Look To The Stars News: Eva Longoria

Kim Kardashian Blogs Charity

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Kim Kardashian has blogged about a very special charity event taking place in March 2012.

“This year I was diagnosed with psoriasis, a hereditary, genetic, autoimmune disease that effects over 125 million people around the world and currently has no cure,” she wrote on her official blog. "On March 4 2012 it will be the sixth annual Walk To Cure Psoriasis and I hope you guys will join me in helping raise funds and awareness for the event. Over the last five years they have raised almost 1.5 million dollars to help research for a cure and there are now 22 walks across the country! They also started the first ever DNA BioBank, which is used by researchers across the country and the money from the walk goes directly to this.

“If you suffer from psoriasis, know someone else who does, or just want to help find a cure for the millions of people whose lives are affected by the disease, you can text NPF to “50555″ to make a $10 mobile donation.”

Meet Eva Longoria On Wisteria Lane For Charity

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:15:00 +0000

Here’s your chance to enjoy an exclusive lunch for 4 people with Eva Longoria on the set of Desperate Housewives in Los Angeles, CA.   The auction is part of the Variety Foundation’s online auction at CharityBuzz.com, which runs until November 29.

Also going under the hammer for the charity are Lea Michele’s 2011 MET Ball dress, the chance to join Annette Bening for lunch, a day of baking with Bailee Madison, plus meet-and-greets with Hayden Panettiere and Austin Anderson.

The Variety Foundation focuses on charitable causes in the entertainment space, and facilitates the raising and donating of funds to these charities via the “Power Of” franchise and various other projects. The Foundation uses its position in the entertainment industry to increase public awareness and encourage people from all walks of life to get involved and give back.

Jennifer Aniston And Eva Longoria Design Christmas Cards For Charity

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:10:00 +0000

To celebrate giving back with style this holiday season, Tiny Prints, the beloved online destination for stationery, greeting cards, photo books, gifts and more, has partnered with the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation (EBMRF) for the second year in a row to create a limited-edition collection of holiday cards and personalized stationery designed by five A-list celebrities.

Featuring fifteen festive cards designed by Jennifer Aniston, Eva Longoria, Catherine Bell, Zoe Saldana and Bridget Moynahan, a portion of the proceeds from the collection will benefit EBMRF, an organization dedicated to preventing and helping both children and adults with the drastic skin condition of Epidermolysis Bullosa.

“It’s always an honor to be asked to design a card that benefits EBMRF,” says Jennifer.

Eva Longoria Among Honorees At Power Of Women Awards

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Eva Longoria and Lea Michele will be among the honorees of Variety’s annual Power of Women Awards Luncheon in Beverly Hills later this month.

The third annual event will celebrate the Power of Women and their impact on philanthropic and charitable causes. Every year, Variety honors a select group of women in entertainment who, through their efforts, have made a significant difference to their chosen causes. 400 invite-only guests made up of Hollywood insiders and A-list talent come to celebrate, support and pay tribute to the philanthropic efforts of these amazing women. Variety’s philanthropy bazaar provides an interactive area for guests to engage with the participating brand sponsors and the featured charities. The goal of Variety’s Power of Women is to inspire and encourage women from all walks of life to get involved, give back and make a difference.

Also being honored at the event are Annette Bening, Olivia Wilde and Stacey Snider.

Eva Longoria Fronts Toy Guide For Special Needs Kids

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

For nearly 20 years, Toys"R"Us, Inc. has provided parents, caregivers and gift-givers with reliable toy recommendations for the children with special needs in their lives through the Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids. Continuing that tradition, the company has announced the launch of the 2011 edition of the Guide featuring actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria on the cover, alongside Elijah De La Cerda, a 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome from Fresno, CA.

Released annually, this complimentary resource is created with guidance from the National Lekotek Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making play accessible to children of all abilities. The Guide is available in Toys"R"Us and Babies"R"Us stores nationwide and online, in English and Spanish, at Toysrus.com/DifferentlyAbled.

Along with the company’s long-standing commitment to children of all abilities, this year’s Guide cover model, Eva Longoria, also has strong ties and a deep passion for the special needs community. One of her sisters was born with developmental disabilities and inspired her to establish Eva’s Heroes in 2006. Based in Longoria’s hometown of San Antonio, Eva’s Heroes is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing opportunities for individuals with special needs to interact, play, learn and enrich their lives.

Eva Longoria Chairs Celebrity Charity Rally In Miami

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:00 +0000

Eva Longoria is once again Honorary Chair for the annual Rally For Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup in Miami.

The Rally for Kids with Cancer Foundation will again be the benefactor of the event. The event’s goal is to raise much needed funds for children’s cancer research, care and treatment for fiscally responsible organizations within the Miami area. The real goal is to one day find a cure and bring an end to cancer!

The event takes place April 29-30, with celebrities such as Bill Dorfman, Ivan Sergel, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and E!’s Michael Yo joining Eva Longoria for the event.

Photos: Celebrities Join Real Men Don't Buy Girls Campaign

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:30:00 +0000

As reported earlier this week by LookToTheStars.org, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher have been joined by a host of their celebrity friends for a new initiative to fight child sex slavery.

“Child sex slavery is a difficult issue to think about, which makes it all the more important that we do,” remarked Ashton Kutcher. “Real Men do not ever buy children for sex. Period.”

Added Demi Moore: “People don’t realize child sex slavery is a serious problem in the United States. Young girls are victimized in the commercial sex industry every day. No 13-year-old girl chooses to be exploited for sex. Real Men love, care, and protect girls. Real Men don’t buy girls.”

Janet Jackson To Host Celebrity Charity Life Ball

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Janet Jackson will host this year’s amfAR Life Ball in Vienna.

Life Ball is the world’s most extravagant HIV and AIDS benefit held annually in the beautiful historical city of Vienna, Austria. Life Ball combines the great Viennese Ball tradition with glamorous, outlandish performances and inspirational speeches. Life Ball has always provided an opportunity to speak out against ignorance and prejudice and celebrate diversity. Organized by AIDS LIFE, Life Ball has raised more than $20 million during the past 18 years for HIV/AIDS projects worldwide through partnerships with amfAR, the William J. Clinton Foundation, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, and UNAIDS. Through the Life Ball, AIDS LIFE has been a major supporter of amfAR’s TREAT Asia Pediatric HIV/AIDS Initiative.

Since accepting a volunteer position with amfAR, Janet Jackson has travelled internationally on behalf of the foundation. At each of her numerous public appearances, she has worked tirelessly to heighten awareness of HIV/AIDS as a threat to social and economic stability and to underscore the urgent need for continued AIDS research.

Eva Longoria Chairs Celebrity Charity Run/Walk

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Eva Longoria is an Honorary Chair for Padres Contra el Cancer’s 4th Annual Stand for HOPE! 5K Charity Run/Walk on Saturday, February 26.

Padres Contra el Cancer serves to raise money to continue providing benefits to families whose children are undergoing treatment for cancer at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Children’s Hospital Orange County, UCLA,Mattel’s Children’s Hospital, USC Women and Childrens Hospital and other Southern California pediatric cancer centers. More than 1,000 individuals are expected to take part in the 5K Run/Walk. Participants will include pediatric cancer patients; their families; CHLA doctors and nurses; PADRES Contra El Cáncer Directors, Staff & Volunteers; and special celebrity guests. The Run/Walk will conclude with an awards presentation.

Also expected to attend are Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ervin Santana, Beto Cuevas (musician), Cristian de la Fuente (actor), Amaury Nolasco (actor), Angelica Castro (actor), Yancey Arias (actor), Francisco Pinto (news anchor), Oskar Cartaya (musician) and Keven Ramirez (radio host), Josie Oren (actor), Enrique Gutierrez (sports anchor) and Enrique Castillo (actor).

Bret Michaels Thanks Fans

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:09:00 +0000

On January 24th, Poison frontman Bret Michaels went in to surgery to repair a hole in his heart, while his fans got busy showing him some love.

During the time Bret was in surgery, there was a huge influx of donations to one of his favorite charities, the American Diabetes Association, leading him to release a statement through his rep.

“Bret would like to send out a big thank you to all those who donated to the ADA,” his rep told Hollywood Life. “He is extremely appreciative of this incredible support.”

DoSomething.org's Top 20 2010 Celebrity Charity Champions

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 12:00:00 +0000

DoSomething.org – the website that aims to inspire, support and celebrate a generation of doers: people who see the need to do something, believe in their ability to get it done, and then take action – has released a list of what it considers to be the top 20 “Celebs Gone Good” for 2010.

20. 90210 star AnnaLynne McCord ventured outside of her zip code more than once this year to support her favorite causes, including access to clean water in Africa and helping victims of global sex trade. This Christmas she’s off to Cambodia with Somaly Mam to bring needed supplies to sex trafficking survivors there.

19. Stephen Colbert, who is a massive supporter of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, as well as being on the Board of Directors for the education charity DonorsChoose.org and has even testified before a House Judiciary Subcommittee on immigration.

Eva Longoria Hosts Charity Event In Paris

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Eva Longoria, Tony Parker and watch makers Frederique Constant teamed up for the glamorous Par Coeur Gala held in Paris on September 20, 2010.

Over 350 VIPs and top press people from around the globe attended this classy and spectacular event which raises funds for Eva Longoria’s charity, Eva’s Heroes. Eva’s Heroes is dedicated to providing an inclusive setting for individuals with developmental disabilities to interact and grow.

Longoria-Parker Helps Produce Child Labor Documentary

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:17:00 +0000

Actress and Executive Producer Eva Longoria-Parker spoke out in support of child labor rights last week, shedding light on an issue affecting children and families across the United States.

The Desperate Housewives star is Executive Producer on a new documentary entitled, “The Harvest/La Cosecha,” which followed five families across the country for two years, recording the experiences and thoughts of the children and parents working to feed not just themselves, but families across America.

Eva Longoria Wants To Be Your Navigator

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 15:46:00 +0000

Eva Longoria Parker is teaming up with her friends to help kids fight back against cancer.

She announced last week that she is continuing on in her position as Honorary Chair for Rally for Kids with Cancer for a second year, and wants you to get involved in the Rally’s “Scavenger Cup”.

Eva Longoria To Celebrate Padres Charity 25th Anniversary

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Padres Contra el Cancer (PADRES), a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for Latino children with cancer and their families, will celebrate its 25th Anniversary at this year’s fund-raising gala.

The “EL SUENO DE ESPERANZA” gala returns to the historic Hollywood Palladium, with festivities beginning at 6:30 PM, paying tribute to PADRES’ extraordinary children and families, while at the same time raise funds for the lifesaving work of the organization. Honorees this year include Comedian/TV Host George Lopez and Enrique Alejo, long-time supporter of PADRES and Owner of Liborio Markets.

The “EL SUENO DE ESPERANZA” Award is PADRES’ signature honor named after ESPERANZA (HOPE), the angelic icon who conveys PADRES’ message about HOPE and inspiration. The award recognizes an individual or corporate partner for their humanitarian contributions in support of the cancer community, all the while exemplifying Honesty, Character, Integrity, Respect, Community Commitment and Service to Humanity.

Eva Longoria To Launch TwitChange Celebrity Charity Auction

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Eva Longoria has taken to Twitter to encourage her celebrity friends to support charity.

The Desperate Housewives superstar has enlisted the help of the stars to launch TwitChange, a massive online auction that will hit the Net on September 15. The idea is simple: TwitChange is the only global celebrity auction where Twitter users can bid to get three things: be followed by their favorite celebrity on Twitter, retweeted, or mentioned by them in a special tweet!

All proceeds from the TwitChange celebrity auction will provide AHomeInHaiti.org the means to ﬁnish rebuilding the Miriam Center. The Miriam Center houses, educates and loves on Haitian children with cerebral palsy, severe autism, and other major life challenges and is one of the only facilities of its kind in Haiti. The current facility houses children in the earthquakeʼs aftermath and is extremely overcrowded. These kids need and deserve a permanent home.

Celebrities To Attend Shooting Event For Charity

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

A starburst of A-Listers will join forces with Uncommon Dialogue Films host Patrick Kilpatrick (Minority Report, Criminal Minds) to benefit the City of Hope Marrow Donor Program at the ‘2010 Hollywood Shotgun Sporting Clays Invitational.’

Triple B Shotgun Sporting Park is the backdrop for this star-studded competition on Saturday October 9th in Los Angeles, California. 200+ International Shooters and 40 Top Global Celebrities will enjoy a fun-filled day of World Class eco-friendly Sporting Clays shooting to benefit ‘Be The Match Marrow Registry’ at City of Hope.

Stars expected to take part include Colin Farrell (Phone Booth, Alexander), Aaron Eckhart (Dark Knight, Thank You For Smoking), James Woods, (Shark, Once Upon A Time In America), Ron Perlman (Sons Of Anarchy, Hellboy), Julian McMahon (Nip/Tuck, Fantastic 4: Rise Of The Silver Surfer), Ivan Sergei (The Break-Up, The Opposite Sex), Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds, The Godfather: III), Michael Rooker (Cliffhanger, Jumper), Ralph Moeller (Gladiator, The Scorpion King), Jesse Camacho (Curse Of Alcatraz, The Champagne Gang), Ernie Hudson (The Crow, Ghostbusters), Elizabeth Berkley (Showgirls, Roger Dodger), Cedric Yarbrough (Reno 911!, The 40 Year Old Virgin), Dominika Wolski (Andromeda, Dark Angel) and Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives, Harsh Times)

Eva Longoria Turns To The Stars For Help

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Eva Longoria is using Twitter to reach out to fellow celebrities to organize and promote a fundraiser that will help residents of Haiti.

On January 12th, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake devastated Haiti. The government has reported the number of people dead in the hundreds of thousands. Officials report that the earthquake has also left over a million people homeless.

In an effort to help the homeless, Longoria is working with a charity called A Home for Haiti in order to raise money to provide durable, waterproof tents to the residents of Haiti.

Generous Stars Join Dora The Explorer For Charity

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

Children’s favorite Dora The Explorer has been joined by some of the entertainment world’s most generous stars in a new celebrity charity auction.

Twelve custom-made backpacks designed by Jessica Alba, Sheryl Crow, LeBron James, Heidi Klum, Faith Hill, Drew Brees, Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek, Shakira, Slash and Matthew McConaughey are currently going under the hammer to celebrate the cartoon’s 10th anniversary. All proceeds from the Beyond The Backpack auction will go to the Children’s Defense Fund, an organization whose mission is to ensure the well-being of children everywhere.

The Beyond The Backpack auction campaign kicked off on Tuesday with a special event at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City, which was attend by LeBron James, Uma Thurman, Kelly Rutherford and Dora herself.

Rosario Dawson Invites Celebrity Friends To Fight Immigration Laws

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 21:30:00 +0000

Rosario Dawson has brought together stars such as Eva Longoria, Wilmer Valderrama, Jessica Alba, Common, Amy Smart and Carla Gugino for a new PSA campaign to fight Arizona’s new immigration laws.

Dawson has launched the United We Win campaign through Voto Latino, an organization she co-founded in 2004. The new law – called SB 1070 – allows police to question any individuals they suspect are illegal immigrants, and all legal immigrants are required to carry registration documents at all times.

“I haven’t made it a secret that I’m strongly opposed to the Arizona law and I’ve been pretty vocal about it,” says Eva. "It’s unfortunate that this immigration issue has been on the national agenda for the past three administrations.

Eva Longoria And Antonio Banderas Host Charity Event In Spain

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Eva Longoria and Antonio Banderas hosted a very special charity gala in Spain on August 7.

The Starlite Gala raised money for three charities and their goals: Eva’s Heroes (founded by Eva Longoria), to fund 50 programs for special needs children; Fundación Lágrimas y Favores (founded by Antonio Banderas), to award 30 scholarships for students from Malaga to study abroad; and Niños en Alegria (Children in Hapiness), to build a primary school in Mexico.

Deepak Chopra was presented with a special Humanitarian Award at the event, and a number of items and experiences went under the hammer – including a day on the set of Desperate Housewives and CSI: Miami.

Eva Longoria Announces Foreign Press Association Charity Grants

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:00:00 +0000

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association celebrated their annual Installation Luncheon last week at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. The star-studded luncheon presented a record $1,541,000 in financial grants to 41 film schools and non-profit organizations. The event also celebrated the election of the HFPA’s 2010-2011 officers.

Eva Longoria Parker joined returning HFPA President Philip Berk to announce grants. Acceptance remarks on behalf of the grants were made by Nicole Kidman (The Film Foundation), John Slattery (UCLA), Annette Bening (Sundance Institute), Aaron Sorkin (Higher Education Fellowships & Institutional Support Grants), Bryan Cranston (Professional Training & Mentoring Grants), Ryan Phillippe (FilmAid International), Jane Lynch and Glee Co-Creator Ian Brennan (Outfest), Carla Gugino (LA Conservancy, MOMA, UC Berkeley, LACMA and other Preserve The Culture & History Of Film Grants), Matthew Fox (American Cinematheque, Levantine Cultural Center, and Latin American Cinemateca), and Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco (Pre-Professional Training & Education Grants)

Eva Longoria To Host Charity Event In Paris For Par Coeur

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

Frederique Constant, one of Switzerland’s leading watch brands, is honored to be the official sponsor of the Par Coeur Gala 2010.

This Gala event, hosted by the founders of the Par Coeur Association – actress Eva Longoria and NBA star Tony Parker – will once again be held on September 20th in Paris at the beautiful Cambon Capucines Pavillon by Potel and Chabot.

The Par Coeur Association, a French foundation, seeks to bring attention to fiscally responsible charities that continuously make substantial differences in the lives of countless families and children worldwide.

Eva Longoria Hosts Makeover Madness For Charity

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Eva Longoria, who holds the current position as Honorary Chair, took part in hosting a charity event, “Makeover Madness”, for the organization Rally for Kids with Cancer at celebrity hairstylist Ken Paves’ Hollywood salon.

Rally for Kids with Cancer is a foundation that raises funds for children’s cancer research, treatment, and awareness, often including celebrities as their biggest advocates. Their annual Cancer Scavenger Cup is an event for “races” between teams in exotic cars, fundraising a minimum of $25,000 for each Rally Driver.

At “Makeover Madness”, Ken Paves, who is a former participant in the race, donated the proceeds of his celebrity services to Rally for Kids with Cancer. Longoria also spent time with her fans outside the salon drawing with chalk on the ground and even joined in on the beauty for a cause by helping Paves trim the tresses of his clients.

Rage Against The Machine Leads Celebrity Protest In Arizona

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

A long list of artists have joined a group actively protesting new immigration laws in Arizona, refusing to play gigs in the state until the laws are changed.

The new law – called SB 1070 – allows police to question any individuals they suspect are illegal immigrants, and all legal immigrants are required to carry registration documents at all times.

Rage Against The Machine singer Zack de la Rocha is spearheading the group, which includes Cypress Hill, Juanes, Conor Oberst, Michael Moore, Kanye West, Joe Satriani, Rise Against, Massive Attack, Sonic Youth, Jack Black’s Tenacious D and many others.