Look To The Stars News: Elizabeth Hurley

Robin Gibb To Perform At Celebrity Charity Event

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Legendary international recording artist and songwriter Robin Gibb CBE is the latest artist to be confirmed as one of the performers at this year’s prestigious Caudwell Children Butterfly Ball on Thursday, 15th September.

Robin Gibb and Robbie Williams at Caudwell Children event

Elton John To Host Annual Celebrity Charity Ball Next Week

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Sir Elton John will once again host his annual White Tie and Tiara Ball at his home in the UK next week to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Thirty years ago this month, a mysterious new illness that seemed to attack the body’s immune system was first diagnosed in the United States. Buoyed by denial, stigma and lack of understanding, HIV spread across the world infecting 60 million people and taking the lives of 30million.

Royalty Rocks The ARK Gala For Charity

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:30:00 +0000

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were guests of honor at the ARK 10th Anniversary Gala Dinner in London on Thursday, June 9.

Prince William was keynote speaker for the event. Along with Prince Harry, he is recognised around the world for his philanthropic drive and spirit, and his commitment to using his position to help the less fortunate.

Guests were entertained by Kings Of Leon and Mark Ronson & the Business Intl., while other guests included Elizabeth Hurley, Holly Valance, Sophie Dahl, Jamie Cullum, Jemima Kahn, Tracey Emin and Anish Kapoor.

Boyzone Singer To Host Celebrity Charity Golf

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

The famous Irish singer-songwriter and Boyzone star, Mikey Graham, has been unveiled as the host of a glamorous celebrity golf tournament set to take place in Scotland later this year.

The Caudwell Children Celebrity Golf Classic will take place at the World-famous Carrick Golf Course on the banks of Loch Lomond between September 29th and October 1st and will raise funds for national charity, Caudwell Children.

Stars Support Petition Against Sex Trafficking Of Children

Wed, 18 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

ECPAT UK and The Body Shop were joined by celebrity campaign supporter Martine McCutcheon on 12th May 2011 to hand over the Stop Sex Trafficking of Children and Young People Petition to the British prime minister at 10 Downing Street.

Signed by an incredible 735,889 people – including stars such as Ricky Gervais, Sienna Miller, Nicole Kidman, and Elizabeth Hurley – the petition is the largest to be received by the coalition and calls for greater protection of child victims of trafficking. Other celebrity supporters included Matt LeBlanc, Robert Pattinson, Joanna Lumley, Yoko Ono, Naomi Campbell, Sir Ben Kingsley, Claudia Winkleman, Lily Cole, Pixie Lott and Craig David.

ECPAT UK – End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and the Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes – is active in research, campaigning and lobbying government to prevent child exploitation and protect children in tourism and child victims of trafficking. ECPAT UK & The Body Shop are campaigning together against child trafficking.

Robbie Williams And Robin Gibb Help Raise £1.5 Million For Charity

Sun, 15 May 2011 19:35:00 +0000

A private dinner for friends and associates of philanthropist, John Caudwell, has raised over £1.5 million for the charity he founded.

The Caudwell Children Butterfly Benefit took place on Thursday, 12 May at The Banqueting House in Whitehall for just 200 guests. The audience enjoyed a six-course gourmet taster menu and entertainment from Robbie Williams and Robin Gibb. BBC TV presenter, Alex Winters, was the guest host for the evening.

Elton John And Sting Tickled Pink For Charity

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Elton John and Sting were among the performers at a very special event in New York City that raised over $4 million for breast cancer research during the weekend.

Held at the Waldorf Astoria and benefiting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, the Tickled Pink event attracted guests such as emcee Elizabeth Hurley, Carolyn Murphy and current Miss USA Rima Fakih.

The annual event is a successful fundraising platform for the organization.

Kids TV Star Becomes Celebrity Charity Ambassador

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Kids TV star, Alex Winters, is the latest name to join a prestigious roster of ambassadors for British charity, Caudwell Children.

Elton John To Host Celebrity Charity Ball In June

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:00:00 +0000

In July 1999, Sir Elton John and David Furnish opened the doors of their Old Windsor home for the first White Tie & Tiara Ball, and the tradition will continue in 2011 on June 23..

Set amongst 37 acres of rolling English countryside next to Windsor castle, the White Tie & Tiara Ball is a spectacular evening, raising money for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Since then, it has become an annual event hosted by Elton and David and one of the premier fundraising events of the UK.

Elton John Hosts Celebrity Charity Winter Ball

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Elton John and David Furnish hosted a massive group of celebrities in London on October 30 for his annual charity Winter Ball.

Among those who attended were Stephen Fry, Elizabeth Hurley, Gemma Arterton, Ben Kingsley, Erin O’Connor, Graham Norton and many others.

For one night only the site of the new American Embassy was transformed into a dazzling French boudoir. Guests sipped bespoke Grey Goose cocktails in surroundings designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, and were entertained by Sir Elton, who stepped in for the ill Lily Allen.

Elton John To Host Celebrity Charity Winter Ball

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Elton John will hold his annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Winter Ball on October 30 in London.

Last year’s unforgettable night of style and character featured a star studded collection of celebrity and social guests, including Elizabeth Hurley and her husband Arun Nayar, Sam Taylor-Wood, Tracey Emin, Kevin Spacey, The Saturdays and many others.

Elizabeth Hurley Turns The World Pink For Charity

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 11:30:00 +0000

On Friday, October 1st, Evelyn H. Lauder – Senior Corporate Vice President of The Estee Lauder Companies – and Elizabeth Hurley, Spokesmodel for Estee Lauder and The Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign, will illuminate the iconic peak of the Empire State Building, along with more than 40 other landmarks around the world, in pink lights as part of a Guinness World Records attempt by The Estee Lauder Companies to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The lighting of the Empire State Building will be the culminating event for The Estee Lauder Companies’ Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign’s (BCA Campaign) Global Landmarks Illumination Initiative as it aims to inaugurate a new Guinness World Records category entitled “Most Landmarks Illuminated for a Cause in 24 Hours.” The BCA Campaign has secured the participation of more than 40 iconic landmarks from around the globe, including Castle Schonbrunn in Austria, Taj Mahal Palace & Tower Hotel in India, Kuala Lumpur Tower in Malaysia, and Rockefeller Center in New York City (United States).

The global record attempt began in Australia on Thursday, September 30th, with the illumination of Federation Square, the National Library of Australia, Old Parliament House, Parliament House, Questacon – The National Science and Technology Centre, Black Mountain Tower, Brisbane City Hall and Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary. Illumination events will continue around the world, culminating with the Empire State Building on October 1st, where Evelyn Lauder and Elizabeth Hurley will flip the switch together for a brilliant pink illumination.

White Ties And Tiaras Dominate Elton John's Charity Ball

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Over 700 guests – including Peter André, David Walliams, Lara Stone, Lily Cole and Paloma Faith – attended Elton John’s annual White Tie and Tiara Charity Ball last week.

Held at Sir Elton’s home in Windsor, guests were treated to a performance by Lady Gaga, as well as an auction that included an Audi car hand-painted by Damien Hirst. The car raised £350,000, which contributed to the massive £5.6 million raised during the entire evening.

Money raised will go to the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Other guests spotted at the event included Elizabeth Hurley and Shirley Bassey.

Royal Guests Confirmed For Charity Ball

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

British charity, Caudwell Children, has today announced that Sarah, the Duchess of York and Her Royal Highness Princess Beatrice will be among the guests at next week’s Butterfly Ball.

The Duchess will be attending with her daughter as a special guest of charity founder, philanthropist John Caudwell.

Sir Elton John To Sing At Charity Butterfly Ball Next Week

Tue, 11 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000

One of the UK’s highest-profile fundraising events takes place in London next week and the celebrities will be out in force for the glamorous bash.

British charity, Caudwell Children, stages their Butterfly Ball in the Capital every May and a host of A-List stars turn out to support the charity founded by billionaire philanthropist, John Caudwell.

Elton John And Elizabeth Hurley Attend Breast Cancer Charity Event

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

Elton John was in New York earlier this week to perform at a special event for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Tuesday’s Hot Pink Party at the Waldorf Astoria was emceed by Elizabeth Hurley and attended by stars such as Bette Midler. The event raised over $4 million for the charity, with Delta Airlines donating $1 million and announcing they will paint one of their 767 aircraft pink to help raise awareness of the issue.

“The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is so grateful to the employees of Delta for their personal commitment to eliminate breast cancer,” said Evelyn Lauder, the foundation’s founder and chairwoman. “Since 2005, Delta employees have gone above and beyond to raise both awareness and funds for the foundation, but this year was exceptional, raising a breath-taking $1 million for life-saving research. This exemplary effort will truly make a difference in finding a cure for breast cancer in our lifetime.”

Ill Children To Attend Star-Studded Charity Ball

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Two sisters with a rare neurological disorder are preparing to travel to London for a night with the stars, after being invited to attend the 2010 Caudwell Children Butterfly Ball.

Zabiha (16) and Maliha (12) Yasin from Whalley Range will be joining the 1000 guests at the star-studded fundraising event in Battersea on May 20.

Roger Daltrey's Celebrity Band Helps Launch Charity WorkHub

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

The Who’s Roger Daltrey attended the launch of a new charity job centre in the UK last week that caters for people with learning difficulties.

The RD Crusaders WorkHub has been set up by Norwood, a charity that supports thousands of people with learning disabilities.

The launch follows a fundraising drive that began two years ago, when Daltrey’s star-studded supergroup, The RD Crusaders, played a concert in Old Billingsgate Market to an audience that included Sarah Ferguson and Elizabeth Hurley. Formed in 2003 by Daltrey and newspaper publisher and Norwood president Richard Desmond, the RD Crusaders consists of band members such as Elkie Brooks, Lulu, Russ Ballard of Argent (who was also at the launch), Rick Wills, Steve Smith and a number of others who join for special gigs – including Gary Moore, Robert Plant Gary Brooker and more. The band has raised millions of dollars for charities such as the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Evelina Children’s Hospital appeal and Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Robbie Williams Named As Charity Ambassador

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

British singer Robbie Williams is helping a UK charity celebrate its 10th Anniversary by becoming an official ambassador.

National charity Caudwell Children has announced that the record breaking singer will join Rod Stewart, Elizabeth Hurley and Joan Collins as one of the Charity’s ‘Goodwill Ambassadors’.

Elton John To Headline Star-Studded Charity Ball

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:10:00 +0000

Global superstar Sir Elton John has been announced as the headline act at an annual fundraising event for sick and disabled children.

The generous singer, famed for hits including Rocket Man, Candle in the Wind and Your Song, has agreed to donate his appearance and perform at the Caudwell Children ‘Butterfly Ball’ in May for free after learning about the work of the Charity.

Stars Flock To Elton John's Charity Winter Ball

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Elton John held his annual Winter Ball to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation in London last night – and some very special guests helped out.

The event, held at the Grey Goose Hotel Du Palais at the Grosvenor in Mayfair, featured a performance by Kelly Rowland and three unique cocktail bars designed by couturier Roland Mouret, model Lily Cole and singer Lily Allen. Guests included Elizabeth Hurley, members of the Sugababes and The Saturdays, and Daniel Merriweather.

“The Foundation prides itself not only on producing beautiful events, but on ensuring that every penny they raise goes directly to our charitable work,” said Sir Elton and his partner, David Furnish. "This event is no exception, thanks to the generosity of Grey Goose. The Foundation is now one of the largest HIV/AIDS charities in the world, yet our overheads are amongst the smallest – currently 4.3%. Over the past year, we have committed to initiatives that change not only the way services are received in local projects but at a national or international level. These include working with the Clinton Foundation to expand and refine treatment services for over 20,000 children in Malawi, Lesotho, Tanzania, Zambia and Kenya, and with Mothers 2 Mothers in the same countries to stop HIV-positive pregnant women transferring the virus to their babies. In Ukraine, a national programme for children will change the way HIV–positive children are told about their illness and how they are treated in school and in society.

LTTS Exclusive - The Caudwell Children Butterfly Ball

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Look To The Stars’ UK Correspondent, Richard Barker, attended the Caudwell Children Ball last weekend and filed this exclusive report.

As a photographer and a journalist, I am fortunate enough to have many unique experiences, and I’m pleased to say that on Friday night was one of the best!

Archant London hosted a Press Ball for Caudwell Children. The Butterfly Ball at the Landmark Hotel in London’s Regent Park was attended by some truly inspiring people. Archant London’s Managing Director, Enzo Testa, welcomed the guests telling them though financial conditions were tough, he was confident that by their very presence, their generosity would produce a wealth of cash for the children, and so it proved.

Elizabeth Hurley Donates To Imagine Appeal Event

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Alder Hey Imagine Appeal has teamed up with the Racquet Club in Liverpool for it’s first ever Clothes Throw.

With some of Liverpool’s finest fashionistas supporting the event, and the generosity of Merseyside’s style conscious ladies, it’s hoped there will be a plethora of top designer wear for sale at this unique gathering – and with all money raised going to help the work of the world famous children’s hospital.

The concept, the idea of Racquet’s owner Helen Ainscough, is simple. Anyone wishing to make space in their wardrobe for the new season’s must-have’s can donate anything that’s no longer a favourite in advance of the sale. All donated items will then be sold at the Clothes Throw on Monday 28th September at The Racquet Club in Liverpool.

Toronto Film Festival To Host Cinema Against AIDS

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:00:00 +0000

On September 15, 2009, amfAR – The American Foundation for AIDS Research – and Dignitas International will partner on the first-ever Cinema Against AIDS event during the Toronto International Film Festival.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, and amfAR Ambassador Michelle Yeoh will serve as chairs of the evening, along with amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole, John Demsey, Milutin Gatsby, Trudy Grant, amfAR Founding Chairman Dr. Mathilde Krim, Dignitas co-founder Dr. James Orbinski, and Kevin Sullivan. Grammy Award-winning musical artist Sarah McLachlan will deliver a special performance.

Elton John Dedicates Song To Michael Jackson At Charity Bash

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Elton John held his 11th annual White Tie & Tiara Ball to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation on Thursday, June 25.

Held at his Windsor mansion, “Woodside”, the party featured entertainment by Justin Timberlake and attracted guests such as Sam Taylor Wood, Damien Hirst, Elizabeth Hurley, Kate Beckinsale, Shirley Bassey, Lily Allen, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Natalie Imbruglia, David Walliams, Geri Halliwell, Lily Cole and Erin O’Connor.

The annual ball has raised over £27 million since its inception, with last week’s event raising £4 million.