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MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service Jun 22, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) continued its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

MPTF To Celebrate “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service” Jun 16, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) will continue its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling on Saturday, June 18th at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

GLSEN Announces Honorary Co-Chairs For 2021 GLSEN Respect Awards Jul 16, 2021

GLSEN, the leading national non-profit organization working to create safe and inclusive learning and school experiences for LGBTQ+ youth, is pleased to announce that this year’s Respect Awards will honor outgoing Executive Director Eliza Byard for her twenty years of service and leadership. More →

Stars Launch MPTF's 100th Anniversary Campaign May 3, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) last week hosted a very special virtual press conference to kick off their 100th Anniversary Campaign, revealing how MPTF plans to build its foundation for the next 100 years to support working and retired industry members. More →

MPTF to Host Special Virtual Edition of Iconic 'Night Before' Oscars Event Mar 16, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that its 19th annual “Night Before” party will take place, virtually, on Saturday, April 24. More →

MPTF Hosts 'The Evening Before: Special Edition' Raising $1.5 Million Sep 24, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 14th annual edition of its iconic pre-Emmy Awards party, reimagined as “The Evening Before: Special Edition.” 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 →

Good Vibes at the Music Lodge as Talent Supports Their Charities During Sundance Feb 4, 2020

MUSIC LODGE, held during the Sundance Film Festival, is a venue that hosts the Associated Press Festival Headquarters and features music performances, giving the lodge its motto as “Media is our business, Music is our heritage.” Over its 16-year history, Music Lodge has also strongly focused on annual support for nonprofits. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces $250,000 Matching Gift from Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg Jan 23, 2020

At the 26th Annual SAG Awards, SAG-AFTRA Foundation President Courtney B. Vance announced industry leaders and philanthropists, Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg, committed to give a $250,000 matching donation to the SAG-AFTRA Foundation in response to Vance’s call to raise an additional $1.5 million for the national nonprofit. More →

Honorees Announced For 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 18, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is proud to announce that Elle Smith (they/them), a high school senior from Round Rock, Texas, will be honored as the 2019 Student Advocate of the Year at this year’s GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Stars Attend 13th Annual Evening Before Benefitting MPTF Sep 23, 2019

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 21st, where the entertainment industry came together for the 13th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Octavia Spencer To Receive Inspiration Award at GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Aug 14, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor award-winning actress and activist Octavia Spencer with the Inspiration Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Amazon Studios To Be Honored With Visionary Award at GLSEN Respect Awards Jul 17, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor Amazon Studios with the Visionary Award at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Tim Cook To Be Honored At 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Jun 24, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce that it will honor Apple CEO Tim Cook at the 2019 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Jake T. Austin Suits Up for the Alliance for Children's Rights Mar 13, 2019

On a rainy night during the first Monday in March, Jake T. Austin (Wizards of Waverly Place, The Fosters, New Year’s Eve) showed his support for the Alliance of Children’s Rights at the 27th Annual Dinner at The Beverly Hilton. More →

Rachel Bloom To Host SAG-AFTRA Foundation Patron of the Artists Awards Nov 2, 2018

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today the host, final musical performer, and several presenters for the 3rd annual Patron of the Artists Awards benefit which takes place Thursday, November 8 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. More →

More Stars Added To SAG-AFTRA Foundation Patron Of The Artists Awards Oct 24, 2018

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today several presenters and performers for the 3rd annual Patron of the Artists Awards benefit which takes place Thursday, November 8 at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. More →

Stars Honored At GLSEN 2018 Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 23, 2018

Last week, GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, hosted its 2018 Respect Awards – Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

Katy Perry and Blake Mycoskie To Be Honored at amfAR Gala Los Angeles Oct 17, 2018

On Thursday, October 18, 2018, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will pay tribute to superstar recording artist Katy Perry and TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie at its ninth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation To Honor Jeffrey Katzenberg, Spike Lee, Harrison Ford, Lady Gaga Oct 3, 2018

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today it will present its Patron of the Artists Awards to entertainment industry leader, WndrCo Co-founder and NewTV (working title) Founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and trailblazing Director/Producer/Writer Spike Lee whose most recent film BlacKkKlansman opened earlier this year. More →

Unprecedented Entertainment Industry Access For Auction On Charitybuzz.com Oct 2, 2018

This year’s Charitybuzz entertainment-themed auction is offering insider industry access like never before. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 12th Annual Evening Before Party Sep 21, 2018

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Sunday, September 16th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 12th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Yara Shahidi and Ellen Pompeo To Be Honored at 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards in Los Angeles Jul 27, 2018

GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, is pleased to announce the lineup of honorees for the 2018 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles. More →

Stars Attend City Year Los Angeles 8th Annual Spring Break: Destination Education May 10, 2018

City Year Los Angeles’ held its 8th annual Spring Break: Destination Education on April 28. More →

Jimmy Kimmel Hosts Los Angeles LGBT Center 48th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards Sep 27, 2017

The Los Angeles LGBT Center honored Co-CEO of WME | IMG Ariel Emanuel, and former Senior Advisor to President Obama, Valerie Jarrett, at their 48th Anniversary Gala Vanguard Awards, which took place on Saturday, September 23 at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Julia Roberts To Be Honored At amfAR Gala Los Angeles Sep 21, 2017

On Friday, October 13, 2017, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will pay tribute to Julia Roberts at its eighth annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles. More →

Sir Elton John To Be Honored At Elton John AIDS Foundation New York Fall Gala Sep 13, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. More →

Zendaya To Be Honored at 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Sep 8, 2017

GLSEN, the leading education organization creating safe and inclusive schools for LGBTQ youth, will honor actress and activist Zendaya with the Gamechanger Award at the 2017 GLSEN Respect Awards. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Celebrates Elton’s 70th Birthday At Star-Studded Party Apr 5, 2017

On Saturday March 25, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and the Hammer Museum at UCLA presented a special celebration honoring Elton John's 70th birthday and his unprecedented 50-year songwriting collaboration with Bernie Taupin. More →

amfAR Raises Over $2 Million At 7th Annual Inspiration Gala Los Angeles Oct 31, 2016

Chelsea Handler, Barry Diller, Heidi Klum, Jon Hamm, Cheyenne Jackson, Dita Von Teese, Jane Lynch, Lea Michele, Victoria Justice, amfAR Global Fundraising Chairman Milutin Gatsby, and amfAR Chairman of the Board Kenneth Cole were among those who gathered at the seventh annual amfAR Inspiration Gala Los Angeles last week. More →