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SAG-AFTRA Rememebers Actor and SAG Life Achievement Recipient Sidney Poitier Jan 11, 2022

SAG-AFTRA mourns the loss of SAG Life Achievement Award recipient Sidney Poitier, who died last week at the age of 94. More →

Robert De Niro To Be Honored With Brass Ring Award at 2018 Carousel of Hope Ball May 21, 2018

Event chair and host Barbara Davis announced today that Academy award-winning actor, producer and director Robert De Niro will be honored with the “Brass Ring Award” at The 2018 Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 6. More →

Stars Attend Fulfillment Fund's A Legacy Of Changing Lives Gala Mar 26, 2018

A Legacy of Changing Lives, presented by the Fulfillment Fund honored the legacy of founders Cherna and Dr. Gary Gitnick with a star-studded gala that raised nearly 1.3 million dollars on Tuesday, March 13 at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland. More →

Stars To Attend 2016 Carousel Of Hope Ball In October Sep 27, 2016

Barbara Davis will host the 2016 Carousel Of Hope Ball in October. More →

Sidney Poitier To Be Honored At Carousel Of Hope Ball May 12, 2016

Event chair and host Barbara Davis has announced that Sir Sidney Poitier will be honored with the “Inspirational Lifetime Achievement Award” at the 2016 Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 8. More →

Sydney Poitier And Kathy Ireland Attend YWCA Rhapsody Ball Dec 12, 2014

The distinguished presence of the iconic Sidney Poitier, first actor of color to win a best actor Academy Award, who presented YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ coveted Silver Achievement Award to Cheryl Boone Isaacs, first black woman ever to head the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and recently re-elected to that presidency, highlighted the 13th Annual Rhapsody Ball funding the organization’s vast and varied efforts to provide services and resources to at-risk Los Angeles young people from lives without hope or opportunity. More →

Magic Johnson Honored At Carousel Of Hope Oct 15, 2014

Responding to an urgent call for more research and care in battling an epidemic rise in Type 1 diabetes, The Carousel of Hope is the world’s premiere charity event benefiting diabetes. The event, hosted by Barbara Davis and presented by Mercedes Benz-USA, held its gala on Saturday, October 11, at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. More →

Artists For A New South Africa Remember Nelson Mandela Dec 8, 2013

Artists for a New South Africa is mourning the death of Nelson Mandela, and has released the following statement. More →

Ed Helms To Host Fulfillment Fund Stars 2013 Benefit Gala Oct 4, 2013

The Fulfillment Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping Los Angeles students overcome obstacles to achieve a college education, will honor Chris Meledandri, Founder and CEO of Illumination Entertainment at this year’ STARS 2013 Benefit Gala. More →

George Clooney Joins Neil Diamond On Stage At Carousel Of Hope Oct 23, 2012

Heeding an urgent call for more research and care in battling an epidemic rise in childhood diabetes, The Carousel of Hope, the world’s premiere charity event benefiting childhood diabetes, hosted biennially by Barbara Davis, and presented by Mercedes Benz, held its 26th gala on Sat., Oct. 20, in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Olivia Newton-John, Jane Seymour Among Stars Supporting Art Project Los Angeles Jun 29, 2012

This weekend will see the likes of Helena Bonham Carter, Morgan Fairchild, Wynona Judd, Sidney and Joanna Poitier, Kathy Griffin, Olivia Newton-John, Jane Seymour and many more come out to support the Art Project Los Angeles auction. More →

George Clooney To Be Honored At Carousel Of Hope Gala Jun 6, 2012

The Carousel of Hope, the world’s premiere charity event benefiting childhood diabetes, hosted biannually by Barbara Davis, and presented by Mercedes Benz, is set for its 26th gala on Sat., Oct. 20, in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Star-Studded Art Auction For AIDS Project Los Angeles Jun 6, 2012

Art Project Los Angeles, an exclusive art auction and VIP cocktail event benefiting AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA), will return to international auctioneers and appraisers Bonhams from June 29 through July 1. More →

George Clooney Takes Part In Brilliant Lecture Series May 7, 2012

Oscar-winning actor, producer, director and humanitarian George Clooney wowed an audience of over 2,500 at the Wortham Center as the guest speaker of The Brilliant Lecture Series, Conversations with Brilliance in downtown Houston on May 3, 2012. More →

Stars Flock To The Carousel For Hope For Charity Oct 26, 2010

On Saturday, October 23, host Barbara Davis welcomed guests to the Beverly Hilton for the 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Ball. More →

Jennifer Lopez To Perform At Carousel Of Hope Charity Gala Oct 7, 2010

The annual Carousel of Hope Gala will take place this month to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. More →

Maria Shriver To Be Honored With Charity Award Sep 17, 2010

The Carousel of Hope, the world’s premiere charity event benefiting childhood diabetes, hosted bi-annually by Barbara Davis, will honor California First Lady Maria Shriver with the “Brass Ring Award” at its 32nd anniversary gala on Sat., Oct. 23, in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Annual Celebrity Charity Book Auction Kicks Off For SAG Foundation Aug 11, 2010

Fans of the entertainment world and bookworms will be excited about this charity initiative: a huge number of celebrities have signed books for a special charity auction. More →

Judd Apatow To Be Honored By Fulfillment Fund Oct 20, 2009

Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann will be honored at the Fulfillment Fund's annual STARS Gala at the Beverly Hills Hotel on October 26. More →

President Obama To Award Medals Of Freedom Today Aug 12, 2009

President Obama has named 16 recipients of the 2009 Presidential Medal of Freedom. America’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who make an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. More →

Get Ready For The Carousel Of Hope This Weekend Oct 23, 2008

The annual Carousel of Hope Gala will take place this weekend to raise money for the Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes. More →

Gere Awarded Humanitarian Honor Nov 19, 2007

Actor Richard Gere has received a prestigious humanitarian award in his home city of Philadelphia. More →