Look To The Stars News: James Belushi

Jim Belushi Rocks For Charity in Malibu

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Jim Belushi, Miss California and Olympian Willie Gault got together for needy kids in December.

At Duke’s restaurant in Malibu, a bunch of celebrities got together to support orphans and foster and homeless children in our cities. Put on by Malibu charity, Safety Harbor Kids, the festivities kicked off with a rousing performance by Jim Belushi backed by the Safety Harbor Travellin’ Band, including Grammy winning Drummer Tony Braunegal.

Jim Belushi, Miss California and Olympian Willie Gault get together for needy Kids

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:03:00 +0000

At Duke’s restaurant in Malibu, celebrities got together to support orphans, foster and homeless children in our cities.

Put on by Malibu charity, Safety Harbor Kids, the festivities kicked off with a rousing performance by Jim Belushi backed by the Safety Harbor Travellin’ Band, including Grammy winning Drummer Tony Braunegal. “Jim really nailed it” says Tony, he really put on a great performance for the kids."

After the music set, the children were treated to motivation speeches from former Olympian and Raider football great, Willie Gault, actor Bai Ling and Miss California, Katie Blair. “Never lose sight of your goals”, Miss Blair told the children, “work hard and show up on time and you can accomplish your dreams.”

Jim Belushi: Check Out Your Gout

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 14:30:00 +0000

Jim Belushi has joined with Savient Pharmaceuticals to launch a new educational campaign, “Check Out Your Gout,” to raise awareness about gout and a severe form of the condition known as refractory chronic gout, or RCG.

As an actor, singer and performer, Belushi’s roles range from dramatic to light-hearted, but when it comes to his gout – he is nothing but serious. The “Check Out Your Gout” campaign aims to encourage people to get serious about gout and take action to learn more about the condition. Launched from Chicago, Belushi’s hometown and location of the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology taking place this week, the campaign will feature broadcast and online videos, as well as an educational website, CheckOutYourGout.com.

Good Music, Excellent Wine With Aykroyd in June

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:16:31 +0000

June has been a busy month for Dan Aykroyd. On June 9th, he performed a free Blues Brothers concert with James Belushi, the brother of Mr Aykroyd’s late Blues Brother partner, John Belushi.

The show raised $100,000 in donations, which Eblen Charities, serving western North Carolina, will use to create the new Seven Falls Foundation. Various creative fund raising events and partnerships with companies, municipalities or other organizations enable Eblen to assist families and children who are battling the effects of illnesses and disabilities by providing medication, travel to hospital and information services. They also offer emergency services in the form of rent payment, utility assistance and food, and much more. Eblen hopes to increase their outreach from the 65,000 needy last year to 75,000 this year.

Last weekend Mr Aykroyd hosted the Niagara Wine Auction, featuring world class Ontario VQA wines and the finest food at some of the most beautiful wineries in Niagara. The 1,100 seats were sold out for the $500-a-plate fundraiser. Besides mingling with winemakers, wine tasting and celebrity chef food, guests bid on wine packages, merchandise and getaways. Proceeds will benefit SickKids Foundation and St. Catharines General Hospital Foundation.