Look To The Stars News: Tatyana Ali

Black Celebrities Unite Against AIDS

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:00:00 +0000

More than 60 Black celebrities – including Samuel L. Jackson, Laila Ali, Tatyana Ali, Anthony Anderson, Bill Duke, Dennis Haysbert, Nia Long, Chris Massey, Kyle Massey, Lisa Masterson and Shaun Robinson – have united with Greater Than AIDS to bring attention to the severe and disproportionate epidemic facing Black Americans and reduce the stigma surrounding the disease.

Black Americans account for half of the approximately 1.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS in this country today — and 44 percent of new infections — while representing just 12 percent of the population. Blacks are also more likely to die of AIDS as compared to other racial and ethnic groups.

Coinciding with National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Feb. 7), Greater Than AIDS is debuting new public service ads (PSAs), available here, coordinated social media posts and other messages from popular Black television and film actors, directors, producers, and others in Hollywood about the devastating effect of HIV/AIDS in the Black community. Many of the participating talent spoke about people they knew who are living with or have died from the disease. Participating talent will be supporting the campaign’s themes of unity, hope and empowerment through their own Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms and through personal appearances.

An Evening Of Stars For The United Negro College Fund

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:45:00 +0000

The United Negro College Fund will broadcast UNCF AN EVENING OF STARS – presented by Target – nationally in major markets on Saturday, January 28th and January 29th and on BET Networks at 11 p.m. EST/PST and 10 p.m. CST on Sunday, January 29th.

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Miley Cyrus: 10 Ways To Get Ur Good On For MLK Day

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an activist and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. On January 16th, MLK Day of Service 2012, millions will come together to honor Dr. King’s legacy through service. Miley Cyrus and her friends at Youth Service America have 10 ways to Get Ur Good On for MLK Day, and throughout January. Get started!

Create a service-focused New Year’s resolution to honor Dr. King’s commitment to serving others. Volunteer at least once a month, sponsor a kid in a developing nation, host a coat drive, or tutor at an after school program. Write the resolution on a piece of paper and post it somewhere visible to see everyday.

Dr. King often spoke about practicing peace, love, and nonviolence as a means to build a “beloved community.” Share a message of peace in an anti-bullying PSA or music video. Need examples? Amy Poehler, Jessie J, Shailene Woodley, and Bella Throne have all shared great messages.

Smile Train Performs 250,000th Cleft Repair In China

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Smile Train, the world’s leading cleft charity with over 2,200 partner surgeons operating in over 1,100 partner hospitals in over 80 countries, today announced that it has performed its 250,000th cleft repair surgery in China, since it began operations there in 1999. All 250,000 surgeries have been performed by local Chinese surgeons.

Smile Train was founded in 1999 with the mission of providing every child born with a cleft the same opportunities in life as a child born without. The charity has a large number of celebrity supporters, many of which used their star-status to increase the organization’s profile last year. Among the many efforts during the year, Dean Cain, Tatyana Ali and Erik Estrada appeared on The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards to help raise awareness for Smile Train by highlighting a recent trip they took to Mexico with the charity. Additionally, Erik Estrada continued his mission to support Smile Train by choosing to dance for the charity on the Univision hit show Mira Quien Baila! raising over $10,000. Lastly, comedian Jimmy Pardo continued the giving trend with his Third Annual PARDCAST-A-THON.

Other celebrity supporters include Robin Williams, the late Walter Cronkite, Hilary Swank, Colin Powell, Jane Kaczmarek, Sammi Hanratty, Kevin Connolly, Stephen Colbert, Christie Brinkley, Helena Bonham Carter and many more.

Smile Train Welcomes The Holiday Giving Season

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Smile Train, and its 1,100 partners spread across 72 countries, are pleased to announce another successful year, continuing the mission which began 12 years ago – to give every child born with a cleft anywhere in the world – the opportunity to live a full, happy, and productive life.

“During this time of year it is important to recognize those in need as well as to give thanks to those who have given so generously during the year,” said Priscilla Ma, Smile Train Executive Director. “During 2011 donors opened their hearts and wallets to give generously to help children with cleft lip and palate – children they will never meet; and hundreds gave their time and energy to hold their own special fundraising events to help these children. We are especially pleased to thank some of our celebrity friends who have lent their name and given time and money to Smile Train. With these resources, and new efforts, our goal is for Smile Train to reach 750,000 surgeries by June 2012.”

Stars To Celebrate World Peace Day At Bullets4Peace Event

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:30:00 +0000

A number of celebrities will come together on Wednesday for a very special World Peace Day celebration in Hollywood with Bullets4Peace.

The third annual Reloading Life event will feature a very special live performance by peace activist and international vocal sensation Liel Kolet, with a guest list that includes host Chris Noth, Bullets 4 Peace founder Rafi Anteby, LOVA Tea co-founders Stephanie Cence and Tara Wilson, Akon, America Ferrera, Bill Maher, Bobby Brown, Boris Kodjoe, Brandon T. Jackson, Brandy, Brian McKnight, Cedric the Entertainer, Chris Pine, Cynthia Nixon, Dennis Haysbert, Donald Faison, Eric Dane, Esai Morales, Eva Marcille, Forest Whitaker, George Lopez, Hill Harper, Idris Elba, Jill Hennessy, John Corbett, John Slattery, Jordin Sparks, Julie Benz, Kathy Griffin, Kiefer Sutherland, Keke Palmer, Kristin Davis, Kyle Maclachlan, Lance Gross, Lenny Kravitz, Paul Johansson, Regina King, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sean Penn, Shannon Elizabeth, Taraji P. Henson, Tatyana Ali, Travis Barker, Vivica Fox, Zoe Kravitz, Wayne Brady and many others.

Bullets4Peace is a jewelry line made of recycled bullet casings taken from reload centers, streets, and war zones. When a bullet is fired the tip flies towards the target and the casing falls to the ground. Manufacturers reload these casings with live ammunition. Bullets4Peace intercepts this vicious cycle by transforming the casings into unique and stylish pendants insuring that these bullets will never find their way back to war zones, thus promoting harmony and peace. Bullets4Peace transforms war bullets into beautiful and unique jewelry as a way of spreading consciousness of peace.

Antonio Villaraigosa To Host Celebrity Charity Event Tonight

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa – in conjunction with AEG and L.A. Live – hosts the 5th Annual Fundraiser for Boyle Heights Tech Youth Center in Los Angeles tonight (September 8).

Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and the friends of Boyle Heights cordially invite you to honor and celebrate the artistic creativity and shining stars of the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center music and arts program!

Among the stars expected to attend are honorees Esai Morales, Tatyana Ali, LAPD Captain Anita Ortega, Mikhil Gipson and Tanari Echeverria; plus MC Felipe Esparaza – winner of 2010 “Last Comic Standing”; plus Hill Harper, Lou Diamond Phillips, KABC’s Alysha Del Valle, Quinton Aaron (“Blindside”), Sofia Milos (“CSI: Miami”), Bai Ling, Damian Chapa ("Brando Unauthorized), George Brown (Kool and the Gang), Bishop Lamont (recording artist), Glynn Turman (Emmy winner-HBO’s “In Treatment”), Glynn Plummer (“Sons of Anarchy”), Lou Lombardi (“Entourage”), Katie Blair (Miss California USA-2011, Miss Teen USA 2006), Kid Chocolate (prize fighter), Hector Bustamante (“Southland”), Q’orianka Kilcher (“The New World”, “Princess Kaiulani”), Sharif Atkins (“ER”, “White Collar”), Preity Uupala (Miss India Int’l 2011), The Miz (WWE Wrestler), Maryse (WWE Wrestler), Charlene Amoia (“How I Met Your Mother”), Julianna Rose-Khumba (“Glee 3D Movie”), Isabella Rae Thomas (“Brothers and Sisters”), Jennessa Rose (“Glee 3D Movie”), Zach Callison (“Hannah Montana”), and many others.

Stars To Journey Through Africa At Los Angeles Charity Carnival

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0000

On Sunday, June 12, a host of celebrities will take a journey through Africa with L.A.’s most talked about family carnival and picnic!

Dozens of celebrities will be on hand at the 22nd annual A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival sponsored by Disney – a benefit for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Each year, Hollywood’s best-known celebrities volunteer their time as “heroes” working carnival-style game booths to raise funds to fight pediatric AIDS around the world.

Some of the stars confirmed to attend the Africa-themed event include Tatyana Ali, Anne Heche, Whitney Port, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Denise Richards, Tom Arnold, Ali Landry, Cheryl Burke, Kyle Massey, Chris Massey, Ashley Tisdale, Minnie Driver, Olivia Munn and many more.

Meghan McCain And Friends Strip For Skin Cancer

Wed, 18 May 2011 12:30:00 +0000

American columnist and author, Meghan McCain, has stripped off for skin cancer.

On May 11, a new PSA video was released showing the actress virtually naked. Although it has caused a stir in Hollywood and incited boorish comments from one radio DJ, it sends out an important message; ‘if you leave the house without sunscreen, you may as well be naked’.

Flashback To The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air For Charity

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Here’s one for all the people out there who remember the 1990’s – an exciting new celebrity charity auction is giving you the chance to have lunch with the original cast of Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, including Will Smith, Tatyana Ali, Karyn Parsons, Alfonso Ribeiro and James Avery.

Anybody who owned a TV in the 90’s will remember the Fresh Prince – it ran on NBC from September 1990 until May 1996 and launched the soaring career of Will Smith. And who can forget that theme song:

NBA's Juaquin Hawkins Talks Charity And Hoops For Hope

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000

A very special charity event featuring Tatyana Ali will take place on January 16, 2011, in LA.

“Hoops For Hope L.A.” is a three-part charity event for all ages that will take place at the world famous Los Angeles Staples Center, with celebrity guests including Tatyana Ali. All proceeds will benefit the Hawk Hoops Sports Foundation. Hoops For Hope L.A. was created by a former NBA celebrity athlete and ambassador for the American Stroke Association, Juaquin Hawkins. Juaquin is a stroke survivor who continues with his efforts to spread awareness by sharing his personal story to others. Hoops For Hope L.A. focuses on providing youth camps, after-school programming, the prevention of childhood obesity and creating stroke awareness.

Juaquin recently spoke to Misty Griffey about the event and his charity work.

Tatyana Ali To Attend Hoops For Hope Charity Event

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:30:00 +0000

A very special charity event featuring Tatyana Ali will take place on January 16, 2011, in LA.

“Hoops For Hope L.A.” is a three-part charity event for all ages that will take place at the world famous Los Angeles Staples Center, with celebrity guests/performers including Tatyana Ali. All proceeds will benefit the Hawk Hoops Sports Foundation. Hoops For Hope L.A. was created by a celebrity athlete and ambassador for the American Stroke Association, Juaquin “Hawk” Hawkins. Juaquin is a stroke survivor who continues with his efforts to spread awareness by sharing his personal story to others. Hoops For Hope L.A. focuses on providing youth camps, after-school programming, the prevention of childhood obesity and creating stroke awareness.

Jennifer Lopez To Perform At Carousel Of Hope Charity Gala

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The annual Carousel of Hope Gala will take place this month to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.

Presented by Jay Leno, the gala will take place at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, October 23, and will honor Maria Shriver and Quincy Jones for their charity work.

This year celebrates 31 years of helping children with diabetes through the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. Held every two years, this is the 19th Carousel of Hope. From its inception in 1978, the Ball has raised over $70 million.

Stars To Attend Black AIDS Film Premiere Tonight

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

In an effort to fight AIDS stigma and raise awareness of the HIV and AIDS epidemic in black communities, several black celebrities have joined the Black AIDS Institute to host the Hollywood premiere of “The Other City,” the groundbreaking documentary that shines a light on the HIV/AIDs epidemic in Washington, DC.

With a host committee that includes Danny Glover, attendees will include Magic Johnson, Vanessa Williams, Laila Ali, Jenifer Lewis (The Princess & the Frog), Monique Coleman (High School Musical) and many more.

The event will also feature a special advance screening of a new Public Service Campaign featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Shaun Robinson, Anthony Anderson, Tatyana Ali, Chris Massey, Kyle Massey, Nia Long and more.

Michael Douglas Takes Part In Stand Up To Cancer Event

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Michael Douglas made an emotional appearance via video at the massive Stand Up To Cancer television event on September 10.

“Cancer doesn’t care how many Oscars you’ve won or how many tough guys you’ve played,” said the actor, who is currently battling stage 4 throat cancer.

A huge number of stars took part in the event – simulcast live and commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One, and VH1 – including Elizabeth Banks, Kathy Bates, Sir Richard Branson, Michael Chiklis, George Clooney, Baron Davis, Emily Deschanel, Bill Hader, Dorothy Hamill, Anne Heche, Cheryl Hines, Randy Jackson, George Karl, Dr. Jon Lapook, Rob Lowe, Jane Lynch, Marlee Matlin, Shareen Mitchell, Olivia Munn, Lisa Niemi, Kelly Osbourne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Passmore, Will Smith, Sam Trammell, Denzel Washington, Aaron Yoo, Renee Zellweger, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Tatyana Ali, Dave Annable, Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, David Boreanaz, Abigail Breslin, Cindy Crawford, Fran Drescher, Elizabeth Edwards, Donald Faison, Sally Field, Derek Fisher, Michael C. Hall, Alyson Hannigan, Tony Hawk, Jon Heder, Marg Helgenberger, Terrence Howard, Ken Jeong, Rashida Jones, Minka Kelly, Laura Linney, Zachary Levi, Ray Liotta, Seth MacFarlane, Mandy Moore, Apolo Anton Ohno, Dr. Mehmet Oz, Jim Parsons, Aubrey Plaza, Dr. Ana Maria Polo, Yarel Ramos, Naya Rivera, Robin Roberts, Seth Rogen, The Simpsons, Eric Stonestreet, Marcia Strassman, Alison Sweeney, Maura Tierney, Gabrielle Union, Sofia Vassilieva, Sofia Vergara, Marissa Jaret Winokur, Reese Witherspoon and Ethan Zohn.

George Clooney Joins Stand Up To Cancer Lineup

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The extraordinary lineup of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists participating in the Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) primetime roadblock television fundraising event (September 10, 2010, at 8PM EST & PST / 7PM CT) continues to grow.

The following supporters have now joined the broadcast: Elizabeth Banks, Kathy Bates, Sir Richard Branson, Michael Chiklis, George Clooney, Baron Davis, Emily Deschanel, Bill Hader, Dorothy Hamill, Anne Heche, Cheryl Hines, Randy Jackson, George Karl, Dr. Jon Lapook, Rob Lowe, Jane Lynch, Marlee Matlin, Shareen Mitchell, Olivia Munn, Lisa Niemi, Kelly Osbourne, Gwyneth Paltrow, Matt Passmore, Will Smith, Sam Trammell, Denzel Washington, Aaron Yoo and Renee Zellweger.

Stand Up To Cancer Announces Celebrity Lineup

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

An extraordinary line-up of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists have banded together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research bringing new therapies to patients quickly that will saves lives now.

Stand Up To Cancer will return to primetime TV on September 10, 2010, at 8PM EST & PST / 7PM CT. The one-hour fundraising event will be simulcast live and commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One, and VH1.

Executive produced by Laura Ziskin, the special will be hosted Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, and Brian Williams (the anchors, respectively, of the CBS, ABC and NBC evening news programs), and will feature numerous celebrity cancer survivors who exemplify that cancer can affect even the smartest, strongest and toughest people in our lives. Those expected to participate include Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, Fran Drescher, Elizabeth Edwards, Delta Goodrem, Michael C. Hall, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sharon Osbourne, Robin Roberts, Maura Tierney, Sofia Vergara, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Ethan Zohn.

Every Monday Matters For Stars At Charity Party

Wed, 12 May 2010 13:30:00 +0000

Forest and Keisha Whitaker were in Hollywood on May 3 for the Every Monday Matters Foundation’s 1st annual Party With a Purpose.

The Every Monday Matters Foundation was established after Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza, co-authors and co-founders, wrote Every Monday Matters: 52 Ways to Make a Difference to communicate that it is the plain, simple, ordinary individual, either acting alone or together with others, who can change the world.

Tomiko Fraser Organizes Flash Mob For International Women's Month

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:30:00 +0000

In celebration of International Women’s Month, Supermodel/Host/Actor/Philanthropist Tomiko Fraser Hines is spearheading an all female flash mob awareness dance in conjunction with her organization — Tomiko Fraser Goddess Gathering – and Flash Mob America.

The event will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 2 p.m. at the popular Universal City Walk in Los Angeles, with an after celebration to take place at 3pm at Falcon in Hollywood.

Flash Mobs are planned, surprise dance celebrations, meant to gain the attention of unsuspecting onlookers. The spontaneous dance celebrations have gained major attention recently after having been featured on shows such as; The Oprah Winfrey Show and more.

Ernest Borgnine Hosts Pre-Oscar Charity Party

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

On Friday night, March 5th, Oscar recipient Ernest Borgnine and fifteen year old charity founder Chandler Lutz hosted the Ernest Borgnine Pre-Oscar Party benefitting the Believe in Dreams Foundation at the Phantom Stage in Universal Studios.

This event brought together Hollywood’s rising and legendary stars to celebrate the 82nd Annual Academy Awards and raise awareness for Believe in Dreams Foundation.

LTTS Exclusive: Celebrities Bowl For Sickle Cell Disease Awareness

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Best known as the “Queen of Fashion,” and co-host of the original "It’s Showtime at the Apollo, " for over fifteen years, Kiki Shepard and the K.I.S. Foundation held the Annual Celebrity Bowling Challenge to raise awareness for sickle cell disease last week.

Many of Kiki’s celebrity friends came out to support the former Apollo host at the PINZ Entertainment Center in Studio City, California. Celebrity guests included James Pickens, Jr., Dawn Lewis, Tatyana Ali, Bill Bellamy, Loretta Devine, Jackee, Gina Ravera, Jenifer Lewis, Kristoff St. John, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and DJ MC Lyte among others.

Dean Cain To Host Hero Awards

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Actor Dean Cain will host the 2009 Hero Awards on Saturday, May 30, to honor everyday people who have gone out of their way to help others and their community.

Set to take place at Universal Studios in Hollywood, the Awards will be filmed for television broadcast and will benefit Feed the Children. Presenters will include Tatyana Ali, Anthony Anderson, Tom Arnold, Nnamdi Asomugha, Corbin Bernsen, Sharon Case, Erik Estrada, Kelly Hu, Jason London, Willie McGinest, Judd Nelson, Chester Pitts and Efren Ramirez. Musical guests include Gloria Gaynor and Brian McKnight.

Honorees will include:

Mayor Villaraigosa To Host Fundraising Gala

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:30:00 +0000

On Friday, May 29th, the Honorable Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and council member José Huizar will co-host the 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala to benefit the Boyle Heights Music and Arts Program at the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center.

The Center, which first opened in September of 2006, is a 20,000 square foot state of the art full-time learning center, located on a corner that was once plagued by violence and drug trafficking. The center boasts a music recording studio, an accredited alternative high school, recreation areas and plans for a television studio.

The Youth Opportunity Movement of Los Angeles has partnered with the Los Angeles County of Education to operate the center and help at-risk-youth achieve their educational, employment, and personal goals by providing them with opportunities to develop skills that will help them build a viable future.

Hollywood Urges US To Vote

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:30:00 +0000

A host of the brightest stars in Hollywood have joined forces in a new video encouraging people to vote in the upcoming US elections.

The 5-minute film, which is called 5 Friends and can be viewed here, features appearances from Amy Adams, Tatyana Ali, will.i.am, Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Bacon, Maria Bello, Halle Berry, Kate Bosworth, Kevin Connolly, Courteney Cox, Ellen DeGeneres, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Foxx, Jonah Hill, Djimon Hounsou, Dustin Hoffman, Anthony Kiedis, Ashton Kutcher, Adam Levine, Laura Linney, Eva Longoria, Tobey Maguire, Demi Moore, Esai Morales, Natalie Portman, Giovanni Ribisi, Sarah Silverman, Ethan Suplee, Kyra Sedgwick, Michelle Trachtenberg, Usher, and Forest Whitaker.

The video, which uses a little bit of reverse psychology to get people to the polls, was organized by Declare Yourself, a national nonprofit campaign initiated in 2004 to energize and empower a new movement of young voters.