http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/768-chris-webber-foundation/rss20.xml en-us 40 The latest news about celebrity good deeds and charity involvement <p><em><small>Written by <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contributor/23">Delinda Lombardo</a></small></em></p> <p>Former <span class="caps">NBA</span> star and all-around good guy <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/822-chris-webber">Chris Webber</a> has hosted a sensational weekend in Las Vegas for his third annual Celebrity Bada Bling Weekend at Planet Hollywood.</p> <p>The usual cast of characters joined Webber, with a few new faces that flocked to his event with nothing but love for Webber and his efforts.</p> <p>Webber&#8217;s Celebrity Weekend is held every year to raise money for the <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/768-chris-webber-foundation">Chris Webber Foundation</a>. And every year, more and more celebrities are turning up to support one of the most popular and well-liked humanitarians around.</p> <p>Guests enjoyed a celebrity poker game, <span class="caps">VIP</span> party at Prive with a live performance from rapper Too Short, and a Saturday night soiree which included a live auction and incredible performance by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1125-gladys-knight">Gladys Knight</a>. After the show, guests enjoyed a private party at Koi where they were swanked by celebrity athletes and colorful guests.</p> <p>Some of the stars who showed up to support Chris Webber&#8217;s foundation included actress Bonnie Mercado, Lydia Harris, Dr. Yamma Brown (daughter of James Brown), actor/comedian <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1215-terry-crews">Terry Crews</a>, Mark Curry, actor/comedian <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1456-finesse-mitchell">Finesse Mitchell</a>, and current/former <span class="caps">NBA</span> players Ricky Davis, Scot Pollard, Matt Barnes, Shavlik Randolph, Rip Hamilton, Baron Davis, Brain Shaw, Juwan Howard, Moses Malone, Joakim Noah and many, many others.</p> <p>For a complete in-depth review, along with celebrity interviews and photos, visit <a href="http://www.Athlebrities.com">www.Athlebrities.com</a>.</p> <h6>Related past articles</h6> <ul class="item-links"> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1658-annie-lennox-sings-for-world-aids-day">Annie Lennox Sings For World AIDS Day</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1549-elton-john-hosts-an-enduring-vision-gala-in-new-york">Elton John Hosts An Enduring Vision Gala In New York</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1476-annie-lennox-sings-praises-for-charity-work">Annie Lennox Sings Praises For Charity Work</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1362-save-the-musics-esquire-party-in-the-hills">Save The Music's Esquire Party In The Hills</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1126-honeys-we-love-finesse-mitchell">Honeys We Love: Finesse Mitchell</a></li></ul> <hr> <small> <p> Want to write for us, or help with our research? <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contribute">Find out more about contributing.</a> </p> <p> Copyright &copy; 2008 <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/">Look To The Stars</a>. This article may not be reproduced without explicit written permission; if you are not reading this in your news reader, the site you are viewing is illegally infringing our copyright, and we would be grateful if you would <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/about#contact">contact us</a>. </p> </small> </hr> Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:30:00 -0000 urn:uuid:http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1062 http://www.looktothestars.org/news/1062-chris-webbers-bada-bling-celebrity-weekend Chris Webber Chris Webber Foundation Too Short Gladys Knight Bonnie Mercado Lydia Harris Yamma Brown Terry Crews Mark Curry Finesse Mitchell Ricky Davis Scot Pollard Matt Barnes Shavlik Randolph Rip Hamilton Baron Davis Brain Shaw Juwan Howard Moses Malone Joakim Noah Celebrity Charity Philanthropy Giving At-Risk/Disadvantaged Youths Children Education Literacy