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Willie Garson, Who Adopted Son From Foster Care, Joins You Gotta Believe's Board of Believers Oct 19, 2020

You Gotta Believe (YGB) announced today that actor Willie Garson will join its Board of Believers, a group of passionate volunteer advocates who dedicate themselves to helping the organization find loving parents for older children in foster care. 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 →

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 →

Win a Chance to Play in the Invite-Only Celebrity Poker Tournament in West Hollywood Nov 20, 2019

It’s time for the Annual Children Mending Hearts Celebrity Poker Tournament, and auction site CharityBuzz is giving you the chance to be there! More →

7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night Apr 9, 2019

The 7th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night brings together celebrities, friends and members of the entertainment industry to raise funds for the new The Ed Asner Family Center (TEAFC) dedicated to helping differently “abled” individuals with special needs nurture and cultivate self-confidence and to embrace and support their families. More →

Stars Rock 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Mar 4, 2019

The 27th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised over $6.3 million for the global effort to end AIDS. More →

Terms of Endearment Reading Benefits Stand Up To Cancer and Geffen Playhouse Oct 8, 2018

More than $100,000 was raised at the exclusive one-night-only reading of Terms of Endearment presented by Berlanti Productions and Jessica Queller at the Geffen Playhouse. More →

2018 Ed Asner And Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament Raises Over $140,000 Sep 17, 2018

The 2018 ED ASNER & FRIENDS CELEBRITY POKER TOURNAMENT was sold out and a huge success raising in excess of $140,000 in much needed funds for The Ed Asner Family Center, dedicated to promoting mental health and enrichment programs to special needs children and their families, it was announced by Matt Asner, President. More →

Heroes For Heroes: 3rd Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament Sep 8, 2017

For 45 years stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports along with community members have come together to show support for the men and women who protect and serve Los Angeles. More →

Stars Attend Chairs For Charity Event Sep 29, 2015

An exclusive art auction featuring extraordinary chairs and fine artwork from top designers, celebrities, artists, and tastemakers took place in Los Angeles last week. More →

Celebrities Take Part In Chairs For Charity Event Sep 23, 2015

An exclusive art auction featuring extraordinary chairs and fine artwork from top designers, celebrities, artists, and tastemakers will take place in Culver City tomorrow night. More →

Hank Azaria Hosts Star-Studded Charity Poker May 22, 2015

Saturday’s sold out seventh annual Playing for Good poker event hosted by Hank Azaria, co-founder of Determined to Succeed (DTS), benefited two LA-based nonprofits: The Geffen Playhouse and Azaria’s DTS. More →

Adrian Paul And The PEACE Fund Organize Celebrity Poker Oct 2, 2014

A celebrity poker tournament will be held on Saturday, October 11 at the Microsoft headquarters in Playa Vista to raise funds for Wells Bring Hope. More →

Tony Hawk Foundation Raises Big Money At Celeb Fundraiser Oct 10, 2013

It was just over 90 degrees in Los Angeles, but that didn’t stop the throngs from coming out to celebrate the 10th Annual Tony Hawk's Stand Up For Skateparks Benefit Presented by SLS Hotel & Casino Las Vegas on Saturday at the Green Acres Estate in Beverly Hills. More →

Celebrities To Attend Dealing For Duchenne Gala May 1, 2013

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, announces the 6th Annual Dealing for Duchenne gala will be held on Saturday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m. under the stars at the legendary Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Calif. More →

Celebrity Charity Facebook Poker Raises $10,000 Dec 3, 2012

Celebrated actor James Woods played a great hand to out game more than 60 celebrity opponents including Kellan Lutz (Twilight Series), Billy Burke (Revolution), Kevin Pollak (The Usual Suspects), and Michael Vartan (Hawthorne), at the first Hollywood Poker Facebook tournament. More →

GLSEN Respect Awards To Honor Harvey Weinstein Oct 1, 2012

The GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles will take place at the Beverly Hills Hotel this week. More →

Stars Support Children's Rights At RIGHT to LAUGH Event Jun 1, 2012

The Alliance For Children's Rights, Los Angeles’ preeminent nonprofit dedicated to protecting the rights of at-risk children, is announcing the 3rd annual RIGHT to LAUGH comedy event. More →

John Legend To Perform At Characters Unite Storytelling Event Feb 3, 2012

USA Network and The Moth present will present A More Perfect Union: Stories of Prejudice and Power – a Characters Unite Storytelling Event – on February 15. 
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Stars Go All-In For Kids At Celebrity Charity Poker Tournament Oct 21, 2011

Commerce Casino presents the 2011 “All-In” for Kids Celebrity Poker Tournament this weekend to raise money for The Alliance For Children's Rights. More →

Camryn Manheim To Host Celebrity Charity Poker Sep 21, 2011

Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress Camryn Manheim will return as host of the annual Children’s Institute, Inc celebrity charity poker tournament this weekend. More →

Cyndi Lauper Launches Celebrity Charity Auction Feb 4, 2011

Between a whirlwind tour, launching a new campaign for MAC cosmetics, and filming a reality show, Cyndi Lauper has had a busy past year. More →

Celebrities To Play Charity Poker In LA This Weekend Feb 19, 2010

A bunch of celebs and famous faces will head to LA this weekend for a charity poker tournament at the Commerce Casino. More →

Stars Play Poker For Children's Institute Oct 12, 2009

Celebrities and other high profile guests will wage their bets on Saturday afternoon, October 17, 2009, at the Commerce Casino, in support of Children’s Institute, Inc.’s (CII) work with children who are affected by violence, abuse and other trauma. More →

Sex And The City Star Volunteers For Diabetes Camps Jul 10, 2009

Sex And The City actor Willie Garson is currently volunteering at camps for children with Type 1 diabetes. More →

Eva Longoria Takes A Gamble For Charity Aug 8, 2008

Tomorrow night, August 9, will see Eva Longoria Parker hosting her very own poker tournament for charity. More →

Fantasy Poker Night Benefits Lili Claire Foundation Jul 14, 2007

Familiar celebrity faces met with members of the public for a fundraising evening of no-limit Texas Hold-Em poker while enjoying cocktails poolside at the W Hotel. Cadillac cars transported guests to and from the venue for a star-studded fantasy poker experience on July 10th. More →

Stars Raise The Stakes For Darfur Jun 29, 2007

Las Vegas is to host a star-studded poker tournament on July 5 to raise much needed aid for the current humanitarian crisis in Darfur. More →