Look To The Stars News: Keke Palmer

Keke Palmer Combats Bullying With New Campaign

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:30:00 +0000

With the start of a new school season, this fall across the country, the YWCA USA and Saving Our Daughters have created an alliance to help combat the issues of bullying and abuse with young people throughout the US. This partnership is currently rolling out with Interscope singer/actress Keke Palmer, who will lend her time and support to both organizations’ efforts.

Keke has long been associated with organizations that work to bring awareness and change to communities throughout the world. Palmer was particularly impacted by the life of a 12-year-old friend and one of her biggest fans, Iliss Marie Benjamin. Iliss fought a tough battle against brain cancer and sadly lost. During her fight, Iliss experienced the cruelty of bullying like so many young cancer victims.

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.

Stars Named As Presenters For Do Something Charity Awards

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

DoSomething.org and VH1 today announced the all-star lineup of presenters including Kristen Bell, Nick Cannon, Jon Cryer, Victoria Justice, Adam Lambert, Mario Lopez, Rose McGowan, Olivia Munn, Keke Palmer and Lauren Potter for this year’s 2011 Do Something Awards airing Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 9:00pm EST on VH1.

Hosted by Glee star Jane Lynch, the ceremony will honor and celebrate the nation’s best young world-changers who represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause or issue. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, David Beckham, Scarlett Johansson, Russell Brand and Will Ferrell have been nominated in a variety of categories from ‘Do Something Movie Star’ to ‘Do Something Couple’ for all they have done to inspire young people.

Chris Tucker Returns As Host Of BrittiCares Charity Run/Walk

Wed, 26 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Chris Tucker will return as host of the 5th annual BrittiCares International Smile For Life 5K Run/Walk in LA this Saturday, May 29.

BrittiCares International is a non-profit organization, committed to making a difference in the lives of children diagnosed with cancer and their families. The inspiration of the organization came from a little girl named Brittiana Henderson who was first diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma (bone cancer) and later developed leukemia where she fought courageously, without complaining, while assisting other children with cancer to defeat the pernicious disease. Although Brittiana’s battle against Leukemia came to an end, the efforts of BCI have not diminished. BCI wishes to raise funds and public awareness to combat this disease.

“Congratulations to BrittiCares International as they continue to be a beacon of light and champions of hope by bringing smiles into the lives of children with cancer,” says Chris Tucker. "I salute you in your mission to honor the precious memory of Brittiana Renee Henderson of whom I call “Little Sister” by making sure that the world will never forget and can always feel the warmth of her beautiful spirit."

Stars And Strikes Celebrity Charity Bowling And Poker

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +0000

A host of stars – including Austin Anderson (pictured below), television creator Seth MacFarlane, singers Austin Brown, Macy Gray, Charice Pempengco, Nick Cannon, singer and actress Keke Palmer, actors Boo Boo Stewart from the Twilight Saga, Eddie Steeples from My Name Is Earl, American Idol host Kara Dioguardi and many more – attended the fourth annual Stars & Strikes Celebrity Bowling and Poker Tournamnet in Studio City on Wednesday.

The event benefited A Place Called Home, a South Central-based charity that provides a safe, home-like environment for thousands of at-risk youths.

Celebs Set for Stars & Strikes

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:21:00 +0000

A Place Called Home is set to celebrate its Fourth Annual “Stars and Strikes” celebrity bowling and poker tournament, and is expecting a host of celebrity supporters such as Keke Palmer, Paul Wall and Austin Brown to come out and have some fun.

Actors and singers including Deryck Whibley of Sum 41, LaLa and Jason Derulo; Booboo Stewart from the Twilight Saga, Eddie Steeples from My Name Is Earl, Eden Sher from The Middle, and Gregory Michael from Greek are all planning to try their luck at the event on March 10th. Movie producer Ari Gold, music producers Rodney Jerkins and J.R. Rotem are also planning to play.

Young Stars Honored For Charity By Power Of Youth

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

A group of Hollywood’s up-and-coming stars had their time in the spotlight on Saturday night, December 5, when they were honored for their charity work at Variety’s third annual Power Of Youth event.

Stars from “Wizards of Waverly Place” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” and movies such as “Fame” and “The Twilight Saga” series were spotted at the star-studded event held on the New York street set at Paramount Studios in Hollywood.

Among the honorees were “High School Musical” actor Corbin Bleu – honored for his work with the Starlight Children’s Foundation – singer Jesse McCartney – who works with City of Hope – “iCarly” star Miranda Cosgrove – who works with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – “90210” actress AnnaLynne McCord – who is an ambassador with The Blind Project – and “True Jackson” star Keke Palmer.

Charity Reigns Backstage At Teenage Choice Awards

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The Teenage Choice Awards held in LA over the weekend were not just a chance for some of today’s hottest stars to show their stuff on stage – backstage there was more fun, all in the name of charity.

Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Jordin Sparks, George Lopez, Kat Von D, Lil Mama, Brenda Song, Keke Palmer, Dane Cook, Shawn Johnson, Jennifer Stone, and Taboo, will.i.am and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas all stopped by to sign backpacks which are to be donated to City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution that is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases, guided by a compassionate patient-centered philosophy, and supported by a national foundation of humanitarian philanthropy.

Stars also played a celebrity version of Bop It – the game that tests a player’s mental and physical skill by having the player follow verbal directions given by the game at faster and faster pace. Celebrities lined up for the challenge, with the winner – Shailene Woodley from ABC’s The Secret Life of an American Teenager – picking up the top prize of $10,000 for the charity of her choice.

Chris Tucker To Host Charity Run/Walk

Fri, 29 May 2009 14:00:00 +0000

The race against childhood cancer at the 4th Annual Brittiana “Smile For Life” 5k Run/Walk May 30, 2009 at Pacific Palisades High School, will bring the loving legacy that 13–year-old Brittiana Henderson left with the many people who knew her and her story.

Host, actor/comedian Chris Tucker, adored Brittiana’s courage and her love for others – he often refers to her as his “little sister”. Co-host Keke Palmer – star of “True Jackson, VP” – is excited about participating in this year’s event and ecstatic to be racing against childhood cancer.

At the age of 10 Brittiana was diagnosed with Osteogenic Sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. Courageously, she fought this disease and was like any other cancer patient, subdued to the confinements of the hospital. She painfully underwent chemotherapy and partial knee replacement surgery, in which never stopped her love from shining through the hospital walls. Remaining optimistic about her own struggle, Brittiana would visit other children in the hospital offering hugs, smiles, love and reading stories (her favorite).