Look To The Stars News: New Look Foundation

Usher Honors Ted Turner For Charity

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Usher presented Ted Turner, founder and chairman of the United Nations Foundation, with the Service Legacy Award at Friday’s World Leadership Conference in Atlanta, hosted by Usher’s New Look Foundation.

The award recognized Turner’s lifetime of leadership in philanthropy, including launching the UN Foundation and in turn its Nothing But Nets campaign—a global, grassroots initiative to end malaria in Africa.

Usher’s New Look has been a long-time partner of Nothing But Nets, including raising awareness and funding last year to send 40,000 life-saving bed nets to families in Ethiopia.

Usher Brings Charity To London

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Usher was in London recently for sold-out shows at the O2, but he spent time in between concerts to meet young people and discuss how to beat knife crimes.

Amid escalating statistics of knife crimes in Britain’s capital – every year sees an increase of 8% – Usher hopes to help mentor teens most at risk by bringing his New Look Foundation to the city.

“We spoke about teenage pregnancy, gang violence, incarceration, isolation – and one very specific thing was knife crime,” the singer told the Standard. "It’s something the kids kept bringing up and obviously it’s a huge issue here.

Justin Bieber Joins Usher's New Look For Charity

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 13:00:00 +0000

Earlier this month, teen star Justin Bieber took time out of his busy schedule to lend support to Usher’s New Look Foundation’s first World Leadership Awards in Atlanta.

“You know, I’m really excited to be here to support Usher, my mentor, and his New Look Foundation. I’m here [and] I’m performing tonight. I’m also helping out another charity,” he shared on the red carpet. “It’s called Pencils of Promise. It’s all about giving back and helping out kids that need education. It’s really important that I’m able to help out other kids. I’m a kid myself, so it means a lot to me.”

ATL star Ciara, Former President Clinton, and So So Def boss Jermaine Dupri also attended the event.

Usher And Justin Bieber To Join Bill Clinton For Charity Event

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Usher and Bill Clinton are teaming up as co-chairs for the New Look Foundation’s inaugural World Leadership Awards in Atlanta on August 6.

WLA will raise funds and support for New Look’s mission to mentor youth as global leaders. Four distinct honors will be awarded to leading individuals, corporations and organizations which have contributed to youth leadership and service. The evening will be full of special surprises, celebrity guests as well as musical performance by Usher, Justin Bieber and friends produced by world class entertainment AEG Live.

NBC Nightly News Features Stars Who Make A Difference

Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Every night this week, NBC Nightly News is featuring a celebrity who is making the world a better place.

The lineup for the week is as follows:

Sally Field, Vital Voices.

Usher Inspires Children To Help Haiti

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0000

After the devastating earthquake in Haiti, music legend and humanitarian Usher urged young people worldwide to mobilize and utilize their resources to help the victims.

Days after the disaster- on January 18, 2010- Usher announced a partnership with the United Nations Foundation to help the victims of the Haiti earthquake. Through Usher’s non-profit, Usher’s New Look, Usher challenged young people worldwide to raise $5 each to help the United Nations’ emergency response in Haiti.

Usher Helps Out With Home Makeover

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

On October 17, 2009, R&B star Usher and “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” traveled to Clarksville, Tennessee to give Trina Scott and her three daughters the good news that their problem-ridden home would be rebuilt in just seven days. This episode of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” will air SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.

Trina, 44, met her husband Dave while he was serving with U.S. Army Special Forces in Fort Bragg – and it was love at first sight.

Usher Honored In The Mississippi

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:30:00 +0000

R&B star Usher hit the South Mississippi coast last week to raise money for his New Look Foundation.

The 29-year-old singer was star guest at the Club Tiki at Beau Rivage, and was honored for his work with New Look and his commitment to provide housing for about 80 Beau Rivage employees whose homes were destroyed or nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Members of the public each paid a donation of $10 to attend the ceremony and listen to the star’s speech.

During the evening, the five-time Grammy winner talked about his desire to make a contribution those less fortunate. He hopes to become known as someone who did everything he could to help others in need.

Usher Partners with Atlanta Dream For His New Look Foundation

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:21:10 +0000

Five-time Grammy Award winning singer, actor, and humanitarian Usher Raymond, also known as Usher, has announced a new partnership with the WNBA Atlanta Dream team and his New Look Foundation.

“I’m extremely excited about Camp New Look’s partnership with the Atlanta Dream, and look forward to witnessing how this new partnership motivates our young people to even greater heights,” says Usher. “We wanted to do something extra special for our students, and I’m happy that the Atlanta Dream have provided an avenue for our young entrepreneurs to attain real life experience.”

Usher’s New Look Foundation, now in its fourth year, has helped over 1,300 teens from across the country through Camp New Look in Atlanta and mini-camps in New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland and Milwaukee. This year, Usher is stepping it up a notch by expanding its youth services with the launch of the New Look Internship program for those who want to develop a career in the sports and entertainment industries.

Hill, McGraw and More Become Cartier LOVECHARITY Ambassadors

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 11:29:26 +0000

Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Djimon Hounsou, and Eva Mendes are among the list of 2007 Cartier LOVECHARITY Bracelet Ambassadors.

The Cartier LOVE bracelet was introduced more than 30 years ago, and has risen to be one of the most coveted jewelry designs in the world. In 2006 alone, more than $1.2 million was donated to eight global charities from the sales of its LOVECHARITY bracelet, spurring the company to create a new LOVECHARITY bracelet for 2007. The goal is to exceed last year’s donations as a number of new celebrities join the endeavor.

The 2007 LOVECHARITY bracelet features an 18K white gold miniature LOVE bracelet graced with the word LOVE and accented with two signature screw motifs. It is set into a knotted silk cord available in various colors, with each cord designating support of a unique cause. The bracelet costs $475 with $100 per bracelet benefiting its corresponding charity.