Look To The Stars News: Alec Baldwin

Stars Join Twitter For The Critters Challenge

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:10:00 +0000

The stars are tweeting for charity – and they need your help.

Celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Peter Facinelli, Kelly Osbourne and Eric Stonestreet are taking part in the Twitter For The Critters Celebrity Challenge to benefit the Onyx and Breezy Foundation, an animal charity formed in 2004 by Mark and Wanda Shefts to honor the memory of their two labrador retrievers.

Brad Pitt Makes It Right With Celebrity Charity Auction

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:05:00 +0000

eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, is teaming up with Brad Pitt’s Make It Right to take charitable fundraising to a whole new level with a physical space and interactive bidding.

Fans are invited to walk through a gallery featuring one-of-a-kind celebrity experiences and mementos to be auctioned off for charity on eBay Celebrity. Smartphones add a hands-on element to visually innovative displays, enabling attendees to participate in an interactive bidding process via dimensional QR codes by utilizing the eBay mobile app to bid in real time as well as track auction progress.

The elite exhibition brings celebrity charity auction items to life in New York’s famed Chelsea Market, with 100% of proceeds going to Make It Right, a non-profit foundation building sustainable, affordable homes in disadvantaged communities. Launched in November, eBay Celebrity is a unique shopping destination that combines celebrity experiences, memorabilia and merchandise with philanthropic causes.

Alec Baldwin Named As Ambassador For SAG Foundation

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Alec Baldwin has been named as an ambassador for the SAG Foundation.

Founded in 1985, the Screen Actors Guild Foundation is an educational, humanitarian and philanthropic non-profit organization that aims “to enhance the lives of actors by investing in programs which help them in their professional endeavors and the communities in which they live.”

“It is personally important to me that SAG members support the SAG Foundation,” said Baldwin. “Through my involvement, I hope to bring greater recognition to its philanthropic and educational efforts.”

Alec Baldwin To Lecture On Arts And Public Policy

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:30:00 +0000

Alec Baldwin will deliver The Americans for the Arts 25th Annual Nancy Hanks Lecture on Arts and Public Policy on April 16 at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

The lecture is presented by Americans for the Arts, the nation’s leading nonprofit organization for advancing the arts and arts education, in partnership with Ovation, the only television network dedicated to all forms of artistic expression.

“Government support of the arts has been important to me for the past two decades, and Americans for the Arts has championed the cause for more than 50 years,” said Baldwin. “I am honored to deliver this year’s Nancy Hanks Lecture on behalf of Americans for the Arts and proud to stand alongside them as we work to underscore the positive economic and social impact the arts and arts education have on our country and our citizens.”

Giving Back Fund Announces Top 30 Celebrity Charity Donations For 2011

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +0000

The Giving Back Fund (GBF), a nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic management and consulting to the sports and entertainment industries, released its fifth annual Giving Back 30, a list of the 30 celebrities who made the largest donations to charity in 2011 according to public records.

The list includes celebrities from many walks of life including actors, writers, producers, musicians, comedians, and athletes.

Topping the list were actress Jami Gertz and her husband, Anthony Ressler, who donated $10,569,002 to the Ressler Gertz Foundation. Coming in second was musician Herb Alpert, who gave $9,104,829 to the Herb Alpert Foundation – which focuses on the arts, compassion and well being – followed by Mel Gibson, who gave $6,853,020 to the AP Reilly Foundation, which he started to support the Holy Family Church.

Ronan Keating Attends Celebrity Charity Oxfam Gala In Dubai

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:45:00 +0000

United Arab Emerates-based philanthropic organization, Dubai Cares, and global development and aid agency, Oxfam, have announced that the recent charity auction hosted by the Dubai International Film Festival and luxury Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen during the 8th edition of the Festival proved to be an overwhelming success, generating more than US$1 million.

All proceeds from the auction, which featured an exciting array of treasured celebrity items and experiences, went to Dubai Cares and Oxfam.

The charity auction and gala dinner was held under the patronage of UN Messenger of Peace HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, at the Armani Hotel in Dubai.

Alec Baldwin And Meryl Streep Attend Christopher Reeve Foundation Gala

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation hosted its annual star-studded A Magical Evening fundraising gala on Wednesday, November 30th at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City.

Longtime Reeve Foundation supporters Alec Baldwin and Meryl Streep served as the evening’s special guests, along with actors Mark Ruffalo, Dave Annable and Christopher Reeve’s children Matthew Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Will Reeve. This year’s A Magical Evening gala was the most successful to date, raising close to $3 million, which will help fulfill the Reeve Foundation’s mission of “Today’s Care. Tomorrow’s Cure.”

The success of this year’s gala is largely due to the evening’s honorees that have shown amazing strength and fortitude and have provided a constant source of support and guidance to the Reeve Foundation. As a dear friend of both Christopher and Dana Reeve and a pioneer in investment banking, philanthropy, media and new ventures, Peter D. Kiernan, III, the former Chairman of the Board of the Reeve Foundation, was presented with the 2011 Dana Reeve HOPE Award by Will Reeve, Alexandra Reeve Givens and Matthew Reeve. Kiernan’s incredible vision, leadership, expert guidance and steadfast devotion, which led the foundation into a new era of hope and possibility, was recognized by a standing ovation from the over 600 guests in attendance.

Alec Baldwin To Be Honored By People For The American Way

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 13:30:00 +0000

The People For The American Way Foundation will be holding its 30th Anniversary Celebration next week, and will be honoring longtime board member Alec Baldwin.

Since 1981, People For the American Way Foundation has been a leading voice in defending constitutional freedoms and progressive values, including free speech, religious liberty, the right to a fair court, and the right to cast a vote. Now in its 30th year, PFAW Foundation is celebrating with an event in Los Angeles to honor founder Norman Lear and long-time board member Alec Baldwin.

The event will take place on Monday, December 5, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Cocktails start at 6pm, dinner at 7pm.

Stars Come Out For Elton John's Celebrity Charity Winter Ball

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Elton John hosted another highly successful Grey Goose Winter Ball in the heart of Battersea Park in London on Saturday night.

This year’s Winter Ball – which once again benefitted the Elton John AIDS Foundation – featured the first ever elBulli experience on UK soil. elBulli has been ranked the world’s number one restaurant a record five times. Its chefs are pioneers in a new way of experiencing taste, stripping food back to a molecular level, isolating components and then rebuilding to their own design or vision.

Among the guests who were scheduled to attend included Sir Elton’s partner, David Furnish, along with Jonathan Saunders, Marc Quinn, Plan B, Graham Norton, Kelly Rowland, Joe Jonas, David Walliams, Benedict Cumberbatch, Michelle Dockery, Tali Lennox, Nicole Scherzinger, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Jaime Winstone, Giles Deacon, Dinos Chapman, Marcus Wareing, Johnny Vaughan, Lulu, Alfie Boe, Ozwald Boateng, Nick Candy and Holly Valance.

Paul McCartney Gets Behind Meat Free Cookbook

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:30:00 +0000

A new cookbook inspired by the Meat Free Monday campaign – and featuring a foreword by Paul, Stella and Mary McCartney – has hit the shelves of bookstores in the UK

Following the huge success of the McCartney family’s Meat Free Monday campaign, the new cookbook launched yesterday and was inspired by the simple idea that going without meat for just one day of the week can make a huge difference to the planet, our health and even our pocket.

The campaign, which was launched in 2009, came about after the United Nations issued a report which stated that the livestock industry as a whole was responsible for more greenhouse gas emissions than the whole of the transport sector put together. Meat is in fact responsible for a staggering 18 per cent of the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Stars Line Up For Kennedy Family Celebrity Charity Golf

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy and the Kennedy family will host the 22nd annual RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights Golf Tournament in Hyannis Port, Cape Cod, on Friday, Oct. 14, to benefit the non-profit RFK Center.

Mrs. Robert Kennedy will be joined by 144 golfers from around the world, including celebrities Alec Baldwin, George Lopez, Matt McCoy and Bill Murray, and sports legends Darrell Green, Rafer Johnson, Jim Lonborg, Bobby Orr and Bill Russell.

Alec Baldwin Speaks Out Over Death Penalty

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:14:00 +0000

Alec Baldwin – one of the many stars who spoke out against last week’s execution of Troy Davis – has written a scathing piece in the Huffington Post about the death penalty.

“All human beings are capable of the darkest and most hate-fueled emotions,” he wrote. "And sometimes, it feels good. It feels right. Here in New York, to follow the home invasion/murder trial of the Petit family in Cheshire, Connecticut, is to make one pine for a day when the death penalty could be rightfully applied. To hear the testimony, to learn of what happened to this mother and her two young children, is to die a little inside. To read of the smug demeanor of Joshua Komisarjevsky, the defendant currently on trial, and of his Manson manque posturing and utter humanistic bankruptcy is to make one want to throw the switch on this guy personally. And with the deepest sense of satisfaction and clearest of consciences.

“But for every Joshua Komisarjevsky, there were a number of men who sat on death row, poised to die by the hands of the state (that’s you and me) who were freed by groups like the Innocence Project. According to the Innocence Project website, DNA testing exonerated defendants in nearly equal proportion to the confirmation of prosecution results: 43% vs 42%. As the result, innocent men are assumed to have avoided the ultimate penalty.

Exploring The Arts With Tony Bennett At Celebrity Charity Event

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:30:00 +0000

When Tony Bennett makes his debut at his sold out performance at the Metropolitan Opera House on Sunday, September 18, he will be joined by Aretha Franklin, Sir Elton John and Alejandro Sanz for special duet appearances.

Franklin, John and Sanz all recorded with Bennett for his Duets CD projects: Elton John appeared on the first CD, DUETS in 2006; and Aretha Franklin and Alejandro Sanz recorded with the singer for the forthcoming follow up CD, DUETS II, set for release on Tuesday, September 20.

The evening at the Metropolitan Opera will also mark the official celebration of Tony’s 85th birthday where he will be honored at a post-concert gala hosted by Alec Baldwin. The gala is a benefit for Exploring The Arts, the non-profit organization started by Bennett and his wife Susan, to support arts education in public schools. Over $2.5M has been raised for the evening thus far.

Help Celebrate Tony Bennett's Birthday With Celebrity Charity Auction

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Tony Bennett celebrated his 85th birthday on August 3, and he wants you to join him and Tiffany & Co. in support of arts education in public schools.

A new celebrity charity auction joins two legendary New York City icons—Tony Bennett and Tiffany & Co.—for a dazzling celebration of music, art and the world’s most spectacular jewels.

Russell Simmons Launches Art For Life Celebrity Charity Auction

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Justin Timberlake, one of the hottest stars in entertainment, has donated a once-in-a-lifetime experience to raise funds for Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation through the 2012 Art for Life Online Auction at Charitybuzz.com.

Timberlake is auctioning the chance for two incredibly lucky fans to hang out with him backstage after any concert of their choice during his 2012 tour. Bidding on the package is open through August 10th at leading charity auction site charitybuzz. The estimated value is set at $10,000.

Cher Attends Kat Kramer's Films That Change The World‏

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 11:30:00 +0000

As reported earlier this week on LookToTheStars.org, the third installment of Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World featured the world premiere of the documentary “Elephants and Man: A Litany of Tragedy” at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood on Thursday, January 20.
 
 The film, executive produced by Melya Kaplan and directed by Jacek Kropinski, chronicles the history of elephants in captivity. Kaplan, founder of the nonprofit Voice for the Animals Foundation, contends that zoos and circuses are not capable of properly caring for elephants due to their size and their need for vast amounts of space in which to roam. Many celebrities have joined Kaplan in a campaign to persuade zoos to close elephant exhibits and transfer the pachyderms to larger sanctuaries.

Celebrity Charity Party Follows Screen Actors Guild Awards

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:30:00 +0000

The Screen Actors Guild presented its coveted “Actor” statuette for the outstanding motion picture and primetime television performances of 2010 at the “17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards” in ceremonies attended by film and television’s leading actors last night at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center. The event was followed by an exclusive charity party.

Voting procedures to choose the recipients were sent to the nearly 100,000 active members of Screen Actors Guild nationwide. Morgan Freeman presented Ernest Borgnine with Screen Actors Guild’s highest honor, the 47th Annual Life Achievement Award, following a filmed tribute introduced by Tim Conway.

Honored with individual awards were Christian Bale, Colin Firth, Melissa Leo and Natalie Portman for performances in motion pictures and Alec Baldwin, Steve Buscemi, Claire Danes, Julianna Margulies, Al Pacino, and Betty White for performances in television. Screen Actors Guild originated awards for the outstanding performances by a motion picture cast and by television drama and comedy ensembles. The Actor for a motion picture cast performance went this year to “The King’s Speech”, while the Actors for television drama and comedy ensemble performances went this year to “Boardwalk Empire” and “Modern Family.” Screen Actors Guild’s honors for outstanding performances by a stunt ensemble in film and television were awarded to “Inception” and “True Blood.”

Oprah Named As Top In Giving Back List

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000

LookToTheStars.org is excited to announce that our partners at the Giving Back Fund have announced their fourth annual Giving Back 30, a list of celebrities who have made the largest donations to charity according to public records.

The organization has ranked Oprah Winfrey as this year’s top giver, replacing last year’s number 1, Paul Newman. Oprah is reported to have donated over $40 million to education and women’s and children’s programs in 2009 – the most recent year financial information was available.

Following Oprah on the list were autor Nora Roberts, who gave away $4.45 million to literacy causes through her Nora Roberts Foundation, and Meryl Streep, who donated $4 million to the Arts.

Celebrity Endorsments Help Charity Initiative Save Sharks

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Beginning in October, the Shark-Free Marina Initiative will embark on it’s largest membership campaign throughout the United States and the Bahamas in order to save sharks.

Sharks are disappearing from our oceans at an alarming rate. Therefore, the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, The Humane Society of the United States, and various other organizations have teamed up with the Shark-Free Marina Initiative (SFMI) for a singular, historic purpose: to reduce worldwide shark mortality. SFMI certifies sport fishing and resort marinas as ‘Shark-Free’ thereby prohibiting any shark from being landed at their dock.

“SFMI works directly with the recreational and commercial fishing community to send a clear message,” says Luke Tipple, Managing Director and SFMI founder. “As shark populations are decimated on a global scale we as a species are obligated to pay attention and reduce our wasteful destruction of these incredibly important animals.”

Stars Come Out For PETA 30th Anniversary Party

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Alec Baldwin let the stars shine at PETA’s 30th Anniversary Gala and Humanitarian Awards Show on Saturday night, celebrating the groundbreaking work of the animal welfare charity and its celebrity supporters.

Honored at the event were Olivia Munn, Eli Roth, Dave Navarro, Christian Serratos, Joanna Krupa, Kellan Lutz, Charo, Lea Michele, Eva Mendes and Anjelica Huston. A massive number of their peers came out to applaud their work, including Pamela Anderson, Wilmer Valderrama, Joaquin Phoenix, Casey Affleck, Kelly Osbourne, James Cromwell, Jenna Dewan Tatum, Fred Willard, Jay Hernandez, Iggy Pop, Yvonne Strahovski, Sophia Bush, Owain Yeoman, Lucy Davis, Jim Parsons, Jena Malone and many more.

Guests were treated to a special performance by Bryan Adams, a silent auction – which included items donated by Tim Gunn, Ellen DeGeneres and Bob Harper – and a tribute to PETA’s investigative work into the treatment of animals led by Casey Affleck and Joaquin Phoenix.

PETA To Celebrate 30th Anniversary With Celebrity Friends

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

PETA is set to host its 30th Anniversary Gala in Hollywood on September 25, and a plethora of stars are expected to come out.

Hosted by Alec Baldwin, the event will see presenters such as Chrissie Hynde, Pamela Anderson, Casey Affleck, Bryan Adams and Wilmer Valderrama, with honors going to Lea Michele, Anjelica Huston, Bob Barker, Charo, Olivia Munn, Woody Harrelson, Christian Serratos, Dave Navarro, Eli Roth, Joanna Krupa and Kellan Lutz.

PETA’s star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime event will celebrate 30 years of cutting-edge campaigns that have brought about monumental change for animals and are leading to even more progress. This memorable night will feature a celebrity awards presentation, wonderful musical performances and other top-notch entertainment, delectable vegan food, unique silent auction items, and more in a historic and famous Hollywood setting.

Vote For PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

It’s that time of year again – PETA is looking for it’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2010, and you can vote for the winner.

Last year’s competition was taken out by Kellie Pickler and Milo Ventimiglia, and other winners over the years have included Carrie Underwood, Tobey Maguire, Kristen Bell, Anthony Kiedis, Alicia Silverstone and Natalie Portman.

There’s a whole bunch of nominees for you to choose from this year, such as Alec Baldwin, Joaquin Phoenix, Hayden Panettiere, Joan Jett, Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Bacon and many more.

Paul McCartney Inspires Hard Rock To Create Meat Free Monday Menu

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 12:00:00 +0000

The Hard Rock Cafe in London has announced it will introduce a special menu inspired by Paul McCartney’s Meat Free Monday campaign.

Launching on June 7, the iconic restaurant will offer a three-course vegetarian meal every Monday, with options such as the Linda McCartney Vegetarian Burger.

“Since our founding in 1971, Hard Rock has been known for delicious fare, commitment to music and dedication to philanthropy, and ‘Meat Free Mondays’ is the perfect combination of these attributes that have made our brand famous,” said Marc Carey, European Regional Sales & Marketing Manager. “We’re also extremely proud to partner with our Hard Rock Calling 2010 headliner Paul McCartney and show support for his charity!”

Stella McCartney Launches Charity Tees For Meat Free Mondays

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Fashion designer Stella McCartney has designed two new t-shirts to raise awareness of Meat Free Mondays.

“MFM (Meat Free Monday) is about us all taking control of the environment we live in for our kids and the generations to come,” she said. “Whether you eat meat or not, you can be part of this decision to limit the meat industry destroying our planet’s resources.”

The tees are part of her second childrenswear collection for GapKids, and will be available in selected London stores.

Charitybuzz Launches A Bid To Save The Earth

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Christie’s Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth will be laying out the green carpet for celebrities who are lending their star power for a bid to save the earth.

Celebrities are turning out to be among the biggest players in philanthropy in 2010. The Green Auction exemplifies what can be achieved when a fantastic mix of people from various industries, unite for one purpose: to advocate for the environment.