Look To The Stars News: Weezer

Download Weezer For Charity

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:30:00 +0000

TargetCancer – a non-profit organization devoted to helping fund research into rare and lesser known cancers – has launched a new download series called ‘The Right Track: Tunes To TargetCancer.’

The series features exclusive downloads of new and rare music from Weezer, Ween, The Donnas, Cowboy Junkies, Dean & Britta, Buffalo Tom, Linda Thompson, Drug Rug and others, with more artists to be added in the coming months. In addition to these exclusive pay-what-you-wish downloads ($.99 minimum), The Right Track will sponsor a series of concerts and events, with 100% of proceeds from all its initiatives going directly to research funding.

“We jumped at the chance to give an exclusive track for TargetCancer Charity,” said Weezer. “We feel this is an extremely worthy and urgent cause and are all too happy to help out.”

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.

Creedence Makes A Revival For Diabetes Charity

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Doug Clifford and Stu Cook of Creedence Clearwater Revival are pleased to be a part of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s charity CD, “Hope for the Holidays – Rockin’ Christmas for a Cure.”

They contributed a version of “Run Rudolph Run” to the CD, which serves to benefit the JDRF.

Juvenile Diabetes (Type 1) is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, but lasts through their entire life. Approximately 24 million Americans have diabetes, and the number keeps increasing. Studies suggest that 1 in 3 Americans born in 2000 may develop some sort of diabetes during their lifetime.

Young Fans Get Opportunity To Make Rock Documentaries

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:00:00 +0000

A new TV initiative is giving 16-22 year olds from across America a platform to find their voice through a unique intersection of music and film.

Now through August 17, young music fans all over the U.S. have the chance to apply for their shot to make a music documentary featuring bands like Public Enemy, Franz Ferdinand, Blink 182, Weezer and Taking Back Sunday & more bands (TBA) live from the Virgin Mobile FreeFest. The documentary crew will capture every pulse-pounding moment from backstage to the moshpit, from the tour bus to center stage. Their documentary will premiere on IFC giving viewers an exclusive insider’s tour behind the music.

After the nationwide search ends the selected youth documentarians will be on location at the Virgin Mobile FreeFest before and after the lights, crowds, and the reverb fade away. The crew will score exclusive access band interviews, capture the candid moments before, during, and after the bands hit the stage and be engulfed in the fan frenzy.

Celebrities To Play In Charity Soccer Match

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

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.