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Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Hosts Star-Studded Virtual Celebration Sep 6, 2021

Soon after Paul Newman founded The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in 1988, he set out to create a different kind of annual fundraiser for the Camp’s programs serving children with serious illnesses and their families. More →

Broadway Stars Release Georgia On My Mind Single and Video In Support of Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Dec 21, 2020

Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, alongside Broadway superstar Audra McDonald, director Schele Williams, and Broadway Inspirational Voices’ Joseph Joubert and Michael McElroy, announced today that they have released a very special recording and music video of the beloved song “Georgia On My Mind” to mark the first day of voting for the January 5th Georgia Senate runoff elections. More →

Stars Attend 2019 PEN America LitFest Gala Nov 13, 2019

Last week, PEN America hosted their 2019 LitFest Gala in Los Angeles, a celebration of free expression and the literary arts that honored some of the brightest names in film, television, and literature. More →

New Celeb PSAs Call On Men To Say #IWILLSPEAKUP Nov 1, 2017

Most men are not abusive. But far too often, they are silent about the abuse committed by other men. This week, Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation, in conjunction with {charity:A Call to Men (ACTM) is releasing a new PSA campaign that highlights the importance of men’s role in speaking up and supporting survivors of sexual assault, abuse and harassment. More →

Wilmer Valderrama To Recognize Team Rubicon On NBC's GIVE Apr 21, 2017

Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization, will be featured on the April 22nd episode of NBC’s GIVE, which introduces viewers to the world of philanthropy through the stories of small charities making a big impact. More →

Star-Studded PSAs Say No More To Domestic Violence Jul 10, 2014

Viacom Velocity Creative has partnered with Mariska Hargitay, founder of the Joyful Heart Foundation, to create a star-studded NO MORE PSA Campaign. More →

Artists For A New South Africa Remember Nelson Mandela Dec 8, 2013

Artists for a New South Africa is mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, and has released the following statement. More →

Celebrities Say NO MORE To Domestic Violence Sep 26, 2013

Celebrities, athletes, corporate leaders, and advocates have joined forces to generate awareness for domestic violence and sexual assault and encourage bystanders to help, in a dramatic new series of public service announcements that feature the NO MORE symbol, the first unified branding symbol (like the pink breast cancer ribbon) for these issues. More →

Kirk And Anne Douglas Feed The Homeless For Thanksgiving Nov 22, 2012

The homeless on Skid Row were treated to a special Thanksgiving meal courtesy of the Los Angeles Mission, Wells Fargo Bank and Chef Michael Voltaggio, chef/owner of ink. and ink.sack, on Wednesday. Thousands were served at the midday event, which featured recipes created by Chef Voltaggio. More →

Stars To Join Kirk Douglas At Annual LA Mission Thanksgiving Meal Nov 13, 2012

Skid Row homeless men, women and children will gather at the Los Angeles Mission for a traditional Thanksgiving meal on November 21. More →

Blair Underwood Launches Charity Initiative With Ancestry.com Feb 27, 2012

Ancestry.com, the world’s largest online family history resource, has teamed up with one of its high-profile celebrity customers to support a national non-profit organization that helps youth overcome what are too often generational cycles of adversity. More →

Kirk Douglas And Friends Feed The Homeless For Thanksgiving Nov 24, 2011

Despite the economy, joblessness and even homelessness, Skid Row residents received something special on Thanksgiving eve, a gourmet meal served by some of the best known people in the community. More →

Kirk Douglas Hosts Thanksgiving Meal For The Homeless Nov 23, 2011

Kirk Douglas will host his annual Thanksgiving meal for the homeless at the Los Angeles Mission today, and some big stars are expected to give him a hand. More →

Stars Support Thurgood Marshall College Fund Oct 24, 2011

The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s (TMCF) 24th Anniversary Awards Dinner, themed “Developing Minds…Delivering Dreams” is scheduled for Monday, October 24, 2011 at The Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers in New York City. More →

Alfre Woodard To Attend Desmond Tutu Book Event Oct 14, 2011

Alfre Woodard, Deborah Santana, Sharon Gelman, Kitsaun King, Marlene Saritzky and noted guests will attend an afternoon of food, drink, enjoyment and a special program on October 30, where Artists for a New South Africa pays tribute from afar to Desmond Tutu. More →

LTTS Exclusive: Blair Underwood Talks World AIDS Day Dec 6, 2010

On December 1, 2010 in Hollywood, LookToTheStars.org’s Erika L. Holmes caught up with actor Blair Underwood, who was honored for his dedication and work in relation to AID on World AIDS day. More →

Kirk Douglas Gets Celebrity Charity Help To Feed The Hungry For Thanksgiving Nov 25, 2010

The economy shows no appreciable improvement for the people of Skid Row – and the Los Angeles Mission has seen continued high levels of need over the past few months. But Wednesday was an opportunity for the residents of the area to gather and be thankful for what they do have. More →

Bill Clinton To Be Honored At Magic Johnson Foundation Celebrity Charity Event Nov 15, 2010

The tenth Annual Heroes in the Struggle Gala concert and awards presented by the Black AIDS Institute and the Magic Johnson Foundation will take place at the Avalon Hollywood on World AIDS Day, December 1. More →

Eva Longoria To Launch TwitChange Celebrity Charity Auction Sep 13, 2010

Eva Longoria has taken to Twitter to encourage her celebrity friends to support charity. More →

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Wins Top Audiobook Award May 27, 2010

LookToTheStars.org is happy to announced that Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, an audiobook that raises funds for Artists for a New South Africa, has won two Audie Awards – including the audiobook industry’s top honor, Audiobook Of The Year. More →

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Up For Award Apr 14, 2010

The Audio Publishers Association (APA) has announced three Audie finalists for the prestigious Audiobook of the Year Award and five finalists for the Distinguished Achievement in Production Award – including Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales, a charity release to raise money for Artists for a New South Africa. More →

LTTS Gift Idea - Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales Dec 18, 2009

Looking for a Christmas gift that gives back? Last year, Look to the Stars brought you a story about Nelson Mandela's audiobook of African folktales read by your favorite stars. We have now learned that the Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) audiobook has been nominated for a Grammy! More →

Stars Come Out For HollyRod Foundation Aug 17, 2009

On Saturday, July 21st, the stars came out in support of DesignCare 2007, an annual fundraiser from The HollyRod Foundation to benefit adults and children battling debilitating disease and life circumstances. More →

Stars Record Nelson Mandela's Favorite Tales For Charity Jul 3, 2009

In honor of Nelson Mandela, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) and Hachette Audio have produced an audiobook edition of Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales, an award-winning book of stories hand-picked by the Nobel laureate. More →

Celebrities Join African First Ladies At Health Conference Apr 21, 2009

Fifteen first ladies from African nations have joined a host of celebrities in attending a two-day summit in Los Angeles on health, women’s issues and HIV/AIDS. More →

Celebrities Sign Bags For Earth Day Apr 20, 2009

Sak’s is joining a host of companies celebrating Earth Day by offering a celebrity bag auction. More →

Take The Clothes From Celebrities' Backs For Awards Season Feb 3, 2009

February is already upon us and that can mean only one thing: the start of the Hollywood Awards Season! And to celebrate, Clothes Off Our Back is giving you the chance to bid on red carpet clothing and Hollywood memorabilia to raise money for charity. More →

Tom Arnold Joins Love Our Children USA Jan 8, 2009

Tom Arnold is certainly no stranger to charity work, and he now adds another organization to the many non-profits he supports. More →

Mischa Barton Joins Nicole Richie At Children's Carnival Jun 10, 2008

The sun shone on a host of familiar celebrity faces attending a special charity children’s carnival in LA during the weekend. More →

Artists Come Out To Shake the Blues Nov 20, 2007

The charity Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) held its annual concert and auctions on Thursday November, 15, 2007 at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. The “Shaking the Blues” benefit supports ANSA’s work fighting HIV/AIDS in the U.S. and Africa, with a portion of the proceeds going to the Treatment Action Campaign, a grassroots organization at the forefront of South Africa’s fight against AIDS. More →