Look To The Stars News: James Denton

Stars To Get Lucky For Lupus LA At Celebrity Charity Event

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, September 22, Hollywood’s hottest will be taking over the rooftop of the Petersen Automotive Museum to “Get Lucky for Lupus LA!”

Young Hollywood celebrities, athletes, musicians and VIPs will ante up to support Lupus LA at the poker tournament. Guests will enjoy an evening of mixing, mingling and poker playing while overlooking the fabulous Hollywood Hills.

The “Get Lucky for Lupus LA!” celebrity poker tournament and party will also include a silent auction with unique and priceless memorabilia from stars of sports, music, TV and film, a customized photo booth, celebrity deejay and MC, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, music and fun.

Ringling Bros. To Hold Special Celebrity Charity Performance Of New Show

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:00:00 +0000

A host of stars will be on hand when Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey present their new show, “Fully Charged”, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles to benefit a very special charity this week.

Celebrities such as Nolan Gould (Modern Family), James Denton (Desperate Housewives), Gilles Marini (Brothers & Sisters), Mauk-Paul Gosselaar (Franklin & Bash), Greg Grunberg (Heroes), Molly Ringwald (The Secret Life of the American Teenager), Justin Hartley (Smallville), Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men) and many others will experience The Greatest Show On Earth like never before, as they are treated to a private charity reception and personal performer meet-and-greet, followed with an electrifying performance of the newest Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus production, Fully Charged.

The event will benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation, a truly awesome charity that aims to brighten the lives of seriously and terminally ill children in order to take their minds off the pain, fear and isolation of their illness.

Stars Karaoke For UNICEF At Celebrity Charity Event

Thu, 19 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

On Tuesday, May 17, UNICEF hosted the first-ever Playlist with the A-List celebrity charity karaoke benefit at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles. The evening raised $275,000 for UNICEF’s ‘Schools for Africa’ campaign.

Jack Black performs War Pigs

Paula Abdul To Be Honored At Lupus Event

Mon, 09 May 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Paula Abdul will be honored by Lupus LA at a special celebrity charity event later this week.

The annual Lupus LA Orange Ball – hosted by Fred Willard – will take place at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Thursday, May 12. The evening will feature a special musical performance by Band From TV, the all-star celebrity charity band that includes James Denton, Greg Grunberg, Bob Guiney and others. There will also be an auction that includes tickets to the American Idol final, tickets to New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys shows, a meet-and-greet with George Lopez and much more.

“Always a fabulous party and sensational evening, the Orange Ball promises memorable, exclusive live entertainment,” say the event’s organizers. “The 2011 Orange Ball promises to be the highlight of Lupus Awareness Month in Southern California.”

Celebrity Charity Karaoke To Benefit US Fund For UNICEF

Fri, 06 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

On May 17, 2011, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF will give celebrity supporters a reason to sing their hearts out with the first-ever Playlist with the A-List celebrity karaoke benefit event.

Special guests, including Rita Wilson, Jack Black, Kristen Bell, Christian Slater, Angela Kinsey, Kyle Maclachlan, Lori Loughlin, James Denton, Roselyn Sanchez and Ryan Bingham, will perform live with the electrifying Rickey Minor Band to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF’s ‘Schools for Africa’ campaign.

In Sub-Saharan Africa alone, one out of every three children doesn’t get the chance to go to school due to poor quality teaching, poor water and sanitation facilities, cultural attitudes and poverty. UNICEF and the Nelson Mandela Foundation started ‘Schools for Africa,’ a campaign to promote education for all, with a special emphasis on girls, orphans, children living in extreme poverty and other vulnerable children.

James Denton To Play Celebrity Charity Golf For Kidney Disease

Tue, 03 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Jason David’s Corner Foundation (JDCF) announced today that actor James Denton, best known for playing Mike Delfino in the television series Desperate Housewives, will join its 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic to help raise funds for the fight against kidney disease.

The event will take place on Friday, June 24, 2011 at Industry Hills Golf Club in Industry Hills, CA. Denton is part of a roster of celebrities and professional athletes who are committed to promoting awareness and the prevention of a disease that affects more than 20 million Americans today.

Ironically, in the most recent episodes of Desperate Housewives called “Searching” Denton’s character, Mike Delfino, a plumber married to Susan Mayer, played by Teri Hatcher, supports his wife when she learns that her dialysis treatment is not working and is in need of a kidney transplant, or else, she will die.

James Denton To Play Celebrity Charity Basketball For Dog Rescue

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0000

A host of stars will be on court for a special celebrity charity basketball event to raise money for animals this weekend.

The Play For The Pups basketball game will benefit Angels in Fur Dog Rescue, a Californian organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and restoring dogs to loving homes.

MC for the event will be comedian Debra Wilson, with players such as James Denton, Scott Grimes, Bob Guiney, Jesse Spencer.

Celebrity Band To Perform Charity Gig On Desperate Housewives Set

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Band From TV, the celebrity charity band that consists of stars such as Teri Hatcher, James Denton, Hugh Laurie, Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar, Scott Grimes, Bob Guiney and others – will perform at a special Neighborhood Block Party on Wisteria Lane, the actual set where Desperate Housewives is filmed.

The charity party will raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and will allow you to explore the neighborhood where the show is filmed, enjoy an old-fashioned barbecue from a stonefire grill, take part in a silent auction and rub shoulders with celebrities.

NFL's Jason David Speaks To Student Athletes

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Former NFL player Jason David spoke to student-athletes of color at the Business of Sports Summit (BOSS) in Los Angeles on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at the Club Nokia at LA Live. The event was staged by Entertainment & Sports Plus in an effort to share with more than 200 local high school student athletes the many non-playing career opportunities in and around sports.

With a view towards encouraging/motivating students to do better academically and develop viable alternatives to a long shot professional playing career, David was honored to speak at the event.

“While playing in the NFL I faced a lot of challenges but with hard work, talent, and persistence I was able to thrive is the professional sports world,” stated Jason David. “I am honored to have been asked to mentor at this event and will hopefully provide guidance by encouraging youth to see the importance in education and by inspiring the youth to want work hard, be persistent, and get in the habit of setting goals.”

LUPUS LA Celebrity Poker Tournament and Party

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:41:00 +0000

Jesse Spencer, Bob Guiney, and Jose Conseco are all aiming to “Get Lucky for Lupus” tonight.

Benefiting Lupus LA and Circle of Care, the tournament will see Hollywood Celebrities, Athletes and Musicians ante up for this important cause. Some of the stars planning to attend include James Denton, Scott Grimes, Parminder Nagra, Carl Weathers, Carlos Bernard and Shanna Moakler.

The “Get Lucky for Lupus!” celebrity poker tournament and party will also include silent and live auctions with unique and priceless memorabilia from stars of sports, music, TV and film, a customized photo booth, celebrity deejay and MC, horsd’oeuvres and cocktails, music and fun hosted by young, hot celebrities.

Dodgers Legend To Host Celebrity Charity Fun Festival

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

A host of celebrities will join Dodgers legend Steve Garvey for his special Celebrity Softball Classic and Family Fun Festival this Saturday.

The star will be joined by Nicollette Sheridan, Pete Rose (who will swing a bat again for the first time in decades), James Denton, Jose Canseco, Tillman the Skateboarding Bulldog, Sophie Monk, Michael Clarke Duncan, Carl Weathers, Greg Finley, Omar Miller, James Van Der Beek, Logan Huffman, Ron Cey, Maury Wills, Todd Zeile, Jay Johnstone Bill Russell, Jimmy Van Patten, Bobby Castillo, Kenny Landreaux, Lee Lacy, Rudy Law, Jerry Reuss, Derrel Thomas and others at the Eddy D. Stadium, Pepperdine University, Malibu, on July 10.

The event will raise money for the ALS Association, an organization that aims to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research, and to empower people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

Country Stars Hit The Stage For Nashville Flood Victims

Tue, 18 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Nicole Kidman joined her husband Keith Urban at a concert on Sunday to help raise money for victims of Nashville’s recent devastating floods.

Keith performed on stage at the Ryman Auditorium with Sheryl Crow, Brad Paisley and others while Nicole manned the phones with Kellie Pickler, Holly Williams and many more at the show, which raised over $1.7 million.

Co-hosted by James Denton and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, other performers at the show included Dierks Bentley, Sam Bush, Lady Antebellum, Keb’ Mo’, CeCe Winans, Martina McBride and Will Hoge. Kenny Chesney addressed the crowd via video.

Band From TV To Hit Chicago For Charity Gig

Tue, 18 May 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Band From TV – the celebrity-studded band that plays exclusively for charity – will play in Chicago next month as part of the Taste of Chicago Food Festival.

Consisting of stars such as Greg Grunberg, Bob Guiney, Bonnie Somerville, Hugh Laurie, James Denton, Jesse Spencer and Teri Hatcher, the band provides funding and resources for charities including the Epilepsy Foundation, Save the Children, The Art of Elysium, Child Abuse Prevention Program, Conservation Fund, IU-Kenya Partnership, Rush Epilepsy Center, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and the Guitar Center Music Foundation.

The Band From TV Global Charity Trust was created to provide funding for several worthwhile charities, and to raise money through music to help those in need. Grunberg started the band after being asked to get a few celebrities to play together at the House Of Blues for charity. The event sparked a great amount of interest, and has led to a number of gigs in the US which have, according to Hugh Laurie, “raised a gargantuan sum of money for charity.”

Jessica Biel Joins Halle Berry For Revlon Charity Run/Walk

Mon, 03 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel slipped into their charity shoes during the weekend to take part in the annual Revlon Run/Walk For Women in New York.

The 13th annual Entertainment Industry Foundation event started in Times Square and finished in Central Park, attracting thousands of people to raise funds for women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs in NYC.

“I can’t tell you how happy I am to be here,” said Berry. “I am walking today on behalf of a friend of mine, Stephanie, who is fighting the fight every day. I feel you, I’m with you, and it’s important that we’re all here today.”

James Denton Joins Celebrities At Autism Charity Walk

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Desperate Housewives star James Denton joined Holly Robinson-Peete, Rodney Peete and Austin Anderson at the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks event on Saturday, April 24.

The walk saw participants complete a route of 3 miles, generating vital funds for autism research and raising awareness about the increasing prevalence of autism – the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder – and the need for increased research funding to combat this complex disorder.

Celebrities Donate To Children Mending Hearts Charity Auction

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The Children Mending Hearts 2010 Fundraising Gala, hosted by Ben Affleck, will take place this Friday in Hollywood. But if you can’t be there to be part of the fun, then why not take part in the awesome celebrity charity online auction.

Items up for grabs include a visit to the set of The Office and lunch with Rainn Wilson, guitars signed by Maroon 5 and Band From TV, set visits to iCarly and Californication, racing gloves signed by Jeff Gordon, a signed script from Mad Men and much more.

The Children Mending Hearts 2010 Fundraising Gala, sponsored by Reality Cares, will take place on April 16 at the Music Box, Fonda Theater, in Hollywood. Funds raised from the event will support the Children Mending Hearts arts & cultural exchange programs with homeless and at-risk children in the United States and refugee children suffering from armed conflict worldwide. A portion of the evening’s proceeds will also benefit Women for Women International, which since 1993 has given more than 243,000 women survivors of war and other conflicts the financial support, rights education, job skills training and business development skills they need to build a better future for themselves, their families and their communities.

Halle Berry, Jessica Biel And Jessica Alba To Join Charity Run/Walk

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) has announced that Revlon Brand Ambassadors Halle Berry, Jessica Alba and Jessica Biel – along with America’s favorite doctor, Dr. Oz, and Jesse L. Martin – will host the 2010 EIF Revlon Run/Walk For Women in New York with a performance by Trey Songz taking place on Saturday, May 1, 2010.

The following week Julie Bowen (ABC’s Modern Family), James Denton (ABC’s Desperate Housewives), Marg Helgenberger (CBS’ CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) and Carrie Ann Inaba (ABC’s Dancing with the Stars) will co-host the Los Angeles Run/Walk on Saturday, May 8th during Mother’s Day weekend. The EIF Revlon Run/Walk event is one of the nation’s largest single-day fundraisers to support women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs in New York City and Los Angeles.

The 13th annual New York race starts in Times Square and finishes in the East Meadow of Central Park attracting nearly 25,000 participants. The 17th annual Los Angeles race takes place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum at Exposition Park and attracts close to 45,000 participants each year. The EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women was launched in 1993 through the combined efforts of Lilly Tartikoff, Ronald O. Perelman, chairman of Revlon, Inc. and EIF. Since inception, nearly $58 million in grants have been made from the combined events in New York and Los Angeles.

Ben Affleck To Host Charity Gala For Children Mending Hearts

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Ben Affleck is set to host a massive charity fundraising gala event next month with a host committee that includes Jennifer Garner, Michelle Williams, Forest and Keisha Whitaker, Sheryl Crow, Kate Walsh, Quincy Jones and Hank Azaria.

The night’s entertainment will include Five For Fighting and Band From TV, the all-star charity group that includes James Denton, Greg Grunberg, Adrian Pasdar, Bob Guiney, Scott Grimes and Jesse Spencer.

Desperate Housewives Join The Muppets For Charity Initiative

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Disney Parks is launching a program that celebrates the spirit of volunteer service with a simple proposition: “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day.” And they’ve enlisted Teri Hatcher and James Denton and some madcap Muppets to help.

Disney hopes to inspire families to volunteer in their communities during 2010 through this first-of-its-kind program. One million people who perform volunteer service for a participating organization will receive a free one-day admission ticket to a Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort theme park.

“As you can see there’s lots of volunteers here and they’re excited about it, too,” said Hatcher in a PSA with Denton and The Muppets. “I’m a big believer in volunteering, and honestly the feeling that you get when you volunteer and give back is everything — and you wouldn’t even need the Disney day, but that’s the icing on the cake.”

James Denton Races For The Cure

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Desperate Housewives star James Denton will be serving as the honorary co-chairman of the fourth annual Susan G. Komen for the Cure Southwest Florida 5K Run/Walk. The fundraising event will take place March 13, 2010 at the Coconut Point in Estero.

The 2009 walk raised $914,000 and boasted more than 8,100 participants. The goal for 2010 is to match the success of 2009. Confirmed sponsors include: Coconut Point, Naples Community Hospital, Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, Stephen J. Laquis MD, FACS, the News-Press, Pearle Vision, Anchor Health Centers, Hope Health Care and Drs. Jeannie Moran and Denise Gay.

Komen for the Cure is the world’s leading network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives. The Komen promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cure. A world without breast cancer is the organization’s ultimate goal.

Band From TV To Launch New Epilepsy Site At Charity Gig

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Band From TV – the celebrity charity music group made up of stars from some of today’s most popular TV shows – is to play a special gig next month to launch a charity website set up by its founding member.

Talk About It was created by Heroes star Greg Grunberg to raise awareness of epilepsy and help educate people the world and end stigmas about seizure disorders. The site features many of his Heroes co-stars and celebrity friends, such as Zachary Quinto, Chris Pine, and John Mayer. Grunberg is a longtime supporter of epilepsy causes, an issue that he has been involved with since his son, Jake, was diagnosed with the condition. He is the official spokesperson for the Epilepsy Foundation and Epilepsy Advocate.

Grunberg started the Band From TV – which includes members such as Hugh Laurie, Teri Hatcher, Bonnie Somerville, Hayden Panettiere, Adrian Pasdar, James Denton, Jesse Spencer, and Bob Guiney – after getting a few celebrities to play together at the House Of Blues for charity. The success of that event has led to a number of gigs in the US which have, according to Hugh Laurie, “raised a gargantuan sum of money for charity.” These charities include such as Save the Children, The Art of Elysium, the Child Abuse Prevention Program and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence through the Band From TV Global Charity Trust. Band From TV recently released their first CD, Hoggin’ All The Covers, which has become a huge hit at Amazon.com and can be ordered here. Look To The Stars was lucky enough to interview Greg just before Christmas, and the video of our chat can be viewed here.

Sharon Stone Helps Foster Kids Get Dental Care

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:26:00 +0000

Homeless Not Toothless, the non-profit organization founded by Brentwood dentist Dr. Jay Grossman, will honor actress Sharon Stone, writer/ producer Antwone Fisher and USC School of Dentistry’s Mobile Unit Founder Dr. Charles Goldstein for their continuous support, philanthropic work and inspiration on Thursday, September 10th, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Santa Monica.

Hollywood’s favorite stars including Felicity Huffman, William H. Macy and James Denton, as well as authorities in the Dental and Medical community will come together for an evening of philanthropy, music and entertainment. With music provided by Trevor Hall and Shawn King, much-needed funds will be raised for the El Monte Free Dental Clinic, which will provide almost 30,000 Los Angeles foster children with the required dental work to enter and stay in the school system.

“We have the responsibility to take care of children,” Dr. Grossman explains. “These children who have been pulled out of their families and have no parents to rely on have it hard enough. The last thing they need is not to have access to dental care, and we can provide that for them.”

Stars Sign Balls For Little League

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Fans will soon be able to catch a series of baseballs signed by their favorite stars for charity.

On Friday, August 21, Little League Baseball will launch a very special online auction featuring over 40 balls signed by stars such as Zac Efron, Drew Barrymore, Billy Crystal, James Earl Jones, Charlie Sheen, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Larry King, the Kardashian family (Kim, Khloe & Kourtney), James Denton and Milo Ventimiglia. Additional balls have been signed by athletes including Michael Phelps, Jeff Gordon, Michael Strahan, Ryan Howard, Barry Sanders, Dave Winfield, Blake Griffin, Albert Pujols and others.

The auction will kick off on Friday on eBay.com, and fans will be able to access it by searching for “Baseball Design Across America.” The auction will last 10 days (concludes Aug. 30) and all the proceeds benefit Little League. Little League Baseball involves more than 2.8 million children and 1 million volunteers, and over 30 million people have played in Little League programs.

Stars To Attend Change The World Awards This Weekend

Fri, 29 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

The Hollywood Note Foundation will hold its annual Change The World Awards this Sunday, May 31.

The award ceremony – hosted by Scott Baio and his wife Rene – will attract a large number of stars who will be recognized for their personal efforts to make the world a better place. Recipients will include Band From TV – featuring Greg Grunberg, Bob Guiney, Bonnie Somerville, Hugh Laurie, James Denton, Jesse Spencer and Teri Hatcher – who will recieve the Humanitarian Award of Inspiration. Also being honored are Ed Begley Jr., who will be presented with the Humanitarian Lifetime Achievement Award, Bart Simpson’s voice Nancy Cartwright – who will receive the Change The World Public Service Award – and many others, including Aimee Teegarden, Kevin Sorbo, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeremy Sumpter, and Michael Bernard Beckwith.

Beneficiaries of the event will include Stand Up To Cancer, Happy House, Save The Ta-Tas, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children), Coalition for Clean Air, the Ready or Not Foundation, and the Agape Foundation.

Band From TV To Play Concert For Charity In Miami

Thu, 14 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The All-Star Band From TV is to play a special Concert For Charity event in Miami on Saturday, May 16.

The band – made up of television stars such as Greg Grunberg, Bob Guiney, Bonnie Somerville, Hugh Laurie, James Denton, Jesse Spencer and Teri Hatcher – recently scored the number 1 slot on Amazon with their CD/DVD package, Hoggin’ All the Covers. Proceeds from every show the band plays goes to charities such as Save the Children, The Art of Elysium, the Child Abuse Prevention Program and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence – through the Band From TV Global Charity Trust.

The Concert For Charity will take place at the Shore Club Hotel in Miami Beach and will also feature a special appearance by Melora Hardin, who spoke to Look To The Stars about charity last year.