Look To The Stars News: Jason Alexander

Jason Alexander Talks Peace With Israeli President

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 11:00:00 +0000

A group of influential business leaders from the United States and the United Kingdom, led by OneVoice Founder Daniel Lubetzky and Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander, met with Israeli President Shimon Peres on Tuesday.

OneVoice Israel Executive Director Tal Harris, OneVoice Founder Daniel Lubetzky, President Shimon Peres, and OneVoice Entertainment Council member Jason Alexander

Celebrities Support Financial Independence For Women‏

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:30:00 +0000

A new campaign that promises to empower women with the financial independence necessary to start and grow their own businesses has been launched, and has garnered some serious celebrity support.

joinFITE’s (Financial Independence Through Entrepreneurship) Lend Your Hand campaign powered by Kiva, is a six-week rally for consumer engagement that will provide capital to women business owners in 57 countries around the world. joinFITE, championed by Dermalogica founder Jane Wurwand, was created to release the untapped potential of women through entrepreneurship. To help spread the word about the importance of empowering women entrepreneurs, joinFITE has enlisted high-profile celebrity support from Demi Moore on behalf of the DNA Foundation, Cindy Crawford, Jason Alexander, Emma Watson, Kelly Rutherford, AnnaLynne McCord and many more who have activated their commitment to the cause.

Jason Alexander To Direct Les Girls Celebrity Charity Event

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:30:00 +0000

The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s (NBCC) enticing 11th Les Girls event takes place Monday, October 17, 2011 in Hollywood.

Hosted by Julie Bowen [Modern Family] and directed by Jason Alexander [Seinfeld], the event is expected to attract a host of celebrities, including Brian Batt [Mad Men], Laura Bell Bundy, Sarah Chalke [Mad Love], Katie Finneran [I Hate My Teenage Daughter], Kate Flannery [The Office,], Peri Gilpin [Make It Or Break It], Melora Hardin [The Office], Jane Leeves [Hot in Cleveland], Arleen Sorkin, Marcia Strassman, Gina Torres, Steven Weber, Marissa Jaret Winokur and many others.

The show is an irreverent and wickedly funny cabaret—a great evening of entertainment made possible by the donated performances of some of Hollywood’s top personalities. Les Girls continues to raise funds to benefit the National Breast Cancer Coalition, which works to increase funding for breast cancer research and make sure that low income and uninsured women have access to treatment. No long speeches on this night; just outrageous fun for a great cause!

Stars To Get Lucky For Lupus LA At Celebrity Charity Event

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:00:00 +0000

On Thursday, September 22, Hollywood’s hottest will be taking over the rooftop of the Petersen Automotive Museum to “Get Lucky for Lupus LA!”

Young Hollywood celebrities, athletes, musicians and VIPs will ante up to support Lupus LA at the poker tournament. Guests will enjoy an evening of mixing, mingling and poker playing while overlooking the fabulous Hollywood Hills.

The “Get Lucky for Lupus LA!” celebrity poker tournament and party will also include a silent auction with unique and priceless memorabilia from stars of sports, music, TV and film, a customized photo booth, celebrity deejay and MC, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, music and fun.

Brad Garrett To Host Celebrity Charity Poker In Las Vegas

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0000

Brad Garrett and Tropicana Las Vegas present the “All-In For All GOOD” Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament next month.

Among the stars scheduled to appear are Teri Hatcher, Ray Romano, Jason Alexander, Kevin Nealon, Susan Yeagley, Hank Azaria, Cheryl Hines, Annie Duke, Dennis Phillips, Cyndy Violette, Dany Georges, Larry Johnson and Jerry Tarkanian.

Seth Rogen To Host Celebrity Charity Night At Sardi's

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Actor, writer and producer Seth Rogen (The Green Hornet, Pineapple Express, Knocked Up) will once again serve as Master of Ceremonies at the 19th annual “A Night At Sardi’s” fundraiser to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association.

The star-studded gala will feature special appearances and all-star performances by some of television, film and Broadway’s hottest talent covering songs from the song book of the legendary Cole Porter, in a show titled “Red, Hot and Cole.” Among the many talented performers and participants confirmed for this year’s event are: Jason Alexander, Kristen Bell, Simon Helberg, Jim Parsons, Patrick Dempsey, Valerie Bertinelli, Betty White, Nick Jonas, Eric McCormack, David Hyde Pierce, Vanessa Williams and many more.

For over 30 years, the Alzheimer’s Association has been the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research. “A Night at Sardi’s” has brought together prominent celebrities, business, political and entertainment industry leaders to raise over $18 million dollars. These funds have allowed the Alzheimer’s Association to continue to help thousands of affected individuals, families and caregivers get the help they need when faced with the challenges of this devastating and debilitating disease.

Charity Doodle Day USA Needs Celebrity Help

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Neurofibromatosis, Inc.’s fifth annual Doodle Day USA celebrity charity auction will begin on eBay Thursday, May 12.

If you are not familiar with Doodle Day, here’s how it works. The Doodle Day Committee mails out hundreds of packets to celebrities, movie stars, television personalities, sports figures, renowned authors and musicians. Each packet contains a letter asking the recipient to draw a doodle on the card that is enclosed, autograph it, and submit it to the committee. The doodles range from scant scribbles to detailed drawings, and each one is vital to the success of Doodle Day.

The doodles will be posted soon on the Doodle Day website at www.doodledayusa.org, so check often! You can also view past years doodles which include Barack Obama, Gillian Anderson, Ellen DeGeneres, Steve Martin, Tim Allen, Jason Alexander, Paul Michael Glaser and Howie Mandel, just to name a few. The eBay auction is publicized and the bidding begins! The highest bidder of each doodle will win the auction and receive the original card. The auction itself raises awareness of NF, and auction proceeds further our efforts to support NF patients and their families.

George Clooney And Friends To Appear On Comedy Central Charity Special

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Over 50 amazing performers will show their support and lend their comedy chops to “Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education,” the biennial/bi-coastal event which raises funds to help ease the severe shortage of effective schools and education programs for autistic children and adults.

This year’s presentation features star-studded taped segments from the Beacon Theatre in New York City with additional live wrap-arounds from Los Angeles including a celebrity phone bank which allows viewers to call in during the show to donate while speaking with additional comedic heavyweights. Jon Stewart hosts an evening filled with live performances and sketches from a roster of comedy all-stars with live wrap-arounds in LA and showcasing the taped segments from New York City which premieres on COMEDY CENTRAL on Thursday, October 21 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Stars To Ante Up For Children's Charity

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Camryn Manheim will host a special celebrity charity poker tournament at the Commerce Casino in LA in October.

The second annual Ante Up! tournament will raise money for the Children’s Institute, and will feature celebrities such as Jason Alexander, Sean Astin, Brandon Beemer, Gabrielle Carteris, Joely Fisher, Edie Gathegi, Deirdre Hall, Teri Hatcher, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Cheryl Hines, Jamie Kennedy, Ricki Lake, Kathy Najimy, Kevin Nealon, Erik Palladino, Mimi Rogers and Tuc Watkins.

The tournament will also feature a silent auction, with items such as a guitar signed by the Kings Of Leon up for grabs.

Annual Celebrity Charity Doodle Auction Set To Launch

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The annual Neurofibromatosis, Inc. Celebrity Doodle Auction – reported earlier by LookToTheStars.org – is about to launch.

The list is like a “who’s who” of celebrities, and includes Gillian Anderson, Jason Alexander, Carol Channing, Tim Conway, Tim Daly, Phyllis Diller, George Foreman, Terry Fator, Charles Fazzino, Neil Gaiman, Paul Michael Glaser, Seth Green, Melissa Joan Hart, Florence Henderson, Stephen Hillenburg, Sugar Ray Leonard, Tea Leoni, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Joshua Malina, Howie Mandel, Frank Marino, Cory Monteith (Glee), Kevin Nealon, Amanda Palmer, Jodi Picoult, Amy Poehler, Alan Rachins, Eric Roberts, Mark Ryden, Ronnie Schell, Martin Sheen, Sarah Silverman, Roy Thinnes, Carrie Underwood, Sela Ward, plus many others. All have contributed a piece of their own creativity to help support NF, Inc. and their 4th annual Doodle Auction.

Beginning Thursday, May 13, the celebrity Doodles will be auctioned on eBay. Over the past three years, this fundraiser has generated more than $45,000 to benefit NF, Inc., a national non-profit organization dedicated to serving families affected by Neurofibromatosis. One of the most popular doodles was drawn by then-Senator Barack Obama for the inaugural auction in 2007. It fetched $2,075!

American Stars Doodle For Charity

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Yesterday, LookToTheStars.org brought you news about British stars who have created doodles for charity. We can also reveal that the US will also host a National Doodle Day in May.

Doodle Day USA will benefit Neurofibromatosis, Inc., and gives fans the opportunity to bid on doodles created by some of their favorite stars. Some of the famous names to put pen to paper for the initiative include Tim Allen, Jason Alexander, Phyllis Diller, Seth Green, Tony Hawk, Eric Roberts and many more. Special collector opportunities include original artwork created by SpongeBob creator Stephen Hillenburg and late comedian Dom DeLuise.

The doodles will go under the hammer starting May 13. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder that affects one in every 2,500 births. NF is more common than Cystic Fibrosis, Muscular Dystrophy and Huntington’s Disease combined. Funds raised from the Doodle Day auction will go to support education, advocacy, coalitions, and research for treatments and a cure.

Bill Cosby And Jason Alexander Eat Hot Dogs For Charity

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Veteran comedian Bill Cosby was spotted eating hot dogs for charity last week.

The actor was at Pink’s Famous Hot Dogs on La Brea Avenue on Thursday night to help celebrate its 70th anniversary and raise money for charity. The initiative – the brainchild of the eatery’s owners – was simple: for seven days starting at 7 p.m. their famous chili cheese dogs were sold for 70 cents for 70 minutes. The profits all went to charity.

Cosby wasn’t the only star munching down hot dogs for the event – others included Jason Alexander and mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

Affleck, Damon and More To Ante Up For Africa

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:30:00 +0000

Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Brad Garrett, Mekhi Phifer, and top poker professional Phil Hellmuth have joined the growing list of celebrities who plan to play in the Ante Up For Africa charity tournament July 2 at the 40th annual World Series of Poker.

Some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are expected to go all in for the 3rd Ante Up For Africa (AUFA) Celebrity-Charity poker tournament.

Jason Alexander To Host Charity Poker

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Jason Alexander will be hosting a Texas Hold-Em Poker Tournement on May 9 at the Hollywood Park Casino with proceeds going to charity.

Alexander will be joined by celebrities and Dianna Donofrio-Trigatzi (Celebrity Guest Tournament Director and Nevada State Director of the Poker Players Alliance), and Special Honoree, Leyna Nguyen (KCBS/KCAL Anchor), and poker stars such as Greg Raymer, Jamie Gold, and Chip Jett.

Cards hit the felt at 2:00 PM on May 9, with each hand representing a strong step towards ending domestic violence and helping youth who have been abused and abandoned. All proceeds from this tournament will go towards benefiting 1736 Family Crisis Center, Los Angeles’ largest domestic violence agency for the last 36 years.

Kristen Bell Attends Alzheimer's Event

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0000

Actress Kristen Bell was one of the many stars to attend the 17th annual Alzheimer’s Association A Night At Sardi’s event in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, March 4.

Held at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the event attracted stars such as Jason Alexander, Vanessa Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Michelle Pfeiffer, P. Diddy, Greg Kinnear, Zachary Levi, Michael Chiklis and William Shatner, and honored the producers of Fox Sports and the TV show “Friday Night Lights”.

The charity event is one of the biggest annual fundraisers for the Alzheimer’s Association, garnering over $17 million since it was first held.

Stars Hit The Catwalk For St. Judes

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:30:00 +0000

A bevy of stars stepped out on the catwalk on Saturday night for the 5th annual Runway For Life benefit in Beverly Hills.

Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ross McCall, Hilary Duff, Selena Gomez, Jonny Lee Miller, Daisy Fuentes, Jason Alexander, Nancy O’Dell, Cybill Shepherd, Natasha Henstridge and Jaime Pressley were among the stars to show their fashionable sides in the fundraiser for the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and William Shatner was spotted in the audience.

Over 1,000 guests attended the event – held at the Beverly Hilton – which raised well over $1 million for St. Judes. Runway for Life is one of the biggest fundraising events of the hospital’s calendar, and has netted over $6.5 million since it was first staged.

World Magic Awards To Feed The Children

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:30:00 +0000

You can help make the problem of starving children disappear by attending the 2008 World Magic Awards this Saturday, October 11.

Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris at the Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, the show will benefit Feed the Children, an organization that provides food, medicine, clothing and other necessities to individuals, children and families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty, or natural disaster.

Featuring a host of the world’s best magicians – including Hans Klok – the World Magic Awards will attract John Schneider, Corbin Bernsen, Melora Hardin, Jonathan Schaech, Debbie Matenopolous, Ernie Hudson, Buzz Aldrin, Cristian de la Fuente, Ashley Jones and many others.

The Chips Are Up For Africa

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:30:00 +0000

The Second Annual ‘Ante Up for Africa’ poker tournament was held on July 2nd in Las Vegas, and drew an impressive field of poker pro’s, celebrities and athletes – all of who helped make the event a success by raising over $400,000 for charity.

The event, co-hosted by humanitarian/actor Don Cheadle and poker pro Annie Duke, is already having a positive impact in Darfur – notably in reference to a UN Security Council vote authorizing a peacekeeping force in the area. “It wouldn’t have taken place [without us],” said Cheadle.

“It’s just great to see everybody,” Cheadle said as the event began.

Bid Now For Christmas Gifts

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 11:21:00 +0000

The countdown to Christmas has begun, and celebrities are doing their best to make holiday shopping easy this year. Several charity auctions have already kicked off to raise money for good causes, including one that may be eBay’s largest sale of celebrity items… ever!

The BID 2 BEAT AIDS online auction will open on December 1, World AIDS Day, and will feature over 1000 specially signed items, ranging from posters to iPods. The annual auction will raise money for LIFEbeat, the music industry’s AIDS fundraising and service charity, and in the past has raised up to $175,000.

The array of memorabilia up for sale this year is simply colossal, with perhaps the most interesting items being a series of “Lend a Hand to LIFEbeat” cards that feature the handprints of over 100 celebrities. Stars such as Britney Spears, Jack Black, and Kathy Griffin traced around the outlines of their hands and decorated their artworks for the auction, and the finished products will make a unique addition to any Christmas stocking.

Sir Roger Moore to Host a Magical Night for Charity

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 16:33:49 +0000

Sir Roger Moore of James Bond fame will host one of the most magical events of the year, the “World Magic Awards” on Saturday October 13th at Barker Hanger in Santa Monica, CA. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Feed the Children Organization.

The black-tie star studded event will include some of the top names in magic and entertainment. Lance Burton, Neil Patrick Harris, Hans Klok, Pamela Anderson, Arthur Trace, Kevin James, Tony Chapek and Jason Alexander are among the list of presenters and performers. And what would a magic show be without a few surprises?

Feed the Children helps with programs to feed children and their families, responds to disasters worldwide, helps with babies who have been abandoned, lost parents to epidemic or have endured violence or poverty. To learn more about Feed the Children visit their website at www.feedthechildren.org.