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Exclusive Interview: Blurred Vision Talks John Lennon, Peace And Bill Maher Apr 23, 2013

LookToTheStars.org first interviewed Blurred Vision in 2010 after the release of their first video, a remake of Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick In The Wall” which was dubbed “Hey Ayatollah Leave Those Kids Alone.” More →

Paul Simon And Joan Baez Contribute To Charity Album Mar 27, 2013

World-renown cellist Lynn Harrell and his wife, violinist Helen Nightengale, have assembled an unprecedented group of celebrated music stars to record the recently released charity album titled, We’ll Paint You a Rainbow. More →

Springsteen To Be Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Tonight Feb 8, 2013

The sold-out MusiCares Person of the Year gala honoring Bruce Springsteen will take place Feb. 8, two days prior to the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Paul Simon - Give Children The High Priority They Deserve Feb 7, 2013

Paul Simon recently wrote a column for USAToday.com calling on President Obama to give children the high priority they deserve. More →

Happy Birthday Adam Lambert! Jan 29, 2013

Adam Lambert turned 31 today, and the singer has donated his birthday to charity. More →

CharityBuzz.com's Top 2012 Celebrity Charity Auctions Jan 4, 2013

LookToTheStars.org is proud to bring you a round up of CharityBuzz.com’s top celebrity charity auctions from 2012. More →

Stars Line Up To Honor Bruce Springsteen As MusiCares' Person Of The Year Jan 3, 2013

Alabama Shakes, Jackson Browne, Kenny Chesney, Ben Harper, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Jim James, Elton John, Juanes, John Legend, Natalie Maines, Tim McGraw, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Sting, Eddie Vedder, and Neil Young will perform at the tribute concert in honor of 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year Bruce Springsteen. More →

Keep A Child Alive Black Ball REDUX Raises $2.9 Million Dec 10, 2012

Keep A Child Alive CEO Peter Twyman has announced that the Black Ball REDUX, held last week at “Harlem’s World Famous Apollo Theater,” raised over $2.9 million – funds that will go to providing lifesaving HIV treatment, care and support to children and families affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. More →

Sting And Trudie Styler To Be Honored By We Are Family Foundation Oct 16, 2012

The We Are Family Foundation (WAFF), a not-for-profit organization founded by legendary songwriter and producer, Nile Rodgers, will honor Humanitarian Award recipients Sting and Trudie Styler at its annual Celebration Gala, on Monday, October 29, 2012, at Manhattan Center’s Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. More →

Simon Fuller Honored By Children's Health Fund Oct 9, 2012

Last week in New York, British music entrepreneur Simon Fuller was honored in front of an audience of 5,000 music fans at the historic Radio City Music Hall at a star-studded benefit concert to mark the 25th year of the Children's Health Fund. More →

Sting And David Beckham Donate To Paul Simon's Charity Auction Oct 5, 2012

David Beckham, Clive Davis, Sting, Carrie Underwood and many more stars hit the Charitybuzz auction block this week for the 25th Anniversary of Children's Health Fund. More →

Sting To Join Paul Simon At Charity Concert Sep 11, 2012

Sting, Trudie Styler, Steve Martin, Ruben Blades, and Luba Mason have joined previously announced stars Stevie Wonder, James Taylor, Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Amy Grant, and Vince Gill, for a benefit concert that showcases some of America’s most talented families. More →

Paul Simon To Headline Star-Studded Charity Concert Aug 17, 2012

Children's Health Fund co-founder Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell will headline a star-studded 25th Anniversary Benefit Concert at Radio City Music Hall on October 4. More →

Bono And Sting Included On Christy Turlington's Charity Album Apr 12, 2012

Christy Turlington is once again teaming up with Starbucks to release Every Mother Counts 2012, the second album to benefit her Every Mother Counts organization. More →

Stars Celebrate Paul Newman's Dream Apr 4, 2012

Award-winning musicians Elvis Costello, Josh Groban, Paul Simon, Trisha Yearwood and NaTasha Yvette Williams performed and Jimmy Fallon, Tina Fey and Jake Gyllenhaal made special appearances at a memorable “Celebration of Paul Newman’s Dream” last night at Lincoln Center, hosted by Joanne Woodward and produced by Kevin Duncan. More →

Get Your Hands On Celebrity Gold Bunnies For Autism Charity Mar 12, 2012

In celebration of the Lindt Gold Bunny, the bunny that gives back, premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt is kicking off Easter one month early with the 2012 Lindt Gold Bunny Celebrity Auction. More →

Paul McCartney Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 13, 2012

Beatles legend Paul McCartney was honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event in Los Angeles on Friday, celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work. More →

Stars To Come Out For Paul McCartney At Charity Gala Feb 2, 2012

An impressive star-studded cast will come together to honor 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney during a sold-out gala on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, two days prior to the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Paul McCartney To Perform At MusiCares Person Of The Year Event Jan 16, 2012

Legendary singer/songwriter, 14-time Grammy winner and 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney is set to perform at the sold-out star-studded tribute concert, taking place in Los Angeles during Grammy Week on Feb. 10. More →

Ne-Yo And Swizz Beatz To Attend Songs Of Hope VII Dec 1, 2011

Ne-Yo, Skylar Grey, Sara Bareilles, Swizz Beatz, Desmond Child, Mark Mothersbaugh (co-founder and lead singer of Devo), and other music and entertainment industry giants committed to fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases will tonight take part in Songs of Hope VII, a special event and silent auction presented by Esquire that supports lifesaving research at City of Hope. More →

Stars Donate Items To Grammy Charity Auction Nov 28, 2011

The GRAMMY Charity Black Friday Sale — a post-Thanksgiving closeout including all-new “buyitnow” bargains and slashed prices on amazing celebrity autographed memorabilia and VIP experiences — is perfect for the music lover in your life! More →

Learn Songwriting From Paul Simon For Charity Jun 15, 2011

Budding song writers listen up – here is your chance to learn the art from the master himself: Paul Simon. More →

Stars Sign Bunnies For Celebrity Charity Easter Auction Apr 5, 2011

Kicking off National Autism Awareness Month, a whole bunch of celebrities have signed porcelain versions of the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny for a celebrity charity auction from premium Swiss chocolatier Lindt. More →

George Clooney And Friends To Appear On Comedy Central Charity Special Oct 20, 2010

Over 50 amazing performers will show their support and lend their comedy chops to “Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert For Autism Education,” the biennial/bi-coastal event which raises funds to help ease the severe shortage of effective schools and education programs for autistic children and adults. More →

John Mayer Trio To Play Gigs For Military Non-Profits Sep 23, 2009

John Mayer fans take note! The Grammy Award winning musician is planning a concert fundraiser with his group the John Mayer Trio. More →

Celebrity Charity Auction Raises Funds For Museum Jun 30, 2009

A new charity auction is giving you the chance to bid on once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and items to raise money for a state-of-the-art museum in New York City designed to highlight the achievements of songwriting greats and acknowledge their rightful place in culture. More →

Stars Swing For Charity Aug 18, 2008

Chevy Chase and Alec Baldwin took their chance to swing for charity on Saturday, August 16, when they competed in the annual Artists & Writers Softball Game in East Hampton. More →

Rosie O'Donnell Holds Benefit Show For Broadway Kids Jan 4, 2008

Rosie O'Donnell has done it again, raising over $1 million for her “kids” in one evening of music and dance entertainment late last year. More →

Annie Lennox Leads Women To Sing For AIDS Projects Jul 27, 2007

Annie Lennox's new album, Songs of Mass Destruction, due out October 1 promises “not to be lightweight, easy listening, coffee house kinda stuff.” According to Lennox’s website, Sing, a powerful feminist anthem on the album, will feature 23 of the most recognized and successful female solo artists in the world, including Madonna, Shakira, Joss Stone, Dido and Céline Dion. More →

Lopez, Marc Anthony, Paul Simon United For Children's Health Jun 4, 2007

Singer Paul Simon, Co-Founder of the Children's Health Fund, was joined by Honorary Co-Chairs Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez for the charity’s 20th Anniversary Gala. Simon hosted the event, and CHF Advisory Board Member Anthony performed. More →