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Fran Drescher To Receive Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights 2023 Ripple Of Hope Award Nov 22, 2023

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights today announced that Fran Drescher, SAG-AFTRA president, actor, writer, and activist, will receive the 2023 Ripple of Hope Award in recognition of her leadership advocating for workers’ rights. More →

Hollywood Celebs Raise Money To Support Victims Of California Wildfires Aug 2, 2023

With the 2023 wildfire season underway, a total of 2,251 fires have burned, affecting 7,061 acres and over 10,000 California residents and businesses. In response, celebrities are showing support and solidarity by partnering with Windsor Vineyards and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) to auction exclusive wines, with 100% of proceeds benefiting wildfire victims throughout the great state of California. More →

Stars Release Call for a Global Agreement to Protect 80% of the Amazon Rainforest by 2025 at COP15 Dec 19, 2022

Last week, at the UN Convention on Biodiversity’s 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Montreal, Canada, a group of international organizations and artists released a powerful video appealing to the global community in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and allies of the Amazon calling for respect for Indigenous rights, recognition of Indigenous territories, and a global agreement for the permanent protection of 80% of the Amazon rainforest by 2025. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises $8.6 Million Mar 29, 2022

The 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party took place Sunday, March 27, at West Hollywood Park, LA, hosted by 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter/actress Lady Gaga, Emmy, Tony, and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Billy Porter and Emmy Award-winning actor Eric McCormack, alongside CEO of Rocket Entertainment and chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation David Furnish. More →

SAG-AFTRA Rememebers Actor and SAG Life Achievement Recipient Sidney Poitier Jan 11, 2022

SAG-AFTRA mourns the loss of SAG Life Achievement Award recipient Sidney Poitier, who died last week at the age of 94. More →

City of Hope’s East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League of New York City Hosts The Spirit of Life Award May 12, 2021

This week, the East End Chapter/Jeanne Kaye League of New York City presented their Spirit of Life Award to raise critical funds and awareness for City of Hope, a world-renowned independent research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. More →

Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Foundation and The Skinny Line Form Women's Health Partnership Apr 2, 2021

The Skinny Line, a women-led organization which empowers all women to make healthy changes by giving them motivation to realize their full power and potential, announces a strategic partnership with Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer Foundation. More →

Stars Added To For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation Virtual Experience Mar 19, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (FPS), a nonprofit that serves adult cancer patients and their families, has announced that country stars Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley and Jon Pardi will join the already amazing lineup of performances at the upcoming virtual experience on Thursday, March 25th. More →

For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Foundation To Host First Ever Virtual Experience Mar 11, 2021

For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation will host its first ever virtual experience. More →

Star-Studded Saturday Night Seder Raises $2.35 Million For Coronavirus Emergency Response Fund Apr 14, 2020

“Saturday Night Seder,” the star-studded virtual Passover Seder that premiered Saturday night on YouTube via www.SaturdayNightSeder.com and Buzzfeed’s Tasty YouTube, has raised more than $2,350,000 for the CDC Foundation’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Response Fund, it was announced today. More →

Envise’s 80’s Posh Prom Fundraiser Honors Fran Drescher Jul 2, 2019

Envise, a subsidiary of Southland Industries, continued its tradition of giving back to the community by hosting the Pretty in Pink 80’s Posh Prom Gala which benefitted the American Cancer Society (ACS) and Fran Drescher's Cancer Schmancer on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Fashion Island Hotel in Newport Beach. More →

Judith Hill's Star-Studded Golden Child Show To Benefit GO Campaign Dec 3, 2018

On Wednesday, December 5th, stars from music, television, film and fashion will enjoy a very special performance of the soul & funk infused cirque style ballet “Golden Child.” More →

Annual FIDF Gala Raises $60 Million Nov 7, 2018

Look To The Stars Correspondent Jennifer Conroy recently attended Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Making a Difference: 70 Years of Heroes and Hope and filed this report. More →

Your Chance To Dine With Fran Drescher Feb 20, 2018

Here is your chance to Dine with Nanny Fine! More →

Heritage Jewish News Organization, Forward, Celebrates 120th Anniversary With Gala Hosted by Fran Drescher Nov 10, 2017

The Forward will hold its Anniversary Gala on Monday, November 13, at the Museum of Jewish Heritage, celebrating 120 years of groundbreaking news coverage. More →

Fran Drescher To Host 3rd Annual Cancer Schmancer Health Summit Sep 15, 2017

Cancer Schmancer presents its third annual Health Summit, hosted by Fran Drescher. More →

Charitybuzz Announces 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide Nov 30, 2016

Online luxury auction house Charitybuzz today announced its 2nd Annual Holiday Givt Guide, to highlight the importance of giving when gifting. More →

Fran Drescher To Host Second Cancer Schmancer Health Summit Aug 26, 2016

Cancer Schmancer presents its second Health Summit, hosted by Fran Drescher, on October 26 at the Skirball Cultural Center in LA. More →

Coca-Cola Presents U.S. Veterans Choice Comedy Awards Apr 19, 2016

To celebrate the brave and heroic actions of our military veterans and to comfort and aid at-risk veterans, the first annual Coca-Cola Presents U.S. Veterans Choice Comedy Awards award show was created and will be hosted by comedians Paul Rodriguez and Kiki Melendez. More →

Stars Go Red For Women Jan 29, 2016

The American Heart Association announced today that the Go Red For Women Red Dress Collection 2016 presented by Macy’s will return to New York Fashion Week at Skylight at Moynihan Station on Thursday, February 11, 2016. More →

Glenn Close Honored At WebMD Health Hero Awards Nov 9, 2015

Last week, WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, honored its 2015 Health Hero award winners who were recognized for their remarkable dedication to changing the healthcare landscape and for providing inspiration to those looking to overcome their own health challenges. More →

Fran Drescher To Host Women's Health Summit Aug 19, 2015

Cancer Schmancer presents the first Women’s Health Summit, hosted by Fran Drescher, honoring Rosie O'Donnell and Senator Barbara Boxer, with Ed Begley Jr., Ken Cook, CEO of Environmental Working Group, and a multitude of interesting, informative panels and Q&A opportunities with noted experts in the fields of home detoxing, integrative medicine, positive thinking, and self empowerment. More →

Stars Donate Items To 2014 SAG Awards Holiday Auction Dec 9, 2014

The SAG Awards Holiday Auction benefiting the Screen Actors Guild Foundation's Children’s Literacy and Assistance programs is currently online at sagawards.org/auction. More →

Celebrities Quiz Americans On Politics Ahead Of Midterm Elections Oct 17, 2014

Answers, a leading source of expert information and advice, is partnering with the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC), a Washington-based think tank, to launch a quiz series in advance of the 2014 midterm elections on November 4. More →

Fran Drescher Honored With Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation Award May 13, 2014

On May 6, 2014, more than 625 tri-state area business, healthcare and community leaders attended the 12th Annual Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Laugh for Life: New York and raised $700,000 to benefit innovative MMRF approaches to extend patients’ lives and accelerate new treatments to lead to a cure for multiple myeloma, a fatal blood cancer. More →

Paul McCartney Kicks Off Everyone Matters Day Campaign Mar 26, 2014

As London, Los Angeles, Dublin, Washington DC, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, Minneapolis, Memphis, Dallas and other cities in the U.S. and the globe get set for the 1st Everyone Matters Day on April 2, Sir Paul McCartney has kicked off the #IAM campaign with his selfie affirming: “I AM A SCOUSER.” More →

Join Fran Drescher Behind-The-Scenes At Cinderella Mar 17, 2014

Two-time Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Fran Drescher has announced a once-in-a-lifetime fundraiser experience to benefit her nonprofit foundation, the Cancer Schmancer Movement. More →

Audrey Hepburn's Son Joins Everyone Matters Campaign Mar 10, 2014

Sean Hepburn Ferrer – Chair of UNICEF'S Audrey Hepburn Society and the son of actress Audrey Hepburn – is the latest public figure to join the growing global Everyone Matters campaign, which advocates for everyone’s right to be who they are, without judgment, shame or attack. More →

Hugh Jackman Takes Selfie For Everyone Matters Campaign Feb 17, 2014

As Everyone Matters leads up to its inaugural global “Everyone Matters Day” on April 2, Hugh Jackman kicked off its “I Am!” campaign to own and affirm WHO WE ARE, AS WE ARE. More →

Jane Krakowski To Be Honored By City Of Hope Apr 18, 2012

Tony Award winning actress Jane Krakowski, fashion industry leader Susan Sokol and philanthropist Ann Levine will receive The Spirit of Life Award at City of Hope's annual Spring luncheon on Monday, May 14, at The Plaza Hotel. More →