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Liberty DeVitto To Play Rockers In Recovery All-Star Charity Gig Mar 19, 2013

A plethora of musicians – who’ve performed or recorded with artists and bands such as Aerosmith, Billy Joel, SNL Live Band, Todd Rundgren, Joan Jett, Vanilla Fudge, Richie Sambora and others – will take the stage to rock ‘n’ roll and raise funds to benefit the Special Olympics of South Florida and the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County on March 22. More →

Interview: Wendi Russo of Shop NBC Talks Charity Feb 22, 2013

LookToTheStars.org’s Misty Schwartz recently talked with TV host, spokesperson and TV sales consultant Wendi Russo about her charity work. More →

Stars Support Special Olympics World Winter Games In Korea Jan 17, 2013

What will be the world’s most inspiring sporting event of 2013, to be held in just two weeks? More →

A Very Special Christmas: 25 Years Of Bringing Joy To The World Nov 29, 2012

GMC TV, America’s favorite channel for uplifting family entertainment, presents the original GMC World Premiere Music Special “A Very Special Christmas: 25 Years of Bringing Joy to the World,” a landmark documentary that celebrates a quarter-century of star-studded Christmas albums in support of Special Olympics. More →

Muhammad Ali Awarded National Constitution Center Liberty Medal Sep 17, 2012

A true champion of freedom, Muhammad Ali received the National Constitution Center’s 2012 Liberty Medal last week in a star-studded ceremony marking the nationwide celebration of the U.S. Constitution’s 225th anniversary. More →

Special Olympics To Benefit From A Very Special Christmas Aug 7, 2012

The ‘A Very Special Christmas’ holiday music series, benefiting Special Olympics, will celebrate its 25th anniversary this holiday season with the first ever release of two new albums on October 16, each on a different label. More →

Exclusive: Team USA Olympians Talk Charity Jul 27, 2012

With the 2012 Olympics kicking off in London this weekend, LookToTheStars.org is proud to bring you this special feature showcasing some of the Team USA athletes taking part and their favorite charities. 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 →

Safeway Teams With Avril Lavigne For People With Disabilities Apr 6, 2012

Safeway Inc. has launched its annual Support for People with Disabilities fundraising campaign to benefit Easter Seals, Special Olympics and an array of organizations that help people with disabilities live fuller, more independent lives. More →

Celebrities Attend First-Ever American Giving Awards Dec 12, 2011

To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) was awarded a $1 million grant from Chase at the first-ever American Giving Awards (AGAs) on NBC on Friday. More →

Eva Longoria Fronts Toy Guide For Special Needs Kids Aug 30, 2011

For nearly 20 years, Toys"R"Us, Inc. has provided parents, caregivers and gift-givers with reliable toy recommendations for the children with special needs in their lives through the Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids. Continuing that tradition, the company has announced the launch of the 2011 edition of the Guide featuring actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria on the cover, alongside Elijah De La Cerda, a 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome from Fresno, CA. More →

Maria Shriver Remembers Father as "Legendary Public Servant" Jan 24, 2011

Sargent Shriver was laid to rest surrounded by family and friends, and dignitaries including Vice President Biden, former President Clinton, First Lady Michelle Obama and Shriver’s son-in-law, former CA Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. More →

Roger Moore Makes Charity Trip To Kazakhstan Nov 24, 2010

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Sir Roger Moore traveled to Kazakhstan last week in a first visit for the popular British actor to help raise awareness and support for vulnerable children, particularly those with disabilities. More →

Amy Roloff Raises $10,000 For Special Olympics Oregon Oct 6, 2010

Amy Roloff, star of TLC’s hit show Little People Big World and celebrated author, and the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation proudly awarded Special Olympics Oregon $10,000.00 (US) as a beneficiary of their 2nd annual dinner and celebrity charity golf tournament, Starry Night, Summer’s Day. More →

Special Olympics Oregon To Benefit From Amy Roloff Charity Golf Aug 13, 2010

Amy Roloff, star of TLC’s hit show Little People Big World and celebrated author, and the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation proudly announce Special Olympics Oregon as an additional beneficiary to their 2nd annual dinner and celebrity charity golf tournament, Starry Night, Summer’s Day. More →

Richard Marx To Play Charity Show For Cystic Fibrosis Aug 13, 2010

Richard Marx is to play a special charity concert in Dayton, Ohio, this Sunday. More →

Amy Roloff To Hold Charity Golf And Dinner Event Jul 28, 2010

Disabled actress Amy Roloff will reach out to kids and families at the annual Amy Roloff Charity Foundation Golf and Dinner Benefit. More →

Stars Shine For Charity At Do Something Awards Jul 22, 2010

On July 19, the Hollywood Palladium was filled with more stars in one place than a usual Monday evening should for the 2010 Do Something Awards hosted by VH1 on the blue – not red, but blue – carpet. More →

Celebrities To Join Special Olympics At FIFA World Cup Jun 11, 2010

The Special Olympics is proud to announce an incredible roster of celebrities and football legends who will participate alongside 16 Special Olympics athletes in the inaugural match of the “Special Olympics Unity Cup” presented by Coca-Cola, at Cape Town Stadium just prior to a 2010 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match on 3 July. More →

Exclusive Photo Feature: Olympians' Hearts of Gold Feb 26, 2010

We have witnessed the amazing physical feats of the US Team in the Olympics, and now the Olympians want to share some of the other wonderful ways they use their time and strengths. Look To The Stars is honored to bring you news of their charity work, with thanks to NBC/USOC for providing the images. 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 →

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 →

Stevie Wonder Named As United Nations Messenger Of Peace Dec 4, 2009

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has designated Grammy Award-winning songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder as a United Nations Messenger of Peace with a special focus on people with disabilities. More →

Joe Jonas: Running For A Good Cause Aug 13, 2009

Joe Jonas is lacing up his sneakers for charity. More →

Eunice Shriver's Charity Legacy Aug 12, 2009

Eunice Shriver – founder of the Special Olympics – has died at the age of 88. More →

LTTS Exclusive: An Interview With Kim Kardashian May 21, 2009

Look To The Stars recently had the chance to talk to television personality Kim Kardashian about the charities she supports. More →

Celebrities Urge People To Stop Using The "R" Word Apr 13, 2009

Celebrities & Special Olympics Bocce Athletes joined together for the Southern California’s inaugural Celebrity Bocce Tournament held on the lawn at the historic Culver Studios, where all proceeds benefited the Special Olympics Southern California, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. More →

Maria Shriver To Be Honored For Commitment To At-Risk Families And Youth Mar 13, 2009

California First Lady Maria Shriver will be honored for her commitment to “empowering, educating and inspiring youth and at-risk families” at the 6th Brass Rings Awards Dinner on April 16th. More →

Frank Bruno's Night Out With Charitable Gentlemen Jan 6, 2009

Former world champion boxer Frank Bruno joined boxer John H Stracey and ITV World of Sport wrestler Tony ‘Banger’ Walsh at a charity black tie dinner in the UK last week. More →

Chris Evert Charity Tennis Event Attracts Celebrities Nov 17, 2008

The 2008 Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic was held at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, November 1-2nd, and once again proved to be a raging success – so much so, that tennis legend Chris Evert has now raised close to $20 million for charities! More →