Look To The Stars News: Rock the Vote

Write A Guest Blog For Perez Hilton For Charity

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +0000

Love to gossip? Don’t miss your chance to work with Perez Hilton, the internet’s most notorious gossip columnist, to write a guest blog for his website, Perezhilton.com! And you’ll be helping a great cause as well!!

CharityBuzz.com is giving you the chance to meet with Perez for 30 minutes in LA to write your blog post. Not in LA? No problem! Perez is happy to connect with you on the phone or via video chat!

The auction is celebrating Rock the Vote’s 21st Birthday. Rock the Vote’s mission is to engage and build political power for young people in our country. Founded twenty years ago at the intersection of popular culture and politics, Rock the Vote is growing its team and its campaigns in 2011, to support the tidal wave of young people who want to get involved in elections and seize the power of the youth vote to create political and social change.

Breaking Dawn Star Encourages Young People To Vote

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

British actress Judi Shekoni – who rose to fame in the role of Precious in UK soap Eastenders and will soon be seen as Zafrina, leader of the Amazon coven, in the upcoming conclusion to the Twilight films – has thrown her support behind a campaign in Britain aimed at encouraging young people to vote.

Judi wanted to get behind the Bite the Ballot Campaign to encourage young people to learn about politics, share their own voice and use their vote. Politics affects what we do every single day, so making your own choices and knowing what your options are is essential, even from the very first vote! This campaign was founded by fellow actor Michael Sani and breaks the barriers to let you know that politics can be simple, personal and fun. It also follows in the footsteps of the American campaign Rock the Vote which saw a huge increase in young people voting for the first time.

The ‘Bite the Ballot’ campaign focuses on one main idea, which is to give voice to young people. At the last General election 60% of them failed to vote. Bite The Ballot was created by young people for young people in an attempt to unite them using Politics. To make them believe in the power of their voice and to know that one vote can count.

Annie Lennox To Be Honored With Harry Chapin Humanitarian Award

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +0000

NARM, the music business association, has announced that it will honor Grammy and Oscar-winning artist, activist and campaigner, Annie Lennox, with its Harry Chapin Memorial Humanitarian Award in recognition of her outstanding work on behalf of HIV/AIDS awareness and other health, human rights and environmental causes.

The presentation will take place at the 2011 NARM Convention Awards Dinner Finale at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles on Thursday, May 12.

Stars Play Charity Ping Pong At PaddleJam

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:30:00 +0000

On Sunday, September 26, stars from TV, Film, Sports and Music united with their favorite non-profit organizations for The Ultimate Slam PaddleJam, a ping pong celebrity doubles tournament to raise awareness for the crucial issues of multiple non-profits.

Taking place at The Music Box in the heart of Hollywood, the 2010 PaddleJam is the launch of an annual initiative uniting stars, non-profits and cause-conscious brands to showcase the many ways to make a difference without necessarily reaching into one’s wallet.

Paddle Jam: Celebrity Charity Ping Pong To Hit Hollywood

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +0000

George Lopez is the first star to confirm his participation in an upcoming charity ping pong tournament.

On Sunday, September 26, stars from TV, film, sports and music will unite with their favorite Non-Profit Organizations for The Ultimate Slam Paddle Jam.

Taking place at The Music Box in the heart of Hollywood, the 2010 Paddle Jam is a celebrity ping pong tournament which will raise awareness for the crucial issues of multiple non-profits, while educating the public on the many ways to make a positive impact without necessarily reaching into their wallets.

Buy Guitar String Bracelets And Support Charity

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Music fans now have the chance to wear their love of Rock on their sleeves for charity.

Wear Your Music is a New York-based organization that creates 100% eco-friendly jewelry that rocks – literally. The company makes used guitar strings from artists spanning the musical spectrum into stylish bracelets. 100% of the proceeds from the bracelets goes to charities of the artists’ choice, such as UNICEF, Rock the Vote, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Nordoff Robbins, MusiCares, PETA, HeadCount, The Nature Conservancy, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Keep A Child Alive, the Michael J. Fox Foundation, Smile Train and many more.

Over 150 musicians have personally donated guitar strings to the initiative, including Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Metallica, Jack Johnson, John Mayer, Ben Harper, Avril Lavigne, Carrie Underwood, Carlos Santana and Death Cab for Cutie.

Brooke Burke Joins Voting Campaign

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0000

Brooke Burke and other celebrities came out to rally attention to voting one week before election on Tuesday.

When asked about the importantance fans voting on for their favorite dancing duo on Dancing with the Stars, Burke – who is currently starring on the show – responded, " It makes a difference on the show when people do not vote in regards Dancing with the Stars, and more importantly it makes a difference when registered voters do not vote."

Brooke Burke Wants You To Vote

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 11:30:00 +0000

American television personality and entrepreneur Brooke Burke, frontrunner on ABC’s #1 television show “Dancing with the Stars,” is set to host One Vote Counts: Pledge to Vote at famed Hollywood hotspot Les Deux next week.

Exactly one week prior to Election Day, this event will support a nonpartisan effort to bring voters together. 12% of registered voters did not vote in the 2004 presidential election – this event aims to change that! One vote counts! It counts for Brooke on her hit show, and it is vital for the nation on November 4.

Confirmed guests include: 2008 Emmy nominee Julianne Hough and Lacey Schwimmer of “Dancing with the Stars,” Ryan Eggold of “90210,” Alaina Huffman of “Smallville,” Roma Maffia of “Nip/Tuck,” Romi Dames of “Hannah Montana,” Emmy winners Michelle Stafford and Adrienne Frantz of “The Young and the Restless,” Shirly Brener of “Righteous Kills,” model Simona Fusco of “Beerfest,” Jesse Garcia of “American Identity,” Jareb Dauplaise from “Drillbit Taylor,” Manny Guevara from the “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” radio show, Karli Henriquez of MTV3’s “Karlifornia” and more to be announced.

Celebrities Put Their Votes Where Their Hearts Are

Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:44:00 +0000

Celebrity endorsement and music have been essential features of political campaigns for the last 70 years. One of the earliest examples dates back to 1932, when Franklin D. Roosevelt used “Happy Days Are Here Again” as the theme song to his first presidential campaign. It eventually became the unofficial anthem for the Democrats, was used for years afterwards, and set a new standard in the way elections were campaigned.

Jump forward to 1960 and you find crooner Frank Sinatra openly supporting the presidential campaign of John F. Kennedy by singing a specially revised version of “High Hopes”. Jump forward further and you will hear the Republicans of 1988 singing the chorus of Bobby McFerrin’s “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” (although McFerrin later asked them to stop using it).

And who can forget Bill Clinton blowing his saxophone along to Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop” in 1992?