Look To The Stars News: Jessica Simpson

Tony Hawk To Launch New Video For Operation Smile

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:00 +0000

Operation Smile and Tony Hawk will launch a new video on January 10 sharing the story of how a smile can change forever.

Tony Hawk and Operation Smile

The Change Forever campaign is designed to make a lasting impact for children born with clefts each and every day, who are often unable to speak or eat properly and are shunned and ostracized from their community. Every child – no matter where they are born – deserves access to safe surgical care.

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Kenny Chesney To Perform Live At Thanksgiving Day Game

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Four-time Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, Kenny Chesney, will kick-off The Salvation Army's 122nd annual Red Kettle Campaign with a LIVE performance at Cowboys Stadium during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Redskins at 3:15PM (CT) on FOX.

Kenny Chesney announces his halftime performance during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game to kickoff The Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign.

The nationally televised show marks the 16th year the Dallas Cowboys have helped The Salvation Army launch the campaign, which began on a San Francisco pier in 1891. Kenny’s performance will help raise awareness and millions of dollars for the Red Kettle Campaign, which collected a record $147.6 million last year. Funds will support people in need, including those still experiencing the lasting impact of Hurricane Sandy this Christmas season.

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Kenny Chesney To Kick Off Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:30:00 +0000

The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys have announced that music superstar and football enthusiast Kenny Chesney will rock Cowboys Stadium on Thanksgiving Day to kick-off The Salvation Army’s 122nd annual Red Kettle Campaign.

Kenny’s performance will be televised LIVE nationally on FOX during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Washington Redskins on November 22, 2012 at 3:15PM (CT). The concert marks the 16th year of the Thanksgiving Day partnership between the Dallas Cowboys and The Salvation Army, in which time the Red Kettle Campaign has raised more than $1.5 billion.

And now through November 11th, fans of the Cowboys and Kenny Chesney can visit www.SalvationArmyUSA.org/BoysofFall for a chance to win a trip for four to Dallas to see the Thanksgiving Day game — including on-field passes for the halftime show performance and a meet-and-greet with Kenny. To enter, just submit a short (60-seconds or less) video featuring youth (pre-collegiate) football highlights. Selected videos may be featured during the Dallas Cowboys halftime show on Thanksgiving Day. One lucky Grand Prize winner will also win a trip for four to see the game live and in-person. Complete contest rules and details are available at www.SalvationArmyUSA.org/BoysofFall.

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Taylor Swift Donates Shoes To Celebrity Charity Auction

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 16:30:00 +0000

Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, announced today a complete line-up of a-list celebrities who decided to take off their shoes for a good cause, including shoes from Taylor Swift, Ryan Seacrest, Jimmy Fallon, Chase Crawford, and more.

The charity is also auctioning off 4 destination trips that will go towards supporting their mission of providing shoes for individuals living in poverty. The auction is being hosted on the charity auction site CharityBuzz.com.

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The Wanted To Join Tennis Greats At Arthur Ashe Kids Day

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:00:00 +0000

The US Tennis Association (USTA) has announced that pop-vocal sensation The Wanted, chart-topping singer Carly Rae Jepsen, special guest performer Owl City, teen quartet Mindless Behavior and X Factor star Rachel Crow will team up with current world #1 Roger Federer, reigning US Open Champion Novak Djokovic, U.S. #1 men’s singles player John Isner, three-time US Open Champion Kim Clijsters and Mardy Fish – as well as Serena Williams – at the 17th Annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Presented by Hess Saturday, August 25 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y., from 9:30 a.m. – 4p.m.

Hosted by AAKD alumnus Jordin Sparks and TV personality Quddus, the popular full-day tennis and music festival for children and adults alike features interactive games, musical entertainment and tennis activities. Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day Presented by Hess will kick off the 2012 US Open, which runs from August 27 – September 9.
 

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Celebrity Charity Gifts That Give Twice

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Looking for a gift to top all gifts this holiday season? Leading charity auction site charitybuzz.com is offering access to hundreds of once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences.

The site’s “Gifts That Give Twice Holiday Auction” features lots ranging from the chance to meet Christina Aguilera on set at The Voice to the chance to hang with BB King backstage.

Auction proceeds support the work of hundreds of nonprofit organizations around the world, such as the the RFK Center for Justice and Human Rights, Tibet House, True Colors Fund, GO Campaign and more.

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Stars Design Dog Bowls For Animal Charity

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000

When does a basic dog bowl become something more? Answer — When it’s a one-of-a-kind piece of “pup art” created with love by many of today’s hottest stars.

Scheduled to launch on December 5, 2011 and run through December 16, 2011, Bowl Project 2011 is an online charity auction featuring ceramic dog bowls that are custom painted by such celebrity animal lovers as Paula Abdul, Ellen DeGeneres, Betty White, Jessica Simpson, Jane Lynch, Chelsea Handler, Cindy Crawford, William Shatner, and many others.

These collectible bowls are personally signed by each celebrity artist. The bowls’ conveyed messages are an important reminder of the love and affection pets offer people, especially those in need of care most. To view and bid on these custom bowls, visit Bidding for Good.

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Cosby, Mills and Bush Support Injured Veterans

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:02:00 +0000

Celebrities from all fields are donating signed items to support better medical treatments for injured service members.

The Airlift Research Foundation, an organization dedicated to creating better medical solutions for the brave men and women who sustain traumatic limb injuries on the battlefield and at home, is hosting an online auction in order to raise funds critically needed to fulfill its mission.

The auction went live on Veterans Day, at Mission Fish and Ebay.

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Enrique Iglesias To Kickoff Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Enrique Iglesias has announced that he will be the featured performer for The Salvation Army's 15th annual Red Kettle Kickoff during halftime of the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Miami Dolphins on November 24, 2011 (4:15 p.m. ET; CBS).

Enrique’s live nationally televised performance will mark the start of the 120th anniversary of the Army’s iconic Red Kettle Campaign, which began in San Francisco in 1891.

The iconic kettle campaign is the largest and longest running fundraiser of its kind and raised a record $142 million in 2010, with more than $1.4 billion raised since the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day partnership began. To celebrate the 15th anniversary of this iconic musical partnership, fans will have an opportunity to win an expense-paid trip to see the Cowboy’s game and halftime show performance by signing up to be an online virtual bell ringer at www.OnlineRedKettle.org.

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Stars Donate Shoes To Celebrity Charity Auction

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, has announced a complete line-up of A-list celebrities who decided to take off their shoes for a good cause.

What began as a staff shoe drive internally at NBCUniversal 30 Rock studios for the charity’s Japan relief efforts quickly caught on to stars such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Sir Elton John, sisters Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney Kardashian, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, John Krasinski, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mariska Hargitay, Yoko Ono, the TODAY show cast, and many more. Jennifer Wilson, an NBCUniversal employee who helped initiate the celebrity shoe auction, said it was the kindness of organizations like Soles4Souls during Hurricane Katrina that drew her to help.

“I’m a Louisiana girl with family in New Orleans, so I saw first-hand the destruction, pain, and uncertainty that comes with a natural disaster,” Wilson said. “I started this to help those that helped us.”

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Stars Sell Their Extra Baggage For Charity

Tue, 24 May 2011 19:40:00 +0000

A little extra baggage isn’t always a bad thing, especially on JetBlue Airways, the carrier known for offering customers a first checked bag free. To celebrate this liberating experience and help raise money for America’s youth, more than 50 famous musicians, actors and athletes have donated their signed carry-ons, party purses, briefcases, guitar cases and other baggage to JetBlue’s Celebrity Baggage charity auction.

The baggage will be auctioned off on eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, during two seven-day auction periods with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the airline’s long-standing charitable partner, DoSomething.org. Bidding is open today through June 6 at www.jetblue.com/celebritybaggage.

Celebrity donations include items from Amber Valetta, Blake Griffin, Brittany Snow, Busy Philipps, Chelsea Handler, Donald Trump, Jessica Simpson, Jordin Sparks, Kellan Lutz, Kelly Osbourne, Lindsay Lohan, Matt Leinart, Paul ‘DJ Pauly D’ DelVecchio, Rosario Dawson, Ryan Seacrest, Samantha Harris, Sara Evans, Stacy Keibler and Taylor Swift among others.

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Stars To Go Barefoot For Charity

Fri, 20 May 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Soles4Souls has announced its schedule for Barefoot Week 2011, which includes media events and shoe distributions in seven cities.

As it does each year during the first week of June, the non-profit organization will be distributing thousands of pairs of new shoes in the United States while it also collects much needed donations through shoe drives at schools, churches and community centers. The charity is asking Americans to choose one day during the week to go barefoot—at the office, at school or in public— to raise awareness for the millions of people worldwide who live in extreme poverty and can’t afford shoes.

“It’s an honor to donate shoes to help Soles4Souls as they do incredible things for the less fortunate people in this world,” said Jessica Simpson. “I encourage everyone to lend support.”

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Kodak Launches Celebrity Charity Auction For Alzheimer's Association

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Eastman Kodak Company has announced the beginning of its celebrity charity auction benefitting the Alzheimer's Association.

The latest innovation from the KODAK Picture Kiosk – PYNK Smart Print System – not only holds memories, but with your assistance, can help preserve the memories of loved ones. KODAK PYNK Smart Print Ready frames signed by celebrities who attended Maria Shriver's Women’s Conference are currently available for auction with all proceeds benefitting the Alzheimer’s Association at www.eBay.com/KODAK.

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Harrison Ford And John Stamos Honored By Charity

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Operation Smile, a worldwide children’s medical charity, honored Harrison Ford, John Stamos and Susan Casden at its 9th Annual Smile Gala on September 24, 2010, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Access Hollywood host Billy Bush served as Master of Ceremonies and Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale of GLEE performed.

Special guests attending the gala included Operation Smile Ambassadors John Salley, who served as guest auctioneer, Carmit Bachar, Deidre Hall, Donald Trump, Jr. and Vanessa Trump. A highlight of the evening included a performance by Philippine Smile Ambassador Chadleen Lacdo-o. More than $1.5 million was raised to benefit the organization.

Operation Smile Co-founder and CEO Dr. William P. Magee presented the John Connor Humanitarian Service Award to Calista Flockhart on behalf of legendary actor and humanitarian Harrison Ford who was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. The John Connor Humanitarian Service Award is presented to those individuals who have demonstrated their concern and love for their fellow man through their actions and deeds.

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Stars Bare Their Soles For Shoe Charity

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Actors, athletes, and comedians have bared their souls to team up with 50Kshoes.com’s “Celebrity Charity Challenge” to benefit Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity dedicated to providing free footwear to those in desperate need.

Celebrities include Lance Bass, Ahmed Best, Kristin Chenoweth, CaCee Cobb, Mark Cuban, Seth Green, Bradie James, Kim Kardashian, Jason Kidd, Mike Madono, Ken Paves, Warren Sapp, Jessica Simpson and Geoff Stults. To date, Soles4Souls has donated over 1.5 million pairs of new shoes to the victims of the recent devastations in Haiti and Pakistan.

Donating is easy and takes less than two minutes at www.50Kshoes.com. It requires no shipping, no wrapping and no trips to the post office. The suggested donation is very affordable, with $5.00 buying five pairs of new shoes. The challenge ends on September 12, 2010 and all donations are tax-deductible.

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Jessica Simpson To Speak At Charity Student Leadership Event

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Triple threat Jessica Simpson – singer, actress, and a rocking philanthropist, that is – will bring her passion and resilience formed from years in the unforgiving entertainment industry to empower 500 college and high school students from 12 countries on behalf of Operation Smile as the International Youth Ambassador.

The 4-day event, which starts on August 1, is Operation Smile’s 18th annual International Student Leadership Conference and will take place at the University of Denver in Colorado. As the keynote speaker, Jessica Simpson will try to get youth amped up about their theme – “Be the Change!” – promoting activism and change in their communities. The conference-meets-boot camp is designed to have youth participate and interact in teams to help each other develop a strong mentality and spread optimism.

Electric violinist Caitlin Moe will perform at the conference with her reprises of well-known songs in pop culture.

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Maria Shriver Announces Women's Conference Lineup

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Maria Shriver has announced the lineup for this year’s Women’s Conference, to be held from Sunday, October 24 through Tuesday, October 26 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

“Our theme this year is ’It’s Time’ – and we are hoping The Women’s Conference inspires women to see this challenging moment in history as an opportunity to come together and transform ourselves, our communities and our world as Architects of Change,” she wrote in the Huffington Post. "I could not be more proud to disclose this amazing lineup, which will be led by Laila Ali, Yahoo! CEO Carol Bartz, Martha Beck, Mary J. Blige, Erin Brockovich, Campbell Brown, Deepak Chopra, Rosario Dawson, Paula Deen, Giada De Laurentiis, Linda Ellerbee, Giselle Fernandez, Sally Field, Jane Fonda, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, David Gregory, Arianna Huffington, Women for Hire CEO Tory Johnson, Donna Karan, Billie Jean King, New York Times Columnist Nicholas Kristof, Matt Lauer, Omega Institute Co-Founder Elizabeth Lesser, Journalists Laura Ling and Lisa Ling, Jillian Michaels, former Xerox Chairwoman & CEO and Save the Children Board Chair Anne Mulcahy, The Honorable Sandra Day O’Connor, Poet Mary Oliver, Suze Orman, Dr. Oz, Tony Robbins, Al Roker, Diane Sawyer, The Episcopal Church’s Presiding Bishop and Primate The Most Rev. Dr. Katharine Jefferts Schori, Howard Schultz, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Katherine Schwarzenegger, Jessica Simpson, Anna Deavere Smith, Disney/ABC Television Group President Anne Sweeney, “The Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro, Kerry Washington, Ali Wentworth and Oprah Winfrey.

“We’ll kick the Conference off on October 24 with Maria Shriver’s March on Alzheimer’s and candlelight vigil in Long Beach, which I will emcee with Leeza Gibbons, Peter Gallagher and Dixie Chicks lead singer Natalie Maines. Alzheimer’s is a mind-blowing disease that disproportionately impacts women – both as victims and caretakers of loved one’s suffering from it. With more than 5 million people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in this country and a new diagnosis every 70 seconds, I believe it’s time to pick up the pace and start marching to defeat this devastating disease.

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Paris Hilton To Attend Create Your Own Bangle Bar For Charity

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Alex and Ani – the celebrated jewelry line – and Live! On Sunset, LA’s premier retail boutique, announce the launch of an exclusive Create Your Own Bangle Bar this week, the first of its kind on the West Coast.

20% of total sales from the event will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Los Angeles County. Located on the famed Sunset Boulevard, Live! On Sunset is the perfect location for Alex and Ani’s bangle bar debut. Alex and Ani is a unique Rhode Island jewelry company known for their use of recycled materials and their personal and meaningful pieces, especially their patented signature expandable bangles, which adjust to fit anyone. Celebrity fans of the brand include Sandra Bullock, Miley Cyrus, Jessica Simpson, Vanessa Hudgens, Cameron Diaz, and Courteney Cox.

Guests – such as Paris Hilton – will be treated to TY KU Sake at the Buddha Bar and specialty cocktails provided by O.N.E. Water as well as enjoy tunes from the special guest DJ.

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Stars Celebrate National Barefoot Day For Charity

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Today is National Barefoot Day, which kicks off a weeklong series of events organized by Soles4Souls to encourage people to donate shoes to those in need.

“If you can’t dig deep in your pockets, than dig in your closet!” said Scarlett Johansson, who has donated over 2000 shoes to the charity. “Americans can make a huge difference with Soles4Souls by donating shoes. Souls4Soles gives away a pair of shoes every 13 seconds in over 120 countries, with over 55 percent donated to fellow Americans.”

Over the course of the entire week, Soles4Souls will be distributing more than 50,000 pairs of new shoes in the United States while it also collects much needed donations support shoe drives at schools, churches and community centers.

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Jessica Simpson Honored At Gracie Awards

Thu, 27 May 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Jessica Simpson was one of the honorees of Tuesday night’s Gracie Awards – sponsored by the Alliance For Women in Media – hosted by Maria Menounos.

Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, the Gracies honored exemplary programming created for women, by women, and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable and new media. The Gracies are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alliance for Women in Media that supports educational programs, charitable activities, public service campaigns and scholarships to benefit the public, the electronic media and allied fields. The Gracie Awards, established in 1975, honors programming and individuals of the highest caliber in all facets of radio, television, cable and web-based media, including news, drama, comedy, commercials, public service, documentary and sports.

Jessica Simpson was the recipient of the 2010 Dove Real Beauty Award, which honors an individual who best embodies and expresses the “substance and spirit” of real beauty through her life and career. As an entertainer and business woman growing up in the spotlight, Jessica Simpson represents real women’s challenges with beauty and demonstrates how to face them with grace and courage. Jessica is now using her own experiences to inspire and encourage women everywhere to believe in themselves.

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Wanda Sykes Joins Soles4Souls Campaign

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 11:30:00 +0000

Emmy Award-winning actress, comedian and writer Wanda Sykes has teamed up with www.50KShoes.com to raise funds for Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, and their ongoing relief efforts to the victims of the devastated country of Haiti.

The charity has pledged 1.3 million of shoes, of which 120,000 pairs already sent, to be distributed to Haitians during a sustained giving plan in coordination with other agencies. 

“As little as five dollars will provide two people with a pair of shoes,” said Sykes, “Let’s all come together and do what we can for the people of Haiti.” 

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Jessica Simpson Gives Her Soles To Charity In Haiti

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Music Artist and Fashion Designer Jessica Simpson, along with friends Celebrity Hair Stylist Ken Paves and Cacee Cobb, have teamed up with Soles4Souls through 50KShoes.com to raise funds to send immediate relief to the victims of the devastated country of Haiti.

The charity has already pledged one million pairs of shoes to be distributed to Haitians during a sustained giving plan in coordination with other agencies.

“Let’s all do everything that we can for the victims in Haiti,” said Jessica Simpson. “Just five dollars will buy two people a pair of shoes.”

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Taylor Swift Signs Elephant For Family Health International

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:29:00 +0000

As reported earlier by Look To The Stars, Family Health International is one of many charities to benefit from the current auction of celebrity-signed toy elephants organized by PROJECT ZAMBI.

Among those who have signed the elephants specifically for FHI are Taylor Swift (pictured below), the Jonas Brothers, Hugh Jackman, Heidi Klum and Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi.

Taylor Swift, Project Zambi

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Jessica Simpson Honored At Operation Smile Gala

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Jessica Simpson was honored at Operation Smile's 8th Annual Smile Gala at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel on Friday, October 2.

Simpson is the International Youth Ambassador for Operation Smile, an organization that provides free reconstructive surgery to tens of thousands of children and young adults in 25 developing countries and the United States and brings them new hope and new lives.

Hosted by Access Hollywood presenter Billy Bush, the Smile Gala honored Jessica’s entire family for the work they do with the charity, as well as Stephen Berman of JAKKS Pacific, the Honorable Richard J. Riordan, Roselyn Sanchez and Eric Winter. Jessica, Ashlee, Tina and Joe Simpson have proven themselves beyond exemplary in their dedication to improving the lives of children throughout the world suffering from facial deformities. Jessica began her relationship with Operation Smile as a Smile Ambassador and attended an Operation Smile medical mission to Kenya with her father Joe in October, 2005. Jessica has also traveled to Washington, D.C. with Operation Smile founder Dr. William Magee and spoke to members of Congress on Operation Smile’s behalf.

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Celebrities Provide Happy Memories for Sick Children and Their Families

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:30:00 +0000

What do President Barack Obama, Jessica Alba and Martina McBride all have in common? They have all helped kids’ dreams come true through the Kids Wish Network.

The Kids Wish Network is a national charitable organization which works to bring joy to children who are facing difficult or tragic circumstances.

The charity has many programs, from Hero of the Month which recognizes young people facing tough situations, to Holiday of Hope Gift Bank which helps to bring comfort to children feeling alone in hospitals, to Wish Granting which arranges for children’s dreams to come true.

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