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Project Angel Food Breaks Ground on New $51 Million The Chuck Lorre Family Foundation Campus Aug 7, 2023

Project Angel Food celebrated the launch of Rise to the Challenge: The Campaign to Expand Project Angel Food, a multi-year campaign including a $51,000,000 expansion to include renovation of Project Angel Food’s current building at 922 Vine Street and construction of a brand-new facility next door at 960 Vine. 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 →

29th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala Raises Over $1.4 Million May 24, 2022

On Friday, May 20, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis, welcomed guests to the Fairmont Century Plaza for the 29th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala. More →

Stars to Attend 29th Annual Race To Erase MS Gala May 5, 2022

After two highly successful years of drive-in events due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Race to Erase MS gala makes its long-awaited return to the foundation’s original home at the newly renovated Fairmont Century Plaza on May 20th, 2022. More →

Clancy Brown Wins Big at The Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night Sep 9, 2020

The 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Night was a night of stars and virtual cards and a huge success raising in excess of $150,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to working with exceptional individuals with autism, developmental delays and other special needs and their families. More →

Stars To Appear In We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for MPTF May 12, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that it will host a one-night-only fundraiser to benefit their COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, providing support for entertainment industry workers, particularly those who work behind-the-scenes across film and television, who need it most during this pandemic. More →

Stars To Attend Eighth Annual Women Making History Awards Feb 27, 2020

The National Women’s History Museum (NWHM) will host its eighth Annual Women Making History Awards on International Women’s Day. More →

Selma Blair Honored at Star-Studded Race To Erase MS Gala May 13, 2019

On Friday, May 10, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis, welcomed guests to the Beverly Hilton for its 26th Annual Race to Erase MS Gala. 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 →

Flo Rida Performs At Star-Studded 25th Anniversary Race To Erase MS Gala Apr 25, 2018

On Friday, April 20, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis, welcomed guests to the Beverly Hilton for its historic 25th Anniversary Race to Erase MS Gala. 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 →

Stars Join Animal Coalition In Urging Congress To Oppose Wild Horse Slaughter Jul 18, 2017

Robert Redford, Ed Harris, Elle Fanning, Ian Somerhalder and countless other equine enthusiasts joined The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund, Return to Freedom and the ASPCA to draw attention to the threat posed to wild horses and burros. More →

A Star Shines For Survivors Sep 6, 2016

The Survivor Mitzvah Project, an urgent humanitarian effort aiding Holocaust survivors in desperate need, is hosting a special event in Beverly Hills on September 25. More →

Eastwood Ranch Foundation To Hold 2nd Annual Art For Animals Fundraiser May 31, 2016

Eastwood Ranch Foundation, a Southern California-based 501c3 non-profit Animal Welfare and Rescue Organization whose mission is to rescue animals from high- kill shelters and provide care until a forever home is found, will be holding its 2nd Annual Art for Animals fundraiser evening on June 4, 2016 from 6:00-10:00 pm at De Re Gallery in West Hollywood. More →

KISS Performs At Star-Studded Race To Erase MS Gala Apr 18, 2016

On Friday, April 15th, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis, welcomed guests to the Beverly Hilton for the 23rd Annual Race To Erase MS Gala. More →

Stars To Attend Race To Erase MS Gala Mar 31, 2016

The 23rd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala will take place on April 15 benefiting Race to Erase MS and its “Center Without Walls” program which continues to raise funds in order to provide treatment and ultimately find a cure for MS. More →

Project Angel Food Celebrates 25 Years And Nine Million Meals Served Aug 10, 2015

Project Angel Food celebrates its 25th Angel Awards Gala on Sat., August 22 at 6 p.m. at Taglyan Complex. More →

Geeks For Peace To Gather During Comic-Con Jun 25, 2015

Morgan Spurlock will host the first-ever Geeks for Peace event on Friday, July 10th at 7:00 PM at the Moniker Warehouse in San Diego during Comic-Con. More →

Harvey Weinstein Honored With Survivor Mitzvah Project's Truth To Power Award Jun 17, 2015

Producer Harvey Weinstein was honored this week by The Survivor Mitzvah Project (SMP) as the recipient of the 2015 TRUTH TO POWER AWARD honoring exceptional individuals who challenge prejudice, intolerance and injustice through the power of ideas. More →

Rita Ora Performs At Star-Studded Race To Erase MS Apr 27, 2015

On Friday, April 24, host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 22nd Annual Race to Erase MS. More →

Guests And Special Hosts For Race To Erase MS Announced Apr 15, 2015

Hosts and guests for this year’s Race to Erase MS have been revealed. More →

US & Canadian Celebrities to President Obama: Reject the Keystone XL Pipeline Feb 27, 2015

Two days after President Obama's historic veto of the Keystone XL pipeline, celebrities from the US and Canada have come together to release a video asking the president to do the obvious right thing: reject the dirty, dangerous tar sands pipeline once and for all. More →

Stars Attend 13th Annual Night Before Fundraiser In Support Of MPTF Feb 23, 2015

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 21st, 2015 for the 13th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Star-Studded 21st Annual Race To Erase MS Raises Over $1.75 Million May 6, 2014

On Friday, May 2, host, MS survivor and advocate Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza for the 21st Annual Race to Erase MS. More →

Stars Attend Playground Of Dreams Event Apr 11, 2013

Playground of Dreams (POD), a new innovative non-profit mentoring program that teams entertainment industry influencers with children to help foster their creativity, confidence, leadership skills and unique purpose in the world is proud to announce that its first-ever “Coolest Variety Show on Earth” raised $30,000 in funds for the charity. More →

Comedians Stand Up For Animals Jun 18, 2012

Last week, some of Hollywood’s most outspoken comics teamed up for a benefit for the most outspoken animal rights group, PETA. More →

Russell Brand To Perform At Cancer Patient's Benefit Event Apr 20, 2012

On Sunday April 29, Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley area residents are holding a public fundraiser at Miau Haus Studios in Los Angeles from 2-5PM to raise money for Jay and Nancy Westbrook. Nancy was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last December. More →

Stars Fight Climate Change At Global Green Celebrity Charity Party Feb 25, 2011

Global Green USA celebrated its 8th Annual Pre-Oscar party on Wednesday night at the Avalon Hollywood, raising funds and awareness for Global Green’s national initiatives to fight climate change. More →

Celebrities To Dish Out Christmas Cheer At LA Mission Dec 21, 2010

A host of celebrities will join Jennifer Love Hewitt and Santa at the Los Angeles Mission this Christmas Eve. More →

Stars Come Out On Earth Day Apr 26, 2010

Stars and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa of Los Angeles came out to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day with James Cameron at JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles as part of the Avatar Home Tree Event. More →