Look To The Stars News: Variety - The Children's Charity

Shirley Jones To Be Honored By Children's Charity

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Actress Shirley Jones, winner of the 1961 Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for “Elmer Gantry,” will be honored by Variety – The Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada, at Oscar Night Las Vegas.

Officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Oscar Night Las Vegas, Feb. 24-26, 2012, is a weekend destination event for movie fans nationwide to celebrate the 84th Academy Awards in The City of Entertainment.

Proceeds will benefit Variety, The Children’s Charity of Southern Nevada, dedicated to providing services for children with special needs in the Las Vegas community since 1950.

All Blacks Help Design Car For Charity

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, are hosting the Rugby World Cup later this year, and have just launched an exciting new charity initiative.

A limited edition Ford Fiesta designed by the All Blacks and Ford New Zealand is now on sale to the public. The final look of the AB35 Fiesta, which had input from many players including Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Conrad Smith, has been kept under wraps for weeks.

Only 35 of the cars have been made by Ford New Zealand, with one of the cars being auctioned for charity on TradeMe.co.nz between May 29th and June 8th.

Michael Bublé To Sing For Variety Children's Charity

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Michael Buble will perform a special show for boatees taking part in the Variety – The Children’s Charity 2011 R Marine Variety Splash on Sunday, March 6, in Australia.

The crooner will sing as part of the charity’s Splash event at Sandleford Margaret River, near Geographe Bay in the South West of Western Australia.

Australia gave Michael his first number one album anywhere in the world when his 2003 self-titled set hit top spot in May 2004. That album is now seven times platinum. The 2005 follow-up, It’s Time, is five times platinum, as is Michael’s 2007 album, Call Me Irresponsible.

Brian May Rocks For Special School

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Queen guitarist Brian May made a special trip to a London school alongside his wife, former Eastenders actress Anita Dobson, last week to deliver a new minibus.

The pair visited West Lea Special School in Enfield on behalf of Variety – The Children’s Charity to deliver the bus, which has been adapted for the school’s pupils.

“Our pupils have learning difficulties, complex needs and some have physical disabilities,” head teacher Sue Tripp told the Enfield Indepenent. "We rely heavily on our minibuses and this brand new 17-seater with wheelchair access is just what we need to replace one of our older models.

Jack Johnson Helps Kiwi Kids On Bikes For Charity

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Jack Johnson put smiles on the faces of 50 deserving kids in Christchurch, New Zealand, recently when he presented them with their own bike and helmet as part of the Variety – The Children’s Charity annual Bikes for Kids tour.

Now, you can also help give a Kiwi kid their first bike, by donating to Variety at www.varietynz.co.nz/bikesforkids. Every $1 donated before 31 December 2010 will be generously matched by Jack Johnson’s charity – the Johnson Ohana Charitable Foundation, up to US$2,500.

For only $200, Variety can provide a child with their very own bike and helmet. Variety is challenging all New Zealanders to donate $20 and get nine friends to do the same to bring a ray of sunshine to deserving Kiwi kids.

Bonnie Tyler To Headline Celebrity Charity Variety Show In New Zealand

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Bonnie Tyler and Leo Sayer will headline a special celebrity charity variety show in New Zealand on November 12.

The New Zealand Variety Show will hit The Aotea Centre in Auckland to raise money for Variety – The Children’s Charity. Founded over 80 years ago, Variety commenced operations in New Zealand in November 1989 with a spectacular Variety Show. Now, 21 years later, history will repeat itself with another great show to celebrate the charity’s work raising millions of dollars for sick, disabled and disadvantaged kiwi kids.

The dream of The New Zealand Variety Show came from veteran TV producer Nigel Godfrey, and a chance meeting with Kiwi business legend Owen Glenn in June of this year has seen this dream turned into a reality.

Stars Join Club Charity

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:00 +0000

ClubCharity.com, an online auction site for celebrity and corporate charitable giving founded by CharityBids.org and visionary entrepreneur Robert L. Johnson, today announced its launch in Canada through a partnership with Toronto Blue Jays centerfielder Vernon Wells.

To kick off the partnership, ClubCharity.com is auctioning a Toronto Blue Jays helmet signed by Wells and covered in Swarovski crystals. Proceeds will benefit Vernon Wells’ Perfect 10 Foundation, supporting single mothers and children in need.

Leveraging the Charity Bids platform, ClubCharity.com is a multi-faceted auction site featuring items from celebrities, athletes, artists, and corporations to support numerous charitable causes. Built by a team of longtime volunteer fundraisers, Charity Bids offers a secure, user-friendly, customizable solution to run fully branded auctions online, making it simple to find, bid on, and buy one-of-a-kind, unique auction items. Auctions can be displayed on multiple web properties simultaneously, allowing charities, corporations, and their affiliates to promote the same auction across multiple sites in a seamless, branded way – creating infinite fundraising opportunities, and maximizing exposure via the web.

Simon Cowell Awarded For Charity Work

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Simon Cowell was honored with Variety – The Children’s Charity’s prestigious Humanitarian Award at the Variety World Conference at the Grand Ballroom of the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel & Spa on May 23.

Since 1938, Variety International’s Humanitarian Award has annually been awarded to a person who has shown incredible dedication in the support of humankind.

Variety International recognize Simon Cowell has utilized his position in the entertainment industry, in business and his international profile as a fundraising tool to support many charities and individuals around the world and has helped transform many lives of those in need.

Teri Hatcher Desperate To Play Charity Golf

Mon, 10 May 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Teri Hatcher, star of ABC’s hit show “Desperate Housewives”, will play in the Pro-Am at The Principal Charity Classic on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

Teri Hatcher’s wildly successful portrayal of Susan Mayer in the award-winning ABC Comedy “Desperate Housewives” earned her a 2005 Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild Award, and a 2005 Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy. The role of the single mom searching for love in the sometimes sordid, always intriguing world of Wisteria Lane has vaulted Hatcher to the pinnacle of today’s hottest comic actresses.

Hatcher’s success has continued to grow since her days starring as the unforgettable Lois Lane in the 1994-97 series “Lois & Clark.” She recently became a New York Times best-selling author with her first book, Burnt Toast and other Philosophies of Life, which was released in May 2006. In the critically acclaimed bestseller, she offers a personal, heartfelt and often very funny manifesto on life, love and the lessons we all need to learn—and unlearn—on the road to happiness.

Pat Benatar Rocks Charity Gig

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On May 4, AMC Entertainment held their first annual charity event benefiting Variety – The Children’s Charity & The Will Rogers Institute with a special performance by music icons, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo.

Held at Fox Studios in Los Angeles, the event included Kansas-City style BBQ from the famed Fiorella’s Jack Stack, Heineken, Crane Lake wines, Jack Daniels and Skyy Vodka cocktails and games such as horseshoes, Texas Hold’em and a strong man mallet competition.

Pat Benatar To Rock For Variety - The Children's Charity

Wed, 05 May 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Pat Benatar will perform a special show in LA tonight, May 4, to benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Will Rogers Institute.

It will be a night of Kansas City hospitality in Los Angeles complete with cocktails, authentic Kansas-City style BBQ, from Fiorella’s Jack Stack, and Texas Hold’em. AMC Theaters will bring together high-powered studio executives and industry influencers all while supporting two of Hollywood’s most revered institutions.

Guests expected to attend the event include Maria Menounos (“Access Hollywood”), Gilles Marini (“Brothers & Sisters”), Sean Patrick Flannery (BOONDOCK SAINTS), Dean Norris (“Breaking Bad”), Rich Sommer (“Mad Men”), Steve Ward (“Tough Love”), Olivia Munn (G4 Attack of Show/ DATE NIGHT), Aimee Garcia (“Trauma”) and many more.

Peter Jackson Joins Kermit To Sell His Heart For Charity

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:27:00 +0000

Variety’s Kids has launched a very special online auction featuring Muppet legend Kermit The Frog and his celebrity friends – including legendary director Peter Jackson and his cast from The Lovely Bones.

A whole bunch of stars have signed paper hearts featuring the famous amphibian for the charity, including Kristen Bell, Susan Sarandon, Josh Duhamel, Anna Kendrick, Vera Farmiga, Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Mark Wahlberg, Melanie Lynskey, Rose McIvor, Stanley Tucci and many more.

LTTS Exclusive - Miss World Finalists Talk Charity

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 +0000

When you are asked to attend a Press Call with the Miss World finalists at the last-minute you find the time, energy and fastest train in order to attend. I have never seen so many beautiful and inspiring women in one ballroom, and in one hour I did my best to speak with and photograph the finalists.

I spoke to Miss Wales Lucy Whitehouse. She told me that her ambition is to follow in Helen Morgan’s footsteps. Helen was a former Welsh winner. Lucy works as a nurse and she said that she wanted to encourage people to care for each other. I have to admit that I was smitten.

Michael J Fox To Tee Off In Charity Golf Tournament

Mon, 25 May 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Actor Michael J. Fox is to play in a charity golf tournament this week.

The Ciber pro-am of the Principal Charity Classic golf tournament will take place this Wednesday, May 27, at Glen Oaks County Club in West Des Moines.

Fox says that taking up golf with Parkinson’s is the “most optimistic” thing he has ever done.

Bid On Sean Penn's Milk Suit For Charity

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

You can now own a piece of history from the Academy Award nominated film MILK. The Clothes Off Our Back Foundation has announced an online auction of costume designer Danny Glicker’s specially created shirt/tie/suit ensemble worn by Sean Penn in Gus Van Sant’s Milk, which is nominated for 8 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Costume Design.

The clothing worn by Penn during his portrayal of Harvey Milk in the film will be auctioned off to benefit both Variety – The Children’s Charity of Southern California and the Hetrick-Martin Institute, home of the Harvey Milk High School, in New York City.

Bidding is now open on the Foundation’s site Clothesoffourback.org and ends Saturday, February 28th.

Journey To The Center Of The Earth For Charity

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 09:30:00 +0000

Journey To The Center Of The Earth is the new film from former Xena:Warrior Princess director Eric Brevig, and a special charity preview is to be held in Knoxville.

The preview will be held on June 24 at the Regal Cinemas Pinnacle Stadium 18, and will be attended by two of the film’s stars: Brendan Fraser and Josh Hutcherson. Proceeds from the event will go to the East Tennessee chapter of Variety – The Children’s Charity.

Tickets will be available only at the Pinnacle 18 for $50 each from 9am this Friday, June 6, and the evening includes catering by Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.

Charities Bask In The Kiwi Limelight

Fri, 30 May 2008 11:30:00 +0000

A motorized green couch is making a charity trip through the land that brought us The Lord of the Rings – New Zealand.

Kiwi rugby league legend and all-round nice guy Stacey Jones has teamed up with one of the country’s favorite television presenters, Alison Mau, to promote Limelight, a new nationwide online business and community directory service. About one third of all advertising revenue raised from Limelight will be donated to New Zealand non-profit organizations, and the current tour aims to raise funds for Variety – The Children’s Charity and the Child Cancer Foundation.

The tour started in Kaitaia on May 15, and goes as far south as Bluff (as far south as you can possibly go in this land of Hobbits) before finishing back in Auckland on June 19. The charity trip will put over 20 towns in the limelight, celebrating ‘local legends’ and involving community celebrities and other local charities.

A Game, A Dress, And A Brawl For Charity

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:29:00 +0000

A special surprise for Look to the Stars readers

Be sure to visit Look To The Stars tomorrow, Wednesday March 12, to read our exclusive interview with Leeza Gibbons as she tells us a little about the causes that are closest to her heart.

Between a Rock and a hard place

Charity Gifts For Valentine's Day

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 11:18:00 +0000

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it is time to think about loving gifts that rise above the standard red roses. And there are a number of products available this month that not only tell that special person how much you care, but also help raise money for those who are less fortunate. Shoes, dresses, T-shirts, and even a second-hand swimsuit are on offer to help Cupid’s arrow hit its mark.

Actress Keira Knightley’s latest movie, Atonement, has recently received seven Oscar nominations, including Best Picture, and now fans have the chance to buy a very special part of the production. The dazzling green dress Knightley wore in the emotionally charged romantic scenes opposite James McAvoy is being auctioned by the Clothes Off Our Back Foundation to benefit Variety – The Children’s Charity.

The dress is one of several made for the scene, and was designed by Jacqueline Durran, who has been nominated for a Costume Design Academy Award for her work on the film. The auction runs from February 1 until March 1 at www.clothesoffourback.org, and bids have already reached $3,000.

Alba, Cook Raise $260K for Variety

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:06:00 +0000

A Knoxville screening of “Good Luck Chuck” has benefitted the children’s charity Variety of Eastern Tennessee, thanks to the presence of Jessica Alba and Dane Cook. Fans paid $75 to attend the screening and see the actors, raising a total of $260,000 to help disabled children.

The Variety charity screenings began in 2003 with “Radio” and Cuba Gooding Jr., and “Walking Tall” raised funds the following year. 2005 saw “The Dukes of Hazzard” with Jessica Simpson, Seann William Scott and Knoxville native Johnny Knoxville, and last year’s benefit featured “Talladega Nights” with Will Ferrell. Altogether, nearly $1 million has been raised by the screenings.

The funds are used to purchase mobility equipment for children with physical disabilities and are also shared with other children’s agencies such as Feeding America, Tennessee School for the Deaf and the Empty Stocking Fund.