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Gabrielle's Angel Foundation Raises $2.8 Million at Angel Ball Oct 27, 2022

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research raised $2.8 million at Angel Ball hosted by co-founders, songwriter Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter. More →

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation's Annual Angel Ball Set To Return To New York City Sep 29, 2022

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research announced today that their annual signature fundraiser, the Angel Ball hosted by co-founders, songwriter Denise Rich and her daughters Daniella Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter, will return to New York City’s Cipriani Wall Street on October 24th after a brief residency in Southampton, NY due to the pandemic. More →

Juneteenth: A Global Celebration For Freedom at the Hollywood Bowl Jun 23, 2022

Sunday, June 19, 2022, marked the anniversary of Black Independence Day in America—Juneteenth. More →

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation Raises Over $1 Million For Life Saving Cancer Research At Star-Studded Virtual Disco Party Sep 21, 2020

Last week, Gabrielle's Angel Foundation gave donors the chance to relive the Studio 54 days at a Virtual Disco Party. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $6.4 Million Feb 11, 2020

The 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party with Netflix’s Queer Eye Fab Five: Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness raised over $6.4 million for the global effort to end AIDS. More →

Chaka Khan to Speak at the 2019 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit Feb 6, 2019

Black Enterprise hosts its 14th annual Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit on Thursday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 3, at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. More →

Chaka Khan And First Black Female NBA CEO Cynthia Marshall Among Women Of Power Legacy Award Honorees Dec 19, 2018

Black Enterprise will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black women when it presents the Women of Power Legacy Awards at the 2019 Women of Power Summit on Feb. 28, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. More →

27th Annual Divas Simply Singing Event Nov 30, 2017

DIVAS Simply Singing!, the longest consecutive running musical AIDS benefit in the United States, hosts its 27th annual fundraiser for The D.I.V.A. Foundation at the Taglyan Cultural Center in Hollywood California Saturday, December 9. More →

Herbie Hancock To Be Honored At Jazz Foundation Event Featuring Bruce Willis Sep 18, 2014

The Jazz Foundation of America will hold its annual A Great Night In Harlem event on October 24 at the Apollo Theater, honoring Herbie Hancock. More →

will.i.am's TRANS4M Concert Unites Hollywood for Youth Education Jan 29, 2014

January 23rd saw will.i.am and friends gather together to celebrate the third annual TRANS4M concert at the Avalon, and if Hollywood ever wanted to showcase its incredible diversity, this seemed to be the night. More →

Usher Joins Pharrell Williams Onstage At Angel Ball Nov 1, 2013

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research hosted its signature fundraiser, the Angel Ball, on Tuesday, October 29th at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Stars Celebrate Quincy Jones And Sir Michael Caine At Power Of Love Gala Apr 15, 2013

Some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 80th birthday of Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine Saturday, April 13 at the 17th annual Keep Memory Alive Power of Love Gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. More →

More Stars Added To Power Of Love Gala Celebrating Quincy Jones And Michael Caine Mar 26, 2013

Keep Memory Alive's 17th annual Power of Love Gala continues to grow with an extended list of entertainment icons and celebrities attending and performing at the 80th birthday celebration for Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine in Las Vegas. More →

Stars To Celebrate 80th Birthdays For Quincy Jones And Sir Michael Caine With Charity Gala Feb 21, 2013

Keep Memory Alive's 17th annual Power of Love Gala continues to grow with an extended list of entertainment icons and celebrities attending and performing at the 80th birthday celebration for Quincy Jones and Sir Michael Caine in Las Vegas. More →

Usher Features On UNCF An Evening Of Stars Jan 23, 2013

Actor-comedian Anthony Anderson, co-star of NBC’s Guys With Kids, hosts the 34th annual United Negro College Fund An Evening of Stars Educating our Future Presented by Target. More →

Adam Lambert To Host VH1 Divas Concert Nov 13, 2012

VH1’s beloved, popular franchise VH1 Divas is throwing the hottest dance party of 2012 LIVE on Sunday, December 16 at 9PM/8c with Grammy Award-nominated host Adam Lambert. More →

Chaka Khan Honored At McDonald's 365Black Awards Jul 9, 2012

Entertainers, professional athletes, political figures and hundreds of citizens from across the nation packed the Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans last week for the 2012 McDonald’s 365Black Awards, an annual event honoring outstanding African-Americans who are making positive contributions to the community. More →

VH1 Divas Bring Soul To Charity Dec 20, 2011

VH1’s beloved franchise VH1 Divas paid tribute to the great cities of soul music last night, including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. More →

VH1 Divas To Pay Tribute To Amy Winehouse Dec 16, 2011

VH1’s beloved, popular franchise, “VH1 Divas,” has announced a special tribute to Amy Winehouse at this year’s VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul with performances by Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Florence Welch (Florence + the Machine) and Wanda Jackson. More →

Andrea Bocelli Launches Charity At Star-Studded Gala Dec 12, 2011

Girard-Perregaux, iconic luxury Swiss watch brand, was proud to partner up with the Andrea Bocelli, the world’s highest selling solo artist in the history of classical music, in the launch of his new foundation, the Andrea Bocelli Foundation, with a 2011 Benefit Gala on December 9th. More →

More Performers Added To VH1 Divas Show Nov 22, 2011

VH1 Divas – benefiting the Save The Music Foundation – has announced additional performers to join this year’s tribute to soul music. More →

Stars Unmask Lung Cancer At Celebrity Charity Masquerade Ball Nov 10, 2011

On Saturday, November 12th The SoHo Project invites guests to gather at The London West Hollywood for a Parisian inspired evening of live entertainment and delectable faire from Gordon Ramsay, while raising awareness for The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (BJALCF) and unmasking the true face of lung cancer. More →

Mary J. Blige And Jennifer Hudson Are VH1 Divas For Charity Oct 31, 2011

VH1’s beloved, popular franchise, “VH1 Divas,” returns and will pay tribute to the cities where soul gave birth to music’s most powerful classics and inspired today’s divas. Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Florence + The Machine, Kelly Clarkson and Jessie J will pay homage to these cities and soul music’s timeless classics at New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom. More →

Stevie Wonder To Be Honored At Peace Concert Oct 20, 2011

Artists for Peace has announced the countdown to the largest peace event of the year set to take place on November 1, 2011 (11/1/11) at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal CityWalk. More →

Irish Singers Unite For Charity Jul 17, 2009

Two well known Irish singers have teamed up for charity. More →

Magic Johnson Receives 3rd Annual USA TODAY Hollywood Hero Award May 8, 2008

NBA Legend, entrepreneur and philanthropist Earvin "Magic" Johnson received the 3rd annual USA TODAY Hollywood Hero Award presented by USA TODAY President and Publisher Craig A. Moon. A long-time humanitarian and social advocate, Johnson was honored for his work in entertainment, underserved communities and the founding of the Magic Johnson Foundation. More →