Jared Leto wants kids in need to have more than a so-called life.
The actor-musician and his band, 30 Seconds to Mars, on Friday opened up their recording session in the Hollywood Hills to boys and girls who were rescued from prostitution by the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Children of the Night.
COTN, which counts Hugh Hefner and the Johnny Carson Foundation among its biggest contributors, has aided more than 10,000 youngsters between the ages of 11 and 17 since its founding 30 years ago by Dr. Lois Lee.
Leto recently visited the 24-bed facility/school/counseling center and, after sitting down with some of the residents, was compelled to give back.
"After meeting all of the wonderful people at COTN and hearing about their enthusiasm for art and music, I invited them to join us in the studio for a day while we make our next record," Leto said in a statement to E! News this week. "We are looking forward to sharing this creative time with them on Friday, April 10th."
It turned out his female guests were especially enthusiastic—the young ladies showed up with an original tune they had written which they then got to perform in-studio.
In addition to hearing 30 Seconds jam, the kids were also treated to an impromptu phone conversation with Kanye West, who took time out from his Hawaiian vacation to offer up some words of wisdom.
Before they left, Leto invited them to be his guests at one of the band's concerts later this year.
30 Seconds to Mars is currently at work on its third album. Next up for Leto on the big screen is the sci-fi drama Mr. Nobody.
The actor-musician and his band, 30 Seconds to Mars, on Friday opened up their recording session in the Hollywood Hills to boys and girls who were rescued from prostitution by the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Children of the Night.
COTN, which counts Hugh Hefner and the Johnny Carson Foundation among its biggest contributors, has aided more than 10,000 youngsters between the ages of 11 and 17 since its founding 30 years ago by Dr. Lois Lee.
Leto recently visited the 24-bed facility/school/counseling center and, after sitting down with some of the residents, was compelled to give back.
"After meeting all of the wonderful people at COTN and hearing about their enthusiasm for art and music, I invited them to join us in the studio for a day while we make our next record," Leto said in a statement to E! News this week. "We are looking forward to sharing this creative time with them on Friday, April 10th."
It turned out his female guests were especially enthusiastic—the young ladies showed up with an original tune they had written which they then got to perform in-studio.
In addition to hearing 30 Seconds jam, the kids were also treated to an impromptu phone conversation with Kanye West, who took time out from his Hawaiian vacation to offer up some words of wisdom.
Before they left, Leto invited them to be his guests at one of the band's concerts later this year.
30 Seconds to Mars is currently at work on its third album. Next up for Leto on the big screen is the sci-fi drama Mr. Nobody.