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Stars Attend 15th Annual "Evening Before" Benefiting MPTF Sep 24, 2021

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 18th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 15th annual “Evening Before” party, benefiting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Stars Attend 18th Annual Night Before Party Benefiting MPTF Feb 10, 2020

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 8, 2020 for the 18th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Stars Attend Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Awards Dec 11, 2018

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 28th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 6, 2018, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. More →

Children's Defense Fund To Host 2018 Beat The Odds Awards Dec 3, 2018

Children's Defense Fund-California (CDF-CA) will host its 28th annual Beat the Odds ceremony on December 6, 2018 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. More →

Stars Come Out For 16th Annual MPTF Night Before Party Mar 5, 2018

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3rd, 2018 for the 16th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Women's March Los Angeles Brings Out Over 700K Attendees Jan 22, 2018

The Women’s March Los Angeles returned to Downtown Los Angeles during the weekend for the 2nd annual event, drawing an incredible turnout of over 700,000 attendees. More →

Kate Hudson And Jussie Smollett Honor Students At Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Awards Dec 13, 2017

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 27th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 7, 2017, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Conan O'Brien To Emcee Children's Defense Fund's 27th Annual Beat The Odds Awards Nov 17, 2017

The Children's Defense Fund–California will host its 27th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 7, 2017, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Jussie Smollett Raises $40,000 To Fight HIV/AIDS In Black Communities Jun 28, 2017

When you ask Jussie Smollett — one of the breakthrough stars from Fox’s uber-successful TV show Empire — how he wants to be introduced, he always leads with the word activist. More →

Liv Tyler And Gap Celebrate Motherhood With The Launch Of Mama Said May 4, 2017

Gap, the iconic American clothing brand, announces the launch of the film ‘Mama Said,’ a celebration of motherhood in support of Every Mother Counts co-directed and starring Liv Tyler. More →

Stars Attend 2017 MPTF Night Before Party Feb 28, 2017

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 25th, 2017 for the 15th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Conan O'Brien Hosts Star-Studded Beat The Odds Awards Dec 6, 2016

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 26th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 1, 2016, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Children's Defense Fund-California Presents 26th Annual Beat The Odds Awards Nov 10, 2016

The Children's Defense Fund-California will host its 26th Annual Beat the Odds ceremony on December 1, 2016 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

J.J. Abrams Attends Star-Studded Beat The Odds Awards Dec 8, 2015

The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 25th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 3, 2015, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Jurnee Smollett-Bell To Host 25th Anniversary Of Children's Defense Fund Beat The Odds Program Tonight Nov 5, 2015

Tonight, November 5th at 8:00 p.m. the Children's Defense Fund 2015 Beat the Odds Celebration will be held in the Annenberg Theater at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. More →

Black Celebrities Come Out To Honor 2015 Heroes In The Struggle Jun 18, 2015

Danny Glover (Color Purple, Lethal Weapon), Brian J. White (Scandal), Shaun Robinson (Access Hollywood), Naomi Campbell (Empire) and other Black celebrities from film, stage, television and music will come together on Thursday, June 18th for the 2015 Heroes in the Struggle Gala reception and awards presentation at the Directors Guild of America. More →

Empire Star Jussie Smollett To Headline ESSENCE Empowerment Experience Panel Jun 10, 2015

Jussie Smollett, star of FOX’s hit TV show Empire, is joining with Greater Than AIDS and the Black AIDS Institute to headline a special ESSENCE Empowerment Experience panel in New Orleans on Friday, July 3rd on “The Power of Love & Family: Ending AIDS in Black America,” moderated by Soledad O'Brien. More →

James Corden Hosts Vanity Fair And Fiat's Toast To Young Hollywood Feb 19, 2015

Vanity Fair senior West Coast editor Krista Smith and host of CBS’ “The Late Late Show,” James Corden, hosted Tuesday’s Vanity Fair and Fiat’s toast to “Young Hollywood” in support of Terrence Higgins Trust, a British organization dedicated to raise awareness of HIV, and provide services to those directly affected by the disease. More →

Children's Defense Fund To Host Beat The Odds Awards Dec 1, 2014

The Children's Defense Fund-California will host its 23rd Annual Beat the Odds Awards on Thursday, honoring Chase Moore, Elizabeth Lopez, Sequoia Canada, Timothy Walker, and Zachary Byrge – five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds.” More →

JJ Abrams Supports Children's Defense Fund At Star-Studded Event Apr 12, 2013

Coach joined Katie McGrath, J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk at Bad Robot in Santa Monica on Wednesday for the 3rd annual evening of cocktails and shopping to benefit the Children's Defense Fund, a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for over 35 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. More →

Olivia Munn Helps Kick Off Campaign Hollywood Feb 20, 2013

On February 18, Vanity Fair and Juicy Couture, along with Vanity Fair senior west coast editor Krista Smith and The Newsroom actress and former “Vanities” subject Olivia Munn, kicked off Campaign Hollywood week by hosting a special celebration of the first-ever “Vanities” Calendar in support of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, a member of Feeding America, at the Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood. More →

ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood: The Power Of Our Presence Jan 16, 2013

ESSENCE, the preeminent brand for African-American women, will recognize the extraordinary achievements of Black women in film and television with its 6th annual Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, taking place on February 21, 2013 at the Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

Reese Witherspoon Attends Star-Studded Beat The Odds Awards Dec 10, 2012

The Children's Defense Fund – California hosted their 22nd Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony last week, December 6, 2012, at the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Stars Help Young People Beat The Odds Dec 9, 2011

The Children's Defense Fund-California hosted its 21st Annual Beat the Odds Awards on December 1, honoring John Jimenez, Nancy Kannampuzha, Britany Lewis, Caylin Moore and Jeanette Wright, five incredible Los Angeles area high school students who “beat the odds.” 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 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 →

Stars Record Nelson Mandela's Favorite Stories Jul 17, 2008

In honor of Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday this week, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) announced plans to produce an audiobook version of Nelson Mandela’s Favorite African Folktales, an award-winning book of legendary tales hand-picked by the Nobel Peace Prize laureate. More →

ANSA Shakes the Blues With Stars in Los Angeles Nov 2, 2007

On Thursday, November 15, 2007, Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) will host “Shaking The Blues,” a star-studded benefit, at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. The evening combines the power of music and activism to shake off our blues – from the personal to the global – and make a difference in the world. The event will feature blues-influenced musical artists as well as a multi-cultural array of renowned entertainers who are donating their time and talents to the fight against HIV/AIDS in the US and Africa. More →