Look To The Stars News: Malcolm-Jamal Warner

Magic Johnson Receives 3rd Annual USA TODAY Hollywood Hero Award

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:30:43 +0000

NBA Legend, entrepreneur and philanthropist Earvin “Magic” Johnson received the 3rd annual USA TODAY Hollywood Hero Award presented by USA TODAY President and Publisher Craig A. Moon. A long-time humanitarian and social advocate, Johnson was honored for his work in entertainment, underserved communities and the founding of the Magic Johnson Foundation.

“He’s the perfect Hollywood Hero,” said USA TODAY president and publisher Craig Moon, “the award is about someone who gives more than just their name or money. Magic is a man who gives his time.”

The caliber of celebrities who came out to honor Magic Johnson for his outstanding work in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention in minority communities was nothing short of spectacular. Guests including Chaka Khan, Samuel L. Jackson, Regina King, Russell Simmons and others, offered their words of praise to Magic Johnson, and by the end of the night there was barely a dry eye in the house.

Celebrities Support SICK Artist Event

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 04:18:21 +0000

Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Tomiko Fraser, and cast members from MTV’s hit show Rock the Cradle – which features the sons and daughters of celebrities such as Bobby Brown (Landon Brown), M.C. Hammer ( A’keiba Burrell) and Al B. Sure (Lil B. Sure) – came out to support the Be-Do-Have Foundation’s SICK Artist event held in Hollywood on Monday, April 13th. The foundation provides funds for uninsured actors, comedians and recording artists. This year there were eight fortunate recipients insurance.

The founders of Be-Do-Have state the foundation name means, “Be inspiring. Do what an inspiring person does so that you can have what an inspiring person has.”

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Tomiko Put the Spotlight on Lupus at Charity Event

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:18:01 +0000

With co-host Malcolm-Jamal Warner by her side, Maybelline model Tomiko promised to put “the fun in fundraiser” at a charity soirée to raise awareness and funds for Lupus research in Los Angeles on Saturday night. The mission was accomplished. The event, sponsored by the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation took on a 20’s Cotton Club atmosphere, complete with jazz band. Attendees dressed the part, helping to set a nostalgic tone amidst an event where the subject of Lupus was in the spotlight.

The cause to raise awareness about Lupus is very personal to Jada and Tomiko. In a serious tone, Jada explained that her high school friend, aunt and cousin all have been diagnosed with Lupus. For Tomiko, it is her sister that suffers from the disease. When asked what prompted her to create this event, Tomiko said, “I created this event out of the love for my sister.”

Tomiko is a role model for supporting this cause with passion, but was not the only model present; Mercedes Scelba from Season two of “America’s Next Top Model” was on hand to support the event. Mercedes has Lupus, and her condition was the focus of an episode of the show.