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City Year L.A. to Honor Octavia Spencer at 12th Annual Spring Break: Destination Education Event Mar 24, 2023

City Year Los Angeles has announced that Academy Award-winning actor, producer, and longtime City Year L.A. board member Octavia Spencer will be honored at the 12th Annual Spring Break: Destination Education event on May 6 at Sony Picture Studios in Culver City. More →

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation to Honor Zac Posen and Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette at Inaugural NY Event Mar 23, 2023

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) has announced its inaugural New York event will take place on April 20, 2023 at The Modern restaurant. More →

Ava Max To Perform at the Human Rights Campaign 2023 Los Angeles Dinner Mar 23, 2023

Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) — the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization — announced that singer-songwriter Ava Max will perform at the 2023 HRC Los Angeles Dinner on Saturday, March 25th at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. More →

Erasmus Prize 2023 Awarded to Trevor Noah Mar 22, 2023

The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation has awarded the Erasmus Prize 2023 to comedian Trevor Noah. More →

Kim Basinger, Ricky Gervais and Peter Egan Celebrate as Jakarta Bans City’s Dog Meat Trade Mar 22, 2023

Hollywood actress Kim Basinger, comedian Ricky Gervais and British actor Peter Egan have joined campaigners from the Dog Meat Free Indonesia coalition in celebrating news that Indonesia’s capital city of Jakarta has banned the dog and cat meat trade. More →

Stars Attend Habitat LA 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Mar 21, 2023

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) raised $925,000 to help fuel the organization’s efforts to build and preserve affordable housing during the 2023 Los Angeles Builders Ball Presented by City National Bank, the organization’s largest annual fundraiser, on Wednesday, March 8 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel. More →

Margaret Cho To Host 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Mar 21, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, has announced that for the third consecutive year, Hulu will serve as the official streaming destination for the GLAAD Media Awards. More →

Sharon Stone Honored At "An Unforgettable Evening" Mar 20, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, 2023, The Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow and Jamie Tisch, Co-Chairs Kris Levine, NJ Falk, Danielle Lauder, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Steve Tisch welcomed guests to An Unforgettable Evening. More →

Willie Geist Honored at the 2023 ADAPT Leadership Awards Raising Over $750,000 for ADAPT Community Network Mar 20, 2023

The ADAPT Leadership Awards took place on March 9th at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The awards gala raised $750,000 to support the important ongoing work of ADAPT Community Network. More →

Soccer Aid for UNICEF to Return in June 2023 Mar 17, 2023

More than 74,000 fans will roar Soccer Aid for UNICEF back to Manchester United’s Old Trafford on Sunday 11th June. More →

Green Carpet Fashion Awards Unite Fashion and Entertainment Mar 16, 2023

Cate Blanchett, Tom Ford, Naomi Campbell, Alicia Silverstone, Annie Lennox, Jodie Turner-Smith, Jerry Hall, Simu Liu, Mike D, Trudie Styler, Simone Ashley, Georgia May Jagger, Rafferty Law, Heidi Klum, Amber Valletta, Petra Nemcova, Maria Carla Boscono, amongst others, walked the interactive carpet at this year’s Green Carpet Fashion Awards at NeueHouse Hollywood. More →

Women In Film Celebrates the 2023 Women Oscar Nominees at 16th Annual WIF Oscar Party Mar 15, 2023

WIF (Women In Film, Los Angeles) kicked off Oscar weekend with its highly-anticipated cocktail party presented by sponsors Johnnie Walker, Max Mara, and Mercedes-Benz. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $9 Million Mar 14, 2023

The 31st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish with special guests Eric McCormack and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez raised over $9 million for the global effort to end AIDS with thanks to the Foundation’s generous donors, sponsors, and supporters. More →

Stars Attend 2023 MPTF "Night Before" Fundraiser Mar 13, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 11, 2023, for MPTF's 21st annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More →

Sharon Stone To Be Honored At An Unforgettable Evening Mar 10, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, 2023 The Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks and Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg, along with Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow and Jamie Tisch, and Co-Chairs Wallis Annenberg & Kris Levine, NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Judy & Leonard Lauder, William P. Lauder, Danielle Lauder, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer and Steve Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening. More →

Al Roker Hosts 7th Annual Playground Committee Luncheon For Hudson River Park Friends Mar 9, 2023

Hudson River Park Friends raised nearly $400,000 at the 7th annual Playground Committee Luncheon last week. More →

Cynthia McFadden to Present Harry Lennix with The Heart of a Champion Award at the 2023 HeartShare Spring Gala Mar 8, 2023

Dawn Saffayeh, President and Chief Executive Officer, HeartShare Human Services of New York, announced today that Cynthia McFadden, NBC News Senior Legal and Investigative Correspondent, will be a celebrity presenter at the 2023 HeartShare Spring Gala on Wednesday, March 29th at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

MPTF To Host 21st Annual "Night Before" Party Mar 7, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Co-Chairs, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers will come together on March 11, 2023, for the 21st annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Sophia Bush, Amber Riley, Indya Moore, Lisa Ann Walter, Garcelle Beauvais to Join Political Leaders in EMILYs List 6th Annual Pre-Oscar Breakfast Mar 6, 2023

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, announced today it will present its sixth annual breakfast and panel on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, ahead of the 95th Academy Awards. More →

Ali Stroker to Present ADAPT Leadership Award to Willie Geist at The 2023 ADAPT Leadership Awards Mar 3, 2023

Edward R. Matthews, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, has announced that Ali Stroker, Tony-winning stage, film, television star, and author, will present the ADAPT Leadership Award to honoree Willie Geist at the ADAPT Leadership Awards on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists and Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Screening Room Mar 2, 2023

On Sunday evening, just prior to Netflix’s first and historic YouTube live stream of the 29th Annual SAG Awards, SAG-AFTRA Foundation President and award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance announced the Foundation will be breaking ground next month on the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles. More →

Stars to Entertain U.S. Troops in Armed Forces Entertainment's Spring Tour Mar 1, 2023

Unforgettable performances are on tap for U.S. military personnel serving overseas that feature musical sensations Runaway June, Matt Stell and Taylor Hicks, while the legendary Harlem Globetrotters and high-octane pro wrestlers bring memorable moves to U.S. military personnel in Europe and Asia beginning March 5 as part of Armed Forces Entertainment’s (AFE) Spring Tour. More →

Brian Cox and Alan Cumming Become Compassion in World Farming 'Visionaries' Feb 28, 2023

Compassion in World Farming has announced that globally renowned actors, Brian Cox and Alan Cumming have joined a growing list of more than 250 academics, scientists and arts and media figures who have signed its ‘Vision for Fair Food and Farming’. More →

Shania Twain Defends Drag Artists Amid Protests Feb 27, 2023

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today released a new and exclusive interview with GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist, Shania Twain on LGBTQ acceptance and inclusion. More →

The Elders Call for International Condemnation of Russia's New START Suspension Feb 24, 2023

On the first anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, The Elders call on all UN member states to condemn President Putin’s latest efforts to escalate his illegal war on Ukraine through suspending Russia’s participation in New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty). More →

Prostate Cancer Foundation Hosts Annual Pro-Am Tennis and Golf Tournament Feb 23, 2023

The Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) hosted their annual Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament in South Florida. More →

Star Trek Stars To Join Walk To End Pancreatic Cancer Feb 22, 2023

Today, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) announced that Jonathan Frakes (“Picard,” “Star Trek: Strange New World” Season 2), Armin Shimerman (“Deep Space Nine”) and Kitty Swink – a 19-year pancreatic cancer survivor (“Deep Space Nine”) – are reuniting team “Trek Against Pancreatic Cancer” for PanCAN PurpleStride, the ultimate walk to end pancreatic cancer. More →

Scooter Braun and Josh D'Amaro join the Make-A-Wish America National Board of Directors Feb 21, 2023

Make-A-Wish America has announced the addition of Scooter Braun, CEO and board member of HYBE America and founder of SB Projects, and Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, to the national board of directors following the national board meeting on Feb. 3. More →

Harry Lennix to be Honored at the 2023 HeartShare Spring Gala Feb 20, 2023

Dawn Saffayeh, President and Chief Executive Officer, HeartShare Human Services of New York, announced today that the 2023 HeartShare Spring Gala will take place on Wednesday, March 29th, at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

The Green Carpet Fashion Awards Defines and Sets Cultural Temperature For Huge Global Audience Feb 17, 2023

The GCFA (Green Carpet Fashion Awards), co-chaired by Cate Blanchett, Quannah Chasinghorse, Viola Davis, Tom Ford, Simu Liu, and Simone Ashley will take place on March 9th at NeueHouse, uniting the power of fashion and entertainment for positive transformation. More →