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Stars Blaze the Stage at 2023 Juneteenth Honors Jun 22, 2023

The National Juneteenth Foundation hosted its black-tie Juneteenth Honors event in D.C. last Thursday night. More →

International Jazz Day 2021 Concludes with Spectacular All-Star Global Concert May 6, 2021

With more than 190 countries participating, the International Jazz Day 10th Anniversary celebration concluded with a thrilling All-Star Global Concert reaching millions worldwide. More →

170 Entertainment Leaders to Launch New Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance Feb 4, 2021

This week, more than 170 Black and Jewish leaders from the entertainment industry released a unity statement to launch the Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance (Alliance), a joint initiative by Black and Jewish entertainment industry professionals devoted to countering racism and antisemitism in the entertainment community. More →

Stars Record Song to Fundraise Against Climate Change Feb 19, 2020

Oscar Winner A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours) this past week teamed with a variety of musicians and artists for the first of several recording sessions planned around the world in the next month for an amazing new song called “Hands Around the World” in the spirit of the global hit “We Are the World.” More →

International Jazz Day 2019 Worldwide Celebration Concludes with All-Star Global Concert May 10, 2019

Following thousands of jazz events taking place in 195 countries on all seven continents, International Jazz Day 2019 came to a thrilling close this evening in Melbourne, Australia with an extraordinary All-Star Global Concert at the Melbourne Arts Centre’s renowned Hamer Hall. More →

International Jazz Day 2018 Comes To A Close May 2, 2018

International Jazz Day 2018 came to a phenomenal close this week in St. Petersburg, following an extraordinary All-Star Global Concert at the historic Mariinsky Theatre that capped off several days of educational outreach programs across the city. More →

Will Smith Hosts International Jazz Day 2017 All-Star Global Concert In Cuba May 3, 2017

Following thousands of events taking place in over 190 countries, International Jazz Day 2017 culminated in a phenomenal concert streamed worldwide from Havana’s historic Gran Teatro de La Habana Alicia Alonso. More →

DJ Khaled Steps Up To Fight AIDS With (RED) Dec 1, 2016

On World AIDS Day, December 1, DJ Khaled will step-up to join the fight against AIDS, becoming (RED)'s first ever social media ambassador. More →

Bono And Celebrity Friends Launch (SHOPATHON)RED Nov 24, 2016

Ahead of World AIDS Day, December 1, the second annual (SHOPATHON)RED launches this week, jam-packed with winnable celebrity experiences and hundreds of products that fight AIDS with (RED). More →

Celebrities Help Celebrate Tony Bennett's 90th Birthday At Power Of Love Gala May 24, 2016

On Saturday, May 21, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry celebrated the 90th birthday of the legendary Tony Bennett at Keep Memory Alive's 20th annual Power of Love gala at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. More →

Stars Celebrate International Jazz Day With UNESCO May 3, 2016

Jazz is a universal message of peace that harmonizes rhythm and meaning, carries values significant for every woman and man, and provides unique opportunities for mutual understanding, the top United Nations cultural official said, as music enthusiasts around the world celebrated International Jazz Day over the weekend. More →

More Stars Announced To Honor Tony Bennett At Power Of Love Gala Mar 30, 2016

Keep Memory Alive's 20th annual Power of Love gala continues to grow as musical icons from all genres join the celebration of legendary performer and 18-time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett's 90th birthday on Saturday, May 21, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. More →

Michael Douglas And Jane Goodall Celebrate International Day Of Peace Sep 21, 2015

The United Nations yesterday observed the International Day of Peace with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealing to all warring parties to lay down their weapons and observe a global ceasefire and “stop the killings and the destruction, and create space for lasting peace.” More →

UNESCO Celebrates 4th Annual International Jazz Day May 4, 2015

In an unprecedented series of events worldwide on April 30th, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz joined together to celebrate and recognize jazz as a vehicle for freedom of expression and dialogue between cultures. 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 →

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 →

Daniel Pearl Foundation Launches 2014 Daniel Pearl World Music Days Aug 26, 2014

Musicians across the United States and around the world will join together, raise their collective voices and dedicate their art to the legacy and mission of journalist Daniel Pearl for the 13th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days. More →

BET Honors Ticket Sales Benefit Charity Feb 10, 2014

BET Networks has announced that Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Tamar Braxton, Smokey Robinson, Karen Clarke Sheard and Wayne Brady are set to bring down the house at the Warner Theatre with a series of powerful and magnetic performances for BET Honors 2014. More →

Get Ready To TRANS4M With will.i.am Dec 12, 2013

The i.am.angel foundation will once again present its TRANS4M Conference and Benefit Concert on January 23, 2014. More →

12th Annual Daniel Pearl Music Days A Success Nov 6, 2013

The Daniel Pearl Foundation today announced that the 12th Annual World Music Days was celebrated at 867 events in 29 countries. More →

12th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days Oct 4, 2013

This year’s 12th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days, a global network of concerts, has just begun and will continue throughout the month of October. More →

Stars Attend LA Philharmonic’s Walt Disney Concert Hall 10th Anniversary Celebration Oct 3, 2013

The Los Angeles Philharmonic and its Music Director Gustavo Dudamel opened the 2013/14 season with the 10th Anniversary Celebration: Opening Night Gala Concert, a star-studded evening honoring the anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney Concert Hall, Monday, September 30. More →

Stars Support Daniel Pearl World Music Days Aug 30, 2013

Throughout the month of October, the 12th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days will take place across the United States and around the world. More →

Herbie Hancock To Be Honored At Covenant House Magical Night Of Hope May 2, 2013

On Thursday evening, May 2, 2013, Covenant House California (“CHC”) will host their Annual Awards Dinner: A Magical Night of Hope at Skirball Culture Center in Los Angeles. 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 →

David Lynch Foundation To Host Historic Night Of Jazz Dec 3, 2012

The David Lynch Foundation will host an “An Historic Night of Jazz” benefit to raise money for free meditation instruction to inner city kids, veterans suffering from PTSD, low-income communities and women and girls who have been victims of violence and abuse. More →

Barbra Streisand's MusiCares Person Of The Year Concert Available On DVD/Blu-Ray Nov 27, 2012

A DVD featuring Barbra Streisand and friends is raising money for charity. More →