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Bluey Joins In With Kids Music Day 2024 Sep 24, 2024

Keep Music Alive is excited to be working alongside the animated series phenomenon, BLUEY, to help inspire more young music makers around the world for Kids Music Day on Friday October 4th. More →

Billy Porter, Dr. Fauci and More Honored at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS Sep 21, 2021

On September 17, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) honored Billy Porter, Dr. Anthony Fauci, amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, and Sandra Thurman with the Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award at The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala. More →

Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Hosts Star-Studded Virtual Celebration Sep 6, 2021

Soon after Paul Newman founded The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in 1988, he set out to create a different kind of annual fundraiser for the Camp’s programs serving children with serious illnesses and their families. More →

Vanessa Williams to Host America's Independence Day Celebration, A CAPITOL FOURTH Jun 24, 2021

Capital Concerts has announced the 41st annual A CAPITOL FOURTH, America’s Independence Day celebration on PBS, will be hosted by multi-platinum recording artist and star of television, film and the Broadway stage Vanessa Williams. More →

2021 Night of Covenant House Stars Virtual Gala May 10, 2021

Hollywood and Broadway stars are teaming up on Monday, May 17th to celebrate the resilience of the young people experiencing homelessness at Covenant House, the international charity providing housing, food and healthcare to children and youth facing homelessness. 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 →

Broadway Stars Release Georgia On My Mind Single and Video In Support of Stacey Abrams' Fair Fight Dec 21, 2020

Producers Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley, alongside Broadway superstar Audra McDonald, director Schele Williams, and Broadway Inspirational Voices’ Joseph Joubert and Michael McElroy, announced today that they have released a very special recording and music video of the beloved song “Georgia On My Mind” to mark the first day of voting for the January 5th Georgia Senate runoff 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 in the House Will Host An Election Day Vote-A-Thon Oct 28, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today “Stars in the House” will mark Election Day with a 10 hour marathon! More →

Matthew Morrison's Disney Dreamin' for Kids Music Day Oct 1, 2020

Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominated artist Matthew Morrison serves as an official ambassador for the 5th Annual Kids Music Day, celebrated on Friday, October 2. More →

Keep Music Alive Announces Matthew Morrison as Official Spokesperson for 5th Annual Kids Music Day Sep 15, 2020

Keep Music Alive, the music education non-profit organization, today announced that Emmy, Tony, and Golden Globe nominated star Matthew Morrison will serve as the official spokesperson for the 5th Annual Kids Music Day. More →

A CAPITOL FOURTH Returns for a Special 40th Anniversary Presentation Hosted by John Stamos and Vanessa Williams Jun 29, 2020

Capital Concerts announced today the 40th anniversary presentation of A CAPITOL FOURTH, the national July 4th TV tradition on PBS. More →

Vanessa Williams To Appear On An All-New Stars In The House To Benefit The NAACP Legal Defense Fund Jun 19, 2020

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley announced today that stage and screen favorite Vanessa Williams will join them LIVE on “Stars In The House” on Wednesday, June 24th at 8 PM ET on the Stars In The House YouTube channel and on starsinthehouse.com. More →

Kathy Ireland Launches National Pediatric Cancer Foundation's #Team43 Challenge Apr 22, 2020

Supermodel-turned-supermogul Kathy Ireland has kick started the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s (NPCF) #Do43 campaign designed to continue shining a critical light on the 43 children diagnosed every day with cancer. 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 Support Kids Music Day Oct 4, 2019

The 4th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday, October 4th, 2019. More →

4th Annual Kids Music Day; Friday, October 4th Aug 30, 2019

The 4th Annual “Kids Music Day” will be celebrated on Friday October 4th, 2019. More →

More Stars Join 2019 A Capitol Fourth Celebration Jun 27, 2019

Joining the all-star line-up for the 39th annual edition of PBS’ A CAPITOL FOURTH, the country’s longest-running live national July 4 TV tradition, are Broadway star and two-time Tony Award nominee Laura Osnes (BANDSTAND) plus Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and R&B legends The O’Jays. More →

John Stamos To Return As Host For A CAPITOL FOURTH Jun 20, 2019

This July 4th, A CAPITOL FOURTH continues its 39-year tradition of celebrating our nation’s independence on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol building. More →

Vanessa Williams And Jillian Hervey Team Up with Burlington and WomenHeart to #KnockOutHeartDisease Feb 13, 2018

Multi-Platinum Recording Artist, Award Winning Actress and New York Times Best-Selling Author Vanessa Williams, as well as her daughter, Jillian Hervey of Electro-Soul duo, LION BABE, appeared at Burlington’s flagship location in New York City to kick off Burlington’s seventh annual partnership with WomenHeart to #KnockOutHeartDisease. More →

Stars To Be Honored By Black AIDS Institute/Heroes in the Struggle Aug 21, 2017

The Black AIDS Institute inducts a select group of individuals and organizations that have made commendable heroic contributions to the fight against HIV/AIDS in Black America. More →

Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Announces 2017 Art For Life Benefit Jun 15, 2017

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) has announced the honorees for the 2017 ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 15th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. More →

Sara Bareilles Named As Ambassador Of First Ever CharityBuzz Broadway Auction May 24, 2017

Charitybuzz is pleased to announce the first ever curated Broadway Auction, part of the successful Charitybuzz Curates program, featuring bidding opportunities to meet Broadway’s biggest names, exclusive backstage access at the Great White Way’s hottest shows, VIP seats to standing-room-only engagements, and more — all to benefit charity. More →

Robert Patrick Joins PBS' National Memorial Day Concert May 19, 2017

Joining the all-star line-up for PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT, broadcast live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, are acclaimed actor Robert Patrick (SCORPION) and Tony-nominated actress and star of TV’s IN PLAIN SIGHT and THE WEST WING, Mary McCormack. More →

Laurence Fishburne Joins Joe Mantegna To Co-Host PBS' NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT May 8, 2017

Oscar nominee and Emmy and Tony-Award winner Laurence Fishburne (BLACK-ISH) will join Tony Award-winner Joe Mantegna (CRIMINAL MINDS) to host the 28th annual edition of PBS’ NATIONAL MEMORIAL DAY CONCERT. More →

Russell Simmons' Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Heads Back To The Future At Art For Life Benefit Jul 7, 2016

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation (RPAF) is proud to celebrate the 2016 ART FOR LIFE Benefit on July 16th at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, NY. More →

Alfre Woodard To Be Honored At Women Of Power Summit Feb 22, 2016

Black Enterprise will present its highest honor in recognition of the achievements of black women when it presents the Women of Power Legacy Awards at the 2016 Women of Power Summit on March 10, 2016, in Hollywood, Florida. More →

Marlon Wayans Hosts Star-Studded Big Night Out Gala Oct 19, 2015

Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern Pennsylvania (BBBS SEPA) hosted its Big Night Out Gala presented by Comcast NBCUniversal on Tuesday, October 13 at The Kimmel Center in celebration of its 100th Anniversary. More →

VeganSmart Goes Glam With Hollywood Vegans Oct 9, 2015

VeganSmart, a dominant force in the vegan lifestyle community for their networking events, partnered with Thrive Magazine and Wanderlust Hollywood to host Thrive Magazine’s Los Angeles launch and Grammy award winner Moby's birthday party in Hollywood last month. More →