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Stars Attend City Year Los Angeles's Spring Break: Destination Education Event 2023 May 10, 2023

On Saturday night, City Year Los Angeles hosted their 12th annual Spring Break: Destination Education benefit which raised over $2.2 million to support thousands of students across L.A. thrive in school and in life. More →

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 →

Stars Attend 2022 'Night Before' 20th Annual Fundraiser in Support of MPTF Mar 31, 2022

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 26, 2022, for the 20th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

GLSEN Announces Honorary Co-Chairs For 2021 GLSEN Respect Awards Jul 16, 2021

GLSEN, the leading national non-profit organization working to create safe and inclusive learning and school experiences for LGBTQ+ youth, is pleased to announce that this year’s Respect Awards will honor outgoing Executive Director Eliza Byard for her twenty years of service and leadership. More →

Stars Attend Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project's Fast And Furious Event Jun 29, 2021

Academy Award winning actress and UN Messenger of Peace, Charlize Theron hosted an event benefitting The Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) at Universal Studios Backlot on Saturday night. More →

Octavia Spencer To Host City Year's Spring Break: Destination Education Apr 29, 2021

City Year Los Angeles, an education nonprofit that partners with AmeriCorps to provide young adult mentors for students in systemically underserved communities, announced today that its highly-anticipated annual Spring Break: Destination Education event will be reimagined as a live virtual program on Sunday, May 2, 2021. More →

Matt Bomer, Octavia Spencer and More Join GLSEN for 30th Anniversary 'Respect Everywhere' Celebration Oct 23, 2020

Today, GLSEN, the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students and respect for all in school, announced that its annual Los Angeles Respect Awards will be reimagined as RESPECT EVERYWHERE. More →

MPTF Hosts 'The Evening Before: Special Edition' Raising $1.5 Million Sep 24, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 14th annual edition of its iconic pre-Emmy Awards party, reimagined as “The Evening Before: Special Edition.” More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Raises Millions For COVID-19 Relief Jun 29, 2020

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that it has raised more than $7.8 million dollars in contributions for its COVID-19 Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA artists in dire need. More →

More Than 50 Women Stand #TogetherForHer to Address Gender-Based Violence During COVID-19 May 11, 2020

According to The United Nations Population Fund, six months of lockdowns could result in an additional 31 million cases of gender-based violence across the globe. More →

Stars Attend 18th Annual Night Before Party Benefiting MPTF Feb 10, 2020

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 8, 2020 for the 18th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

NAACP and BET Networks Team Up for the 51st NAACP Image Awards Nov 27, 2019

The NAACP and BET Networks announced a broadcast partnership to air the 51st NAACP Image Awards. The telecast will take place from Pasadena, California and will air on BET Networks for the first time ever. More →

GLSEN Hosts 2019 Respect Awards In Los Angeles Nov 5, 2019

The GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles took place on Friday at the Beverly Wilshire. More →

Honorees Announced For 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 18, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is proud to announce that Elle Smith (they/them), a high school senior from Round Rock, Texas, will be honored as the 2019 Student Advocate of the Year at this year’s GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Stars Attend 13th Annual Evening Before Benefitting MPTF Sep 23, 2019

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 21st, where the entertainment industry came together for the 13th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Octavia Spencer To Receive Inspiration Award at GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Aug 14, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor award-winning actress and activist Octavia Spencer with the Inspiration Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Night Before Party Feb 25, 2019

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 23, 2019 for the 17th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

6th Anniversary Gold Meets Golden Event Shines Bright And Raises $50,000 For Angel City Games Charity Jan 17, 2019

On Saturday January 5, 2019, Hollywood welcomed some of the world’s greatest athletes to celebrate their most Golden weekend. “Gold Meets Golden 6” was refreshed by The Coca-Cola Company, and produced and founded by CW3PR’s Charley Cullen Walters and Cinema Magazine’s Scott Orlin. The brunch took place at the House on Sunset. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 12th Annual Evening Before Party Sep 21, 2018

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Sunday, September 16th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 12th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Stars Attend City Year Los Angeles 8th Annual Spring Break: Destination Education May 10, 2018

City Year Los Angeles’ held its 8th annual Spring Break: Destination Education on April 28. More →

Stars Come Out For 16th Annual MPTF Night Before Party Mar 5, 2018

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3rd, 2018 for the 16th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Mila Kunis as 2018 Woman of the Year Jan 19, 2018

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Golden Globe nominated actress, Mila Kunis, as the recipient of its 2018 Woman of the Year Award. More →

MPTF Hosts Star-Studded 11th Annual Evening Before Party Sep 19, 2017

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 16th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 11th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Stars Attend City Year Los Angeles Spring Break: Destination Education May 9, 2017

City Year Los Angeles held its 7th annual Spring Break: Destination Education on May 6. More →

Stars Attend 2017 MPTF Night Before Party Feb 28, 2017

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 25th, 2017 for the 15th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

SAG Awards Ceremony Auction Kicks Off Featuring Autographed Collectibles From Nominated Actors Jan 30, 2017

The SAG Awards Ceremony Auction has kicked off at sagawards.org/auction. More →

Hasty Pudding Theatricals Announces Octavia Spencer as 2017 Woman of the Year Jan 20, 2017

The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest theatrical organization in the United States, announces Oscar winning actress, Octavia Spencer as the recipient of its 2017 Woman of the Year Award. More →

Hillary Clinton And Katy Perry Attend Star-Studded UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 5, 2016

On November 29, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF hosted its 12th annual UNICEF Snowflake Ball at Cipriani Wall Street, celebrating UNICEF’s lifesaving work for children around the world and highlighting the organization’s 70th anniversary. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 10th Annual Evening Before Event Sep 19, 2016

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 17th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 10th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Lynda Carter Honored At 41st Annual Gracie Awards Gala Jun 3, 2016

Last week, The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation handed out the 41st Annual Gracie Awards to a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. More →