Look To The Stars News: Denise Richards

LTTS Exclusive: Dancing With The Stars' Louis Van Amstel Talks Charity

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:30:00 +0000

Misty Schwartz of Look To The Stars recently caught up with Dancing With the Stars pro Louis Van Amstel, who is on tour to promote his lifestyle brand (and just-released 5-disc workout DVD set) called LaBlast Fitness.

What is the criteria for choosing the charities that you so strongly support?

Have Lunch With Denise Richards For The Kidney Cancer Association

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:45:00 +0000

Here’s your chance to join Denise Richards for lunch in Hollywood.

The star is giving one lucky fan the chance to fly to Hollywood and join her for a meal to raise awareness of the Kidney Cancer Association.

“There is not a day that goes by since my mother’s passing from kidney cancer that I don’t think of her,” says Denise. "I try my best to honor her memory by telling my children stories about what a wonderful woman and mother she was to me. Another part of honoring her memory is supporting the fight against the disease…

Denise Richards Designs Shoes For Charity

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:02:00 +0000

Kick off 2012 in style with ShoeDazzle and the newest member of the fast-growing “Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity,” actress, model and mother of three – Denise Richards.

Joining forces with ShoeDazzle designers, Richards has created a light pink and gold embellished peep-toe sling back pump, with a gold metallic pin heel in honor of her mom, who passed away from kidney cancer. The shoe will be available in ShoeDazzle showrooms on January 16th. 100% of the profits from sales of her shoe will be donated to the Kidney Cancer Association (KCA), a charitable organization which helps fund, promote and collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI), American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Urological Association (AUA), and other institutions, on research projects.

In addition, one lucky fan will have lunch with Denise Richards. Four runners-up in this special contest will receive an iPod Shuffle. To be eligible to win the luncheon, contestants must upload a short video explaining why they want to win and must join the new [KidneyCancer.me website. Contest details are available online at LunchWithDenise.com.

Justin Bieber Performs On Adoption TV Special

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:30:00 +0000

On Wednesday, December 21st, CBS Television will broadcast The 13th Annual “A Home for the Holidays with Martina McBride” special celebrating the joys of adoption.

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Mario Lopez To Host Charity Fun Run For Animal Welfare

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Mario Lopez will host this year’s 6th annual Race For The Rescues fun run to benefit 10 non-profit animal welfare organizations.

The 5k, 10k and kid’s fun run will start at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Sunday, October 23, and will feature celebrity appearances by Denise Richards, Dot Marie Jones, Eden Sher, Kiernan Shipka and Camryn.

Stars To Journey Through Africa At Los Angeles Charity Carnival

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0000

On Sunday, June 12, a host of celebrities will take a journey through Africa with L.A.’s most talked about family carnival and picnic!

Dozens of celebrities will be on hand at the 22nd annual A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival sponsored by Disney – a benefit for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Each year, Hollywood’s best-known celebrities volunteer their time as “heroes” working carnival-style game booths to raise funds to fight pediatric AIDS around the world.

Some of the stars confirmed to attend the Africa-themed event include Tatyana Ali, Anne Heche, Whitney Port, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Denise Richards, Tom Arnold, Ali Landry, Cheryl Burke, Kyle Massey, Chris Massey, Ashley Tisdale, Minnie Driver, Olivia Munn and many more.

Camp Ronald McDonald To Host Celebrity Charity Halloween Party

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Los Angeles families are dusting off their Halloween costumes and gearing up for one of LA’s biggest family Halloween events, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times’ 18th Annual Halloween Carnival presented by JAKKS Cares, the philanthropic arm of JAKKS Pacific, Inc.

The Carnival, which raises money for Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, has grown exponentially over the last 17 years, raising more than $7 million through ticket sales for this annual event.

Celebrities who have taken part in the event before include Ben Stiller, Taylor Lautner, Josh Duhamel, Heather Locklear, Vanessa Williams, Marcia Cross, Jerry O’Connell, Aaron Carter, Karina Smirnoff, Denise Richards, Cheryl Hines, Michael Chiklis, Brooke Burke, Gilles Marini, Joely Fisher, Jim Belushi and more.

Celebrity Charity Photo Exhibit: Rescue Dogs Of The Stars

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

A photo exhibition of celebrities and the pets they have rescued will open in New York on August 25.

The Rescue Paws photo exhibit is a personal celebration of incredible musicians, actors, authors, fashion designers, models and social figures who have compassionately rescued or adopted dogs instead of purchasing them from pet stores or puppy mills.

These amazing people have welcomed photographer Robbie Bellon and The Humane Society of the United States into their homes to photograph their dogs in intimate settings. Celebrities have also written personal accounts of the remarkable stories behind the rescue of their best friends.

Alison Sweeney Hosts Celebri-Tree Charity Open House

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Hallmark Cards, Inc. and actress Alison Sweeney (“Days of our Lives,” “The Biggest Loser”) recently hosted the Celebri-Tree Holiday Open House to support Feeding America, the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity.

During the event at Sweeney’s Hollywood home, celebrity guests and their families personalized such items as Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments, Recordable Cards, DVD Greetings and Hallmark’s new Recordable Storybook “The Night Before Christmas.” A selection of those personalized items are now available for purchase — just in time for Christmas — online at www.clothesoffourback.org; all proceeds will go directly to Feeding America. The online auction ends Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. CST.

“As a member of the Entertainment Council of Feeding America, I’m passionate about finding unique ways to help raise awareness and support for their cause. The opportunity to host this event with Hallmark couldn’t have been more perfect,” Sweeney said. “Anyone can join America’s fight against hunger by bidding on their favorite celebrity’s personalized holiday items from Hallmark.”

Priscilla Presley To Be Honored By Much Love Animal Rescue

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Much Love Animal Rescue, with the support of Secure-A-Pet, will hold its third annual Bow Wow Wow Howlywood celebrity fundraising pawty on Saturday, August 22, at The Lot in Hollywood, 1041 N. Pointsettia Place.

A star-studded affair, this night of comedy, festive food and drink and a silent auction, features special tributes to Priscilla Presley for her generosity towards animals, rescuing horses, and other charitable efforts; to United Talent Agent Jacob Fenton for his unwavering support of Much Love; and Animal Advocates Carole Raphaelle Davis & Carol Sax for their relentless efforts to ban puppy mills.

A night to hobnob with four-legged-friend-loving celebrities and support Much Love’s mission to rescue homeless animals and place them in safe and loving environments, Bow Wow WOW is a tradition of good times and generous support. Last year’s guest list included a roster of Hollywood’s who’s who including consistent Much Love supporters such as Denise Richards, Kate Walsh, Tori Spelling, Kevin Nealon, Paula Abdul, Jamie King, Amy Smart, Jillian Reynolds and Jerry O’Connell, among others. Guests are sure to HOWL with laughter at comedians including Bill Burr and more; PURR with pleasure over Chef Gary Arabia’s global vegetarian cuisine, and MARK their territory in a compelling and competitive silent auction.

Stars Give Eggs And Plates To Feed America

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Premier charity auction site Clothes Off Our Back is hosting two very special celebrity auctions for Feeding America… and one only has a few hours left to run.

A host of stars – including David Arquette, Courteney Cox, Adrian Grenier, Isla Fisher, Marcia Cross, Melissa Etheridge, Tori Spelling, Alison Sweeney, Jewel, Molly Sims, Maria Menounos, Denise Richards and many more – have decorated eggs for an “eggs-cellent” auction.

The eggs were decorated at the recent Diet Pepsi Holiday House event to support the cause of fighting hunger in America. United Egg Producers donated a truckload of eggs to Feeding America for every egg decorated.

Get Ready For The Carousel Of Hope This Weekend

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:30:00 +0000

The annual Carousel of Hope Gala will take place this weekend to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes.

Presented by Jay Leno, the gala will take place at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, October 25, and will honor Denzel Washington for his charity work.

This year celebrates 30 years of helping children with diabetes through the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. Held every two years, this is the 18th Carousel of Hope. From its inception in 1978, the Ball has raised over $70 million.

Mischa Barton Joins Nicole Richie At Children's Carnival

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:34:00 +0000

The sun shone on a host of familiar celebrity faces attending a special charity children’s carnival in LA during the weekend.

Mischa Barton joined Nicole Richie and Joel Madden at the “A Time For Heroes Celebrity Carnival” in Brentwood on Sunday afternoon to raise funds for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and there was face painting and fun galore as the stars mingled with some of their youngest fans. The former OC babe sported a pair of pink angel wings for the event, and even read a children’s book – Olive My Love – to a bunch of kids who were eager to see their heroes in person.

The annual event, which has raised over $25 million over the last 18 years, also drew a plethora of other special guests, including Robin Williams, Blair Underwood, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Denise Richards. This year’s carnival was expected to generate a further $1 million for the charity.