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Cedric the Entertainer Hosts 19th Annual Emmys Golf Classic Benefiting Television Academy Foundation Nov 12, 2018

The star-studded 19th Annual Emmys Golf Classic raised $335,000 for the Television Academy Foundation. More →

Steven Spielberg and USC Shoah Foundation Honor Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks Nov 9, 2018

Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education, and his wife Kate Capshaw presented Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks with the Institute’s 2018 Ambassadors for Humanity Award at the organization’s annual gala Monday night in Los Angeles. More →

OUR HOUSE Grief Support Group House of Hope Gala Nov 9, 2018

Saturday October 6 at Sony Pictures Studios, OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center, one of the most respected non-profit grief centers in the nation, proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary of sharing grief and finding hope with the House of Hope Gala. More →

2018 New York Fall Gala Raises $3.9 Million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Nov 9, 2018

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) raised $3.9 million at its 2018 annual New York Fall Gala to support HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, supporting services, and advocacy programs across the globe. More →

Homes For Our Troops 2nd Annual Veterans Day Celebrity Auction Nov 9, 2018

Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), a nonprofit that builds and donates specially adapted custom homes for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, announces its Veterans Day Celebrity campaign lineup. More →

Craig Campbell to Sing National Anthem at Wounded Warrior Project 5K Nov 9, 2018

Country star Craig Campbell will sing the national anthem at Carry Forward, delivered by CSX, on Saturday, Nov. 10. More →

Kevin Nealon Hosts International Myeloma Foundation 12th Annual Comedy Celebration Nov 8, 2018

On Saturday, November 3, the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF), the first and largest myeloma-specific foundation in the world, presented its 12th Annual Comedy Celebration benefiting the Peter Boyle Research Fund and supporting the Black Swan Research Initiative (BSRI) at The Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. More →

International Rescue Committee Rescue Dinner Raises $16.8 Million Nov 8, 2018

The International Rescue Committee honored designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg with the Freedom Award and Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Inc. with the John C. Whitehead Humanitarian Award at the recent Rescue Dinner Benefit. More →

Heroes Honored at the 2018 World of Children Awards Ceremony and Benefit Nov 8, 2018

On Thursday, November 1, World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, honored five real-life heroes that have dramatically improved the lives of at-risk children at the 2018 World of Children Awards Ceremony & Benefit. More →

Ai Weiwei Honored at PEN America 2018 LitFest Gala Nov 8, 2018

Last week, PEN America hosted their 2018 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 →

Sutton Foster to Host the Humane Society of the United States New York Gala Nov 8, 2018

The Humane Society of the United States announces that Tony award-winning actress and singer Sutton Foster will host the 2018 To the Rescue! New York Gala on November 9. More →

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Visit Coach Core in Essex Nov 7, 2018

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Coach Core in Essex last week. More →

Bernie Taupin Lyrics To Be Auctioned To Benefit Elton John AIDS Foundation Nov 7, 2018

On Friday, November 9, 2018, Elton John's songwriting partner Bernie Taupin will be auctioning specially illustrated editions of the lyrics to some of Elton and Bernie’s biggest hits, including “Rocket Man,” “Bennie and the Jets,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “I’m Still Standing,” and the Princess Diana funeral version of “Candle in the Wind,” at a special auction conducted by Julien’s Auctions at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. More →

Michael Jordan Makes Multimillion-Dollar Investment In Friends Of The Children Nov 7, 2018

If you ask Michael Jordan what sowed the seeds of his success, he’s quick to give credit to his mentors, especially his father and his college coach, Dean Smith. More →

Annual FIDF Gala Raises $60 Million Nov 7, 2018

Look To The Stars Correspondent Jennifer Conroy recently attended Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Making a Difference: 70 Years of Heroes and Hope and filed this report. More →

Angelina Jolie Calls For Lasting Ceasefire In Yemen Nov 7, 2018

UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie has called for the urgent establishment of a ceasefire in Yemen and a lasting settlement to the conflict. More →

Evanna Lynch Supports First Ever App To Help You Go Vegan Nov 6, 2018

Dancing with the Stars contestant and Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch is supporting the launch of a first of its kind mobile app to help people go vegan. More →

The 24 Hour Musicals Are A Huge Success Nov 6, 2018

Favorites of theatre and screen took to the stage of the American Airlines Theatre in Times Square this week for The 24 Hour Musicals on Broadway. More →

Nikki Sixx to Texas A&M: Face the Music and End the Dog Experiments Nov 6, 2018

Musician Nikki Sixx has sent a letter on PETA's behalf urging Texas A&M University (TAMU) to stop breeding golden retrievers and other dogs to have painful and debilitating canine muscular dystrophy and to end its use of dogs in cruel experiments. More →

4th Annual Scott Baio Celebrity Charity Golf Event for Bailey Baio Angel Foundation Nov 6, 2018

The Bailey Baio Angel Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit charity dedicated to providing support to the children and families affected by metabolic immune disorders, announced that it’s 4th Annual Scott Baio Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament held, Monday, October 15th, at the Woodland Hills Country Club in Woodland Hills, California was a sold out event that exceeded fundraising expectations. More →

GoDaddy and Ayesha Curry Join Forces to Empower Entrepreneurs Nov 6, 2018

GoDaddy Inc., the world’s largest cloud platform dedicated to small, independent ventures, has signed Ayesha Curry, one of the most successful food entrepreneurs in the world. More →

WildAid To Celebrate Star-Studded 2018 Gala Nov 5, 2018

WildAid, the global nonprofit organization leading the fight to end the illegal wildlife trade, announced today that it will honor actresses Bryce Dallas Howard and Danai Gurira as this year’s Wildlife Champions at its annual fundraising gala on Nov. 10 at the Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel. More →

Gene Simmons to be Honored at 2018 LAPMF Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament and Party Nov 5, 2018

The 4th Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Party will take place on November 10, 2018 at Avalon Hollywood honoring rock legend Gene Simmons. More →

Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and More Team Up for Charity New Year’s Eve Soiree Nov 5, 2018

CID Entertainment is pleased to announce it has teamed up with the newly formed supergroup, The Big Swell, to present, “Rising Up To Paradise: New Year’s Eve on Kauai”. More →

Bill Maher Challenges Cornell Over Deer Hunting Nov 5, 2018

Cornell University alumnus Bill Maher has sent a letter to his alma mater opposing the deer hunt that the school is allowing in Sapsucker Woods, its 226-acre wildlife “sanctuary.” More →

Night of Dreams Gala To Honor Elaine Frontain Bryant Nov 5, 2018

Producer Jonathan Murray (Project Runway, Born This Way) will present a special honor to Elaine Frontain Bryant, Emmy-winning Executive Vice President and Head of Programming for A&E Network, for her dedication to the special needs’ community at the Ed Asner Family Center's first annual A NIGHT OF DREAMS Gala. More →

Rachel Bloom To Host SAG-AFTRA Foundation Patron of the Artists Awards Nov 2, 2018

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today the host, final musical performer, and several presenters for the 3rd annual Patron of the Artists Awards benefit which takes place Thursday, November 8 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. More →

Interview: Ty Burrell Talks About Kids In The Spotlight Nov 2, 2018

Celebrity ambassador Ty Burrell (Modern Family) is set to host the annual screening and awards show, “Movies by Kids” on behalf of Kids in the Spotlight on Saturday, November 3 at Fox Studios, and Look To The Stars asked him a few questions about what the cause means to him. More →

The Elders Call On UN Security Council To Take Urgent Action To Lift Yemen Blockade Nov 2, 2018

The Elders have called on the United Nations Security Council to take urgent action to bring an end to the blockade of Yemen and avert a worsening humanitarian catastrophe. More →

Alec Baldwin Urges Hometown to Block SeaQuest Aquarium Nov 2, 2018

Actor and Massapequa native Alec Baldwin has sent a letter urging officials in Oyster Bay to block an attempt by SeaQuest to open a new location at the Westfield Sunrise mall, citing the long history of animal-neglect allegations — as well as enforcement actions taken by a state finance department, a state wildlife agency, a state agriculture department, and local code enforcement — associated with SeaQuest’s owner, Vince Covino, or his other aquariums. More →