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Steven Spielberg Opens Up About Dyslexia Sep 25, 2012

In an exclusive interview for Friends of Quinn, Steven Spielberg sits down to talk with with Quinn Bradlee about how dyslexia has shaped his life. More →

Muhammad Ali To Be Honored With Liberty Medal Jul 9, 2012

As the centerpiece of the nationwide celebration of the U.S. Constitution’s 225th anniversary, the National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal ceremony will recognize Muhammad Ali as a champion of freedom. More →

Steven Spielberg To Present Disney CEO With Humanity Award Jun 4, 2012

Steven Spielberg, Founder of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute, will present Robert A. Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, with the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s highest honor, the Ambassador for Humanity Award. More →

Steven Spielberg Honors Father With Charity Inspiration Award May 2, 2012

Arnold Spielberg, father of USC Shoah Foundation Institute Founder Steven Spielberg, was honored last week with the Institute’s inaugural Inspiration Award at a private luncheon in Los Angeles. Arnold was recognized for his many years of mentorship and support of the Institute’s work, especially in the area of humanity through technology. More →

Sheryl Crow Honored At Unforgettable Evening Apr 20, 2012

The Unforgettable Evening event benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation Women’s Cancer Research Fund celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Women’s Cancer Research Fund on Wednesday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, raising $2 million. More →

Sheryl Crow To Be Honored During Unforgettable Evening For Charity Apr 5, 2012

Sheryl Crow will accept the 2012 Courage Award for her courageous battle against breast cancer at the Unforgettable Evening gala benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women’s Cancer Research Fund on April 18. More →

Duke And Duchess Of Cambridge Attend War Horse Premiere For Charity Jan 11, 2012

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the UK premiere of War Horse last week in aid of The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry. More →

Steven Spielberg, Oprah And Tom Hanks Join Forces For PSAs Oct 14, 2011

Hollywood heavyweights have come together for Michelle Obama and Jill Biden's Joining Forces initiative in a new series of PSAs. More →

Bono Nominated For Mikhail Gobachev Charity Award Mar 15, 2011

Bono, Steven Spielberg and Ted Turner are among the nine nominees of Mikhail Gorbachev's Man Who Changed The World Award. More →

Conan O'Brien To Host Unforgettable Evening For Charity Feb 7, 2011

Conan O'Brien will host this year’s An Unforgettable Evening benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women’s Cancer Research Fund. More →

Stars Celebrate A Time For Peace Dec 13, 2010

Time For Peace – the humanitarian film and music awards – was held in Paris on Friday, with Sting winning an accolade for best music, and Jimmy Jean-Louis attending. More →

Steven Spielberg To Honor Dreamworks CEO With Humanity Award Nov 15, 2010

On December 9, 2010, Steven Spielberg, founder of the USC Shoah Foundation Institute, will present Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation and longtime philanthropist, with the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s highest honor, the Ambassadors for Humanity Award. More →

Iranian Director Released From Jail May 26, 2010

Earlier this month, LookToTheStars.org reported that a number of top Hollywood legends had signed a petition urging the Iranian government to free jailed filmmaker Jafar Panahi. We can now happily report that he has been released on bail. More →

Filmmakers Unite To Free Jailed Director In Iran May 3, 2010

A host of the film industry’s biggest names have signed a petition to urge the Iranian government to free jailed filmmaker Jafar Panahi. More →

Celebrity Guests Celebrate Oscars At Charity Parties Mar 9, 2010

The stars were out for charity over the weekend to celebrate the 82nd Annual Academy Awards. More →

George Clooney Presents Jerry Weintraub Humanitarian Award Dec 14, 2009

On December 10, the UNICEF Ball brought together Hollywood’s biggest stars for a fundraising gala to honor those individuals who have made key contributions to UNICEF’s mission to save and improve children’s lives worldwide. The evening raised more money for the organization than any UNICEF Ball to date. More →

Steven Spielberg To Receive Human Rights Award Nov 4, 2009

He is one of the best known movie directors in the world, and now Steven Spielberg is being recognized for his human rights work. More →

Stars For A Cause To Raise Charity Funds Tonight May 28, 2009

A selection of items designed and decorated by some of Entertainment’s biggest stars will go under the hammer at Bonhams and Butterfields Auction House in Los Angeles tonight, May 28. More →

George Clooney Makes Statement Against Imprisonment Of Nobel Prize Winner May 18, 2009

George Clooney joined Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and many others on Friday in calling for the immediate release from prison of Myanmar’s opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. More →

Philanthropy Spotlight: Harrison Ford Feb 27, 2009

Look To The Stars’ Features Editor Tim Saunders takes an in-depth look at the career and philanthropy of Harrison Ford. More →

Stars Come Out For Charity The Night Before Feb 19, 2009

The entertainment industry’s biggest stars are set to shine this weekend at the annual Academy Awards, but the night before the big event they will be partying it up to support the Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation. More →

Bono Faces The Real Deal In Elle Magazine Feb 11, 2009

As a rock and roll star, Bono has written some of the most important music of our time, and now, the U2 front man has been asked by ELLE Magazine to turn a page (RED) and address “the greatest health crisis in 600 years: HIV/AIDS.” More →

Gwyneth Paltrow And Courteney Cox Honored For Charity Work Feb 11, 2009

Gwyneth Paltrow and Courteney Cox were honored at the 14th Annual Saks Fifth Avenue’s Unforgettable Evening benefiting the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women’s Cancer Research Fund in Beverly Hills last night, February 10. More →

Bid 2 Beat AIDS Auction Jam-Packed With Stars Dec 3, 2008

December 1st marked World AIDS Day. It was also the first day of BID 2 BEAT AIDS's 4th annual charity auction. More →

Anthony Edwards' African Mission Nov 20, 2008

The last time “ER” fans saw Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene was in 2002, when his character died. But last week, Edwards reprised his role and Dr. Greene reappeared during a series of flashbacks to when he was still alive. More →

Slash Says No To Proposition 8 Nov 18, 2008

Former Guns ‘N’ Roses guitarist Slash has joined the fight against Proposition 8. More →

ER's Anthony Edwards Returns For Charity Nov 14, 2008

Viewers of ER would have noticed the return of a favorite character in the latest episode that screened in the US last night, November 13. Dr Mark Greene, played by Anthony Edwards, made a welcome return after being killed off 8 years ago – and he has donated his appearance fee to charity. More →

Drew Barrymore Says No To Propostion 8 Nov 11, 2008

Drew Barrymore joined thousands of protestors in West Hollywood over the weekend to march against Proposition 8, the controversial initiative to ban same-sex marriage in California. More →

5 Friends Voting Video Makes A Comeback Oct 30, 2008

Hollywood is a land of sequels – and so be prepared for another one. Hot on the heals of last month’s 5 Friends video organized by Declare Yourself comes 5 Friends 2. More →

Ellen DeGeneres Records Anti-Prop 8 PSA Oct 15, 2008

Ellen DeGeneres has produced a Public Service Announcement in opposition to Proposition 8, the initiative that seeks to ban same-sex marriages in California. More →