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Demi Moore Honored at An Unforgettable Evening Apr 16, 2024

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024, The Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) welcomed guests to An Unforgettable Evening on behalf of Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks, along with Gala Chairs Jamie Alexander Tisch, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Quinn Ezralow, and Anastasia Soare, and Co-Chairs NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Kris Levine, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Richard J Stephenson, Steve Tisch and Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder. More →

Sting to Perform at Unforgettable Evening Benefiting the Women's Cancer Research Fund Apr 12, 2024

Today, The Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) announced that 17-time Grammy Award winning musician Sting is set to headline the organization’s annual gala, “An Unforgettable Evening”, commemorating its 25th anniversary with a special performance. More →

Women's Cancer Research Fund Announces An Unforgettable Evening Apr 2, 2024

The Women's Cancer Research Fund has announced their An Unforgettable Evening event will take place on April 10 in Beverly Hills. More →

Women’s Cancer Research Fund Announces 25th An Unforgettable Evening Event Mar 25, 2024

On Wednesday, April 10, 2024 The Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks, along with Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow, Kelly Chapman Meyer, Jamie Tisch and Anastasia Soare, and Co-Chairs NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Judy & Leonard Lauder, Kris Levine, Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Richard J Stephenson, Steve Tisch and Lori Kanter Tritsch & William P. Lauder will welcome guests to the 25th edition of An Unforgettable Evening. More →

Stars Attend 2023 MPTF "Night Before" Fundraiser Mar 13, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 11, 2023, for MPTF's 21st annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More →

Sharon Stone To Be Honored At An Unforgettable Evening Mar 10, 2023

On Thursday, March 16, 2023 The Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) Honorary Chairs Rita Wilson & Tom Hanks and Kate Capshaw & Steven Spielberg, along with Gala Chairs Quinn Ezralow and Jamie Tisch, and Co-Chairs Wallis Annenberg & Kris Levine, NJ Falk, Tom Ford, Judy & Leonard Lauder, William P. Lauder, Danielle Lauder, Marion Laurie, Kelly Chapman Meyer and Steve Tisch will welcome guests to An Unforgettable Evening. More →

MPTF To Host 21st Annual "Night Before" Party Mar 7, 2023

A star-studded host committee, Co-Chairs, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers will come together on March 11, 2023, for the 21st annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Announces Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists and Tom Hanks & Rita Wilson Screening Room Mar 2, 2023

On Sunday evening, just prior to Netflix’s first and historic YouTube live stream of the 29th Annual SAG Awards, SAG-AFTRA Foundation President and award-winning actor Courtney B. Vance announced the Foundation will be breaking ground next month on the Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists in Los Angeles. More →

Stephen Curry, Jennifer Lopez and More Join Michelle Obama as Co-Chairs of When We All Vote Feb 1, 2022

Today, Michelle Obama released a video message announcing five new Co-Chairs joining When We All Vote as the initiative gears up for the 2022 midterm elections. 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 →

Stars Appear at the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball Oct 14, 2020

On Saturday night, event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis led a star-studded line-up of talent for the 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball, put on by the Children’s Diabetes Foundation, which raised over $1 Million for clinical care and diabetes research for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. More →

Stars To Join Virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball Oct 9, 2020

Event chair and host Barbara Davis and co-chair Dana Davis announced today that Sir Michael Caine, David Copperfield, John Elway, Kenny G, Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Maria Shriver, Sam Smith, Sir Rod Stewart, Pia Toscano, and Usher join the incredible line-up of talent for the virtual 2020 Carousel of Hope Ball on Saturday, October 10 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET. 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 →

The Ed Asner Celebrity Poker Tournament Goes Virtual Jul 1, 2020

Legendary Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner presents the 8th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament in collaboration with World Poker Tour WPT.com to be held Saturday, August 29, 2020, 5:00 PM. More →

SAG-AFTRA Foundation Raises Millions For COVID-19 Relief Jun 29, 2020

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation announced today that it has raised more than $7.8 million dollars in contributions for its COVID-19 Relief Fund for SAG-AFTRA artists in dire need. More →

Jonas Brothers To Perform At An Unforgettable Evening Feb 21, 2020

The Jonas Brothers will perform at the Women’s Cancer Research Fund An Unforgettable Evening event. 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 →

Stars Attend 18th Annual Night Before Party Benefiting MPTF Feb 10, 2020

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 8, 2020 for the 18th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

PETA Honors Stars With Oscat Awards Feb 3, 2020

PETA's Animals in Film and Television Division is getting into the awards season spirit with its third annual Oscats, which honor the movies and stars who promoted kindness to animals through positive actions, story lines, and the use of computer-generated imagery (CGI) during the previous year. More →

Renee Zellweger to be Honored at An Unforgettable Evening Benefiting the Women's Cancer Research Fund Jan 24, 2020

This year, actress Renee Zellweger will receive the 2020 Courage Award for her charitable contributions and philanthropic efforts throughout her career, including her support of breast cancer research and awareness. More →

Stars Attend SAG Awards Post-Awards Gala hosted by PEOPLE Jan 22, 2020

On Sunday, January 19, Meredith Corporation’s PEOPLE hosted the official Screen Actors Guild Awards Post Awards Gala immediately following the 26th Annual SAG Awards in Los Angeles on a transformed Shrine Auditorium stage. This is the 24th year that PEOPLE has hosted the Gala, which honors the charitable endeavors of actors in their communities. More →

Michelle Obama Announces 7 New Co-Chairs Joining When We All Vote Nov 12, 2019

Last Week, Michelle Obama released a video message announcing 7 new Co-Chairs joining When We All Vote, a national, nonpartisan organization launched in 2018 to increase participation in every election. More →

Miley Cyrus To Perform At An Unforgettable Evening Feb 26, 2019

Today, the Women's Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) announced that global superstar and philanthropist Miley Cyrus will perform at An Unforgettable Evening. More →

An Unforgettable Evening 2019 To Be A Star-Studded Affair Feb 25, 2019

An Unforgettable Evening is the flagship fundraising event for Women's Cancer Research Fund featuring extraordinary honorees, tributes to cancer survivors and the memory of those impacted by cancer. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 17th Annual Night Before Party Feb 25, 2019

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 23, 2019 for the 17th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Milla Jovovich To Be Honored At 2019 amfAR Gala New York Jan 22, 2019

On Wednesday, February 6, 2019, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, will kick off New York Fashion Week with its annual amfAR Gala New York at Cipriani Wall Street and will pay tribute to actress and longtime amfAR supporter Milla Jovovich, legendary fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, and tireless amfAR supporter and auctioneer Simon de Pury for their longstanding commitment to the fight against AIDS. More →

Steven Spielberg and USC Shoah Foundation Honor Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks Nov 9, 2018

Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education, and his wife Kate Capshaw presented Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks with the Institute’s 2018 Ambassadors for Humanity Award at the organization’s annual gala Monday night in Los Angeles. More →