Look To The Stars News: Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell Visits Sick Kids On Christmas Day

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Colin Farrell reportedly spent part of Christmas Day visiting children at a hospital in Ireland.

According to Celebrity-Gossip.net, the actor delivered over 100 gifts to sick kids at Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Dublin on Sunday.

The actor arrived unannounced at the hospital, and parents spending the day with their children were overwhelmed: “Just met Colin Farrell he came to meet the kids in crumlin hospital really nice man,” tweeted one. “Fair play to him putting a smile on the childrens faces.”

Celebrities Attend First-Ever American Giving Awards

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:00:00 +0000

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) was awarded a $1 million grant from Chase at the first-ever American Giving Awards (AGAs) on NBC on Friday.

The program, hosted by 22-time Emmy Award-winner Bob Costas, featured celebrity tributes to five charities selected through online voting. Stars including will.i.am, Miley Cyrus, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, 50 Cent, and Rodney Atkins celebrated the accomplishments of the charities.

To Write Love on Her Arms is dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire and also to invest directly into treatment and recovery.

Stars Honor Elizabeth Taylor At Inspiration Gala

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Last week’s amfAR Inspiration Gala in LA – “A Celebration of Men’s Style” – welcomed some of the biggest stars and honored the late Dame Elizabeth Taylor, who helped created amfAR in 1985.

Alek Wek, Reca Group’s Paolo Diacci and Colin Farrell

Bono And Celebrity Friends Lead PSA Against Famine

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:29:00 +0000

Bono has recruited some of his celebrity friends – including George Clooney, Jessica Alba and Joe Jonas for a new charity PSA aimed at raising awareness about the famine in East Africa.

“Drought, violence and political instability have invited in the grim reaper on a scale we have not seen in 20 years… more than 30,000 children have died in just three months,” he writes in The Huffington Post. "The pictures from Dadaab look like a nightmare from centuries past. Yet, this is the 21st century and these pictures are real and, on the whole, unseen. The food crisis in the Horn of Africa is nothing short of a humanitarian catastrophe, but it is getting less attention than the latest Hollywood break-ups and make-ups.

“ONE’s new film The F Word: Famine is the Real Obscenity isn’t a typical emotional emergency appeal. It’s about focusing the media spotlight on the tragedy unfolding. It’s about building political support in the US and around the world for interventions that will stop the suffering today and break the cycle of famine in the future. Most of all, it’s about taking action — because famine is man-made.

True Blood Star Latest Celebrity To Join Charity Campaign

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:00:00 +0000

True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgård is the latest star to record a PSA for the It Gets Better campaign.

“I believe it gets better when parents start to lead by example,” says the vampire star in the new video. "We have to teach our children that, not only through our words but also through our actions, that every single human being has equal value.

“And to bully someone or for society to discriminate against someone because they have a different sexual orientation, it’s unacceptable.

Justin Bieber Releases Charity Album And Makes Anti-Bullying Video

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Pop sensation Justin Bieber will donate some of the proceeds from his new acoustic album to charity.

My World Acoustic came out today, and will benefit the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals – an organization founded by Donny and Marie Osmond and John Schneider in 1983, dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children¹s hospitals across North America. Each year the 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals provide the finest medical care, life-saving research and preventative education to help millions of kids overcome diseases and injuries of every kind.

“I am in the position to give back thanks to my fans and God. I wrote ‘Pray’ thinking I wanted to help others and I feel like I have a responsibility to do so,” said Bieber via Twitter. “What is the point of doing all this if you can’t make a difference in others’ lives? This album is a gift to my fans and the money raised from it allows us all to help out.”

Colin Farrell To Give Celebrity Support To Charity Gala

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual FAST Gala, an “Evening With The Stars To Benefit The Angels”, a black tie fundraiser for Angelman Syndrome research. Guest of Honor this year is FAST friend and supporter, actor and Golden Globe winner, Colin Farrell.

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, December 4, 2010 in the elegant Crystal Ballroom, located in the West Tower of the Hyatt Regency Chicago, 151 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois. The Crystal Ballroom is the only street level ballroom in Chicago, providing for spectacular views of the city lights and downtown landmarks.

The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (or FAST) is an organization of families and professionals dedicated to finding a cure for Angelman Syndrome and related disorders through the funding of an aggressive research agenda, education, and advocacy. The Foundation is committed to assisting individuals living with Angelman Syndrome to realize their full potential and quality of life.

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)

Charity Brings Peru To Hollywood Tonight

Mon, 10 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Hollywood will host a special benefit screening of “Princess Kaiulani” followed by a Peruvian Cultural Celebration and Q&A session with the film’s star Q’orianka Kilcher tonight, Monday, May 10.

Among those expected to attend are Q’orianka Kilcher (The New World), Colin Farrell, Woody Harrelson, Chaske Spencer (New Moon) and many others.

Set against the dramatic island backdrop of Hawaii and based on the inspiring true story, Princess Kaiulani is a breathtaking romance about an unlikely heroine and her unwavering fight to defend the independence of her people. Monday’s screening will be followed by a Q&A with “Princess Kaiulani” star Q’orianka Kilcher, Peruvian entertainment , guest speakers, and an VIP after party featuring traditional Peruvian dance and music, Peruvian cuisine, appetizers, and hosted bar with exotic cocktails, Peruvian beer and a silent auction.

Colin Farrell Speaks Out Against Homophobic Bullying

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Actor Colin Farrell issued a statement against the bullying of gays earlier this month, in support of the Belong To campaign and his older brother.

Recalling the abuse his brother suffered for being gay, Farrell said, “The beatings and taunting were very frequent for him and a constant part of his school years. I didn’t understand at that time the concept of ‘difference’. Back then, as now, he was just my big brother.”

The week-long campaign, called Stand Up!, aimed to raise awareness about homophobia bullying and to build supportive links throughout Ireland’s young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population. Like Farrell’s brother’s experience, much of the abuse is suffered at school. In a report on the Belong To website, 25 percent of the LGBT youth surveyed were physically threatened by school peers, but less than two thirds of the victims reported it.

Fans Remember Boyzone Star By Giving To Charity

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Fans of Boyzone singer Stephen Gately, who died last week, have donated over $15,000 to a British children’s charity in his memory.

 Gately was a Goodwill Ambassador for Caudwell Children, a charity that focuses on donations to special children for medical treatment, therapy, specialized equipment, and dying wish holidays. Gately’s husband Andrew Cowles had requested that in lieu of flowers, fans could donate to his favourite charity.  

“It’s an amazing gesture for the charity and it sums up Stephen – he always thought of others first,” said charity spokesperson Trudi Beswick. “We’re already up to an amazing amount and hopefully we can buy wheelchairs and equipment and therapy for kids. It’ll be a lovely memory for everybody to remember him by. He was a fantastic goodwill ambassador for us. We really want to give feedback to everyone – to everyone that’s supported us, to Andrew, the family and everyone in Boyzone and thank them by showing them the children we’ve helped in a couple of months time.”

Colin Farrell To Attend Charity Evening With The Stars

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:30:00 +0000

FAST, The Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics, will host an “Evening with the Stars” on Saturday, December 5, to benefit research toward a cure for the rare neurological disorder, Angelman Syndrome (AS).

Gala attendees are set to include actor and Golden Globe Winner Colin Farrell and singer/songwriter Regie Hamm, both of whom have been touched by AS through the diagnoses of their children. Hamm, who won the 2008 American Idol Songwriter competition, will also perform his hit, “Time of My Life,” which became a smash hit single for Idol winner David Cook.

An evening of fun and entertainment, attendees will enjoy a cocktail reception, four-course dinner, dancing and silent auction; sponsored in part by FAST corporate sponsors LexisNexis and Innovative Mag-Drive. The proceeds raised throughout the night will be donated for research dedicated to finding a cure for Angelmen Syndrome, a disorder that is often misdiagnosed as autism, cerebral palsy and/or mental retardation.

Stars For A Cause To Raise Charity Funds Tonight

Thu, 28 May 2009 15:30:00 +0000

A selection of items designed and decorated by some of Entertainment’s biggest stars will go under the hammer at Bonhams and Butterfields Auction House in Los Angeles tonight, May 28.

The Stars For A Cause Auction features a wide range of rare and collectable items, such as posters signed by Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Glenn Close, Susan Sarandon, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anna Paquin, David Duchovny, Rumer Willis, Jonas Brothers, P. Diddy, America Ferrera, Hayden Panettiere, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Colin Farrell, Anne Hathaway, Steve Carell, Emma Thompson, Marisa Tomei, Dustin Hoffman, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Tina Fey, Steven Spielberg and many more.

There are also shoes from William Shatner and Ludacris, and bags adorned with kisses from Al Roker, Nancy O’Dell, Nicollette Sheridan, Marcia Cross, Hugh Laurie, Phillip Seymore Hoffman, Geena Davis, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman, Teri Hatcher, Reese Witherspoon, Kelly Clarkson, Green Day, Keira Knightley, Paula Abdul, John Legend and many more.

Stars For A Cause On Display

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:00:00 +0000

A selection of celebrity designed/autographed jewelry, footwear and other unique items will be on display at auction house Bonhams in New Bond Street, London, tomorrow before being auctioned at Bonhams and Butterfields in Los Angeles on May 28.

Half of the proceeds of the auction, organized by Stars For A Cause, will go to charities chosen by the participating stars, such as the The Art of Elysium, Keep A Child Alive, Red Cross, Elton John AIDS Foundation, UNICEF and many many more. The other half will go to the Prince’s Trust, which helps young people develop confidence, motivation and skills to find work.

Celebrities taking part in the campaign include Kate Winslet, Jennifer Lopez, Penelope Cruz, Ricky Gervais, Charlize Theron, Goldie Hawn, Miley Cyrus, Colin Farrell, Susan Sarandon, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Tom Hanks, Sigourney Weaver and more.

Stars Sign Life-Size Cut-Outs For Charity Auction

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Hollywood news service ET Online has revealed a charity auction featuring life-sized cut-outs of your favorite stars.

Wall-U is a service that offers personalized life-size wall decals “to bring life to any room”, and ET managed to get celebrities such as Kate Winslet, Mickey Rourke, Colin Farrell, Anna Paquin, Tom Wilkinson and the cast of Slumdog Millionaire to autograph their own likenesses backstage at the Golden Globes last month.

Now those life-size Wall-U’s are up for auction to benefit Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. To bid on these once-in-a-lifetime items, just visit eBay before February 10.

5 Friends Voting Video Makes A Comeback

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:30:00 +0000

Hollywood is a land of sequels – and so be prepared for another one. Hot on the heals of last month’s 5 Friends video organized by Declare Yourself comes 5 Friends 2.

With only days until the US elections, a new video has been produced to encourage people to get out and vote, with stars such as Orlando Bloom, Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Snoop Dogg, Harrison Ford, Julia Roberts, Ben Stiller, Will Smith, Steven Spielberg, Justin Timberlake, Zach Braff, Colin Farrell, Neil Patrick Harris, Scarlett Johansson, Shia LeBeouf, Tobey Maguire, Ryan Reynolds, and Jason Segal making an appearance.

Along with a selection of people off the street, the stars say exactly why they are voting.

Stars To Donate Fees To Heath Ledger's Daughter

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:30:00 +0000

The three actors who replaced Heath Ledger in his final film are to donate their fees to the late star’s daughter.

Johnny Depp, Colin Farrell, and Jude Law replaced the late actor in scenes for Terry Gilliam’s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus after filming was suspended when Ledger was found dead in his New York City apartment in January. In the film, which is slated for a 2009 release, Ledger must visit three different dimensions through a paranormal mirror in a bid to rescue the daughter of a traveling showman who sold his child to the devil in exchange for everlasting life. And although Ledger’s completed scenes will be included in the film, Law, Depp and Farrell will also appear in place of the actor in scenes that had not been shot.

“The great thing about it was when Heath died those three actors came along and saved the day. It’s now four actors creating one character,” said Gilliam. “The three actors were totally heroic coming in because this doesn’t happen very often, where there is a tragedy and very famous and successful actors come in and say OK we’ll do whatever it takes to help. To be part of that is wonderful. They didn’t take money – it goes to Heath’s daughter.”

Colin Farrell: Kicking It

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:34:00 +0000

The Homeless World Cup began in 2001 as an avenue for homeless people to change their lives through an international street soccer competition. Five years later, the annual Homeless World Cup has become an internationally recognized competition that improves the lives of many through the art of the beautiful game. Now, with the help of actor/activist Colin Farrell, the whole world can witness this amazing event in a new documentary titled ‘Kicking It.’

‘Kicking It’ follows seven players and their journey to the Cape Town 2006 Homeless World Cup. Homeless players from 48 nations were ultimately chosen to represent their country – coming from such parts of the world as war torn Afghanistan, the slums of Kenya, the drug rehab clinics of Dublin, Ireland, and the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina.

The film, co-produced and narrated by Farrell, was directed by Emmy and Peabody award winning filmmaker Susan Koch.

Colin Farrell Makes Homeless Man's Year

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:32:13 +0000

Four years ago, a radio station in Toronto offered $2000 to anyone who could bring Colin Farrell, who was in town filming A Home At The End Of The World, into their station. The actor himself heard of this contest, and decided to turn himself in – after finding a homeless man to collect the prize.

Farrell was in Toronto again last month, and met the homeless man once more while signing autographs. The pair greeted each other with a hug, and Colin whisked the man, known as Stress, away to Europe Bound Travel Outfitters. Once there the big-hearted A-lister announced, “Get him anything he wants.”

Stress and Colin chose a coat, a down sleeping bag and a rolling backpack stuffed with socks, boots and underwear. But Stress won’t be using that sleeping bag on the street. After shopping, Farrell arranged one year’s accommodation for the now formerly-homeless man, and gave him a wad of money from the nearest ATM to help him get started.