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NBC Nightly News Features Stars Who Make A Difference May 19, 2010

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

Celebrity Fitness Trainer To Lead Charity Run Apr 23, 2010

Online registration is now open for the “National Press Club 5K: Beat the Deadline” race in Washington, D.C., on July 17, 2010. The Press Club’s 13th annual run/walk will begin at 8:00 a.m. on the corner of 14th and F Sts. NW, outside the historic National Press Building, “the place where news happens.” More →

Stars To Attend Clinton Global Initiative Meeting Apr 8, 2010

Former President Bill Clinton will host the third Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting from April 16-18, 2010 at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. More →

We Are The World: Coca-Cola Joins Celebrities For Charity Feb 14, 2010

Twenty-five years ago, the iconic recording, “We Are The World” generated millions of dollars to help ease suffering in Africa. With a contemporary version of the song being released today to aid the victims of the earthquake in Haiti, Coca-Cola will be doing its part to support the cause. More →

Usher Inspires Children To Help Haiti Feb 8, 2010

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. More →

Stars Revamp We Are The World For Haiti Feb 5, 2010

Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie have revamped the song “We Are the World,” originally recorded 25 years ago. More than 75 big-name stars got together on February 2nd at Jim Henson Studios – where the song was originally recorded – to do it again. The song will benefit aid relief in Haiti. More →

Ellen DeGeneres Launches eBay Charity Auction For Haiti Feb 4, 2010

Ellen DeGeneres has launched a special online auction to benefit the Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund. More →

Shakira, Alicia Keys, Usher Join Up For NBA Charity Feb 3, 2010

International superstar and Grammy Award-winning pop diva Shakira will team up with 12-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and actress Alicia Keys for a one-of-a-kind performance headlining the 2010 NBA All-Star Game Halftime Show on Valentine’s Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, to benefit NBA Cares. More →

Help Usher Choose Video For Good Health Jan 21, 2010

Last year, LookToTheStars.org brought you the story of Usher's plans to collaborate with a group of lucky fans on his new music video as part of the Body by Milk Got Noise program. Now you have the chance to vote for the winner. More →

Usher's Got Noise For Good Health Dec 9, 2009

Earlier this year, Look To The Stars brought you the story about Usher's plans to collaborate with a group of lucky fans as part of the Body by Milk Got Noise program. More →

Usher Helps Out With Home Makeover Dec 1, 2009

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. More →

Usher To Be Honored By LA's BEST May 12, 2009

LA's BEST — Better Educated Students for Tomorrow — is to hold its annual Family Brunch on June 7, and will honor singer Usher with a Family Focus Award. More →

Usher Urges Youth To Be Great May 11, 2009

As part of Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America's (BGCA) new advocacy campaign — BE GREAT — five-time Grammy award winner, philanthropist and Boys & Girls Club alumnus Usher has unveiled a new billboard featuring his childhood picture and a call-to-action — BE ICONIC. Usher joins 25 prominent alumni in the new advocacy campaign to help increase public awareness and understanding about the positive impact of Clubs. More →

Usher Supports Nothing But Nets Apr 28, 2009

R&B artist Usher is the latest celebrity to lend his support for the United Nations Foundation's Nothing But Nets campaign. More →

Obama's Inauguration Set To Rock Jan 14, 2009

Barack Obama's official inauguration concert this weekend is going to be a who’s who of the music industry, with some of the world’s biggest superstars confirmed to perform or attend. More →

Usher Supports Teen Health Program Jan 13, 2009

Usher is encouraging teens to live healthy and active lifestyles by launching a competition in which a group of lucky fans will get the chance to collaborate with him on his latest music video. More →

Get Ready For The Carousel Of Hope This Weekend Oct 23, 2008

The annual Carousel of Hope Gala will take place this weekend to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. More →

Celebrity Endorsement Pulls Young Voters Oct 22, 2008

A new study has revealed how celebrity endorsement can encourage young people to vote. More →

Join Timbaland For The Gentlemen's Ball Oct 13, 2008

Join GQ and The Gentlemen's Fund on October 15 for an exclusive fundraising event – The Gentlemen’s Ball – to celebrate and support all five 2008 Gentlemen’s Fund partner charities — MENC: The National Association for Music Education, The Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation, The Alliance For Climate Protection, Hope North, and the Steve Nash Foundation. More →

Andre Agassi Grand Slam For Kids This Weekend Oct 10, 2008

Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, The Killers and David Spade will headline the 13th annual Andre Agassi Grand Slam for Children benefit concert in Las Vegas this weekend. More →

Denzel Washington Urges Kids To Be Great Oct 6, 2008

Denzel Washington, Martin Sheen, and Shaquille O'Neal have lent their childhood photos to the Boys' and Girls' Clubs of America for a new advertising campaign. More →

Hollywood Urges US To Vote Oct 2, 2008

A host of the brightest stars in Hollywood have joined forces in a new video encouraging people to vote in the upcoming US elections. More →

Usher Honored In The Mississippi Jul 7, 2008

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

Janet Jackson Receives Humanitarian Honor Jun 18, 2008

Superstar Janet Jackson was the recipient of a humanitarian award at an event organized by the Lisa Lopes Foundation on Saturday night. More →

Usher Partners with Atlanta Dream For His New Look Foundation May 14, 2008

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 Usher's New Look Foundation. More →

Celebrities Put Their Votes Where Their Hearts Are Feb 7, 2008

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. More →

Bid Now For Christmas Gifts Nov 29, 2007

The countdown to Christmas has begun, and celebrities are doing their best to make holiday shopping easy this year. Several charity auctions have already kicked off to raise money for good causes, including one that may be eBay’s largest sale of celebrity items… ever! More →

Hill, McGraw and More Become Cartier LOVECHARITY Ambassadors Jun 7, 2007

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