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MPTF Raises $810,770 During Lights, Camera, Take Action Telethon Dec 12, 2024

Earlier this week, MPTF's fundraising telethon for entertainment industry members in need returned for its third year, raising $810,770 and exceeding the original goal of $750K. More →

MPTF to Hold New "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 6, 2024

MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its third year. Lights, Camera, Take Action! will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 8 from 7-9 pm PT. More →

Changemakers and Activists Headline A Day of Unreasonable Conversation Apr 3, 2024

At last week’s A Day of Unreasonable Conversation held at The Getty Center, entertainment industry members heard from Hollywood and government leaders with varying cultural perspectives. More →

22nd Annual MPTF Night Before Event Raises Over $4.3 Million Mar 14, 2024

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 9, 2024, for MPTF's 22nd Annual ‘Night Before’ benefit. More →

MPTF Raises $786,512 During Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews Telethon Dec 18, 2023

Returning for its second year, MPTF's fundraising telethon, Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews raised $786,512 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year-old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need, exceeding the original goal of $750K. More →

MPTF to Hold Lights, Camera, Take Action!: Caring for Hollywood's Crews Telethon Dec 1, 2023

MPTF's fundraising telethon for crew members in need will return for its second time. Lights, Camera, Take Action! Caring for Hollywood’s Crews will air live on KTLA (Channel 5 in Los Angeles) on December 9, 7-9 pm PT. More →

MPTF NextGen Board Raises Over $800,000 at 2023 Summer Party Aug 9, 2023

On Sunday, August 6, the MPTF NextGen Board, a diverse group of entertainment industry professionals who represent the future of Hollywood and support MPTF’s mission of “taking care of our own,” hosted the 2023 NextGen Summer Party on the rooftop of NeueHouse Hollywood. More →

Darren Criss To Host and Perform at MPTF NextGen Summer Party Fundraiser Jul 19, 2023

Today, the MPTF NextGen Board, a diverse group of entertainment industry professionals who represent the future of Hollywood and support MPTF’s mission of “taking care of our own,” announced that it will host the 2023 NextGen Summer Party on Sunday, August 6 on the rooftop of NeueHouse Hollywood. More →

Stars Attend City Year Los Angeles's Spring Break: Destination Education Event 2023 May 10, 2023

On Saturday night, City Year Los Angeles hosted their 12th annual Spring Break: Destination Education benefit which raised over $2.2 million to support thousands of students across L.A. thrive in school and in life. More →

Sophia Bush, Amber Riley, Indya Moore, Lisa Ann Walter, Garcelle Beauvais to Join Political Leaders in EMILYs List 6th Annual Pre-Oscar Breakfast Mar 6, 2023

EMILYs List, the nation’s largest resource for women in politics, announced today it will present its sixth annual breakfast and panel on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, ahead of the 95th Academy Awards. More →

MPTF Raised $867,986 During "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 14, 2022

The MPTF “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon raised $867,986 on Saturday night to benefit the 100-year old charity’s support of entertainment industry members in need. More →

MPTF To Hold "Lights, Camera, Take Action!" Telethon Dec 8, 2022

MPTF is proud to announce the “Lights, Camera, Take Action!” telethon, airing live in primetime on Los Angeles’ KTLA 5 on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM local time and also available across the country via KTLA.com and MPTF.com. More →

MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service Jun 22, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) continued its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

Hugh Jackman Hosts MPTF's 'Reel Stories, Real Lives' Event Oct 30, 2020

Earlier this week, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted its ninth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event virtually, and as always, it was a moving evening filled with extraordinary stories highlighting the impact of MPTF on the entertainment community. More →

Stars To Appear In We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for MPTF May 12, 2020

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that it will host a one-night-only fundraiser to benefit their COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund, providing support for entertainment industry workers, particularly those who work behind-the-scenes across film and television, who need it most during this pandemic. More →

20th Annual HollyRod DesignCare Gala To Honor Magic Johnson Jun 25, 2018

THE 20th ANNUAL DESIGNCARE GALA is an annual fundraising event produced by actress Holly Robinson-Peete and her husband Rodney Peete through their nonprofit organization, The HollyRod Foundation (HRF), and benefits those with Parkinson’s disease and autism. More →

Stars Attend City Year Los Angeles 8th Annual Spring Break: Destination Education May 10, 2018

City Year Los Angeles’ held its 8th annual Spring Break: Destination Education on April 28. More →

Women's March Los Angeles Brings Out Over 700K Attendees Jan 22, 2018

The Women’s March Los Angeles returned to Downtown Los Angeles during the weekend for the 2nd annual event, drawing an incredible turnout of over 700,000 attendees. More →

More Stars To Join Supporters At Women's March Los Angeles Jan 18, 2018

Women’s March Los Angeles has announced that supporters including U. S. Senator Kamala D. Harris, Viola Davis, Natalie Portman, Elizabeth Banks, Allison Janney, Connie Britton, Sarah Hyland, Mila Kunis, Eva Longoria, Ellen Barkin, Rob Reiner, and Mary Steenburgen, along with performers Andy Grammer, and Keala Settle will now join the powerful lineup of activists and stars taking the stage at the March on Saturday, January 20th. More →

Stars To Take Part In Women's March Los Angeles Jan 15, 2018

Women’s March Los Angeles has announced a powerful line-up of activists and celebrities for its January 20 event. More →

Stars Attend City Year Los Angeles Spring Break: Destination Education May 9, 2017

City Year Los Angeles held its 7th annual Spring Break: Destination Education on May 6. More →

Stars Attend 2017 MPTF Night Before Party Feb 28, 2017

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 25th, 2017 for the 15th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

George Clooney Hosts Star-Studded MPTF 95th Anniversary Celebration Oct 3, 2016

During the weekend, George Clooney hosted MPTF's (Motion Picture & Television Fund) “Hollywood’s Night Under The Stars,” an evening of musical performances and special presentations celebrating their 95th year of helping those who entertain us. More →

Stars Attend MPTF's 10th Annual Evening Before Event Sep 19, 2016

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 17th, where the entertainment industry came together for the 10th annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

George Clooney To Host MPTF's 95th Anniversary Celebration Aug 26, 2016

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced today that George Clooney will host “Hollywood’s Night Under The Stars,” an evening of musical performances and special presentations celebrating their 95th year of helping those who entertain us. More →

John Stamos Takes Part In Reel Stories, Real Lives Event For MPTF Apr 28, 2015

The entertainment industry turned out in force on Saturday night in support of MPTF’s (Motion Picture & Television Fund) fourth annual “Reel Stories, Real Lives” event, a unique evening of powerful readings which told the stories of industry members and their families who have benefitted from MPTF’s services in recent years. More →

Nerd HQ Raises $215,000 For Operation Smile Aug 15, 2013

Zachary Levi and The Nerd Machine returned to Comic-Con this year bringing with them Nerd HQ. More →

Ben Affleck And Jennifer Garner Host 10th Annual Stuart House Gala Mar 12, 2013

Earlier this week, John Varvatos celebrated the 10th Annual Stuart House Benefit, presented by Chrysler, at his Los Angeles boutique. More →

DoSomething.org Announces Make Art Save Art Winner Dec 23, 2011

DoSomething.org once again asked teens to use their creative talent as a tool to advocate for arts education this year, collecting 3,553 pieces of art during the six week campaign. More →

Stars To Judge Contest For Arts Education Oct 25, 2011

Imagine a world without art. Boring, right? DoSomething.org is once again asking teens to use their creative talent as a tool to advocate for arts education. More →