm’s team, FC Mia, he never lost sight of what the event was really about. “We’re here to have fun,” Garciaparra said, “but the biggest thing is raise money for the children’s hospital and to get people typed and registered for the bone marrow bank. To be able to save a life is priceless.”

Both celebrities and athletes took the field to help Mia’s cause – including “Desperate Housewives” actress Andrea Bowen, C. Thomas Howell, Josh Hutcherson, Mark Consuelos, Jimmy Jean-Louis of NBC’s “Heroes,” Angus Jones of CBS’s “Two and a Half Men,” “Lipstick Jungle/Las Vegas” actor James Lesure, Josh Henderson of the CW’s “90210,” Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, skateboarders Tony Hawk and Ryan Sheckler, and several of Hamm’s teammates from the U.S. National Team including Brandi Chastain, Kristine Lilly, Joy Fawcett, Tisha Hoch and Abby Wambach. Other current and former male soccer players who participated included Cobi Jones, Chris Seitz, Matt Reis, Brian Dunseth and Alexi Lalas.

Skateboarding sensation and ‘Life of Ryan’ star Ryan Sheckler was a definite crowd pleaser as he participated in the event for the first time. “This is actually the first time I’ve ever played soccer,” he told me. “It feels great, it’s going to be a great day. Hopefully I make a goal, my goal is to make a goal today, just one and I’ll go home happy.”

Actor Mark Consuelos was also playing soccer for the first time: “I doubt I’ll score any goals. But it’s for a great cause so I’m really excited to be here.”

One of the youngest players and first time participant, actress Andrea Bowen, took a few minutes to speak with us before signing autographs for the throngs of young fans lining up to meet her. “This is my first game and I’m pretty excited that I get to play with all these people,” she said, Sharpie in hand. “They’re definitely going to have to pull extra weight because I really don’t know what I’m doing but it should be fun and its all for a really good cause.”

Tony Hawk: “This is my second time playing soccer, if you get one goal out of me you’ll be lucky.”

‘Heroes’ actor Jimmy Jean-Louis couldn’t hide his excitement for the game. “It is a beautiful day and we are going to have a great time today,” he told me prior to kick-off.

As a regular player for Los Angeles celebrity-soccer team Hollywood United, Jean-Louis is no stranger to using celebrity to raise awareness.

“I’ve been busy doing a lot of charity work. I started my own organization Hollywood Unites for Haiti, " he explained, “What I’ve been doing is collecting used (soccer) equipment and going to Haiti to give it to them because they really need this-that’s really how the whole idea of Hollywood Unites for Haiti started,” he smiled, “About a month ago some of us from Hollywood were invited to Haiti – including [”Josh Brolin":http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1271-josh-brolin] and Diane Lane. That was for the opening of a hospital for handicapped, so that was nice and I plan to bring more awareness to Haiti because they really need help."

Celebrities To Play In Charity Soccer Match

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0000

Written by Tim Saunders

Former US soccer player/World Cup champion Mia Hamm and husband Nomar Garciaparra are once again set to host their annual charity soccer match benefiting Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Mia Hamm Foundation.

The event will be held on Saturday, January 17, at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Proceeds from the event benefit bone marrow transplant patients and their families.

Celebrities expected to participate in the match include skateboarding legends Tony Hawk and Ryan Sheckler, U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Kerri Walsh, NFL great Marcus Allen, actors Zachary Levi and Jimmy Jean Louis, Weezer singer Rivers Cuomo, Good Charlotte’s Benji Madden, Anthony Lapaglia, Andrea Bowen, Chris Richardson, Josh Hutchenson, Misty May-Treanor, current and former members of the U.S. men’s and women’s national soccer team, and many more.

Last year’s event raised more than $150,000 for charity, and the organizers are hoping to top that this year.

“Raising money is wonderful,” said Garciaparra. “But to give somebody a chance to save a life, you can’t put a price on that. It was huge. And it speaks volumes about what we can do. We have a booth set up where people can be typed for bone marrow match, and we had 200 people register last year and we actually found an unrelated match.”

General admission tickets for the Celebrity Soccer Challenge are $20 and are on sale through Ticketmaster or directly through the Home Depot Center Box Office.

Les Girls To Hit Stage For Breast Cancer

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:30:00 -0000

Fans of cabaret and burlesque-type performances should check out Les Girls 8 in Hollywood tonight.

The show is an irreverent and wickedly funny cabaret—a great evening of entertainment made possible by the donated performances of some of Hollywood’s top personalities. Now in its eighth year, Les Girls continues to raise funds to benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund, which works to increase funding for breast cancer research and make sure that low income and uninsured women have access to treatment. No long speeches on this night; just outrageous fun for a great cause!

Les Girls 8 will be hosted by Dana Delany and will feature appearances by Brian Batt, Andrea Bowen, Marc Cherry, Loretta Devine, and many others.

Doors open at 6pm, at the Avalon, 1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood.

Hollywood Knights Hit The Court In Norway

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:30:00 -0000

The Hollywood Knights celebrity basketball team has arrived in Norway to raise money for children with cancer.

Pop star Aaron Carter will head a spectacular lineup of stars on the court at Haukelandshallen Arena in Bergen for the 2nd annual Hollywood Knights Celebrity Charity Basketball Game. Joining him against a dream team of Norwegian celebrities for an unforgettable game to raise money for charity will be Desperate Housewives’ Andrea Bowen, Joy Lauren and Josh Henderson, as well as Stephen Colletti (Laguna Beach, One Tree Hill_), Paula Trickey (_Pacific Blue, The O.C.), model Marcus Schenckenberg, Wesley Jonathan (What I Like About You_), Adrian R’Mante (_The Suite Life of Zack and Cody), Kyle Lowder (Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful_), Blake Lewis (American Idol_), Chris Richardson (American Idol_), Adam Sevani (Step Up 2: The Streets_), Jon Chu (Step Up 2: The Streets) and Denyce Lawton (Tyler Perry’s House of Payne).

The game – which takes place on August 14 – will raise funds for the Norwegian Cancer Society Children’s Ward, a non-profit organization working to reduce the incidence of cancer, and to provide cancer patient services, research, prevention programs and advocacy. Thousands of fans and spectators worldwide are expected to attend the game for an unforgettable night of fun and fundraising. Celebrities that have participated in the previous Norway tour include Joey Fatone, Nick Carter, Aaron Carter, Amaury Nolasco, Marshall Allman, David Faustino, Matt Czuchry, and Shane West.

The Hollywood Knights Basketball Team is the brainchild of international sports producer David Mirisch, whose idea of putting sports stars against teachers to raise funds for high schools was born in 1978.

More information can be found at the Hollywood Knights’ website.

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