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Elton John To Bring Charity Tennis To Las Vegas Jul 27, 2015

On Monday, October 12, 2015, tennis stars Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Martina Navratilova, and Andy Roddick will headline Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. More →

Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation Raises $40 Million At Fundraising Gala Jul 23, 2015

The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation (LDF) held its annual fundraising gala in St. Tropez last night, hosted by Foundation Chairman Leonardo DiCaprio and LDF Global Fundraising Chairman Milutin Gatsby. More →

Nordoff Robbins Celebrates 40th Anniversary At O2 Silver Clef Awards Jul 6, 2015

The star-studded O2 Silver Clef Awards took place in London over the weekend to celebrate music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins' 40th Anniversary and honour some of the biggest artists making an unforgettable contribution to music today. More →

Simon Cowell To Be Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Jun 19, 2015

Simon Cowell is to be honoured with the 24th Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). More →

Dennis Quaid To Attend Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Golf Tournament Jun 17, 2015

On June 20, 2015 celebrities, community members & LAPD will join together again to help raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at Brookside Golf Club in Pasadena. More →

Duran Duran And Kasabian To Be Honored At Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Lunch Jun 12, 2015

Duran Duran and Kasabian will join the award winners at the Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Clef Lunch on 3 July. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Marks Global Parents Day Jun 12, 2015

To mark Global Parents Day, the Elton John AIDS Foundation joined forces with a representative of the US government at a private event on Monday 1 June celebrating their combined achievements in saving the lives of millions of women and babies infected with HIV. More →

Cinema Against AIDS Raises Over $30 Million May 25, 2015

The 22nd annual Cinema Against AIDS gala raised more than $30 million last week in support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and its pursuit of a cure for HIV/AIDS. More →

Elton John And Michael Stipe Write About Plight Of Transgender Inmates In Prison May 12, 2015

Last month, Elton John and musician, activist, and Elton John AIDS Foundation ally Michael Stipe, published an op-ed in the The Guardian about the horrific conditions faced by transgender people both inside and outside of prison, connecting their struggles with the larger effort to achieve equal rights for LGBT people everywhere. More →

amfAR To Host Annual Cinema Against AIDS Event During Cannes Film Festival May 6, 2015

amfAR's annual Cinema Against AIDS event will be held during the Cannes Film Festival later this month. More →

Elton John And Tony Bennett Help Raise $7 Million For Breast Cancer Research Foundation May 4, 2015

On Thursday, April 30, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) hosted its annual Hot Pink Party: The Pink Standard at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City, raising a record-breaking sum of nearly $7 million. More →

Rita Ora And Mark Ronson To Be Honored By Nordoff Robbins Apr 28, 2015

Music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins is excited to announce that Rita Ora, Mark Ronson and Primal Scream will join Iron Maiden and Il Divo at their 40th Anniversary O2 Silver Clef Awards this July. More →

Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy To Honor Iron Maiden Apr 1, 2015

Nordoff Robbins are extremely proud to announce the first two O2 Silver Clef 2015 Award winners of 2015 – legendary British heavy metal band Iron Maiden and operatic pop vocal group Il Divo. More →

Lady Gaga Surprises Guests At Geffen Playhouse Fundraiser Mar 24, 2015

Sunday night’s star-studded fundraiser at the Geffen Playhouse and the pre-show host committee dinner grossed over $1.5 million, a record, for the Geffen Playhouse’s education, outreach and artistic initiatives. More →

Simpsons Fans Excited By Backstage At The Geffen Exclusive Online Auction Mar 16, 2015

Exotic travel adventures, over-the-top dining experiences, Red Carpet pampering and one-of-a-kind entertainment and sports experiences easily make the Backstage at the Geffen online auction a not-to-be-missed opportunity. More →

Lionel Richie confirmed for Butterfly Ball Mar 13, 2015

Guests at one of the UK’s most prestigious charity events are set to be dancing on the ceiling this June when international superstar Lionel Richie takes to the stage for a headline performance. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Applauds Special Envoy Feb 25, 2015

The Elton John AIDS Foundation is extremely pleased that the United States Government has taken another important step in recognizing LGBT rights as human rights. By appointing a Special Envoy dedicated to this purpose, Secretary Kerry has added weight, focus and attention to America’s efforts to promote fundamental fairness and equality worldwide. More →

Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $5.8 Million Feb 23, 2015

The 23rd annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised $5.8 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

amfAR Raises Over $2 Million At Annual New York Gala Feb 16, 2015

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, raised over $2 million at its annual New York Gala last week at Cipriani Wall Street. More →

Funders For LGBTQ Names Elton John AIDS Foundation As Top Funder For LGBTQ Health Issues Jan 30, 2015

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) is proud to be identified as the top funder for LGBTQ health issues according to a new report by the Funders for LGBTQ Issues, the sole organization dedicated exclusively to increasing institutional giving for LGBTQ issues. More →

Elton John To Host His 23rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Jan 22, 2015

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 23rd annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

Harry Belafonte To Be Honored At amfAR New York Gala Jan 15, 2015

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will hold its annual New York Gala on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. More →

Secret 7" Project Supports Nordoff Robbins Jan 13, 2015

Secret 7", the annual project that brings music and art together for a good cause, will be supporting Nordoff Robbins music therapy this year. More →

George Lucas And Elton John To Be Honored At Backstage At The Geffen Dec 16, 2014

Next year’s eagerly awaited “Backstage at the Geffen” will honor Mellody Hobson and George Lucas with the Distinction in Service Award and Sir Elton John and David Furnish with the Distinction in Theater Award at the 13th annual fundraiser on March 22, 2015. More →

Elton John's Smash Hits Raises £650,000 In London Dec 9, 2014

Mylan WTT Smash Hits – co-hosted by Elton John and Billie Jean King – raised more than £650,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation during the weekend. More →

Big Stars Attend 2014 UNICEF Snowflake Ball Dec 9, 2014

The 2014 UNICEF Snowflake Ball, held on Tuesday, December 2 at Cipriani Wall Street, honored U.S. Fund for UNICEF National Board member Hilary Gumbel and philanthropist Tom Freston for their commitments to saving and improving the lives of children around the world, while celebrating UNICEF’s work to put children first. More →

Daniel Pearl World Music Days A Huge Success Nov 25, 2014

The Daniel Pearl Foundation reported today that this year’s World Music Days attracted a global network of more than 1,300 events. More →

Glastonbury Festival Founder Honored With Music Industry Trusts Award Nov 12, 2014

Michael Eavis CBE, creator of the much-loved and world-famous Glastonbury Festival, was recently honored with the 23rd Music Industry Trusts Award (MITS). More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Announces Nearly $1.5 Million in New Grants Nov 7, 2014

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) announced nearly $1.5 million in new grants today, including a new program aimed at addressing the rampant stigma against HIV-positive people and the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) community. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Hosts 13th Annual An Enduring Vision Oct 30, 2014

Earlier this week, Sir Elton John continued his humanitarian efforts to raise money for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and awareness programs across the United States, the Americas, and the Caribbean at the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)’s 13th annual benefit An Enduring Vision held at Cipriani Wall Street. More →