Celebs Like Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Marcia Cross, Alexandra Rose Rieger & Courtney Cox, Came To Support The Elizabeth Glazer Foundation Carnival

On a sunny, cloudless afternoon in Brentwood, California, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation hosted the A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival, presented by Disney. The June 8 carnival was a huge success, providing a day of family fun and raising nearly $1 million to help support the Foundation’s lifesaving programs for children and families. The carnival has been a tradition in Los Angeles since Elizabeth Glaser and her two friends, Susie Zeegen and Susan DeLaurentis, started the Foundation nearly 20 years ago.

Ticket-holders knew they were in for a treat before they even arrived: A massive Ferris wheel emblazoned with the Foundation’s logo was visible for miles. But that was just the beginning. The carnival offered a dizzying array of activities - games, crafts, food, musical performances, and dozens of celebrity “heroes” who attended the carnival to help fight pediatric AIDS and have some fun of their own.
“The Elizabeth Glaser Foundation is just so special because they have improved the lives of millions of children who have been sent on this medical journey,” said actor Henry Winkler.

The Disney activities were clustered under a grove of shady trees, where actors Robin Williams and Blair Underwood dueled against young warriors with foam-rubber swords in Disney’s Voyage to Narnia, Courteney Cox, David Arquette, and Marcia Cross hung out at Pixie Hollow, where children (and a few adults) designed their own fairy wings and wands, while teen actress, musician and youth ambassador Alexandra Rose Rieger was a celebrity reader in the fairytale inspired, Wonderland of Stories arena.

Guests with green thumbs had several activities to choose from: decorating bamboo pots at the “Grow Green, Grow Strong With Biolage” booth, staffed by several celebrity heroes, or making T-shirts and planting trees at Alternative’s Green Forest with actress Denise Richards and photographer Nigel Barker. Toddlers had a ball at the Sprouts Preschool Playzone, where they could pal around with Barney, design a card for a child in Africa, or practice yoga.

Sports-minded kids raced Hot Wheels and putted golf balls at the Mattel Playground with Nicole Richie, musician Joel Madden, and Olympic figure skater Michelle Kwan, among others. The athletically inclined could also shoot hoops with L.A. Clippers star Cuttino Mobley or play in the learning area with Kelly Hu and Lance Bass.Throughout the day, DJ Nate and his team from Radio Disney entertained the crowd on the main stage. Carnival attendees also had the chance to meet several children and young adults living with HIV, who spoke on stage about their experiences. “I consider myself lucky to be alive,” said 17-year-old Alee Meredith, who was born with HIV. “One thing I’ve learned from my parents is that we can all get involved and make a difference. Elizabeth Glaser is proof of that. Everyone here is proof of that.”

Today’s infected children have so much more hope because of the efforts of the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation,” said Marty, who was attending the carnival for the first time without her son. “I know that if we keep working together in the spirit of Brett and Elizabeth and so many others, we will see a day when every child has the chance to grow up as a healthy, happy adult.”

Jake Glaser, Elizabeth Glaser’s son, was the final speaker of the day. Jake encouraged each person in attendance to perform one act of kindness each day. “Everything you see today started with one person. One act of kindness,” Jake told the crowd. “Now I look out at you and see hundreds, which could turn into thousands…We can change the world.”
The 19th A Time for Heroes then entered the history books, leaving fans wondering what the 20th year will bring.

Alexandra Rose Rieger and Marcia Cross at the the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation hosted the A Time for Heroes Celebrity Carnival

(Sources: The Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric Aids Foundation Website)

Rising Star, Musician Of The Month...Alexandra Rose Rieger

In today’s blog I am finally announcing my favorite rising star/musician of the month.I recently attended one of her concerts and she is absolutely incredible! Look below for more pix and info… also, check out one of her fansites (it has a bunch of really cool updates and facts too) http://www.alexandraroseriegerfans.synthasite.com/ . Also, I want to say “thanks” to Edelweiss Rock Entertainment for providing additional pix & information.


European teen musician, actress and youth ambassador, Alexandra Rose Rieger uses music to make a difference. From a young age she has given benefit concerts, and mentored disadvantaged youth in music. Because of her longstanding presence both nationally and internationally, she has been invited by U.N. Ambassadors on tours throughout the world.


Alexandra Rose is a true artist. The singer songwriter is also a skilled guitarist and piano player. Her captivating, vocally driven songs, honest lyrics and compelling music are complemented by soaring instrumentals. “She sings the thoughts I can’t put into words”, says one fan after a recent concert. Her old soul yet young spirit shines through every note and her passion for life is impressed upon every word. Keep your eyes peeled because this girl is gonna be BIG! "She’s got the beauty of roses and the edge of thorns!”

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Jenny McCarthy's Son Beats Autism

Jenny McCarthy – already the author of two bestsellers about pregnancy and motherhood – has another book in the works, this one about having an autistic child, which she vows will "give moms hope" about raising autistic kids. McCarthy said Thursday that her son, Evan Joseph Asher, who turns 5 this month, has been diagnosed with the disorder, but that he "has come a long way." "I did want to acknowledge and confirm the fact that my son does, indeed, have an autism diagnosis," McCarthy, 34, said on Thursday's edition of ABC's The View, on which she served as guest cohost. Evan is McCarthy's son with director John Asher. The couple divorced in 2005, after six years of marriage. McCarthy added that she has come to understand why she was given an autistic child, because, she said, "I am willing to talk about it, and go deep with the emotional feelings." McCarthy's book on the subject, Louder Than Words, is scheduled to published in September. (According to Amazon.com, where the book is available for pre-order, the complete title is Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey in Healing Autism.) "I just want moms ... who have children out there with autism ... to know that I am coming back in a few months with this book, and I am planning on using my big, giant, controversial mouth to blow the lid off a lot of things related to autism to give people hope."

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Start A Charity

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden are starting a charity called the Richie Madden Children’s Foundation. Tey have turned their baby shower into the first fundraiser! Instead of guests bringing them gifts, Nicole Richie, 26 — who told Diane Sawyer, “I want my child to look up to me and be proud of me” — and the Good Charlotte rocker, 28, are asking pals to give cribs, strollers and stuffed animals to the new Richie Madden Children’s Foundation, which supports mothers in need.
Next month, their charity will also donate 100 Mom-to-Be kits to the Los Angeles Free Clinic!