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Project Angel Food’s Angel Awards Honored Debbie Allen and Matt Bomer at 35th Anniversary Gala Oct 1, 2024

Project Angel Food's annual Angel Awards returned on Saturday, Sept. 28, to honor six-time Emmy Award winner, five-time NAACP Image Award winner, Golden Globe winner, Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Debbie Allen Middle School founder and philanthropist Debbie Allen with the Humanitarian Angel Award, while Emmy-nominated actor Matt Bomer received the 2024 Angel Award. More →

Debbie Allen and Matt Bomer to be Honored at Project Angel Food’s 35th Anniversary Angel Awards Gala Sep 2, 2024

Project Angel Food announced today that it will honor six-time Emmy Award winner, five-time NAACP Image Award winner, Golden Globe winner, Debbie Allen Dance Academy and Debbie Allen Middle School founder and philanthropist Debbie Allen with the Humanitarian Angel Award at the highly anticipated Angel Awards on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Hollywood, while Emmy-nominated actor Matt Bomer will be recognized with the 2024 Angel Award. In addition, L.A. Care Health Plan and its CEO, John Baackes, will receive the Sheryl Lee Ralph Legacy Award. 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 →

Women's Rights Organization Equality Now to Host Virtual Global Gala Oct 11, 2021

International women’s rights organization Equality Now is hosting its annual Make Equality Reality Gala on October 12, 2021 at 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT. More →

National Kidney Foundation Recognizes National Kidney Month by Focusing on Diabetes Mar 5, 2021

In honor of National Kidney Month which starts today, the National Kidney Foundation's (NKF) national public awareness campaign, “Are You the 33%?” enters a new phase focusing on the connection between type 2 diabetes (T2D) and kidney disease, also known as chronic kidney disease (CKD). More →

Stars Help Raise Over $600,000 During Step Up Together Digital Summit Sep 16, 2020

On Thursday, September 10, Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit supporting girls on their way to confidence and careers, hosted “Step Up Together,” a digital summit connecting womxn and girls during these disconnected times. More →

Stars Step Up Together Sep 1, 2020

Step Up, the mentorship nonprofit supporting girls on their way to confidence and careers, announced that it will host “Step Up Together,” a digital summit connecting womxn and girls during these disconnected times, on Thursday, September 10. More →

Anthony Anderson, Debbie Allen, Kenny Ortega And More Join Educating Young Minds 'Access / No Excuse' Webinar Series Jun 25, 2020

Today, Educating Young Minds (EYM), whose mission is to holistically change, impact or enhance the academic, emotional, social and professional trajectories of today’s at-risk, underserved and/or special needs students, in partnership with Treadwell Entertainment Group, Artistic Fortune, and Benefits Plus, announced the launch of its “Access / No Excuse” webinar series. More →

Keeping the Promise - 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance Dec 6, 2018

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization, partnered with Debbie Allen, to host “Keeping the Promise – 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance,” a free, star-studded event, which took place at the historic Apollo Theater on this past Friday, November 30th. More →

AHF Partners with Legend Debbie Allen to Present Keeping the Promise - 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance Nov 21, 2018

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest, non-profit HIV/AIDS service organization has partnered with the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA), to host “Keeping the Promise – 1,000,000 Lives in Care: Celebrating Icons of Dance,” a free, star-studded event taking place at the historic Apollo Theater on Friday, November 30th. More →

More Stars To Join The Actors Fund's 5th Annual Looking Ahead Awards Oct 24, 2018

The Actors Fund has announced a star-studded lineup for the 2018 Looking Ahead Awards hosted by Garrett Clayton (“Hairspray Live!,” “Teen Beach Movie”) and Ashley Argota (“The Fosters”) on Sunday, October 28 from 4-8pm at the magnificent Taglyan Complex in Hollywood. More →

Robert De Niro Honored at 2018 Carousel of Hope Ball Oct 8, 2018

On Saturday, October 6, event chair Barbara Davis hosted her iconic Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills. More →

Jennifer Hudson And Sofia Vergara Honored At An Unforgettable Evening Mar 1, 2018

On Tuesday, February 27, 2018, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson, Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg, along with WCRF co-founders Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer, and Jamie Tisch welcomed guests to An Unforgettable Evening presented by Saks Fifth Avenue. 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 →

The Actors Fund Celebrates FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert Jul 17, 2017

The Actors Fund — the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition — celebrated “FAME” 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. More →

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced For The Actors Fund’s FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert Jun 26, 2017

The Actors Fund — the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition — has announced the complete cast and creative team for their upcoming “FAME” 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert, to be held on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at The Troubadour in West Hollywood, California. More →

Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Presents the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards Jun 9, 2017

This week, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) handed out the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards to a packed house at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. More →

FAME 35th Anniversary Reunion Concert To Benefit The Actors Fund Jun 2, 2017

The Actors Fund announced today that cast members from the hit 1980s musical television series “Fame” will reunite for a 35th anniversary concert to benefit the national human services organization that helps everyone in performing arts and entertainment in times of need, crisis or transition. More →

Debbie Allen To Be Honored By The Alliance For Women In Media Foundation May 12, 2017

Golden Globe and three-time Emmy Award-winner Debbie Allen will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 42nd Annual Gracie Awards Gala. More →

Stars Attend Make Equality Reality Gala Dec 7, 2016

Equality Now, an international human rights organization dedicated to women’s and girls’ rights, honored four powerhouses for change at the third “Make Equality Reality” fundraising gala. More →

Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity To Visit The Set Of House Of Cards Oct 18, 2016

IfOnly, the marketplace for unique experiences with top talent has unlocked access to the Golden Globe-winning actress, Robin Wright on the set of her thrilling political drama, House of Cards. More →

Debbie Allen Wants To Get People With Type 2 Diabetes Moving Apr 24, 2014

Emmy-award winning actress and choreographer Debbie Allen, dancers from the hit televised dance competition So You Think You Can Dance, and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have teamed up to launch a national education and wellness program, the T2 Dance Crew, to encourage people with type 2 diabetes to increase physical activity as an important part of managing their condition. More →

James Earl Jones To Lead Charity Performance Of Cat On A Hot Tin Roof Mar 15, 2010

The African Caribbean Leukaemia Trust (ACLT) is staging a special charity night fundraising performance of Tennessee Williams’ Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Novello Theatre, Aldwych on Monday, March 15, at 7.30pm. More →

Stars To Attend Bilingual Learning Center Charity Gala Mar 12, 2010

Stars such as Wilmer Valderrama and Esai Morales will attend a special event this weekend to raise funds to promote bilingual education. More →