Look To The Stars News: Sara Bareilles

Celebrities Release CD For The Troops

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:45:00 +0000

Operation Homefront, the non-profit that provides emergency financial and other assistance to military families and Wounded Warriors, has announced that with this month’s release of “CD for the Troops V,” the series of albums will have been provided to 1 million service members, veterans, and military families.

This fifth album includes songs from 11 artists, including Five For Fighting’s John Ondrasik, to show their support for all service members and their families. Operation Homefront is a co-producer of the series.

“John Ondrasik’s love for our military families and devotion to the welfare of our men and women in uniform comes through again in this fifth album,” said Amy Palmer, Chief Operating Officer for Operation Homefront. “All of the talented artists who have lent their voices to ‘CD for the Troops V’ have shown their support for our military in an incredible way.”

Ne-Yo And Swizz Beatz To Attend Songs Of Hope VII

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Ne-Yo, Skylar Grey, Sara Bareilles, Swizz Beatz, Desmond Child, Mark Mothersbaugh (co-founder and lead singer of Devo), and other music and entertainment industry giants committed to fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases will tonight take part in Songs of Hope VII, a special event and silent auction presented by Esquire that supports lifesaving research at City of Hope.

Held at the exclusive Esquire Apartment in the penthouse of The Clocktower in DUMBO, Brooklyn, N.Y., the Dec. 1 event will be emceed by Ne-Yo and feature intimate performances by Skylar Grey and Sara Bareilles. Lending their names in support to the host committee are Miley Cyrus, Gavin DeGraw, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, John McEnroe, Patty Smyth, Rob Thomas, and Mary Mary.

Recognizing their amazing careers as songwriters and composers, the Songs of Hope VII award recipients will include the:

Katy Perry Joins Celebrity Charity Ambassador Class

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has announced its 2012 Ambassador Class, dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in our nation’s public schools.

Since 1997, The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided over 1.8 million children with the gift of a complete education that includes music. The Foundation’s Ambassador Program, comprised of prominent musicians, athletes and stars of the film world who have committed to being the Foundation’s most powerful advocates and fundraisers, have helped raise over 1 million dollars to support the Foundation’s cause. Joining Alumni Ambassadors like Beyonce, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield and Gavin DeGraw, the 2012 VH1 Save The Music Foundation Ambassador class includes: Katy Perry, Matthew Morrison, Lupe Fiasco, Gavin Rossdale, Jordin Sparks, Vanessa Carlton, AJ McLean and Chris Daughtry.

Throughout the year, the Ambassador Class will continue to raise awareness for The VH1 Save The Music Foundation and deliver key messages about the importance of music education in a young person’s life. They will help increase profits to further the Foundation’s goal of providing instrumental music education programs in U.S. public elementary and middle schools. Ambassadors will even perform at select national events and visit with public school students to share their experiences of how music has impacted their lives, passion and careers.

Cyndi Lauper Launches True Colors Charity Auction

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Cyndi Lauper has launched the True Colors Fund’s Second Annual Winter Online Auction, which includes celebrity experiences and autographed memorabilia in support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) equality.

Some of the exciting experiences and items being auctioned off on CharityBuzz.com include:

Lunch and Tarot Card Reading with Cyndi Lauper

John Mayer To Duet With Jordin Sparks For Charity

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Grammy winner John Mayer & platinum artist Jordin Sparks will duet on March 26, 2009, when Carnival Cruise Lines and Mayercraft Carrier 2 present One Splendid Evening, a special concert event to benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

Proceeds will help restore instrumental music education in America’s public schools and raise awareness about the importance of music as part of a child’s complete education.

One Splendid Evening will be held on board the new Carnival Splendor, Carnival’s largest and most innovative ship, while the vessel is docked at the Port of San Pedro in Los Angeles. The evening will include performances by Gavin Rossdale, Sara Bareilles, Erin McCarley, O.A.R., Guster and DJ Logic, as well as a meet and greet with all the artists. Guests will enjoy dinner, an open bar and additional live entertainment throughout the ship. The next day, the ship sets sail on a special four-day music cruise – the “Mayercraft Carrier 2: Even Crafter” voyage.

John Mayer Makes Sick Kids Happy

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:00:00 +0000

John Mayer headlined a special concert for sick kids at a children’s hospital in New York yesterday.

The 31-year-old performed for patients, staff, and parents at the 17th annual Blythedale Children’s Hospital Holiday Concert. Along with Rob Thomas – lead singer from Matchbox 20 – Ingrid Michaelson and Sara Bareilles, Mayer performed holiday hits and a few of his own songs.

The show was hosted by 95.5 WPLJ-FM’s Scott Shannon and Todd Pettengill, who broadcast live from Blythedale starting at 6am – which meant the performers had a very early morning. The duo’s “Scott & Todd in the Morning” show has raised more than $3 million for the children’s rehabilitation hospital, and the annual concert raises over $250,000 every year.