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Earvin “Magic” & Cookie Johnson to be Honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS May 24, 2023

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) has announced NBA Hall of Fame legend, philanthropist and businessman Earvin “Magic” Johnson and philanthropist and entrepreneur Cookie Johnson will be honored with The Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award at the fourth annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS on September 21, 2023 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

Stars Attend Unveiling and Dedication Ceremony for the Jacqueline Avant Children and Family Center May 3, 2023

Last week, Nicole Avant, daughter of the late and prolific philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, joined Los Angeles Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell, the MLK Health and Wellness Community Development Corporation and over 100 special guests including Ted Sarandos, Clarence Avant, Alex Avant, Holly Robinson-Peete, Rick Caruso, Jimmy Jam and more to commemorate the name unveiling for the Jacqueline Avant Children & Family Center (The Center) located in the Watts-Willowbrook community. More →

Stars Lead Pre-Seed Funding For Statement Films, Powering The Future Of African Women Creatives Feb 8, 2023

Statement Films – the women-led, data-driven entertainment startup – has announced that it has secured an initial three quarters of a million dollars of funding from an array of titans across Hollywood, Sports and Business, including Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, and LaTanya Richardson Jackson. More →

amfAR to Honor Paramount Pictures and Kelly Rowland at amfAR Gala Los Angeles Oct 26, 2022

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will honor Paramount Pictures and Kelly Rowland on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at its annual amfAR Gala Los Angeles at the Pacific Design Center. More →

Meals on Wheels America and Celebrity Supporters Issue National Call to #RespectYourElders Aug 16, 2022

Meals On Wheels America – the national leadership organization supporting the more than 5,000 community-based programs dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation across the U.S. – has joined forces with many of its celebrity supporters to launch the #RespectYourElders campaign, garnering support for America’s aging population and raising awareness for the importance of honoring seniors nationwide. More →

Michelle Obama's When We All Vote Brings Together Cultural Leaders Across Industries for First Culture of Democracy Summit Jun 21, 2022

Starting June 10th, When We All Vote hosted the first Culture of Democracy Summit featuring When We All Vote Co-Chairs Chris Paul, Selena Gomez, Liza Koshy, Bretman Rock and Kerry Washington, Former Attorney General Eric Holder, Magic Johnson, Doc Rivers, David Hogg and more. More →

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Renames Flagship Youth Program "Dodgers Dreamteam" Feb 11, 2022

Last week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced the new name of their sports-based youth development program, Dodgers Dreamteam, formerly Dodgers RBI. More →

Stars Join Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation To Raise Over 1.1 Million for LA Regional Food Bank Feb 15, 2021

Last week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) partnered with RWQuarantunes to raise funds to provide 3.3 Million meals to the most vulnerable Angelenos impacted by COVID-19. More →

The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS: VIRTUAL Hosted on World AIDS Day Dec 7, 2020

On World AIDS Day, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) hosted The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS: VIRTUAL broadcast. More →

The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS: VIRTUAL Set for World AIDS Day Nov 2, 2020

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) today announced it will host its The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS: VIRTUAL broadcast on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2020. More →

Cigna and Magic Johnson Join Forces to Combat Health Disparities and Support Minority and Women-Owned Businesses Oct 27, 2020

Cigna is teaming up with Earvin "Magic" Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of Magic Johnson Enterprises, to combat health disparities and to support minority and women-owned small and mid-size businesses in the greater Los Angeles area. More →

Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Announces Inaugural Ball Feb 18, 2020

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) today announced it will host its inaugural fundraising gala The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS on the backlot of Fox Studios – home to the storied film “Cleopatra” starring Elizabeth Taylor – on April 30, 2020. More →

Bruno Mars Rocks Star-Studded Blue Diamond Gala Jun 14, 2019

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted its 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala, a star-studded evening that featured an exhilarating performance by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars. More →

Bruno Mars To Rock Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala May 24, 2019

On Wednesday, June 12, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will host its Fifth Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala featuring a benefit concert by world-renowned musician Bruno Mars. More →

Billie Jean King To Be Honored at Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala Mar 14, 2019

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced today that equality trailblazers Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss will be honored at its 5th Anniversary Blue Diamond Gala on Wednesday, June 12 at Dodger Stadium. More →

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles to Honor Holly Robinson-Peete Sep 24, 2018

Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) will honor Holly Robinson-Peete, The LA Galaxy, and Watt Companies at its 2018 Los Angeles Builders Ball to be held on Thursday, September 27 at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Clayton and Ellen Kershaw to Host 6th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose Jul 26, 2018

Every year, Kershaw’s Challenge, the non-profit organization led by Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw and his wife Ellen, kick off PingPong4Purpose – bringing together dynamic festivities, competitive ping pong, and more with all-star athletes, A-list entertainers, fans, friends and family, supporters and the greater Los Angeles community – for a magnanimous evening to raise funds supporting vital domestic and international programs for children and families. More →

20th Annual HollyRod DesignCare Gala To Honor Magic Johnson Jun 25, 2018

THE 20th ANNUAL DESIGNCARE GALA is an annual fundraising event produced by actress Holly Robinson-Peete and her husband Rodney Peete through their nonprofit organization, The HollyRod Foundation (HRF), and benefits those with Parkinson’s disease and autism. More →

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Hosts Blue Diamond Gala Headlined by John Legend Jun 13, 2018

This week, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted its Fourth Annual Blue Diamond Gala, a star-studded evening that featured an exhilarating performance by multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend. More →

Arsenio Hall And George Lopez To Co-Host LA Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala May 31, 2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced today that comedy icons Arsenio Hall and George Lopez will co-host its fourth annual Blue Diamond Gala Monday, June 11, at Dodger Stadium. More →

More Stars Added To 2018 Annual Women Of Excellence Scholarship Luncheon May 31, 2018

The LadyLike Foundation’s annual luncheon is expected to raise a half million dollars for the nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate, empower and inspire young girls living in underprivileged communities around the Greater Los Angeles area. More →

John Legend To Headline Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala Mar 28, 2018

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) announced today its fourth annual Blue Diamond Gala will take place on Monday, June 11 at Dodger Stadium and will feature a concert by multi-award winning, platinum-selling singer-songwriter John Legend. More →

National Basketball Wives Association Celebrates Women's Empowerment Feb 21, 2018

Last Saturday saw The National Basketball Wives Association (NBWA) gather at the Women’s Empowerment Summit Luncheon, alongside the other activities of the 2018 NBA All-Star Weekend. More →

Sugar Ray Leonard To Be Honored At 2017 Los Angeles Builders Ball Sep 20, 2017

Habitat For Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (Habitat LA) will honor Sugar Ray Leonard, Luc Robitaille, and Morley Builders at its 2017 Los Angeles Builders Ball to be held on Thursday, September 28 at the historic Beverly Hilton. More →

Jimmy Kimmel To Emcee Celebrity Charity Ping Pong Jul 27, 2017

The competition is heating up on the field, but it’s a new game afoot as celebrities face off in a ping pong battle to capture victory at Clayton and Ellen Kershaw’s 5th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose. More →

Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Announces 2017 Art For Life Benefit Jun 15, 2017

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) has announced the honorees for the 2017 ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 15th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. More →

Stars Attend Sugar Ray Leonard's Big Fighters, Big Cause Charity Boxing Night May 26, 2017

Hollywood came out in full force to catch a night filled with action-packed boxing matches, live performances and more at the B. Riley & Co. 8th Annual “Big Fighters, Big Cause” Charity Boxing Night at the Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. More →

Selena Gomez Hosts Star-Studded WE Day California May 2, 2017

Last week, 16,000 youth from across California came together at The “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood for WE Day, a youth empowerment event that celebrates everyday heroes and proves no one is too young to change the world. More →

More Celebrities Announced For WE Day California Apr 20, 2017

More artists have been announced for next week’s WE Day California. More →

Selena Gomez To Host WE Day California 2017 Apr 7, 2017

WE Day, an international series of inspiring stadium-sized events, announces the initial list of speakers, performers and presenters attending WE Day California on April 27, 2017 at The “Fabulous” Forum. More →