Look To The Stars News: John Mayer

Guitar String Bracelets Raise Thousands For Charity

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Wear Your Music, the creators of the Original Artist Bracelet, succeeded in donating over 60,000 dollars to charity in 2011. The Original Artist Bracelet is custom-made from the intertwined guitar strings of music icons with profits donated to individual musicians’ charities of choice.

Over 150 artists including modern favorites Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Jack Johnson, classic legends like Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend and Gregg Allman and country music icons like Dolly Parton and Tim McGraw are donating their strings to create The Original Artist Bracelets.

“We created this company in 2007 when we noticed that musicians were just tossing away their used guitar strings,” explains Hannah Garrison, Co-Founder of Wear Your Music. “We wanted to use these guitar strings to make a difference by recycling a piece of rock memorabilia to create bracelets for fans. We took it a step further and decided to donate the proceeds from the sale of the Artist Bracelet to the musician’s charity of choice.”

Katy Perry Joins Celebrity Charity Ambassador Class

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has announced its 2012 Ambassador Class, dedicated to restoring instrumental music education programs in our nation’s public schools.

Since 1997, The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has provided over 1.8 million children with the gift of a complete education that includes music. The Foundation’s Ambassador Program, comprised of prominent musicians, athletes and stars of the film world who have committed to being the Foundation’s most powerful advocates and fundraisers, have helped raise over 1 million dollars to support the Foundation’s cause. Joining Alumni Ambassadors like Beyonce, Colbie Caillat, Jamie Foxx, Natasha Bedingfield and Gavin DeGraw, the 2012 VH1 Save The Music Foundation Ambassador class includes: Katy Perry, Matthew Morrison, Lupe Fiasco, Gavin Rossdale, Jordin Sparks, Vanessa Carlton, AJ McLean and Chris Daughtry.

Throughout the year, the Ambassador Class will continue to raise awareness for The VH1 Save The Music Foundation and deliver key messages about the importance of music education in a young person’s life. They will help increase profits to further the Foundation’s goal of providing instrumental music education programs in U.S. public elementary and middle schools. Ambassadors will even perform at select national events and visit with public school students to share their experiences of how music has impacted their lives, passion and careers.

Tony Bennett To Be Surrounded By Stars At Charity Concert

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

AARP today announced that Carrie Underwood, Diana Krall, John Mayer and Stevie Wonder will join American icon Tony Bennett for a landmark concert event in Los Angeles to benefit Drive to End Hunger, a national effort by AARP and AARP Foundation to end hunger among older Americans.

This musical spectacular will take place at the STAPLES Center on Saturday, September 24th and also celebrates the singer’s milestone 85th birthday. To date, Drive to End Hunger has organized food and cash donations to provide more than 2.7 million meals through local hunger relief organizations.

Billed as AARP Presents: TONY BENNETT LIVE IN CONCERT – Benefit for Drive to End Hunger, this one-night-only event will feature songs from Bennett’s anxiously awaited new album, Tony Bennett: Duets II, slated for a September 20th release.

Alicia Keys Announces Celebrity Charity Black Ball

Thu, 26 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson will join forces in London next month to host the annual Keep A Child Alive Black Ball.

“Each year, Keep a Child Alive gathers extraordinary guests in a night promised to be filled with surprises and special moments,” said Keep a Child Alive Co-Founder, Alicia Keys. “I LOVE the Black Ball! I’m proud to raise awareness and funds for this most important cause to help families in Africa and India affected by AIDS and HIV. This issue is undeniable – how can we ignore it? It’s our responsibility as human beings to come together to save lives and care about each other.”

Joining the stars at the event will be Paloma Faith, Tinie Tempah and others yet to be announced.

John Mayer And Keith Urban Join Tiger Woods At Charity Event

Mon, 02 May 2011 21:05:00 +0000

Another exciting Tiger Jam culminated on Saturday night as John Mayer and Keith Urban took the stage at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for a sensational concert which helped raise approximately $750,000 for programs of the Tiger Woods Foundation.

The 2011 Tiger Jam once again provided a VIP weekend for guests, including an exclusive clinic and Q&A with Tiger Woods, John Cook and surprise guest Darius Rucker; an evening reception; live and silent auctions featuring one-of-a-kind luxury items; and a rocking concert from GRAMMY Award-winners Urban and Mayer. Joining Tiger Woods onstage at the reception was Tamika Mitchell — a third-year Earl Woods Scholar — who spoke of her experience with the Tiger Woods Foundation and shared her story of achievement.

Celebrity Charity Auction Will Be A Night To Remember

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The 18th Anniversary A Night To Remember event in New York to benefit the Kristen Ann Carr Fund is on Saturday, April 30th – - only 2 weeks away!

The Kristen Ann Carr Fund was founded in 1993 by Bruce Springsteen’s co-manager Barbara Carr and her husband, prominent rock journalist Dave Marsh, after Sarcoma claimed the life of their daughter, 21-year-old Kristen Ann Carr. Honoring the life of this extraordinary young woman, The Fund has established a comprehensive sarcoma laboratory at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, provides sarcoma fellowships in both surgery and oncology at MSKCC and supports programs designed to help teenagers and young adults with cancer and other serious illnesses. This year they’ll be honoring Columbia Records SVP Greg Linn and his wife Lisa.

The event will feature a silent auction, followed by an online auction at CharityBuzz.com from May 5. Auction lots include

Songs For Japan: Stars Donate Tracks To Charity Album

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 04:30:00 +0000

In what stands as a major global music relief effort to benefit those affected by the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, over 30 of the biggest names in contemporary music have joined together for the worldwide release of “Songs for Japan,” an unprecedented compilation of 38 chart-topping hits and classic tracks.

The digital album is available worldwide on the iTunes Store for $9.99. Proceeds from the album’s sale will benefit the disaster relief efforts of the Japanese Red Cross Society.

The “Songs for Japan” track listing features an all-star lineup:

Keith Urban And John Mayer To Headline Tiger Woods' Celebrity Charity Gig

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Tiger Woods is excited to announce the return of his annual charity concert, Tiger Jam, and has announced the headline acts.

On April 30, two Grammy Award-winning artists will take the stage at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas for the 2011 Tiger Jam, an exclusive, VIP concert event. Keith Urban and John Mayer will join forces for an exciting evening that benefits the Tiger Woods Foundation.

“I’m thrilled these two talented musicians are joining us for Tiger Jam,” event host Tiger Woods said. “We have had so much success with this event over the last 13 years, raising more than $12 million for programs of my Foundation, and we are excited to continue that tradition.”

Party with Jimmy Fallon on Grammy's Eve

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:51:00 +0000

Jimmy Fallon is set to host this year’s Roots Jam Session on Friday, February 12th, benefitting OpportunityNation, and you could be there, too!

Every year, award season brings the usual array of star-studded parties, but rarely do any of these become a celebrated institution. The Legendary Roots Crew, named one of the greatest live bands around by both Spin and Rolling Stone, have created the ticket to one of the most coveted and exclusive experiences of the season, delivering an innovative and unforgettable mix of musicians performing under one roof.

Jimmy Fallon will act as this year’s host, following in the footsteps of Don Cheadle, John Legend, Jada Pinkett Smith and Dave Chappelle, while Hennessy Artistry will serve as presenting partner. The announcement comes on the heels of The Roots’ 6 GRAMMY nominations, which are split between their two 2010 releases, Wake Up! (with John Legend) and How I Got Over.

Elton John Announces Annual Celebrity Charity Oscar Viewing Party

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:30:00 +0000

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) announced today that the 19th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish will take place on Sunday, February 27, at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles.

Sir Elton stated, “I am tremendously excited to announce that Best New Artist Grammy nominee Florence + The Machine has accepted my personal invitation to perform for guests attending this year’s gala event.”

Music Superstars Create CD for Flood Victims

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:08:00 +0000

Dozens of artists, including Sting, Bon Jovi, Pink, Bob Dylan and Kings Of Leon have donated tracks to a CD benefitting the Queensland flood victims.

Flood Relief – Artists For The Flood Appeal will also feature songs from Australian bands Powderfinger, Crowded House and Midnight Oil.

59 previously-released tracks have been donated by the bands for the three-disc compilation, including songs by Beyoncé, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters and Keith Urban.

Musicians rock CAN roll For the Hungry

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 12:40:00 +0000

Ryan Star is performing January 18 at Webster Hall in NYC and once again he’s teamed up with rock CAN roll.

rCr volunteers will be onsite accepting food donations in order to bring a healthy and nutritious non-perishable food to people who live with hunger and in poverty.

In the last year alone, rCr has teamed up with Barenaked Ladies, Ian Anderson (of Jethro Tull), comedian Lewis Black, Bret Michaels, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Maroon 5, TRAIN & John Mayer, who together with their fans have helped feed men, women and children in need.

Music Legends Support Hungerthon Celebrity Charity Auction

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Some of music’s legendary performers have come together as part of a special celebrity charity auction for Hungerthon.

Hungerthon was started in 1975 as a partnership between WhyHunger and Infinity Broadcasting and has since expanded to become an autumn radio tradition among the New York tri-state area radio stations in the CBS, Clear Channel and Emmis Radio Groups, and Sirius XM Satellite Radio, with support from Citadel New York stations, Last.FM and more.

WhyHunger is a leader in building the movement to end hunger and poverty by connecting people to nutritious, affordable food and by supporting grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment. WhyHunger was founded in 1975 by the singer-songwriter Harry Chapin and radio talk-show host and current Executive Director Bill Ayres.

Judd Apatow Directs Celebrity Friends In Charity Video

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Judd Apatow has collected some of his famous friends and put them on film for a special charity video for the American Jewish World Service (AJWS) to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary.

Among those to appear on the video are Ben Stiller, Don Johnson, Lindsay Lohan, Sarah Silverman, Kiefer Sutherland, Patrick Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld, Susan Sarandon, John Mayer, Tracy Morgan, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Denis Leary, Helen Hunt, Dane Cook and many more.

According to the organization: "Some famous people made this hilarious video on our behalf. It rocks. So by all means, laugh your tuches off. Enjoy some of the most celebrated names in entertainment (including Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman, Kiefer Sutherland, Susan Sarandon and, yes, Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog) roasting AJWS as we mark our 25th anniversary. We’re here to amuse.

Orlando Bloom Helps Comedy Fight Malaria

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Stars from television, film and music have joined Malaria No More to use their talent (and their funny bone) to shine a bright light on the malaria crisis and get people talking about malaria.

Of course, there’s nothing funny about malaria, but comedy can be a powerful tool for bringing the issue to a new audience. Although malaria was eradicated in the United States nearly 60 years ago, many Americans do not know that this preventable and treatable disease continues to claim the lives of more that 850,000 people every year, most of them children under the age of 5 in Africa.

Comedy Fights Malaria takes a brand-new approach to an age-old health issue. Rather than the traditional method of earnest appeals for aid, Comedy Fights Malaria focuses first and foremost on providing entertaining content in the form of web videos, public service announcements and character sketches to educate and engage a new audience in the fight against malaria.

Musicians On Call Celebrates October For Charity

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Musicians on Call is proud to announce a special addition to its Month of Music celebration. Multiplatinum, award-winning country music star Trace Adkins will perform at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville on October 25, 2010.

The concert will follow last week’s super-successful show featuring Lady Antebellum at New York City’s City Winery on Wednesday.

Due to the intimacy of the setting, seats are extremely limited and the charity anticipates selling out quickly. Please purchase tickets to this event and support Musicians On Call’s mission of bringing live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities.

Wear Your Music For A Unique Celebrity Charity Gift Idea

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

This holiday season, give the gift of rock history while supporting charity! WEAR YOUR MUSIC is offering fans of everyone from Carlos Santana to Avril Lavigne a chance to take home a piece of rock and roll history, while supporting charities such as the World Food Program USA, UNICEF and others.

The New York-based group creates 100% eco-friendly jewelry that rocks—literally, turning used guitar strings from artists spanning the musical spectrum into stylish bracelets, which are sold with a certificate of authenticity. “These are strings that these musicians have used and would normally throw away,” says co-president and designer Hannah Garrison, “It’s great that we can recycle them and also offer people a chance to wear rock n roll on their wrists.” In addition, the fine silver used on each bracelet is also 100% recycled, as is the DVD case each bracelet comes in.

Keith Urban And Friends To Perform Benefit Concert

Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Keith Urban and an all-star lineup of friends returning to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, October 5 for We’re All For The Hall, a concert to benefit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

Reserved seating tickets, which are priced at a family friendly $25 and $35 (does not include Ticketmaster surcharge), will go on sale Friday, September 17, at 10:00 AM. A limited number of VIP ticket packages will also go on sale on September 17 at www.countrymusichalloffame.org.

  The show — which will feature performances from Alison Krauss, Keith Urban, Vince Gill, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, John Mayer, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert and Billy Currington — promises to be a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime evening of music, friendship and camaraderie.

Hot Summer Concert Tickets Benefit Charity

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:30:00 +0000

City of Hope is currently auctioning tickets to three of this summer’s hottest concerts in the US.

Going under the hammer are two tickets to see John Mayer in Irvine, California, on August 24, as well as two tickets to see Tom Petty as he brings his Mojo tour to Mansfield in Massachusetts on August 19.

Also up for grabs are tickets to the OzzFest concert in Pittsburgh – featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Motley Crue and more – on August 19.

Eric Clapton And Friends Play For Charity

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Eric Clapton held his third Crossroads Guitar Festival just outside Chicago in the weekend, to raise money for the anti-addiction centre he opened in 1998.

The concert was a treat for lovers of the blues, with performers including BB King, Buddy Guy and Jeff Beck appearing, along with John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, ZZ Top, Vince Gill, Steve Winwood and many others. Bill Murray also made an appearance.

The festival benefited Clapton’s Crossroads Centre, a facility he launched on the beautiful Caribbean island of Antigua following his own battles with addiction.

Patrick Dempsey And Friends Attend Ferrari Charity Event

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

A host of stars came out last week to celebrate the first 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia in the US and help Haiti last week.

The event, held in Los Angeles, saw stars such as Patrick Dempsey, Michael Bay, Aaron Eckhart, Olivia Munn, Maria Menounos, Molly Sims and The Hurt Locker star Jeremy Renner turn out to watch as the Ferrari car went under the hammer for $530,000. Also auctioned were the opportunity to be a Ferrari team member at the Canadian Grand Prix in June, and Ferrari Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso’s original racing suit.

John Mayer was also on hand to perform at the event, which raised over $600,000 to help victims of Haiti’s earthquake through the Catholic Medical Mission Board. CMMB has been working in Haiti since 1912. It was also announced during the evening’s program that the Department of Orthopedics and Hand Surgery of the University of Modena, which has a longtime relationship with Ferrari, will make its knowledge and resources available to help CMMB in Haiti.

John Mayer And Tyler Perry Give Big To Help Haiti

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000

John Mayer has given a double shot of charity to help survivors of the Haiti earthquake.

The singer has allowed the Red Cross to use his song The Heart of Life – as performed Larry King’s Haiti: How You Can Help TV special – in a new PSA for the charity’s relief efforts. And if that isn’t enough, he has also given the Red Cross a donation of $500,000.

The singer joins movie mogul Tyler Perry in recent donations – Perry recently donated $1 million to relief efforts.

Stars Join Larry King To Talk Charity For Haiti

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:30:00 +0000

As reported earlier by LookToTheStars.org, a host of stars joined Larry King on CNN last night to encourage people to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The broadcast raised over $5 million for UNICEF and the Red Cross.

Famous faces such as Alyssa Milano, Mick Jagger, Ben Stiller, Ringo Starr, Colin Powell, John Mayer, Seal, Ryan Seacrest, Benicio del Toro, Tea Leoni, Scarlett Johansson, Christian Slater, Ashley Judd, Sarah Ferguson, Russell Simmons, P. Diddy, Kobe Bryant, Danny Glover, David Spade, Susan Sarandon, Nicole Richie, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Jeff Probst, Molly Sims, Peter Wentz, will.i.am and many more took the chance to appear on the show.

Each star took the time to speak about the disaster and appeal for donations.

Larry King To Host Star-Studded Haiti Special

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 19:40:00 +0000

Larry King will host a special two hour show tonight, Monday January 18, on CNN featuring a plethora of celebrities, leaders and activists talking about how YOU can help victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Expected to take part are Alyssa Milano, Mick Jagger, Ben Stiller, Ringo Starr, Colin Powell, John Mayer, Seal, Ryan Seacrest, Benicio del Toro, Tea Leoni, Scarlett Johansson, Christian Slater, Ashley Judd, Sarah Ferguson, Russell Simmons, P. Diddy, Kobe Bryant, Danny Glover, David Spade, Susan Sarandon, Nicole Richie, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Jeff Probst, Molly Sims, Peter Wentz, will.i.am and more.

The show will air on CNN at 8pm ET.

John Mayer Tickets For Charity

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:30:00 +0000

John Mayer has formed partnerships with three charities for his upcoming winter arena tour.

Fans can get front row tickets and premium experiences at shows throughout the tour. The best part of all of is that the funds raised will benefit three great causes: the Back To You Fund, Military Outreach Ministry Camp Pendleton and NCIRE – the Veterans Health Research Institute. In addition, winners can designate two partner charities of their own choice!

There are a few ways to get these great seats: