Look To The Stars News: Steven Tyler

Attend Elton John's Oscar Viewing Party With Steven Tyler For Charity

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:30:00 +0000

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is very pleased to announce that Steven Tyler, a generous Foundation supporter and an Event Chair for EJAF’s 20th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party, is working with EJAF to help make its 20th Oscar-night event especially successful.

Through an auction on Charitybuzz.org, Steven is inviting the highest bidder to be a guest at his table for the Party.

The winner of the auction will be a guest of Steven Tyler and Erin Brady, dining at their table for the February 26, 2012 event, which will be held at the newly redesigned West Hollywood Park in West Hollywood, CA. The Foundation’s 20th annual event will feature a cocktail reception, an incredible dinner prepared by celebrity chef Cat Cora and served during the Oscar telecast, an exciting live auction, and an after-show performance by Foster the People. Chopard, Neuro, and Wells Fargo are the Presenting Sponsors for the event, and American Airlines is the official airline partner for the Foundation.

Elton John To Host Annual Oscar Viewing Party For Charity

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:30:00 +0000

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will celebrate its 20th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on February 26 at the newly re-designed West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles.

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host the gala event sponsored by Chopard, Neuro and Wells Fargo. This year celebrity chef Cat Cora will prepare a special menu to be served to guests seated to watch a live telecast of the 84th Academy Awards. Following dinner, Grammy nominated Foster the People will take the stage to perform.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party is the most highly visible and successful fund-raising event in Hollywood on Oscar night. Over the past 20 years, this annual event has raised millions of dollars thanks to the generosity of the Foundation’s supporters. The money raised is used to increase EJAF’s investments in its grant-making initiatives, which support HIV prevention and treatment programs, stigma reduction efforts, and direct services to persons living with HIV/AIDS, especially marginalized populations with special needs.

Stars Get The Cabbage Patch Kid Treatment For Charity

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Celebrities including Steven Tyler, Al Roker, Katherine Heigl, Kristin Chenoweth and Raven Symone have been recreated as unique, one-of-a kind Cabbage Patch Kids that will be auctioned on eBay, with proceeds benefiting Children’s Action Network (CAN), a national adoption awareness organization dedicated to finding homes for children in the U.S. who are in foster care.

The exclusive Celebrity ’Kids were created to be auctioned by leading U.S. toy company JAKKS Pacific to raise awareness and much needed funds for this notable charity and to celebrate the rich tradition of the loveable and adoptable Cabbage Patch Kids during the National Adoption Month of November.

Country Music Stars Raise Cash For Storm Victims

Tue, 17 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Last Thrusday, May 12, CMT premiered MUSIC BUILDS: THE CMT DISASTER RELIEF CONCERT – a live, commercial-free, 90-minute concert special designed to raise awareness and funds for those affected by the recent devastating storms, flooding and tornadoes.

Co-hosted by ESPN’s Erin Andrews, HLN’s Robin Meade and comedian Ron White, the special featured an urgent call to action from President Obama, as well as performances by Hank Williams, Jr., Alabama, Alan Jackson, Gretchen Wilson, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Tim McGraw and Trace Adkins. All money raised will benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief efforts.

Media outlets including American Forces Network, CNN.com, multiple local TV affiliates and radio stations also simulcast MUSIC BUILDS, reaching tens of millions of viewers around the world.

Rock Legends Honor Depeche Mode At Celebrity Charity Concert

Sat, 14 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan and Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman were honored at the 7th Annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert on May 6 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Several artists and guests were on hand to celebrate, including concert promoter Gary Tovar, who presented Lyman with MusiCares’ From The Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization, and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, who presented Gahan with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund, and for his commitment to helping other addicts with the addiction recovery process.

Performers included Jane’s Addiction; Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington; drummer Curt Bisquera; Gahan with producer/musician Vincent Jones and bassist Martyn LeNoble; guitarists Jason Orme and Joel Shearer of Pedestrian; Ozomatli; Paramore; and Adam Bravin and Justin Warfield from She Wants Revenge. Gahan’s closing set included a cover of Joy Division’s “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” and an encore of Depeche Mode’s “Personal Jesus” featuring bandmate Martin Gore.

Steven Tyler To Present Depeche Mode Singer With Charity Award

Thu, 05 May 2011 20:05:00 +0000

Jane’s Addiction, Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington, concert promoter Gary Tovar and Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler are set to appear at the seventh annual MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert at Club Nokia in Los Angeles on May 6.

Tovar will present Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman with MusiCares’ From The Heart Award for his unconditional friendship and dedication to the mission and goals of the organization. Tyler will present Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan with the Stevie Ray Vaughan Award for his dedication and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund, and for his commitment to helping other addicts with the addiction recovery process.

Performers include Jane’s Addiction, Bennington, drummer Curt Bisquera and guitarists Jason Orme and Joel Shearer of Pedestrian, who join previously announced performers Gahan with producer/musician Vincent Jones and bassist Martyn LeNoble; Ozomatli; Paramore; and Adam Bravin and Justin Warfield from She Wants Revenge.

Steven Tyler Feeds The Kids

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Aerosmith frontman and American Idol judge Steven Tyler made the holidays a little brighter for needy children in the Boston this holiday season after a visit to Whole Foods Market in Marshfield, Massachusetts. 

According to Boston.com, Tyler was shopping in Whole Foods last week and spontaneously made 100 separate donations to the store’s Feed Kids Now campaign.

Each of Tyler’s $5 donations bought a grocery bag filled with nutritious food for an area child in need. Tina Barber, marketing manager for Whole Foods in the area, says that Tyler’s visit was a total surprise. She also says the generous donation was his daughter Mia’s idea.  "

Michael J. Fox Rocks For A Cure

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Michael J. Fox proved that he can still rock like Marty McFly during the weekend when he appeared on stage at his annual A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Cure Parkinson’s gala at New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Saturday.

The gala benefited his Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson’s Research, and the evening saw Fox join rockers such as Roger Daltrey, Steven Tyler and Elvis Costello on stage for a jam. The event was emceed by Denis Leary, and guests such as Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Reynolds, Martin Scorsese and Ben Stiller were spotted enjoying the evening.

Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1991. The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease within the decade through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson’s today.

Steven Tyler's Closet Going Under The Hammer

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 +0000

On November 21, 2009, The Hard Rock Cafe Times Square New York will be the venue for Julien’s Auctions’ Steven Tyler Auction benefitting MusiCares and the Musicians Assistance Program (MAP).

For the first time, the clothing and memorabilia from Aerosmith’s legendary front-man, Steven Tyler, are offered for public sale.

The proceeds from this auction will benefit The MusiCares MAP fund that assists musicians in their recovery from addiction. Steven Tyler has lent his support and offered his personal items for auction, including stage and event worn clothing by renowned designers and signed memorabilia.

Steven Tyler To Auction Items At Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler has announced that he will headline this year’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp, and has donated a swag of memorabilia to be auctioned for charity.

The singer will join Duff McKagan from Guns n’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, Todd Rundgren, Toto’s Steve Lukather, Bruce Kulick from Kiss, Alan White from Yes, and Elliot Easton from The Cars at the event that allows fans to perform alongside veteran musicians and learn their tricks of the trade.

The closing event will include a massive concert at LA’s Whiskey A Go Go, where Tyler will auction off autographed items to benefit MusiCares, a charity that provides critical assistance for music people in times of need. The charity focuses the resources and attention of the music industry on human service issues that directly impact the health and welfare of the music community, and provide services and resources that cover a wide range of financial, medical and personal emergencies.

It's Business Time For The Flight Of The Conchords

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Grammy award-winning comedy duo Flight of the Conchords are part of a huge new auction being run to raise cash for charity.

The Conchords shot to fame in 2007 when their quirky television series debuted on HBO and immediately received ratings and critical acclaim. Originally from New Zealand, the duo uses a mix of music and comedy to make witty and deadpan observations on society. Their new series starts next month.

Now – as part of the annual Grammy Charities Auction – you have the chance to bid on an acoustic guitar, DVD and CD signed by “New Zealand’s fourth most popular guitar-based digi-bongo acapella-rap-funk-comedy folk duo.”

Steven Tyler's Still Livin' On The Edge For Charity

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler proved he doesn’t just walk this way but also rides this way when he took part in last weekend’s first Boston Rock Ride For Africa.

The 60-year-old rocker straddled one of his custom-made Red Wing motorcycles for the 15-mile charity ride from Waltham to the Bank of America Pavilion on Boston’s waterfront to raise money for FORGE and Opportunity International, two charities dedicated to stamping out poverty in Africa.

The two-day event – which also included a gala at the Hard Rock Café – aimed to bring attention to a global challenge that affects the entire world: "While the United States has seen relative peace and prosperity on our soil for over 100 years, many African people have been born into a cycle of war and poverty that the rest of the world has an opportunity to end. Years of effort and millions of dollars have been poured into pure humanitarian aid, but a lack of results has seen the perpetuation of violence.

Stars Line Up For Wildfire Auction

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 10:19:45 +0000

An exciting new auction, featuring memorabilia from rock bands young and old, has been launched on eBay to raise funds and awareness for victims of the recent Californian wildfires.

Rockers Linkin Park, and their charitable foundation Music for Relief, have teamed up with the non-profit organization Unite The United to stage the auction, which runs on eBay Giving Works until November 15. Proceeds from the auction are to be donated to the California Community Foundation’s Southern California Relief Fund, which is working hard in the aftermath of the wildfires to support victims and firefighters. A portion of the money raised will also go to American Forests, an organization that will help with the reforestation of 800 square miles of greenery destroyed in the fires that raged for over two weeks from Santa Barbara County to the Mexican border.

Over 60 items, including signed instruments and concert tickets, are up for sale in the auction, which follows an earlier donation of $50,000 made by Linkin Park to wildfire victims. This was followed by a donation from classic rockers the Eagles, also of $50,000, made to the firefighters involved in stopping the fires, and $160,000 donated to the cause by Gwen Stefani.

Celebrities Fuel Robin Hood Charity Excess

Mon, 07 May 2007 20:19:47 +0000

This year’s Robin Hood fundraiser saw top-tier investors driven by good-natured rivalry and celebrity encouragement to give a massive $71 million to charity.

Individual pledges of up to $10 million were made, totalling around $40 million, and guests participated enthusiastically in an auction of unique and decadent lots.

Winning bids included $400,000 to sing a song with Aerosmith (whose singer Steven Tyler performed for two hours of the evening), $1.3 million for a 10-person dinner with celebrity chef Mario Batali, and $2.2 million for an insider trip to the Beijing Olympics.