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The Breast Cancer Research Foundation Raises $11 Million at Hot Pink Party May 20, 2024

Last week, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) hosted their annual Hot Pink Party at The Glasshouse in New York City. More →

Dave Grohl and Martin Short Join Eighth Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert Mar 5, 2024

The eighth annual LOVE ROCKS NYC benefit concert for God's Love We Deliver is thrilled to announce Dave Grohl will join the evening’s performance lineup and Martin Short will join for a special guest appearance. More →

Tove Lo, Nile Rodgers & Chic to Perform at 2nd Annual Aspen Snow Ball Gala Dec 19, 2023

Children’s Oncology Support Fund (COSF) – founded by film producer and philanthropist Thomas Pierce – today announced Tove Lo, Nile Rodgers & Chic will perform at the 2nd Annual Aspen Snow Ball Gala on February 3, 2024, with Blond:ish set to perform at the after-party. More →

Global Citizen Forum Hosts Star-Studded Line Up Dec 14, 2023

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Tolerance, United Arab Emirates, opened the tenth annual Global Citizen Forum to hundreds of international delegates, with an agenda focused on impactful climate change action. More →

Nile Rodgers and Craig David Presents TS5 Complete Stellar Global Citizen Forum Line Up Dec 5, 2023

The Global Citizen Forum, to be held December 6-7, is delighted to announce that best-selling artist Craig David is set to headline this year’s charity gala. Iconic musician/record producer Nile Rodgers will present the celebrated comedian Russell Peters with the Global Citizen Forum Award. More →

Gateway Celebrity Fight Night Raised More Than $3 Million for Cancer Research in One Night Apr 14, 2023

Gateway for Cancer Research — a nonprofit organization committed to funding innovative cancer research that helps people living with cancer to feel better and live longer as we work to end cancer as we know it — raised more than $3 million at the 2023 Gateway Celebrity Fight Night. More →

Nile Rogers, Richie Sambora Replace The Who at Nordoff Robbins Carol Service Dec 7, 2022

Nordoff Robbins, the UK’s largest music therapy charity, is delighted to announce that Nile Rodgers and Chic will now headline its annual fundraising Christmas Carol Service at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea on Tuesday 13th December, with support from fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, Richie Sambora. 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 →

The Les Paul Foundation Announces Advisory Council Mar 3, 2022

The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor the legacy of Les Paul, has announced the appointment of a new Advisory Council. More →

Rod Stewart To Headline Nordoff Robbins Carol Service Dec 1, 2021

Taking place at 7pm on Tuesday 14th Dec 2021 at St Luke’s Church, Chelsea, the welcome return of the Nordoff Robbins Carol Service showcases a star-studded line up including Sir Rod Stewart – one of the most important and best-selling artists of all time, the magnetic Irish singer-songwriter Imelda May and chart-topping saxophonist and presenter Jess Gillam. More →

Stevie Wonder to Headline Global Citizen Live in Los Angeles with Adam Lambert and More Sep 16, 2021

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen has announced the expansion of Global Citizen Live to include Los Angeles and London with an outdoor event in L.A., which is presented by Verizon, and headlined by Stevie Wonder with Adam Lambert, Chloe x Halle, Demi Lovato, H.E.R., ONEREPUBLIC, Ozuna, The Lumineers and 5 Seconds of Summer at The Greek Theatre on September 25, 2021. More →

Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation Announces the 2021 Youth To The Front Fund Frontliners Jul 2, 2021

Committed to fighting systemic racism, inequality and injustice, Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is honored to announce the 2021 Youth To The Front Fund “Frontliners”, representing 10 states in the USA and 9 countries on 5 continents. More →

Nile Rodgers, Dave Matthews, Darius Rucker Perform At Inaugural Juneteenth UnityFest Jun 30, 2021

On Saturday, June 19, the inaugural Juneteenth Unityfest presented by the Robert Randolph Foundation brought together a star-studded lineup of artists, influencers, activists and sponsors for a virtual festival. More →

Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation Announces the Inaugural Youth To The Front Fund Frontliners Dec 16, 2020

Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) created the Youth To The Front Fund (YTTFF) to support and fund under 30-year-old BIPOC-centered youth activists, youth-led organizations, projects, innovations and creative solutions that are at the forefront of fighting systemic racism, inequality and injustice in the United States and around the world. More →

Jane Fonda Honored at Oceana’s Star-Studded New York Gala Oct 16, 2020

On Monday night, attendees tuned in for the first ever virtual Oceana New York Gala to honor two-time Academy Award-winning actor, author, and activist Jane Fonda and to raise funds in support of Oceana’s campaigns to restore the world’s oceans. More →

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation Raises Over $1 Million For Life Saving Cancer Research At Star-Studded Virtual Disco Party Sep 21, 2020

Last week, Gabrielle's Angel Foundation gave donors the chance to relive the Studio 54 days at a Virtual Disco Party. More →

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation To Hold Virtual Disco Party Jul 31, 2020

Gabrielle's Angel Foundation for Cancer Research announced today that they will host a Virtual Disco Party on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. More →

Breast Cancer Research Foundation Raises More Than $5.2 Million At Inaugural Virtual Hot Pink Evening May 26, 2020

Last week, Breast Cancer Research Foundation held its first-ever Virtual Hot Pink Evening, taking their renowned Hot Pink Party to a new virtual format with a very special live-stream viewing experience. More →

Alzheimer’s Association Unveils Star-Studded Compilation Album and Video Series Mar 19, 2020

Today the Alzheimer's Association released “Music Moments,” a collection of new recordings and unreleased tracks by award-winning artists honoring the personal, emotional connection between music and life’s most important moments that we would never want to lose to Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $6.4 Million Feb 11, 2020

The 28th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party with Netflix’s Queer Eye Fab Five: Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo, Antoni Porowski and Jonathan Van Ness raised over $6.4 million for the global effort to end AIDS. More →

We Are Family Foundation To Honor Dolly Parton And Jean Paul Gaultier Sep 12, 2019

We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) will honor legendary artist Dolly Parton and iconic fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier at its 2019 Celebration on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. More →

Nile Rodgers Helps Launch Key4Life's YOUNITED Campaign Jun 24, 2019

Multiple Grammy-winning musical genius Nile Rodgers spoke out at the launch of Key4Life’s new YOUNITED campaign, a flagship movement and a call to action to businesses of all sizes in the UK to offer employment to young people with an offending background. More →

Nile Rogers Calls To Give Prison Offenders A Second Chance Jun 6, 2019

Multiple Grammy-winning composer, producer arranger and guitarist, Nile Rodgers is the latest musician to actively support Key4Life, the UK charity that helps reduce youth offending and gang warfare through the delivery of an innovative rehabilitation programme. More →

Annual Race To Erase MS Gala Returns With An Incredible, Luxurious Live And Silent Auction May 10, 2019

The 26th annual Race to Erase MS Gala will take place on Friday, May 10, 2019 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. More →

Nile Rogers Gives Concert Tickets To Government Workers Suffering From Shutdown Jan 25, 2019

If you are one of the 800,000 federal government workers who has been furloughed or is forced to work without pay, Nile Rodgers & CHIC would like to help you “leave your cares behind” for a few hours.

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We Are Family Foundation Announces 2019 Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders Jan 24, 2019

We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) is proud to announce the 2019 Three Dot Dash Global Teen Leaders (GTLs), representing 14 countries on 6 continents. More →

Nile Rogers To Perform At Nordoff Robbins Carol Service Nov 26, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and music therapy charity Nordoff Robbins is delighted this December to again be hosting a magical evening of Christmas carols, celebrity readings and sparkling musical performances. More →

Oceana NYC Gala Raises $1.5 Million for the Oceans Oct 19, 2018

On Friday night, with the skyline of Manhattan serving as backdrop, MC and Oceana Board Member Ted Danson led Oceana’s New York City Gala in honoring two actors who have been longtime advocates for the oceans. 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 →