Look To The Stars News: Christina Aguilera

Vanessa Hudgens Stands Up To Cancer With Charity Auction

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:45:00 +0000

Actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens has donated the Candie’s Couture dress she wore at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards for a public charity auction on eBay to benefit Stand Up To Cancer.

The silk georgette size-two gown, frosted with silver baby sequins, designed exclusively for Hudgens, will go live Monday, January 23rd at 4PM PT/7PM ET through Thursday, February 2 at 4PM PT/7PM ET at ebay.com/vanessahudgens.

Kate Winslet's Celebrity Friends Wear The Golden Hat For Autism

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Kate Winslet will be releasing a special book to benefit her autism charity, the Golden Hat Foundation, in April 2012, and has called on some of her famous friends to help.

The book features a collection of stunning self-portraits from celebrities and cultural luminaries, all wearing a “magical” hat to support autism awareness and outreach.

Winslet has amassed a collection of photos from an amazing array of her friends and renowned personalities who have donned this special hat, taken a self portrait, and passed the hat along from one person to another. Among the participants whose photos are featured in the book are George Clooney, Anna Wintour, Ben Stiller, Brigitte Lacombe, Christina Aguilera, David Souffan, Demi Moore, Don Cheadle, Elijah Wood, Ellen Page, Javier Bardem, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jude Law, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Laura Dern, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Maria Sharapova, Marion Cottillard, Meryl Streep, Michael Kors, Naomi Watts, Pedro Almodovar, Peter Sarsgaard, Ricky Gervais and many, many more.

Write A Guest Blog For Perez Hilton For Charity

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Love to gossip? Don’t miss your chance to work with Perez Hilton, the internet’s most notorious gossip columnist, to write a guest blog for his website, Perezhilton.com! And you’ll be helping a great cause as well!!

CharityBuzz.com is giving you the chance to meet with Perez for 30 minutes in LA to write your blog post. Not in LA? No problem! Perez is happy to connect with you on the phone or via video chat!

The auction is celebrating Rock the Vote’s 21st Birthday. Rock the Vote’s mission is to engage and build political power for young people in our country. Founded twenty years ago at the intersection of popular culture and politics, Rock the Vote is growing its team and its campaigns in 2011, to support the tidal wave of young people who want to get involved in elections and seize the power of the youth vote to create political and social change.

Celebrity Charity Gifts That Give Twice

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Looking for a gift to top all gifts this holiday season? Leading charity auction site charitybuzz.com is offering access to hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences.

The site’s “Gifts That Give Twice Holiday Auction” features lots ranging from the chance to meet Christina Aguilera on set at The Voice to the chance to hang with BB King backstage.

Auction proceeds support the work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations around the world, such as the the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, Tibet House, True Colors Fund, GO Campaign and more.

eBay Launches Celebrity Charity Auction Site

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:15:00 +0000

Just in time for the holiday giving season, eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, today announced the launch of eBay.com/celebrity, a unique shopping destination that combines celebrity experiences, memorabilia and merchandise with philanthropic causes.

As part of eBay’s charitable platform eBay Giving Works, eBay Celebrity establishes a differentiated experience for the shopping enthusiast and cause-oriented consumer by aggregating relevant celebrity content, charity auctions, and the breadth and selection of related products that are unique to eBay.

eBay has consistently been the platform of choice for celebrities looking to raise funds for charity, and this year was a landmark year for the company’s philanthropic efforts: an auction featuring limited edition Nike Mag sneakers raised millions of dollars for The Michael J. Fox Foundation and an annual lunch with Warren Buffett auction sold for a record $2.63 million. In 2011, eBay Giving Works has raised $51 million and over $278 million to date for various charitable organizations. eBay Celebrity takes charitable fundraising to the next level, connecting consumers with their favorite celebrities through charity and commerce.

La Toya Jackson Joins Forever Michael Tribute Lineup

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +0000

With less than a week to go until the Michael Forever Tribute in Cardiff, Wales on October 8th, Michael Jackson’s sister La Toya Jackson has announced she will be among the performers.

Having put music performances behind her for almost twenty years, she has decided there is no better time to perform from her heart.

“I have put musical performance behind me for roughly two decades, but there will never be another magical moment such as this to celebrate Michael with his fans to perpetuate the importance of his legacy,” she said. “I am honoured to share the stage with the incredible performers in this line up and am certain that nothing would make my brother smile bigger or brighter than this tribute concert. In speaking with my mother yesterday, I asked her where she thinks Michael would rather have us be, in this courtroom filled with negativity and lies or on a stage celebrating his music, his legacy and his life and she said without a second of thought, ‘Celebrating his Life with family and fans. I am looking forward to putting on a great show and making my brother proud.’”

Eva Longoria Among Honorees At Power Of Women Awards

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Eva Longoria and Lea Michele will be among the honorees of Variety’s annual Power of Women Awards Luncheon in Beverly Hills later this month.

The third annual event will celebrate the Power of Women and their impact on philanthropic and charitable causes. Every year, Variety honors a select group of women in entertainment who, through their efforts, have made a significant difference to their chosen causes. 400 invite-only guests made up of Hollywood insiders and A-list talent come to celebrate, support and pay tribute to the philanthropic efforts of these amazing women. Variety’s philanthropy bazaar provides an interactive area for guests to engage with the participating brand sponsors and the featured charities. The goal of Variety’s Power of Women is to inspire and encourage women from all walks of life to get involved, give back and make a difference.

Also being honored at the event are Annette Bening, Olivia Wilde and Stacey Snider.

Performers Announced For Michael Jackson Celebrity Charity Concert

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Some of the stars set to appear at the Michael Jackson Memorial Concert in Wales in October have been announced.

Among the performers at Michael Forever, The Tribute Concert will be Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Craig David, Smokey Robinson, Leona Lewis, JLS and Alien Ant Farm.

“We’re delighted that such exciting and globally recognized acts have joined the line-up to pay tribute to a music legend…We’ll be adding more amazing headliners in the days to come,” said Chris Hunt, president of concert promoter Global Live Events

Christina Aguilera Gives Hunger A Powerful Voice

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Yum! Brands, the world’s largest restaurant company and parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, announced today that multi-Grammy Award winner and pop superstar Christina Aguilera is giving hunger a powerful voice by filming a new PSA for the Company’s World Hunger Relief effort that benefits the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and other hunger relief agencies.

Aguilera will appear in the new PSA as well as advertising, online efforts and posters made possible by KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell to be released this fall. She has served as global spokesperson for Yum! Brands’ World Hunger Relief effort since 2009 where her participation has helped raise nearly $50 million for WFP and other hunger relief agencies. She also serves as an “Ambassador Against Hunger” for WFP where she has traveled on relief trips with the organization to Haiti and Guatemala.

The Voice's Lily Elise Supports A Scent For Humanity

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 11:30:00 +0000

On Friday July 1, 2011, celebrities, press and media are invited to stop into Eleanor Jean, Haute Beauty to celebrate the “Pink” carpet launch of “A Scent for Humanity” with Pop & R&B recording artist Lily Elise (NBC’s “The Voice” – Christina Aguilera’s team). Lily is helping with the charity drawing as well as creating her own scent.

“A Scent for Humanity” is a charity trend created by Eleanor Jean, Haute Beauty to benefit charities worldwide. Eleanor Jean, Haute Beauty is inviting celebrities into the boutique on the first day of each month to benefit a different charity. After the celebrity draws the charity, he or she will celebrate by creating the perfect scent. After the drawing, Eleanor Jean, Haute Beauty will donate a portion of sales to benefit that charity each month. This event will give ALL charities a chance to participate and benefit from the exposure as well as creating scents for each celebrity, and every time that scent is sold Eleanor Jean will donate a portion of sales to benefit the monthly charity.

Meet Mary J. Blige In FFAWN Celebrity Charity Auction

Fri, 06 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

As a follow up to her recent Honors charity concert on May 1 in New York City, superstar Mary J. Blige is partnering with luxury charity auction site charitybuzz.com to raise funds for her nonprofit organization FFAWN (Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now).

The evening was held in honor of the 2011 FFAWN scholarship recipients, and proceeds will directly benefit FFAWN’s scholarship fund, which ensures that educational opportunities are made available to young women so that they can get the training needed to be successful.

Mary J. Blige To Honor Women At Celebrity Charity Concert

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:00:00 +0000

On May 1, Mary J. Blige, Queen Latifah and ELLE magazine’s VP, Editor-in-Chief/Brand Content, Robbie Myers, will host FFAWN’s second annual Mary J. Blige Honors Concert. They’ll join close celebrity friends and trailblazers in the entertainment industry, and all will pay tribute to young girls with big dreams of becoming the leaders of tomorrow.

The evening will be held in honor of the 2011 FFAWN scholarship recipients, and proceeds will directly benefit FFAWN’s scholarship fund, which ensures that educational opportunities are made available to young women so that they can get the training needed to be successful. In 2010, FFAWN sent 25 young women to college with full four-year scholarships. All 25 remain enrolled and have maintained GPA scholarship requirements of 3.0; eight of the students made the dean’s list their first semester.

Nine-time Grammy Award–winning artist Blige, who will perform, and FFAWN co-founder Steve Stoute will celebrate the dedication of these special young women and continue to inspire them to achieve greatness. Joining them is a star-studded cast of leading ladies and role models, including Christina Aguilera, Anita Baker, Jennifer Hudson, Corinne Bailey Rae and Jill Scott, among others performing that night.

Kate Winslet Enlists Celebrity Charity Help For New Book

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Kate Winslet has asked some of her celebrity friends to wear a special “magic” hat for a new book benefiting her autism charity, the Golden Hat Foundation.

Winslet has amassed a collection of photos from an amazing array of her friends and renowned personalities who have donned this special hat, taken a self portrait, and passed the hat along from one person to another. Among the participants whose photos are featured in the book are Anna Wintour, Ben Stiller, Brigitte Lacombe, Christina Aguilera, David Souffan, Demi Moore, Don Cheadle, Elijah Wood, Ellen Page, Javier Bardem, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jude Law, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Laura Dern, Liev Schreiber, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Maria Sharapova, Marion Cottillard, Meryl Streep, Michael Kors, Naomi Watts, Pedro Almodovar, Peter Sarsgaard, Ricky Gervais and many, many more.

Winslet found inspiration for this project in her friends Margret Dagmar Ericsdottir and Ericsdottir"s son Keli, who lives with a severe form of non-verbal autism. Winslet met Ericsdottir when she narrated a documentary film, A Mother’s Courage: Talking Back To Autism, about the family"s mission to find a way to connect with Keli. Eventually specialists “unlocked” Keli by teaching him ways to communicate. Despite hardship, Keli now composes beautiful and deeply moving poetry. One of the poems, among the many included in the book, is called “The Golden Hat,” which describes a magical hat that enables an autistic boy to communicate.

Perez Hilton Announces Fundraising Initiative For Gay Teens

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:01:00 +0000

Continuing his commitment to helping gay youth, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has announced an innovative way he’s raising money for the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN).

Three people will have the opportunity to attend the blogger’s annual star-studded birthday bash this year, celebrating his 33rd. Participants must visit his CrowdRise page and make a donation towards Perez’s birthday fundraising effort, benefitting GLSEN.

The top three donors, plus their guests, will have the opportunity to attend Perez’s big party on March 26th. Previous guests and performers have included: Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Kim Kardashian, Paris Hilton, Liza Minnelli, Paula Abdul, the Pussycat Dolls, Melanie Brown, Leona Lewis, Eve and more.

Christina Aguilera's Charity Inspiration

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Singer/ actress Christina Aguilera has revealed the source of her inspiration- via an interview with InStyle – as her son Max.

In an interview with InStyle, Aguilera says that becoming a mother made her want to help children less fortunate than her own and is inspired by her son to take part in charity work.

“After I became a mum, I felt passionate about the fact that no child should go hungry. Food is not a luxury,” said the ‘Burlesque star who is also an ambassador for the UN’s World Food Program.

LTTS Exclusive - Ali Landry's WE CAN Celebrity Charity Food Drive

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000

On Tuesday November 16, 2010, I had the pleasure of joining Ali Landry and Yum! Brands as they co-hosted their first LA Area WE CAN Community-wide Food Drive benefiting the Burbank Temporary Aid Center and the Burbank Boys’ and Girls’ Club.

Ali and volunteers – including celebrity parents Adrienne Maloof-Nassif (“The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”), Marissa Jaret Winokur (“The Talk”), Ally Walker (“Sons of Anarchy”), and Bill Horn and Scout Masterson (the “Guncles” from “Home Sweet Hollywood”) – greeted contributors curbside to collect their canned good contributions to benefit the Burbank Temporary Aid Center.

In addition to hosting the WE CAN Food Drive, Ali and her celebrity friends served the children and staff members of the Boys & Girls Clubs a pre-Thanksgiving KFC dinner complete with KFC’s world famous chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, corn and biscuits. In fact, when I asked the celebrities why they came out to support this cause, many cited the fact that Ali had asked them. Of course, they were engaged by the cause but it really helped to have that personal touch from Ali herself. I had the pleasure of talking with many of the stars involved, and the interviews will feature on LookToTheStars.org over the next few days.

Ozzy Osbourne's Charity Birthday Song For John Lennon

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Ozzy Osbourne has celebrated John Lennon’s 70th birthday early by releasing a version of the former Beatle’s song “How?” for charity.

Proceeds of the song, which first appeared on Lennon’s 1971 album Imagine, will go to Amnesty International. Ozzy has recorded a music video – shot on the streets of New York City – to accompany the single, which is currently available from iTunes.

“Lennon was a driving force for humanity,” said the rocker.

Hollywood Starlets To Be Honored For Charity Work

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

A host of Hollywood’s most powerful women will be honored by Variety this month for their charity work.

The annual Power of Women luncheon at the Beverly Hills Hotel on September 30 will honor seven women for their humanitarian efforts: Natalie Portman (FINCA), Amy Adams (Ghetto Film School), Jennifer Garner (Save the Children), Katie Holmes (Dizzy Feet Foundation), Diane Lane (Heifer International), Eva Mendes (The Art of Elysium) and Management 360 founding partner Suzan Bymel (Global Creative Forum).

“By honoring this incredible group of high-profile women who are leading the charge, we hope to inspire and empower everyone within our industry – and throughout the world – to get involved and give back,” said Michelle Sobrino, Variety’s associate publisher.

Christina Aguilera To Perform At Museum Fundraiser

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:30:00 +0000

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is proud to announce that Grammy Award-winning artist Christina Aguilera will bring her vocal artistry to the opening gala fundraiser for the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Exhibition Pavilion. The event, to be held Saturday, September 25, 2010, will benefit LACMA’s special exhibitions and programming.

“As a member of the Los Angeles arts community, I am honored to celebrate the opening of the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Pavilion at LACMA,” said Aguilera. “The building is a physical testament to the Resnicks’ dedication to helping the arts thrive.”

Justin Timberlake And Friends To Hit The Stage For Charity

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Justin Timberlake will once again host his annual benefit concert for the Shriners Hospitals for Children in Las Vegas in October.

The concert will follow the singer’s charity golf tournament at TPC Summerlin, and will take place at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino’s Theatre For The Performing Arts in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 23 at 8 PM.

Christina Aguilera’s Signature Raises Money For Charity

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Music superstar Christina Aguilera raised $50,000 for charity by placing her signature on a 2010 Chrysler 300 Eco Style Edition car.

The “Bionic” singer placed her John Hancock on the eco-friendly vehicle which was auctioned off by Stars for a Cause to benefit the United Nations World Food Programme. 100 percent of the fundraising proceeds will go to the charity’s efforts which include aiding relief endeavors in Haiti.

Founded in 2006, Stars for a Cause is an aid organization that helps raise funds for charitable groups through the help of celebrities and the Hollywood community.

Glee's Jane Lynch To Host Do Something Charity Awards

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:30:00 +0000

DoSomething.org has announced comedic actress and star of “Glee”, Jane Lynch as host of its star-studded “Do Something Awards” live telecast on VH1 on July 19, 2010 at 9PM EDT.

The final five nominees and grant recipients to be honored during the show were also announced. Each nominee is honored for their commitment to service and social change with a community grant of $10,000. Of these five nominees, a grand prize winner will receive a $100,000 grant for their cause during the live broadcast from the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.

Since 1996, DoSomething.org has honored the nation’s best young world-changers, 25 and under. The Do Something Award is the premier national award for community service, and nominees and winners represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause, or issue.

Christina Aguilera Makes Charity Trip To Haiti

Fri, 14 May 2010 15:30:00 +0000

World Food Programme’s new Ambassador Against Hunger Christina Aguilera visited two schools in quake-stricken Haiti on Tuesday to meet the children receiving food aid through WFP school meals programs.

The world-famous singer helped serve meals of rice and beans to children at the Ecole Lysee Fritz Pierre Louis in Port-au-Prince and at the Ecole Saint Terese de Darbonne, in Leogane, a badly damaged town south of the capital.

Christina Aguilera To Head To Haiti For Charity Mission

Mon, 10 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Five-time Grammy Award winner, Christina Aguilera, was today named “Ambassador Against Hunger” for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) – an appointment she revealed during her appearance on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”.

“A child dies every 6 seconds of hunger which is a huge statistic for me,” Aguilera told Oprah Winfrey. “After having my own child I just had to be a part of it and do something about it and help change that situation.”

Aguilera, one of the most successful recording artists of the decade, has a track record of interest and commitment to hunger issues. Last year, she traveled to Guatemala to see WFP’s maternal/child health programs. She serves as the Spokesperson for World Hunger Relief, a global campaign created by Yum! Brands that generated awareness and nearly $60 million in funds over the past three years for WFP and other hunger relief agencies.

Renee Zellweger To Attend Charity Evening With Women

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:30:00 +0000

Renee Zellweger and Sarah Silverman will make special appearances at the LA Gay and Lesbian Center’s An Evening With Women this weekend.

An Evening with Women is an annual event that raises much-needed funds for the women-specific services of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. This year’s event, held for the second year in the posh International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, will be steeped in rock ‘n’ roll chic and include a hosted reception, dinner, star-studded show and auction of unique, exclusive and exotic items.

L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center programs and services supported by An Evening with Women include women’s health and medical, legal assistance, domestic violence prevention & education, cultural programs, self-enrichment courses, social events and discussion groups.