Look To The Stars News: Sharon Lawrence

Cyndi Lauper Honored By National Runaway Switchboard

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Cyndi Lauper and her True Colors Fund were presented with the 2011 “Spirit of Youth” award from the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) last week, recognizing their work and dedication for helping to keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.

The ceremony took place at NRS’ annual “Spirit of Youth” benefit at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago.

Last year, Lauper flipped the switch to turn the Empire State Building green for National Runaway Prevention Month (NRPM). She also recorded a public service announcement promoting NRS’ services. Additionally, Lauper has been supporting the end of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning (GLBTQ) homelessness through her True Colors Fund.

Stars Attend 15th Annual Global Green Millennium Awards

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Global Green USA celebrated its 15th Annual Millennium Awards at a star-studded fundraising gala at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, June 4, 2011. More than 350 guests enjoyed the reception and dinner program that included a featured musical performance by Rocky Dawuni.

Celebrity guests and presenters including Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Jamie Lee Curtis, Christopher Guest, Orlando Bloom, Miranda Kerr, Adrian Grenier, Armyan Bernstein, Sharon Lawrence and more also had the opportunity to check out a new ECOtality Commercial Electric car charger with network support by Sprint along with the new ecofriendly Samsung Replenish phone. Sprint was the featured VIP Reception sponsor for the event and highlighted their longtime commitment to sustainability during the cocktail reception.  

Stars Unite For Japan With Charity Videos

Fri, 13 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Two months ago, Japan experienced a massive 9.0 earthquake and the devastating tsunami that followed. In response to this tragedy, actor Ken Watanabe launched www.uniteforjapan.org to rally people to donate funds for Japan’s relief effort through key organizations like the American Red Cross, Japan Society & Global Giving.

The impact of this natural disaster continues to be felt today by the people of Japan. Unite for Japan has launched two PSA videos featuring a special group of celebrities that came together to convey a very simple message: Unite for Japan.

Some of the stars who are featured in the PSAs are Paula Abdul, Ben Affleck, Zac Brown, Jamie Lee Curtis, Matt Damon, Ellen DeGeneres, Johnny Depp, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Clint Eastwood, Ayako Fujutani, Mikael Hafstrom, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Muramasa Kudo, Sharon Lawrence, John Legend, Richard Lewis, Rob Marshall, Hideki Matsui, Julian McMahon, Jennifer Morrison, Cillian Murphy, Amaury Nolasco, Apolo Ohno, Masi Oka, Robert Patrick, Katy Perry, Maggie Q, Zoe Saldana, William Shatner, Jake Shimabukuro, Cobie Smulders, Steph Song, Ben Stiller, Charlize Theron, John Travolta, Aisha Tyler and Mark Wahlberg.

Global Green Celebrity Charity Pre-Oscar Party Tonight

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Global Green’s 8th annual Pre-Oscar Party will take place in Hollywood tonight, February 23.

The theme for this year’s event is “Greener Cities for a Cooler Planet” and will benefit Global Green’s initiatives to promote smart solutions to climate change by creating healthy, green communities. The event will feature the debut of the nation’s first ever Model Carbon City Index tool, and for the second year in a row, Suzy Amis Cameron will also unveil the winning green dress design as part of her Red Carpet Green Dress initiative.

Celebrity attendees are expected to include Carrie Underwood, Hayden Panettiere, Kara DioGuardi, Dane Cook, Maggie Grace, Oscar Nominee David O’Russell, Dana Delany, Sharon Lawrence, Stephen Dorff, Paul Stanley, Daniel Powter, Elisabeth Rohm and many more.

James Cameron Honored At Global Green USA Charity Gala

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Global Green USA celebrated its 14th Annual Millennium Awards honorees at a fundraising gala at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows in Santa Monica, California on Saturday, June 12, 2010.

The event also raised funds for Global Green’s response to the Gulf Oil spill to support the communities impacted, to help document the devastation it is causing, fight for more legislative regulation of the oil industry and increased investment in renewable energy and clean technologies.

Stars To Race For The Cure At Dodger Stadium

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:30:00 +0000

A bunch of celebrities will join 15,000 cancer charity supporters in pulling on their running shoes and joining the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Race For The Cure event at Dodger Stadium, LA, next week.

Stars such as Jessica Stroup (“90210”), Sharon Lawrence (“The Mentalist,” “NYPD Blue”), Marisa Coughlan (“Bones”), Aimee Garcia (“Trauma”), Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”), James Kyson Lee (“Heroes”), Nia Long (Big Momma’s House, “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air”), Amanda Righetti (“The Mentalist”), Cassie Scerbo (“Make It or Break It”, Bring It On: In It to Win It), Dr. Lisa Masterson (“Doctors”) will be walking the pink carpet and participating in the event on March 14.

The race will raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Los Angeles affiliate to provide both the medically underserved and uninsured populations in Los Angeles County with screening, diagnostic tests and treatments for breast cancer. This flagship fundraising event will also celebrate breast cancer survivorship and honor those who have lost their battle with the disease.

Actresses Honor Teachers, Past And Present

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000

“The teacher that I miss and remember with such gratitude is Florence Hunt, who taught English. She encouraged me to write plays, she took me to plays, and when I got into drama school, I wrote her to tell her that her support really made such a huge difference. Teachers are the best.” So says actress Sigourney Weaver in response to the troubling trend of American teachers having to buy classroom supplies with their own money.

Actress Sharon Lawrence also shared some fond memories: “I was part of the first integrated school system in Charlotte, North Carolina, and my teacher, Queen T Bird, was the first inspiring teacher I ever had. She changed the way I thought about myself, the way I thought about my classmates, the way I thought about everything, really. I’m very grateful to Miss Queen T Bird for being the teacher of my life.”

In support of such teachers across the US, Adopt-A-Classroom partnered with Office Max in a campaign called Working To Erase Teacher Funded Classrooms to create an annual, one-day event, “A Day Made Better,” now in its third year. Besides bringing attention to the situation, 1100 teachers nominated by their principals for their exceptional efforts were each given a huge box of supplies worth $1000 earlier this month.

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.

Stars Team Up To Fight Alzheimer's

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

In an amazing display of dedication and support, hundreds of celebrities, businesspersons, sports figures, and entertainment-industry leaders came together for “A Night at Sardi’s,” the annual star-studded benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association.

Held at the Beverly Hilton, the much-anticipated March 4 event raised nearly $1 million for Alzheimer’s care and research. In 17 years, A Night at Sardi’s has raised nearly $18 million for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

Comedian and author Chelsea Handler hosted the evening, which, in addition to cocktails and dinner, included red carpet arrivals, awards presentations and a research update. It culminated in a concert version of the musical “Damn Yankees” performed by some of the industry’s most recognizable talents, including Kristen Bell, Sean Hayes, Melina Kanakaredes, Katey Sagal, Victor Garber, Peter Gallagher, Kathryn Gallagher, Ken Howard, Sharon Lawrence, Vicki Lewis, Ron Fassler and Larry Raben.

Stars Set To Shine At Global Green Pre-Oscar Party

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Environmental organization Global Green USA will hold their annual pre-Oscar party this week and have invited some stellar performers and hosts.

Entertainment at this year’s party will include Sheryl Crow and Gavin Rossdale and co-hosting the event are stars such as Orlando Bloom, Leonardo DiCaprio, Penelope Cruz , Rosario Dawson, Marisa Tomei, Kate Bosworth, Sebastian Copeland, Lyn & Norman Lear, Damien Rice, Heather Graham, Roland Emmerich, Dominic Monaghan, Matt Petersen, Neil Patrick Harris, Sharon Lawrence and Esai Morales.

Proceeds from the evening – which includes drinks and a gift bag – will go to Global Green USA’s Green Schools Initiative. Green Schools are community facilities that are designed, built, renovated, operated, or reused in an ecological and resource-efficient manner. Green schools protect occupant health, provide a productive learning environment, connect students to the natural world, increase average daily attendance, reduce operating costs, improve teacher satisfaction and retention, and reduce overall impact to the environment.

Stars Take A Gamble At Charity Poker Tournament

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:01:58 +0000

Look To The Stars reporter Delinda Lombardo recently attended the star-studded World Poker Tour Invitational in Los Angeles and caught up with some of the celebrities involved.

On March 1-3, celebrities and poker professionals hit the felt for the 6th Annual World Poker Tour Invitational at Commerce Casino in Los Angeles. More than 100 celebrities were invited to compete for a seat in the WPT Championships while raising money for charity, including a side pot worth nearly $30,000 that went entirely to charity in the names of the final 13 celebrities in the field. The three title charities of the event, guaranteed to receive at least $2,500 each, were Soles United, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Harbor Private Funds.

Poker professionals, including Phil Laak, Shawn Sheikhan, Allen Kessler, Kathy Liebert, Jennifer Tilly, Billy Baxter, David Pham, Kenny Tran, and Antonio Esfandiari (who was just named the official spokesperson for the WPT) flocked to the highly successful event, which is now in its sixth year.