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Exclusive Interview: Look To The Stars Talks To Olivia Newton-John Feb 17, 2009

With four Grammy Awards and a further eight nominations behind her, Olivia Newton-John is nothing short of a legend in the music world. More →

Leeza Gibbons And Olivia Newton-John Present A Night To Make A Difference Feb 10, 2009

Look To The Stars is proud to be a sponsor of an exciting event that is set to take Oscar night by storm. Leeza Gibbons, Olivia Newton-John and David Foster are bringing together a host of celebrities for A Night to Make a Difference to focus on advocacy, philanthropy and volunteerism. More →

“We Have to Do This:” Stars Urge Answer To Obama’s Call To Service Feb 3, 2009

Actors Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore have recorded a star-studded “Presidential Pledge” in collaboration with MySpace and Katalyst Films to encourage Americans to get involved in community service via USAService.org. The move is part of an effort to answer President Barack Obama's call to begin the “work of remaking America.” More →

Stars Launch Charity Fun Run In Britain Jan 14, 2009

British opera singer Russell Watson joined other stars last week to launch this year’s BUPA Great Manchester Charity Run. More →

Terry Pratchett Knighted, Robert Plant Becomes A Commander Jan 1, 2009

Several of Britain’s most charitable celebrities were honored by the Queen in her New Years Honors List yesterday. More →

Terry Pratchett Novel Raises Money For Alzheimer's Charity Dec 29, 2008

A novel signed by best-selling Fantasy writer Terry Pratchett has raised money for a local branch of the Alzheimer’s Society in the UK. More →

Glenn Close And Quincy Jones Share Inspire Awards Nov 27, 2008

AARP Magazine, the world’s largest-circulation magazine, has announced the recipients of its fifth annual Inspire Awards. More →

Terry Pratchett To Present Alzheimer's Petition Nov 26, 2008

Discworld creator Terry Pratchett will present a petition to Britain’s Prime Minister later today, November 26, calling for higher government funding for research into Alzheimer’s. More →

Special Beatles Memorablilia Up For Auction Nov 14, 2008

Sir Paul McCartney has donated a very special piece of music memorabilia to a charity auction. More →

Cliff Richard To Host Alzheimer's Show Oct 17, 2008

Sir Cliff Richard will front a special show on British TV to raise funds for research into Alzheimer’s disease this weekend. More →

Terry Pratchett Speaks Out About Alzheimer Treatment Aug 28, 2008

Author Terry Pratchett has spoken out against the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) decision that limits recipients of Aricept – a cheap and useful drug used to slow progress of Alzheimer’s – to people in the later stages of the disease, not at early stages. More →

Pratchett Donation Inspires Grassroots Alzheimer’s Campaign Jul 2, 2008

Best-selling author Terry Pratchett, suffering from a rare form of Alzheimer’s since 2007, gave $1 million to the Alzheimer's Research UK in March 2008. Prompted by Pratchett’s philanthropy, a group of loyal readers have formed an online fundraising campaign, Match It For Pratchett. More →

Siegfried And Roy's Magical Return Mar 26, 2008

Illusionist team Siegfried & Roy's long awaited return to the stage has finally been scheduled, and will be their first performance since Roy was mauled by a tiger in 2003. The one-night only show, next February at the Keep Memory Alive (KMA) foundation’s “Power of Love” gala, will benefit the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute (LRBI) in Las Vegas. More →

Discworld Author Donates To Alzheimer's Research Mar 17, 2008

Author Terry Pratchett has pledged a donation of $1 million to research into Alzheimer’s disease, the degenerative brain disorder he has suffered from for the last few years. More →

Look To The Stars Asks Leeza Gibbons Mar 12, 2008

Leeza Gibbons has been entering the living rooms of America for over 25 years. Through her tenure as anchor of Entertainment Tonight in the 1980s and 90s and her popular talkshow Leeza (which garnered 27 Daytime Emmy nominations), Gibbons became a household name while highlighting her intelligence, sensitivity, and compassion. More →

Vegas Grand Prix Gala - By Invitation Only Mar 3, 2007

An exclusive charity event at the Bellagio casino in Las Vegas featured Tonight Show host Jay Leno and a performance by Jon Bon Jovi and Friends. The gala also featured international cuisine, appearances by Champ Car World Series drivers and A-list Hollywood celebrities. More →