Look To The Stars News: Kristen Bell

Stars Join Twitter For The Critters Challenge

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:10:00 +0000

The stars are tweeting for charity – and they need your help.

Celebrities such as Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Peter Facinelli, Kelly Osbourne and Eric Stonestreet are taking part in the Twitter For The Critters Celebrity Challenge to benefit the Onyx and Breezy Foundation, an animal charity formed in 2004 by Mark and Wanda Shefts to honor the memory of their two labrador retrievers.

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.

Stars Celebrate Queen Noor Of Jordan At UNICEF Ball

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:30:00 +0000

The biennial UNICEF Ball, one of Los Angeles’ most notable black-tie benefit galas, took place on Thursday, December 8 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel.

Nicole Richie

Perez Hilton Designs Charity Shoes

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Continuing with its successful male designer trend, Kim Kardashian’s ShoeDazzle has inducted celebrity media mogul and author Perez Hilton into its popular “Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity.”

Hilton has designed not one but two shoes for ShoeDazzle, displaying his ambitious nature. The charity Hilton has chosen to benefit from the sales of his shoes is GLSEN: Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network. 100% of the profits from both shoes will be donated to this national education organization that addresses LGBT issues in K-12 schools

Anya Sarre Designs Exculsive Jewlery Collection For ShoeDazzle

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian’s ShoeDazzle is pleased to announce the debut of Anya Sarre’s inaugural jewelry collection, “Must-Haves by Anya.”

Anya Sarre

Stars Named As Presenters For Do Something Charity Awards

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

DoSomething.org and VH1 today announced the all-star lineup of presenters including Kristen Bell, Nick Cannon, Jon Cryer, Victoria Justice, Adam Lambert, Mario Lopez, Rose McGowan, Olivia Munn, Keke Palmer and Lauren Potter for this year’s 2011 Do Something Awards airing Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 9:00pm EST on VH1.

Hosted by Glee star Jane Lynch, the ceremony will honor and celebrate the nation’s best young world-changers who represent the pivotal “do-ers” in their field, cause or issue. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Prince William and Duchess Catherine, David Beckham, Scarlett Johansson, Russell Brand and Will Ferrell have been nominated in a variety of categories from ‘Do Something Movie Star’ to ‘Do Something Couple’ for all they have done to inspire young people.

Carmen Electra Dazzles With Charity Shoes

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +0000

Carmen Electra is the latest star to join Kim Kardashian’s Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity with ShoeDazzle.

Carmen has called her design Bombshell, and proceeds will raise money for One Voice, which helps disadvantaged families in LA.

“They say that clothes make the person, and a shoe like ‘Bombshell’ goes a long way toward making women feel sexy and beautiful,” says Carmen. "I can’t wait to wear it!

Leonardo DiCaprio Wants Shark Fin Sales Banned In California

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Leonardo DiCaprio has penned a letter to members of the California State Senate in support of Assembly Bill 376, which would prohibit the sale of shark fins in California.

“The International Union for the Conservation of Nature has concluded that a third of shark species are now threatened with extinction of some kind,” reads the letter, which has also been signed by the CEO of The Humane Society, the Executive Director of WildAid and the President of the Natural Resources Defense Council . “And recent estimates state that up to 73 million sharks are killed each year for use in shark fin soup and other products. Traditionally shark fin was affordable only to the elite, and consequently the issue of decimation of species was not a concern. But with the explosion of the world’s population, and an increasing number of wealthy consumers, this can no longer be considered true, as has been evidenced by the decimation of shark populations worldwide. Despite fisheries attempts at regulation, the inhumane practice of finning continues unabated too, as does the illegal capture of sharks from marine reserves and sovereign waters.”

The bill is an effort to save sharks and the oceans by banning the possession, sale, trade and distribution of shark fins in California. In addition to DiCaprio, AB 376 is supported by a host of prominent celebrities, including Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Ke$ha, Kristen Bell, Paul Rudd and Chinese basketball great Yao Ming

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.

Jenny McCarthy Designs Fearless Shoes For Charity

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian’s ShoeDazzle continues its “Celebrity Shoe Design Program for Charity” with another fashion-forward, altruistic celebrity, Jenny McCarthy.

The comedian, actress, author and mother designed a special studded pump, which she appropriately named “Fearless.” All of the profits from the sale of the shoe will benefit Generation Rescue, an organization dedicated to recovery for children with autism spectrum disorders by providing guidance and support for medical treatment to directly improve the child’s quality of life for all families in need.

Farm Sanctuary Celebrates 25 Years Of Animal Protection

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

This year, Farm Sanctuary, the organization responsible for bringing farm animal issues into the mainstream consciousness celebrates its 25th anniversary.

As the nation’s leading farm animal protection organization, Farm Sanctuary urged passage of the first U.S. laws to protect animals on farms, initiated the first cruelty convictions at stockyards and slaughterhouses, and established the first and largest rescue and refuge network for farm animals in North America. Along the way, the organization has encouraged the public to embrace compassionate living through public campaigns, like getting the first veggie burger on Burger King menus and welcoming visitors to its sanctuaries, where thousands of people have had transformational experiences — including Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone, who became a vegan after a visit to the New York Shelter.

Seth Rogen To Host Celebrity Charity Night At Sardi's

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Actor, writer and producer Seth Rogen (The Green Hornet, Pineapple Express, Knocked Up) will once again serve as Master of Ceremonies at the 19th annual “A Night At Sardi’s” fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

The star-studded gala will feature special appearances and all-star performances by some of television, film and Broadway’s hottest talent covering songs from the song book of the legendary Cole Porter, in a show titled “Red, Hot and Cole.” Among the many talented performers and participants confirmed for this year’s event are: Jason Alexander, Kristen Bell, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, Patrick Dempsey, Valerie Bertinelli, Betty White, Nick Jonas, Eric McCormack, David Hyde Pierce, Vanessa Williams and many more.

For over 30 years, the Alzheimer’s Association has been the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. “A Night at Sardi’s” has brought together prominent celebrities, business, political and entertainment industry leaders to raise over $18 million dollars. These funds have allowed the Alzheimer’s Association to continue to help thousands of affected individuals, families and caregivers get the help they need when faced with the challenges of this devastating and debilitating disease.

Kristen Bell Designs Necklace For Charity

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Kristen Bell wants you to help support charity by buying a special necklace she designed.

The actress is asking for $45 dollar donations to Invisible Children in return for the necklaces, which would make a perfect Christmas gift.

Adrian Grenier To Return As Charity:Water Ball Host

Thu, 25 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Adrian Grenier will host the 5th annual charity ball to benefit charity:water on December 13.

The star has hosted the event for the last few years, and will resume his MC duties at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York next month.

Charity:Water was established by Scott Harrison, a Manhattan party promoter, in 2006. While on a freelance photography trip in Africa, Harrison was shocked to see victims of contaminated water suffering long and painful deaths.

Stand Up To Cancer Announces Celebrity Lineup

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

An extraordinary line-up of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists have banded together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), the groundbreaking initiative aimed at raising funds to accelerate innovative cancer research bringing new therapies to patients quickly that will saves lives now.

Stand Up To Cancer will return to primetime TV on September 10, 2010, at 8PM EST & PST / 7PM CT. The one-hour fundraising event will be simulcast live and commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One, and VH1.

Executive produced by Laura Ziskin, the special will be hosted Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer, and Brian Williams (the anchors, respectively, of the CBS, ABC and NBC evening news programs), and will feature numerous celebrity cancer survivors who exemplify that cancer can affect even the smartest, strongest and toughest people in our lives. Those expected to participate include Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, Fran Drescher, Elizabeth Edwards, Delta Goodrem, Michael C. Hall, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sharon Osbourne, Robin Roberts, Maura Tierney, Sofia Vergara, Marissa Jaret Winokur and Ethan Zohn.

Kristen Bell Needs Your Help For Special Needs Animals

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Actress Kristen Bell has launched a charity initiative that supports The Humane Society on an up-and-coming social networking fundraising site for youth.

The charity initiative project, called the “Special Needs” project, aims to rescue cats and dogs from extreme situations.

Kristen Bell started working with Special Needs animals five years ago. She was inspired to work for them following an experience while volunteering at the Helen Woodward Center, an animal shelter in California. At Woodward, Bell met a dog named Sadie. Sadie was in serious condition, missing most of her teeth and requiring ear surgery to reroute her ear canal to the side of her neck. Since meeting Sadie, Kristen made a vow to save animals like Sadie from harsh conditions and disasters.

Zac Efron And Friends Stand Up To Cancer With Celebrity Charity PSA

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:30:00 +0000

More than a dozen of Hollywood’s young stars have joined together for a new public service campaign called “Change The Odds,” in support of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), an initiative raising critical funds for innovative cancer research. The SU2C “Change the Odds” PSA launched online today and will be featured on the upcoming SU2C broadcast event on September 10.

The cast includes Zac Efron, Dakota Fanning, Andrew Garfield, Vanessa Hudgens, Logan Lerman, Kristen Bell, Jon Heder, Aubrey Plaza, Zachary Levi, Sofia Vassilieva, Clark Duke, Olivia Munn, Naya Rivera, Donald Faison, Aaron Yoo and William Moseley. The PSA can be viewed here.

Kristen Bell Gives Her Birthday To Charity

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Kristen Bell turns 30 years old this weekend, and she wants you to make the occasion perfect by donating to charity.

The star is aiming to encourage fans to donate $100,000 for charity:water in honor of the big day on Sunday.

“A billion people in the world are living without clean water,” she writes on a special website to let fans donate. "EFF THAT.

Vote For PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

It’s that time of year again – PETA is looking for it’s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2010, and you can vote for the winner.

Last year’s competition was taken out by Kellie Pickler and Milo Ventimiglia, and other winners over the years have included Carrie Underwood, Tobey Maguire, Kristen Bell, Anthony Kiedis, Alicia Silverstone and Natalie Portman.

There’s a whole bunch of nominees for you to choose from this year, such as Alec Baldwin, Joaquin Phoenix, Hayden Panettiere, Joan Jett, Ellen DeGeneres, Kevin Bacon and many more.

Stars Named For Race To Erase MS Gala

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 13:30:00 +0000

As reported earlier by LookToTheStars.org, Avril Lavigne and Natalie Cole will perform at the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis’ Race To Erase MS in May. We can now reveal the other celebrities who will be attending, and the list is long and varied.

Among the famous faces slated to attend are Tom Arnold, Shenae Grimes, Ed Begley Jr., Kristen Bell, Lara Flynn Boyle, Brooke Burke, Cheryl Burke, Sophia Bush, Kristin Cavallari, Cat Deeley, Haylie Duff, David Faustino, Daisy Fuentes, Teri Garr, Leeza Gibbons, Debbie Gibson, Heart, Anne Heche, Paris Hilton, Derek Hough, Stephanie Jacobsen, Kym Johnson, Kim Kardashian, Ali Landry, Joe Manganiello, Gilles Marini, Dr. Phil McGraw, Rickey Minor, Joel David Moore, Nancy O’Dell and many others.

Each year since its inception the celebrity filled gala has raised millions for the Nancy Davis Foundation for Multiple Sclerosis and its Center without Walls program, a selected network of the nation’s top seven research centers that operates with one mutual goal: to always communicate and never duplicate medical research.

Kristen Bell And Heather Graham Go Without Shoes For Charity

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Actresses Kristen Bell and Heather Graham are pairing up with TOMS Shoes to launch a campaign raising awareness for children in poverty-stricken areas who cannot afford shoes.

The stars have pledged to go without shoes on April 8th and encourage their fans to participate in the campaign. Heather Graham admits she is intimidated by the prospect of spending a whole day without her shoes on stating, “I’m pretty nervous about it because I live in New York City and it’s really, really gross here.” Kristen Bell urges people to “Join me on April 8th, take off your shoes, and spread the word.”

The Jonas Brothers and Hollywood actress Brittany Snow are also participating in this campaign and has stated that she is excited to leave her heels behind and go barefoot for the cause."

The Cove And Hotel For Dogs Win Big At Humane Society Awards

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Animal activists were out in force at the Beverly Hilton on Saturday, March 20, for The Humane Society of the United States’ 24th annual Genesis Awards.

Stars such as Kristen Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Emily Deschanel, Jon Lovitz, Ginnifer Goodwin, Teri Hatcher, Tricia Helfer, Carrie Ann Inaba, Maria Menounos and many more were on hand to present awards to a variety of celebrities, shows, and activists who have spent the last year making the world a better place for animals. Veteran actress Tippi Hedren received a special lifetime achievement award from her daughter, Melanie Griffith, for her work raising awareness of the exotic pet trade.

The big winners of the night were the films Up, Hotel For Dogs and The Cove. Also picking up awards were an episode of Family Guy that featured animal exploitation issues, and an episode of Bones.

Humane Society To Hold Star-Studded Genesis Awards This Weekend

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Animal welfare warriors shouldn’t forget The Humane Society’s 24th annual Genesis Awards this Saturday, March 20.

This year will see Melanie Griffith present a lifetime achievement award to her mother, 80-year-old Tippi Hedren, for dedicating the last 40 years to the protection of animals and raising awareness of the exotic pet trade.

“Tippi is an extraordinary woman – both a hands-on caregiver to 63 discarded big cats at the Shambala Preserve, as well as a tireless activist who continues to work in support of federal legislation that would ban the breeding of and the trade in exotic animals in the U.S.,” said Beverly Kaskey, senior director of the Hollywood office of The Humane Society of the United States and executive producer of the annual Genesis Awards.

Genesis Awards To Honor Tippi Hedren

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:20:00 +0000

On Saturday, March 20, 2010, the 24th Annual Genesis Awards will be held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California.

Every year, the Genesis Awards celebrate entertainment media that has raised awareness for animal issues. The event includes cocktails, a vegan dinner, award presentations and a silent auction.

Celebrities Donate Items To Artists For Peace And Justice Charity Auction

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Artists for Peace and Justice – the Haitian earthquake charity supported by a host of stars – has partnered with popular online auction site charitybuzz.com for a special celebrity awards-themed auction that launched on February 24.

The auction will feature exclusive one-of-a kind items donated by internationally known artists. One hundred percent of the funds raised will be directed to the initiatives of APJ, a charitable organization founded by award winning writer/director Paul Haggis and friends that is committed to improving the lives of children in the impoverished and devastated nation of Haiti. APJ’s immediate goal is to build schools to serve the poorest areas of Haiti, providing an education, hot meals, clean drinking water and regular medical treatments to the children living in the slums.

The list of items going under the hammer includes: