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Stars Honored at Media Access Awards Presented by Easterseals Nov 23, 2022

Last week Tony Award-nominated star of stage and screen, and the first deaf actress to play a Marvel Superhero, Lauren Ridloff hosted the Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services provider Easterseals Southern California. More →

Stars To Attend Media Access Awards Presented By Easterseals Oct 27, 2022

The Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services provider Easterseals Southern California, has announced the honorees of the 2022 Media Access Awards which will stream LIVE on the Emmy Award-winning entertainment and pop culture news source, ExtraTV.com; on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. More →

Millicent Simmonds Hosts Media Access Awards Presented by Easterseals Nov 22, 2021

Deaf advocate, and actress Millicent Simmonds hosted last week’s Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services provider Easterseals. More →

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 →

Stars Take Part In Golden State Equality Awards Sep 17, 2020

On Sunday, September 13, Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, hosted its first-ever statewide “Golden State Equality Awards” virtual celebration. More →

Norman Lear to Receive Ally Leadership Award at Golden State Equality Awards Sep 10, 2020

Equality California, the nation’s largest statewide LGBTQ+ civil rights organization, announced today that it will honor entertainment icon Norman Lear with the Ally Leadership Award during its first-ever statewide “Golden State Equality Awards” virtual celebration on Sunday, September 13. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace Host Youth-Themed Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally Apr 2, 2020

In an effort to prioritize the health and well-being of Fire Drill Friday supporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA will be taking their climate rallies online and hosting the first Virtual Fire Drill Friday Rally on April 3. More →

Jane Fonda and Greenpeace to Bring Fire Drill Fridays to Climate Impact Zone Mar 2, 2020

After last month’s launch of the iconic Fire Drill Fridays protests in Los Angeles, Jane Fonda and Greenpeace USA are bringing Fire Drill Fridays to Wilmington, California, a community at the very heart of the climate crisis. More →

Joe Mantegna Hosts 40th Annual Media Access Awards Nov 19, 2019

On Thursday, November 14, the Media Access Awards, in partnership with nonprofit disability services EasterSeals, hosted the 40th annual Media Access Awards. More →

Jennifer Aniston Honored at SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 4th Annual Patron Of The Artists Awards Nov 14, 2019

Last week, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation's 4th Annual Patron of the Artists Awards honored industry leaders and artists who are champions for the arts and whose history of fostering creativity and creating opportunities has made a positive impact on the performing arts and the world. More →

Stars Attend 2019 PEN America LitFest Gala Nov 13, 2019

Last week, PEN America hosted their 2019 LitFest Gala in Los Angeles, a celebration of free expression and the literary arts that honored some of the brightest names in film, television, and literature. More →

Stars Announced For Save The Children Centennial Events Aug 13, 2019

Save the Children, the international humanitarian organization, announced today that Jennifer Garner will host its “Centennial Celebration: Once in a Lifetime” event on October 2 in Beverly Hills, with a special performance by five-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor. More →

Diane Warren To Receive Artistic Expression Award At PEN America 2019 LitFest Gala Jul 29, 2019

PEN America announced today that internationally acclaimed songwriter Diane Warren will receive the Artistic Expression Award at the organization’s 2019 LitFest Gala in Los Angeles. More →

Barbra Streisand And Gisele Bundchen Honored At Annual UCLA Hollywood For Science Gala Feb 25, 2019

UCLA Institute of the Environment & Sustainability (IoES) held the 2019 Hollywood for Science Gala in Los Angeles on Thursday, February 21. More →

Margaret Atwood Honored At Equality Now's Make Equality Reality Gala Dec 6, 2018

Leading women’s rights organization Equality Now honored author Margaret Atwood as a longtime icon and champion of women’s rights, as well as philanthropist and behavioral geneticist Sue Smalley, Ph.D. for her invaluable part in making gender equality a reality through her role on Equality Now’s Board of Directors, at their annual Make Equality Reality Gala in Los Angeles on Monday, December 3, at the Beverly Hilton. 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 →

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 →

Rita Moreno Honored At 43rd Annual Gracie Awards May 25, 2018

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) handed out the 43rd Annual Gracie Awards at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles this week. More →

Stars Attend 2018 World Of Children Hero Awards Apr 25, 2018

Last week, World of Children, a global recognition and funding organization for individuals exclusively serving the needs of vulnerable children, celebrated heroes for children at the annual 2018 World of Children Hero Awards Benefit at Montage Beverly Hills. More →

Stars Joined Students, Educators, Parents, And More For EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Sep 11, 2017

On Saturday, the biggest names in entertainment, journalism, sports, and music joined educators, parents, and more for “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live,” a one-hour telecast and multi-platform event that invited the public to help rethink the future of American high schools. More →

Additional Stars To Join EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live Sep 8, 2017

Today, XQ Institute and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that more stars will participate in “EIF Presents: XQ Super School Live,” a one-hour telecast and multi-platform event that will invite the public to help rethink the future of American high schools. More →

Got Your 6 Kicks Off 2017 With New Class Of 6 Certified Projects Jan 11, 2017

Got Your 6 has announced five new 6 Certified projects in recognition of film, television, theatrical, and digital content that normalizes depictions of veterans as leaders and community assets. More →

Norman Lear's Life Of Meaning Aug 19, 2016

An interview with television producer Norman Lear appeared on TED earlier this year. More →

Morgan Freeman And Jeff Skoll Honored At Geffen Playhouse Annual Fundraiser May 27, 2016

Sunday’s (May 22) Backstage at the Geffen, star-studded fundraiser at the Geffen Playhouse and the pre-show host committee dinner grossed over $1.4 million for the Geffen Playhouse’s education, outreach and artistic initiatives. More →

Stars Celebrate Conservation International's 20th Annual Los Angeles Gala Dinner Mar 15, 2016

The stars were out for Conservation International's 20th Annual Los Angeles Gala Dinner on Thursday, March 10. More →

Laura Mvula To Perform At Conservation International Gala Feb 26, 2016

Conservation International (CI), along with Dinner Chair Gillian Wynn, announced today that British singer-songwriter Laura Mvula will perform at their 20th Annual Los Angeles Gala Dinner on Thursday, March 10, 2016. More →

Conservation International To Host 20th Annual Gala Dinner Feb 11, 2016

Conservation International will host its 20th annual Gala Dinner on March 10 in Culver City. More →

IAVA Hosts 9th Annual Heroes Gala Nov 17, 2015

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) held its 9th annual Heroes Gala last week. More →

Andrea Bocelli Honored At Star-Studded Keep Memory Alive Gala Jun 15, 2015

On Saturday, June 13, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry honored Andrea and Veronica Bocelli at the 19th annual Keep Memory Alive “Power of Love” gala at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. More →

Noble Awards To Honor Stars For Philanthropic Work Feb 20, 2015

The Noble Awards, an event honoring the entertainment industry’s philanthropic work, returns to the Beverly Hilton on Friday, February 27th , 2015. More →