Look To The Stars News: The Veronicas

Stars Help Raise Cash For Australian Flood Victims

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Millions of dollars were raised during a special celebrity charity telethon last night for victims of Australia’s devastating floods.

Stars such as Hugh Jackman, Simon Baker, Terri Irwin, Bindi Irwin, The Veronicas, Kasey Chambers, Tina Arena and X Factor Australia winner Altiyan Childs supported the telethon, hosted by Eddie McGuire, Leila McKinnon and Karl Stefanovic.

The two-hour telethon ran 90 minutes overtime, with phone lines crashing after a few minutes. This didn’t stop over $11 million being donated during the program.

The Veronicas Say No To Fur With Gory Ad

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Australian rockers The Veronicas are the latest celebrities to show their support for PETA with a gory ad.

The twin sisters are pictured holding two skinned animals in the anti-fur ad, with the phrase “Here’s the rest of your fur coat”.

Art Of Elysium Announces Second Annual Genesis Event

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

It was announced today that The Art of Elysium is holding their Second Annual “Genesis” Event on Saturday, August 28, 2010.

Genesis is a celebration of emerging talent that brings artists, creative thinkers and social leaders together in support of The Art of Elysium’s programs and mission. The night before the Emmy Awards, the atmosphere will be lively and cater to 500 energetic and savvy young socials, celebrities, tastemakers, entrepreneurs and executives who will enjoy a variety of interactive artistic platforms, music and cocktails. The evening will feature an original video art installation by Davida Nemeroff as well as live performances by Butch Walker with Jake Sinclaire, Fitz & The Tantrums and DJ Chris Holmes.

Among the stars expected to attend are Kenna, Jewel and The Veronicas.

Stars Support Twestival Charity Auction For Concern Worldwide

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On Thursday, 25 March, people in hundreds of cities around the world will come together to rally around the important cause of Education by hosting local events to have fun and create awareness as part of the annual Twestival (or Twitter Festival). And to help with the initiative, a host of stars have donated unique items to a charity auction.

The list of lots going under the hammer is long and exciting, and includes a phone call from Justin Bieber, the chance to meet Stephen Fry, a bag of goodies from Paris Hilton, as well as signed memorabilia from The Veronicas, Alyssa Milano, Jamie Oliver, Counting Crows, Andy Murray, Linkin Park and Chris Cornell, and much more.

Proceeds from the auction will go to Concern Worldwide, an international humanitarian organization transforming the lives of the world’s poorest, most marginalized children through access to education.

Bono And Friends Rock Carnegie Hall For Charity

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000

U2’s Bono and The Edge led an assortment of stars – including Courtney Love, Lou Reed, Scarlett Johansson, Rufus Wainwright and Lady GaGa at the massive (RED)NIGHTS charity concert in New York on Sunday, October 4.

Held at Carnegie Hall, the concert will benefit Bono’s (RED) charity to eliminate AIDS in Africa, and follows the successful (RED)NIGHTS concerts that were held earlier this year, featuring Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, The Veronicas and many others.

The musicians reportedly took part in some massive jam sessions during the concert, playing David Bowie’s Jean Genie and The Velvet Underground’s ‘Sweet Jane’.

U2 To Turn The Night RED For Charity

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

U2 will join a host of performers including Scarlett Johansson, Courtney Love, Maria McKee, Shane MacGowan, Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainwright plus other special guests for a special concert to benefit Bono’s (RED) on October 4.

The concert follows the successful (RED)NIGHTS concerts that were held earlier this year, featuring Katy Perry, Fall Out Boy, The Veronicas and many others.

The concert will take place at New York’s legendary Carnegie Hall and, as with all (RED)NIGHTS shows, a portion of the proceeds from the concert goes directly to help eliminate AIDS in Africa.

Katy Perry Rocks For Bono's AIDS Concerts

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Katy Perry rocked the Hammersmith Ballroom in New York on Tuesday, July 28, as part of the (RED)Nights concert series.

(RED)NIGHTS consists of 26 incredible shows featuring Fall Out Boy, The Veronicas, O.A.R., Katy Perry, Gomez and many more in venues across the US. The shows benefit Bono’s AIDS initiative Product RED, and kicked off in June.

Katy Perry’s show attracted a host of famous faces in the audience, including Rihanna and Donald Trump.

(RED)NIGHTS To Rock For AIDS In Africa

Tue, 19 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Bono’s AIDS initiative Product RED has announced an amazing new concert series to raise money and awareness for the deadly disease in Africa.

(RED)NIGHTS consists of 26 incredible shows featuring Fall Out Boy, The Veronicas, O.A.R., Katy Perry, Gomez and many more in venues across the US.

“If bringing awareness to what (RED) is doing helps one person receive antiretroviral treatment and live a healthy life we have accomplished our goal,” said Marc Roberge of O.A.R.

Celebrities Send Messages Of Support For Earth Hour

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:30:00 +0000

This Saturday, March 28, will mark Earth Hour, an initiative of the WWF in which people around the world are being encouraged to switch their lights off between 8:30 and 9:30pm in a bid to reach the target of one billion people who are committed to fighting climate change.

Earth Hour has grown from a single event in Sydney, Australia, in March 2007 to a global phenomenon that will change the way the world sees climate change. On March 31, 2007, over 2.2 million people and 2,100 corporations in Sydney turned their lights off for an hour, creating an energy saving of 10.2% – that’s roughly the same as taking 48,000 cars off the road!

A number of celebrities have thrown their support behind the initiative and have spoken about its importance:

Miley Cyrus To Spend New Years Eve With Charity Champion

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Wanna hang out with Miley Cyrus on New Years Eve? Here’s your chance!

The pint-sized singer will broadcast live from one lucky fan’s bedroom on December 31 in a show titled “FNMTV Presents: A Miley-Sized Surprise … New Year’s Eve 2009.” Airing live on MTV from 8 p.m. till 9:30 p.m., the extravaganza will feature live performances from Cyrus, Metro Station, All Time Low, The Academy Is… and Kevin Rudolf.

But there’s a catch – if you want to hang out with Miley, you will have had to have been good during the year. The lucky fan will be picked on their charitable contributions during 2008. Cyrus plans to spend the day hanging out with the winner, visiting their friends and helping their favorite charity. The fan – and the charity – will also receive gifts from the young singer.

Nicole Kidman Designs Star For Charity Auction

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +0000

For those celebrating Christmas in Australia this year, the Starlight Children’s Foundation is holding a special auction of stars designed by 17 of the country’s favorite celebrities to raise money to grant seriously ill children wishes.

Nicole Kidman, Missy Higgins, and Andrew Johns are some of the big names to design the framed stars, along with the cast of children’s show Hi 5, The Veronicas, and many more. Each star comes with a signed photo of the celebrity, as well as other goodies such as a personal phone call from Andrew Johns.

The Starlight Children’s Foundation was established in 1989, and delivers innovative programs designed to make children happy and lift their spirits when they need it most. Starlight brings fun and laughter to children no matter what their illness or where they live.