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It's a Wonderful Life Encore! The Ed Asner Family Center Hosts Recorded Version of their Live Table Read Dec 23, 2020

On Sunday, December 13, a spectacular cast including Pete Davidson, Ellie Kemper, Ed Asner, Maude Apatow, Carol Kane, Vanessa Williams, Chris Williams, Mia Farrow, Ed Begley Jr., Diedrich Bader, BD Wong, Bill Pullman and Richard Kind performed a live table read of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life,” directed by Victor Nelli, Jr. 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 →

Lyle Lovett to Perform at The 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Celebrity Night Aug 24, 2020

Lyle Lovett, Grammy Award-winning singer, composer and actor, will headline the musical entertainment at the 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Celebrity Night, hosted by legendary Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, on Saturday, August 29, 2020, starting at 5:00 p.m. PST. More →

Ed Asner's Poker Tournament Attracts The Stars Aug 3, 2020

Legendary Emmy Award Winning actor Ed Asner presents the 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament in collaboration with World Poker Tour. More →

Greg Grunberg To Host Star-Studded END EPILEPSY Live! Nov 8, 2019

To commemorate National Epilepsy Awareness Month, the Epilepsy Foundation is hosting a star-studded, four-hour livestream fundraiser special — “END EPILEPSY Live!” — on November 9, 2019, at 2 p.m. PT. More →

20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Raises $6.6 Million Jun 17, 2019

This year, over 2,000 people participated in the 20th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port presented by Pepsi-Cola and Shaw’s and Star Market Foundation, a cycling, run and walk fundraiser from Boston to Hyannis Port, May 31 – June 1. More →

Ed Asner and Hollywood Celebrities to Host Poker Tournament Benefitting The Ed Asner Family Center Jun 27, 2018

Legendary Emmy-winning actor and comedian Ed Asner presents the 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 5:00 PM, at Playa Studios (11260 Playa Ct. Culver City, CA). More →

Sheila E. to Perform at Shane’s Inspiration's Boogie Wonderland Gala Mar 9, 2018

Shane’s Inspiration, a global leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that unite children of all abilities, is hosting its 20th Anniversary gala on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

Shane's Inspiration To Hold Annual Gala In March Feb 14, 2018

Shane's Inspiration, the global leader in creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs for children with disabilities, is hosting its 20th Anniversary gala on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the beautiful Vibiana in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

MPTF Hosts Star-Studded 11th Annual Evening Before Party Sep 19, 2017

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 16th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 11th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Rita Wilson And Tom Hanks Return To Host Simply Shakespeare Sep 5, 2017

Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks host The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles (SCLA) 27th Annual Simply Shakespeare benefit Monday, September 18, 2017 at 8:00pm at the Freud Playhouse, on the UCLA Campus. More →

Stars Added To Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Jul 31, 2017

Ed Asner and the Autism Society of America, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, presents the Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament. More →

Ed Asner And Celebrity Friends To Raise Money For Autism Society With Poker Tournament Jun 16, 2017

Ed Asner and Autism Society of America, the world’s leading autism advocacy organization, presents the 5th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night on Saturday, September 9, 2017, 5:00 PM, at Haworth Los Angeles Showroom in Downtown Los Angeles (444 South Flower St). More →

Andy Garcia To Emcee A Night In Old Havana To Benefit Shane's Inspiration Feb 27, 2017

Shane's Inspiration, an international nonprofit dedicated to creating inclusive playgrounds and educational programs that foster social inclusion for children with disabilities, is hosting its 16th annual fundraising gala on Saturday, March 4, 2017. More →

Tom Brady Returns For 17th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port Jun 2, 2016

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 17th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port presented by Pepsi-Cola and Santander Bank, will take place on June 3-4. More →

Tom Brady To Co-Chair Best Buddies Challenge May 25, 2015

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 16th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, will take place on May 29 – 30. More →

Dave Grohl To Headline Autism Speaks' Blue Jean Ball Oct 11, 2013

Grammy Award-winning music legend Dave Grohl will headline Autism Speaks' Third Annual BLUE JEAN BALL, presented by The GUESS? Foundation, on Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Boulevard 3 in Hollywood. More →

Maria Menounos, Dave Grohl To Entertain At Autism Speaks' Blue Jean Ball Sep 11, 2013

Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, proudly presents its third annual BLUE JEAN BALL, honoring Autism Speaks Board of Directors’ Member Chuck Saftler. More →

Dennis Quaid And Michael Chiklis To Host SAG Foundation Golf May 2, 2013

The Screen Actors Guild Foundation has announced it will host its 4th Annual Los Angeles Golf Classic, a charity tournament and gala benefiting the Foundation’s Catastrophic Health Fund and Emergency Assistance programs, on Monday, June 10th at the Lakeside Golf Club in Burbank. More →

Crosby, Stills & Nash To Light Up The Blues For Autism Speaks Apr 8, 2013

Legendary trio Crosby, Stills and Nash (CSN) makes its only Los Angeles area performance this year on April 13 at Club Nokia for the Light Up The Blues Concert — An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. More →

Crosby, Stills & Nash To Join All-Star Concert For Autism Speaks Mar 13, 2013

Kristen and Stephen Stills are hosting the Light Up The Blues Concert—An Evening of Music to Benefit Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. The fundraiser, emceed by Jack Black, is set for Club Nokia in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 PM. More →

Ben Affleck And Jennifer Garner Host 10th Annual Stuart House Gala Mar 12, 2013

Earlier this week, John Varvatos celebrated the 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit, presented by Chrysler, at his Los Angeles boutique. More →

Supporting The Carroll Center: One Celebrity At A Time Jan 7, 2013

Geno Carter utilized his celebrity connections to raise money at the third annual Geno’s World Fundraiser over the holidays. The fundraiser brought in nearly 20,000 dollars for the Carroll Center for the Blind, a non-profit organization that provides rehabilitation training for blind and vision impaired persons, allowing them to remain independent and engaged members of their communities. More →

Maria Shriver Supports Best Buddies Challenge Aug 8, 2012

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is pleased to announce that author, journalist and activist Maria Shriver and Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom will return as Honorary Co-Chairs of the Best Buddies Challenge: Hearst Castle. More →

Tom Brady Gets Behind Best Buddies Challenge Apr 27, 2012

Best Buddies International, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for friendship, employment and leadership training for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is pleased to announce that the 13th Annual Best Buddies Challenge: Hyannis Port, presented by Country Kitchen, will take place on June 1 and 2. More →

Camp Ronald McDonald Gets Celebrity Help For Charity Halloween Party Oct 20, 2010

Los Angeles families and celebrities are dusting off their Halloween costumes and gearing up for one of LA’s biggest family Halloween events, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times' 18th Annual Halloween Carnival presented by JAKKS Cares, the philanthropic arm of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. More →

Eva Longoria To Launch TwitChange Celebrity Charity Auction Sep 13, 2010

Eva Longoria has taken to Twitter to encourage her celebrity friends to support charity. More →

Michael Douglas Takes Part In Stand Up To Cancer Event Sep 13, 2010

Michael Douglas made an emotional appearance via video at the massive Stand Up To Cancer television event on September 10. More →

Camp Ronald McDonald To Host Celebrity Charity Halloween Party Sep 3, 2010

Los Angeles families are dusting off their Halloween costumes and gearing up for one of LA’s biggest family Halloween events, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times' 18th Annual Halloween Carnival presented by JAKKS Cares, the philanthropic arm of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. More →

George Clooney Joins Stand Up To Cancer Lineup Sep 2, 2010

The extraordinary lineup of actors, musicians, athletes and journalists participating in the Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) primetime roadblock television fundraising event (September 10, 2010, at 8PM EST & PST / 7PM CT) continues to grow. More →