Look To The Stars News: Taboo

John Lennon Educational Bus Visits Black Eyed Peas Concert

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus pulled up to the Black Eyed Peas’ Concert 4 NYC at Central Park’s Great Lawn on Friday, September 30th to work with students from the Black Eyed Peas’ Peapod Foundation.

Taboo meets students outside the John Lennon Educational Bus

Taboo Helps Little Kids Rock

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Taboo of the six-time Grammy Award-winning group, The Black Eyed Peas, surprised students at Miramonte Elementary when he delivered free instruments and performed with students at their annual spring concert on Friday, June 17th.

The event was in partnership with Little Kids Rock, a leading nonprofit provider of free musical instruments and teacher trainings to U.S. public schools, including the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

Taboo helped Little Kids Rock augment the program at Miramonte Elementary by delivering 10 free, electric guitars provided by Fender, and performed with the students at their annual spring concert. The donation is part of the more than $1 million dollars worth of instruments and resources Little Kids Rock has donated to the LAUSD since 2004.

Be On Stage With The Black Eyed Peas For Charity

Fri, 27 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Fergie, Taboo, apl.de.ap and will.i.am are pulling out all the stops for two lucky fans this summer in a bid to raise funds for the Robin Hood Foundation.

The Black Eyed Peas have teamed up with luxury charity auction site charitybuzz.com to offer the ultimate concert experience at their Central Park Summerstage show in NYC on June 9th. The auction winner and a guest will meet the band pre-show, as well as enjoy a pre-party including open bar and light food, before being escorted to their ultra VIP seats – on stage for the entire performance! The winner and guest will be on stage as part of the show, which is being filmed in 3D, while 60,000 fans cheer them on.

Stars Help Disadvantaged Women Dress For Success At Billboard Awards

Wed, 25 May 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Celebrities were asked to support a charity that helps unemployed disadvantaged women get prepared for the job market at the recent Billboard Music Awards.

Bolzano handbags, who helped sponsor Backstage Creations Celebrity Retreat, introduced the stars to Dress for Success, an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

Bolzano pledged to donated 1 bag to Dress for Success for every bag gifted to the celebrities who visited them. The best part, every bag donated was personalized by a celeb with words of encouragement for each recipient. "Unemployment is a true concern, it breaks my heart to watch people talk about their reality today, this organization teaches women to fish …you know the saying ‘Give a man a fish and he eats for a day teach a man to fish and he can feed himself for life.’ " said Leylani Cardoso CEO of Bolzano Handbags.

Black Eyed Peas To Play Charity Concert In The Park

Tue, 03 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

The Black Eyed Peas – apl.de.ap, will.i.am, Taboo and Fergie – will perform a special charity concert to benefit Robin Hood, NYC’s largest poverty fighting charity, next month.

The concert will take place on The Great Lawn in Central Park on June 9, and will be joined by some of their celebrity friends (TBA). 54,000 tickets will be given away in a random draw, and a number of tickets will be available in return for a donation to Robin Hood.

Robin Hood holds steadfast to a single mission: fight poverty in New York City. They find, fund, create and nurture programs and schools that generate measurable results for families in New York’s poorest neighborhoods. They work closely with the organizations they support to help them to be more effective, thus helping even more people. In 2010, Robin Hood invested $130 million in 200 programs and schools, helping over 400,000 New Yorkers. A rigorous system of metrics and third-party evaluation of these groups guarantee accountability. Robin Hood’s board pays all administrative, fundraising and evaluation costs, so 100 percent of donations (over $1 billion to date) goes directly to helping poor New Yorkers.

Black Eyed Peas Hold Annual Celebrity Charity Concert

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 12:30:00 +0000

The Black Eyed Peas held their seventh annual Peapod Charity Benefit Concert in Hollywood on Thursday, and a host of celebrity friends turned out in support.

Held at The Music Box, the show raised much-needed funds for the group’s Peapod Foundation, which aims to give back to the band members’ communities around the world.Founded by will.i.am and Polo Molina of Grassroots Productions, The Peapod benefit concerts date back to the earliest incarnation of The Black Eyed Peas and began as charity toy drives for Los Angeles based children and local orphanages.

The band – including Fergie, will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo – lined up on stage along with John Legend, Jackson Browne, Natasha Bedingfield and Bobby Brown.

Stars Record Spanish Language Version of ‘We Are the World’

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Last month in Miami, Florida, an all-star cast of the greatest Latin recording artists converged to record “Somos El Mundo” –or- "We Are The World’ – to raise funds and awareness for the continuing crisis in Haiti.

Led by Emilio Estefan and producer Quincy Jones, the Spanish language version of “We Are The World” includes a partnership with Univision Communications Inc and the non-profit We Are The World Foundation.

“Univision Communications is extremely proud to be partnering with Emilio Estefan, Quincy Jones, the We Are The World Foundation and the many artists who gathered to record the Spanish-language version of ‘We Are The World’,” said Cesar Conde, president, Univision Network. "We are very grateful for the incredible response from the artists that have joined this effort since the recording of “We Are The World” will help raise much needed funds and hope for the millions devastated by this tragedy."

Black Eyed Peas Party With Celebrity Friends For Charity

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:00:00 +0000

will.i.am, The Black Eyed Peas, Dipdive.com and BlackBerry hosted the biggest pre-party leading up to music’s most anticipated night at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 28.

The evening, which raised funds and awareness for the i.am scholarship Fund, featured a high-energy concert and presented the first annual Data Awards, honoring the most recognized DJs and Producers in dance music of 2009. The amazing line-up of performers throughout the night included will.i.am, The Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Rowland, Diplo, David Guetta, Kelis, DJ Poet and DJ Ammo.

Christina Applegate's Charity To Benefit From Celebrity T-Shirts

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Actors, musicians and athletes have designed and autographed one-of-a-kind “I Love. . .” t-shirts to be auctioned off to benefit Christina Applegate’s foundation Right Action For Women.

The auction is in connection with Lee National Denim Day on October 2, one of the largest single day fundraisers for breast cancer in the country.

Celebrities who have lent their support include: Fergie, apl.de.ap & Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas, the cast of ABC’s “Desperate Housewives,” Ashley Tisdale, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi, Jennifer Morrison, Carrie Ann Inaba, Gabrielle Union, Fran Drescher, Tiffani Thiessen, Tim Daly, and Melissa Gilbert. The tees will be auctioned off on charityfolks.com. Bidding begins today and will end on October 2. Proceeds will benefit Right Action for Women.

Charity Reigns Backstage At Teenage Choice Awards

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

The Teenage Choice Awards held in LA over the weekend were not just a chance for some of today’s hottest stars to show their stuff on stage – backstage there was more fun, all in the name of charity.

Celebrities such as Britney Spears, Jordin Sparks, George Lopez, Kat Von D, Lil Mama, Brenda Song, Keke Palmer, Dane Cook, Shawn Johnson, Jennifer Stone, and Taboo, will.i.am and apl.de.ap of the Black Eyed Peas all stopped by to sign backpacks which are to be donated to City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution that is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases, guided by a compassionate patient-centered philosophy, and supported by a national foundation of humanitarian philanthropy.

Stars also played a celebrity version of Bop It – the game that tests a player’s mental and physical skill by having the player follow verbal directions given by the game at faster and faster pace. Celebrities lined up for the challenge, with the winner – Shailene Woodley from ABC’s The Secret Life of an American Teenager – picking up the top prize of $10,000 for the charity of her choice.

Black Eyed Peas Unveil Music Academies

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:30:00 +0000

The Adobe Foundation and The Black Eyed Peas Foundation will unveil two new state-of-the-art music and multi-media academies for youth in Oakland and Redwood City, California.

The collaboration focuses on giving youth access to multi-media production tools for video, dance, music and art. Through the creation of digital media, teens are given the opportunity to comment on critical issues and inspire social change in their communities.

Mayor Villaraigosa To Host Fundraising Gala

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:30:00 +0000

On Friday, May 29th, the Honorable Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa and council member José Huizar will co-host the 3rd Annual Fundraising Gala to benefit the Boyle Heights Music and Arts Program at the Boyle Heights Technology Youth Center.

The Center, which first opened in September of 2006, is a 20,000 square foot state of the art full-time learning center, located on a corner that was once plagued by violence and drug trafficking. The center boasts a music recording studio, an accredited alternative high school, recreation areas and plans for a television studio.

The Youth Opportunity Movement of Los Angeles has partnered with the Los Angeles County of Education to operate the center and help at-risk-youth achieve their educational, employment, and personal goals by providing them with opportunities to develop skills that will help them build a viable future.

Black Eyed Peas Honored At Charity Oscar Event

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Charity organization Children Uniting Nations (C.U.N.) celebrated their 10th anniversary viewing of the Academy Awards at the Beverly Hilton on Sunday, February 22nd.

The night was jam packed with celebrities who united in support of foster children across the nation. The event was presented by The Hollywood Reporter, Swaggmedia.com and 93.5FM The Beat radio station, which was broadcasting live all night long.

The red carpet shined with celebrity attendees including Lauren Conrad, DJ AM, Taboo (from The Black Eyed Peas), Billy Baldwin, Lil’ Mama, Jane Seymour, Oscar Nunez, and more, all dressed in their Oscar best. The night included high energy performances form the Jabbawockeez, Colby O’Donis, Teairra Mari, Doug E. Fresh, Spinderella, Sophie B. Hawkins and the music stylings of DJ AM.

Stars Come Out For Black Eyed Peas Charity Gig

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Fans of the Black Eyed Peas were out in droves last Thursday night as the band played a special charity show at the Conga Room in Los Angeles.

Band members Fergie, will.i.am, Taboo and all performed at the show, and there were special guest appearances by Lupe Fiasco, Nikka Costa and Boyz II Men. Proceeds went to The Peapod Foundation, an organization set up by the band to give back to the band members’ communities around the world. Founded by will.i.am and Polo Molina of Grassroots Productions, The Peapod benefit concerts date back to the earliest incarnation of The Black Eyed Peas and began as charity toy drives for Los Angeles based children and local orphanages.

“Music penetrates through all types of boundaries and crosses all kinds of barriers,” will.i.am told the Associated Press before the show. “It gives us a commonality through rhythm and melody. Music has brought the world together.”

Join The Black Eyed Peas For Charity Party

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Fans of the Black Eyed Peas will want to head to Pasadena tonight, January 26, for an intimate Industry Elite Party to benefit the Apl Foundation.

Special guests expected to appear at the event are apl.de.ap and Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas, as well as Shannen Doherty, Michael Copon, Vida Guerra and many more.

The Apl Foundation is committed to giving back to communities and children within the Philippines and throughout Asia. The foundation raises funds to support immediate need projects within the Philippines. Each year Apl and his team evaluates and selects projects that need support. Each project is provided with financial aid and awareness generated within the local and global communities. In addition, a portion of the dollars raised is reserved for distribution to organizations supporting disaster relief in the event of natural and man made disasters impacting the Philippines and other Asian communities.

Black Eyed Peas Gig Raises Cash For Earthquake Victims

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:34:00 +0000

The Black Eyed Peas have raised over $870,000 at a benefit show in Shanghai for victims of the Chinese earthquake.

The show, held on Tuesday night, was originally intended as a promotional event for beverage companies Chivas Brothers and Pernod Ricard China, but became a benefit in the aftermath of the May 12 earthquake that has killed more than 69,000 people in the country’s Sichuan region. Band members apl.de.ap, will.i.am, Taboo, and Fergie also donated a selection of personal items – including a guitar – to an auction held before the concert.

“We fell in love with China and the Chinese people when we visited here before,” said will.i.am. “So [we] wanted to use tonight to do all we could to help the relief effort in the aftermath of the earthquake.”

Black Eyed Peas Rock The Peapod Party

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 09:10:28 +0000

The Black Eyed Peas held their fourth annual charity concert at the Avalon in Hollywood last week, with a plethora of celebrity friends turning up to raise money for charity.

And even before the concert started, front woman Fergie was eager to spread the love.

“Travelling around the world and seeing disease and poverty, for me it’s about giving back,” she said.

Black Eyed Peas Hold Charity Party

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 10:35:00 +0000

It was a balmy night in Hollywood, but that did not keep celebrities devoted to friendship and charity away from a birthday fundraiser for apl.de.ap (Allan Pineda Lindo) of hip hop group the Black Eyed Peas. The red carpet arrivals streamed into the Vanguard Nightclub on November 27 with their party shoes on and their hearts on their sleeves – they were there to have fun and raise money for charities in the Philippines.

Black Eyed Peas members Taboo and will.i.am organized the event to celebrate apl.de.ap’s 33rd birthday and to pay tribute to the charities that have helped him in the past. Will.i.am was the first of the group to arrive, and he spoke with the press about his holiday plans and new musical ventures with Mariah Carey and Michael Jackson. Will was excited about the fundraiser because it showed how far he and his friends had come – they were now able to bring their blessings full circle and give back to the communities that raised them.

Taboo was next to arrive. He was excited to be back in the States, and was happy to spend time with his fourteen year old son Joshua. He also said that events like this showed the love the Black Eyed Peas had for others. When they established The Black Eyed Peas Foundation in the early nineties, the band wanted to be sure to give something back to each of their diverse backgrounds – wil.i.am represents the USA, Taboo is of Mexican descent, and apl.de.ap was born and raised in the Philippines.