Look To The Stars News: Teenage Cancer Trust

Justin Bieber's Charity Christmas Album Debuts At #1

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Justin Bieber’s new Christmas album, Under The Mistletoe, has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with first week sales of 210,293 units.

The album is Justin’s third album to enter the chart at #1 before his 18th birthday, after My World 2.0 (April 2010) and Never Say Never: The Remixes (February 2011, soundtrack to the highest domestic-grossing concert film in history, $75 million).

Rock Legends Launch Teenage Cancer Program At UCLA

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:00:00 +0000

The Who’s Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend have announced a new teenage cancer program at UCLA based on similar initiatives run by the Teenage Cancer Trust in the UK.

Photo: Rock icon Roger Daltrey of the Who visits pediatric cancer patients at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.

Justin Bieber Releases Christmas Charity Album

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:15:00 +0000

Global phenomenon Justin Bieber is kicking off the season of giving with his ambitious Believe Charity Drive. Justin will donate a portion of the proceeds from his November 1st holiday release, Under The Mistletoe, to charity.

Additionally, he is calling on fans to contribute to seven specific charities, launching an ambitious effort to amass millions of dollars in total donations.

Rock Stars Feature In Celebrity Charity Cookbook

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:00:00 +0000

A number of music legends – including Brian May, Roger Daltrey, Noel Gallagher and Paul Weller – have shown they have more than just music in common with a new celebrity charity cookbook.

In aid of Teenage Cancer Trust, over 60 musicians have come together for Love Music Love Food, a Rock Star Cook Book that merges iconic portraits with captivating recipes, accompanied by personalised interviews.

Whether you share Ellie Goulding’s love for sushi or Madness’ soft spot for pie and mash, it’s a book that will open your eyes to food in a unique way.

Liam Gallagher Presents Charity With Donation

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:30:00 +0000

Beady Eye’s Liam Gallagher visited a Teenage Cancer Trust unit at Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle, UK, this week to present a donation of £40,000.

The money was raised through the sales of t-shirts designed by the former Oasis rocker.

Damien Hirst Puts The Squeeze On Charity

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +0000

An exclusive set of instruments customized by Damien Hirst and created especially for British band Squeeze, will take centre stage when the band perform at Concerts for Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall on 22 March 2011.

Squeeze will be joined by a 30 piece orchestra and long-time friends and collaborators The Feeling, on the second night of Teenage Cancer Trust’s 2011 series of fundraising concerts at the iconic venue. 

 The Damien Hirst collection features two ‘Spot Guitars’, a Fender Telecaster and a Fender Stratocaster, as well as a Yamaha ‘Spot Drum Kit’. All the instruments are hand painted by Hirst with his iconic spot design and signed by the artist himself.

Roger Daltrey To Rock The Who's Tommy For Charity

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:30:00 +0000

Roger Daltrey will perform The Who’s Tommy as part of the Teenage Cancer Trust’s one week series of concerts at the Royal Albert Hall next month.

An evening of comedy kicks off the seven star-studded nights on Monday 21 March. The evening includes Liverpudlian stand-up and comedy award winner, John Bishop, Edinburgh festival favourites and TV regulars Kevin Bridges and Greg Davies, plus other very special guests.

On Tuesday 22 March Squeeze will be joined by an 18 piece orchestra giving a new twist to their inimitable South East London style. Since reuniting in 2007, Squeeze have undertaken four major sold out tours of the US and UK and have become firm festival favourites, with hits like Up The Junction, Tempted and Cool For Cats. Long-time friends and collaborators, The Feeling, will be special guests on the night, alongside a few other surprise appearances.

Royal Wedding Request: Donations, Not Gifts

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:15:00 +0000

What do you buy a future king and queen for their wedding?

The altruistic Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton are looking to make it easy for their guests.

“When the invitations are issued, they will have some kind of instruction on how to make a donation to a charity chosen by the couple,” says a senior royal aide.

Prince William And Kate Middleton Meet Former Cancer Teens

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +0000

Seven former young cancer patients from Norfolk and Hertfordshire met Prince William and Kate Middleton during a special royal gala performance of Thursford’s Christmas Spectacular in aid of the Teenage Cancer Trust late last month.

Incorporating singing, dancing, magic and ventriloquism, Thursford’s annual Christmas concerts attract thousands of visitors each year.

Stars Love Music, Love Food For Charity

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:00:00 +0000

A host of stars have been photographed with their favorite foods and drinks for a new celebrity charity book due out this year.

Love Music, Love Food will feature stars such as Paul Weller (photographed with a latte), Noel Gallagher (a cup of tea), and The Killers’ Brandon Flowers (a mexican meal).

Proceeds from the book will go to the Teenage Cancer Trust, a British charity that focuses on the needs of teenagers and young adults with cancer, leukaemia, Hodgkin’s and related diseases. TCT’s top priority is building units in NHS hospitals specifically for teenagers with cancer. As well as superior medical facilities, these units are equipped with day rooms, kitchens and chill-out rooms where teenagers can relax and feel at home or have friends and family to visit in a comfortable environment. There are computers with internet access, pool tables, playstations, satellite TV, musical instruments, and other things teenagers might like to occupy their time with, or share with friends. Most importantly, the units provide an environment where teenagers can meet others in a similar situation and allow patients to build friendships and mechanisms to cope with their disease.

Stereophonics Drummer Remembered With Charity Single

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Stuart Cable, the former drummer of the rock band Stereophonics, was found dead on June 7th – and in his memory, his most recent band, Killing for Company, has released a single called “Former Mining Town.” It has also been called the Official Stuart Cable Memorial Single.

The single has been supported by various different bands including Stuart Cable’s previous band, Stereophonics.

“Myself, Richard and the boys would like everyone to join us in supporting Killing For Company’s charity single, ‘Former Mining Town.’ Stuart was our lifelong friend and brother; he will be sadly missed. Let’s give him and his boys a final shout, and also to Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity we have supported for 10 years with Roger Daltrey. Thank you. Long live rock ‘n’ roll,” said Kelly Jones, a former Stereophonics bandmate.

Kasabian Bass Player To Get On His Bike For Charity

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

The bass player from British indie rockers Kasabian has sent a message to his fans about a very special charity challenge he is taking part in.

“In September 2010 My Brother and I are to set off on a MONSTER bike ride from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and help with the TCT fundraising appeal to develop services for teenagers and young adults in the East Midlands,” writes Chris Edwards. "Their aim is to provide:

A 5 bedded unit at the Leicester Royal Infirmary

Roger Daltrey's Celebrity Band Helps Launch Charity WorkHub

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 13:00:00 +0000

The Who’s Roger Daltrey attended the launch of a new charity job centre in the UK last week that caters for people with learning difficulties.

The RD Crusaders WorkHub has been set up by Norwood, a charity that supports thousands of people with learning disabilities.

The launch follows a fundraising drive that began two years ago, when Daltrey’s star-studded supergroup, The RD Crusaders, played a concert in Old Billingsgate Market to an audience that included Sarah Ferguson and Elizabeth Hurley. Formed in 2003 by Daltrey and newspaper publisher and Norwood president Richard Desmond, the RD Crusaders consists of band members such as Elkie Brooks, Lulu, Russ Ballard of Argent (who was also at the launch), Rick Wills, Steve Smith and a number of others who join for special gigs – including Gary Moore, Robert Plant Gary Brooker and more. The band has raised millions of dollars for charities such as the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Evelina Children’s Hospital appeal and Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Depeche Mode Keeps The Time For Charity Auction

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Depeche Mode and Swiss watchmakers Hublot have teamed up to produce a unique auction fundraiser to benefit Britain’s Teenage Cancer Trust.

Bidding for this online only auction is currently underway, and concludes on February 24, 2010. All of the proceeds will be presented to the Teenage Cancer Trust on February 26, 2010 at the concert of Depeche Mode’s “Sounds of the Universe” tour in Dusseldorf, Germany.

Hublot has created one dozen custom watches for the auction, each one featuring the artwork of one of Depeche Mode’s iconic twelve studio albums as its watch face. These one of a kind creations are beautifully presented in individually themed presentation boxes containing not only the wristwatch, but also a deluxe version of the album, a USB Key containing a digital edition of the album and documentary about making the album, an original album artwork print and a framed gold CD, as well as a photograph signed by all members of the group who contributed to the album, including Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder, two of the band’s original members.

Stars Line Up To Celebrate Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:00:00 +0000

The Teenage Cancer Trust is about to celebrate 10 years of music and comedy concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London by unleashing an outstanding lineup of performances at the iconic venue throughout March.

Kicking off the event will be Them Crooked Vultures – the supergroup featuring Dave Grohl, John Paul Jones and Josh Homme. The band will hit the stage on March 22, followed the next night by a comedy performance from Jimmy Carr and friends.

Wednesday, March 24, will see a reformed Suede taking the spotlight. The following two nights will feature former Oasis superstar Noel Gallagher performing his only two solo shows of 2010.

Depeche Mode To Play Charity Concert

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Depeche Mode will take center stage February 17th, 2010, at London’s Royal Albert Hall, for a special charity concert to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust, a UK charity helping teenagers fight cancer.

This unique event marks the first time in their career that Depeche Mode will play at Royal Albert Hall.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be a part of Teenage Cancer Trust,” said Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore. “We’ve never played the Royal Albert Hall before, so we’re really looking forward to that too.” 

Depeche Mode To Celebrate Charity's 20th Anniversary

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:00:00 +0000

British band Depeche Mode is to play a very special gig at the Royal Albert Hall next year to benefit the Teenage Cancer Trust.

The band will hit the stage of the iconic venue on February 17 to mark the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Uk’s first teenage cancer unit.

“We’re absolutely thrilled to be a part of Teenage Cancer Trust,” said singer Martin Gore. “We’ve never played the Royal Albert Hall before, so we’re really looking forward to that too.”

Charitable Celebrities To Receive 21st Century Leaders Awards

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Celebrities will be out in abundance in Doha, Qatar, next week for the Whatever It Takes Experience presented by 21st Century Leaders and Whatever It Takes.

As well as a private art experience and gala dinner, several stars will be honored with 21st Century Leaders Awards at this massive charity event.

The Doha 21st Century Leaders’ Awards are granted to individuals who, whilst being leaders in their own fields, have also made a serious commitment and significant impact on their chosen cause.

Celebrities Do Whatever It Takes For Charity

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:30:00 +0000

A huge selection of celebrity-designed bags and T-shirts are currently available at the UK’s premiere celebrity charity auction website, Buy Once Give Twice.

The auction site is hosting the auction for Whatever It Takes, a unique charity artwork project which inspires hope by gathering artworks from leaders in all fields; royalty, film, music, Nobel Peace Prize laureates, sports, literature etc. The artworks are used to ethically produce Whatever It Takes products which are then sold to raise funds for charitable causes chosen by each contributing leader.

Going under the hammer in the auction are T-shirts featuring designs by The Killers, Pink, Snoop Dogg, Nicole Kidman, Hilary Duff, Lucy Liu, Toni Collette, Coldplay, Minnie Driver, Keane, Whoopi Goldberg, Green Day, Barry Manilow, Penelope Cruz, Melanie C, Annie Lennox, and the Kaiser Chiefs. There are also bags and purses designed by Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Lucy Liu, Kanye West, Slash, David Bowie, Ozzy Osbourne, and Stella McCartney.

Attend An Audience With Jerry Springer For Charity

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Jerry Springer, host of The Jerry Springer Show and former mayor, is doing some incredible things with his time all in the name of charity.

Jerry is currently playing Billy Flynn in Chicago the Musical and hosting an Audience with Jerry Springer on June 10. All of this is happening at the Cambridge Theatre in London. Tickets cost £50 and are limited in availability. Ticket price includes admission to the show and also to the special session with Jerry Springer.

An Aundience with Jerry Springer will be an opportunity for guests to have a Q & A session with Springer. Proceeds from the event will be donated to Karen Berman, professional fundraiser, and Jane Collins who will be running in the Chicago Marathon in October. This will be in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust, a charity that is devoted to improving the lives of teenagers and young adults who have been afflicted with cancer.

Win Tickets To See Blur And Support Charity

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Brit Pop band Blur are back, and you have the chance to win tickets to their comeback shows with proceeds going to charity.

The band – who released their last album in 2003 – have donated 46 pairs of tickets to “sold out fan-club only shows” to be held later this month as part of a special charity raffle. For only £5, fans can enter a competition to win the tickets to the shows at Goldsmith’s College in London (June 22) and the Colchester East Anglian Railway Museum (June 13).

Proceeds will go to the Aldham Village Hall, East Anglian Railway Museum and the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Celebrity-Led Fundraising Campaign Supports Charities In Their Hour Of Need

Fri, 22 May 2009 15:00:00 +0000

How would you like to meet some of your favourite celebs, in the flesh? Are you a fan of Daniel O’Donnell or Tim Henman, maybe Raymond Blanc or Rock Legend Suzi Quatro?

Or, maybe celebrities are not your thing, so how about the ultimate behind the scenes day with the Red Arrows or backstage on GMTV? Perhaps even own one of Paul O’Grady’s iconic Lily Savage dresses or a stunning print signed by Ali and Joe Frazier!

All these and a lot more form part of a very timely and innovative celebrity led fundraising campaign which launches on Thursday evening May 21st to provide hard hit charities with much needed revenue at a time when their donation levels are plummeting.

The Who To Play At Charity Ball

Mon, 11 May 2009 12:30:00 +0000

Legendary rockers The Who are to perform an acoustic set at the Teenage Cancer Trust Legends & Youth Ball on May 21.

Hosted by British comedian Matt Lucas, the event will be attended by high profile supporters including the Arsenal First Team.

The evening will kick off in the Woolwich Suite at Emirates Stadium. The Legends & Youth bars will mix delicious cocktails before a menu designed by celebrity chef James Martin is served.

Roger Daltrey Plans To Pass The Charity Torch

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Singer Roger Daltrey reportedly plans to step down from his role as organizer of the annual Teenage Cancer Trust concerts and pass the torch to musicians of a younger generation.

Daltrey – singer for The Who – has been behind the concerts since 2000, and has asked Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher and Stereophonics singer Kelly Jones to take on the responsibility.

“I would like to take the model of what we’ve done here and concentrate on getting it started in other countries now,” said Daltrey. “It does take an awful lot of energy. I call it my ‘yearly breakdown’. I would love to find someone from a younger generation to take over from me.”

Pink To Star In New PETA Ad

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:00:00 +0000

British funny man Ricky Gervais has revealed that he has joined a very special star for a new charity ad.

The comedian has posted a blog in which he says he has recorded the ad with Pink for PETA.

“Did a cinema charity ad for PETA,” wrote Gervais. “It’s a great idea and I play a rabbit, and Pink plays an alligator. I’ll post it when it’s all finished and shiny.”