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Autism Speaks to Honor Tullulah Willis Jul 31, 2024

Autism Speaks, the largest autism advocacy group dedicated to creating an inclusive world for all individuals with autism spectrum disorder throughout their lifespan, is hosting its reimagined Los Angeles Gala at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood on Thursday, October 24, 2024. More →

In Memory Of Ed Asner, 1929-2021 Aug 30, 2021

It is with great sadness we farewell Ed Asner, who died this week at the age of 91. More →

Pink To Receive People's Champion Award at E! People's Choice Awards Nov 1, 2019

E! has announced that global superstar Pink will be celebrated with “The People’s Champion of 2019” award at the “E! People’s Choice Awards.” More →

Dave Grohl Steps Up to Headline Autism Speaks’ Into The Blue Gala Sep 28, 2018

Dave Grohl, frontman for the multiple Grammy award-winning band Foo Fighters – and who headlined the Autism Speaks “Blue Jean Ball” in 2013 – returns to headline the organization’s “Into the Blue” gala on October 4, 2018 at The Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

Stars Join 6th Annual Autism Speaks Chip In Celebrity Poker Tournament Aug 17, 2018

Autism Speaks is hosting their 6th Annual Chip In Celebrity Poker Tournament on Saturday, August 18th at Hudson Loft in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

Jamie Foxx To Headline Autism Speaks Gala Aug 15, 2018

Grammy and Academy Award-winner Jamie Foxx will headline the Autism Speaks “Into the Blue” gala on October 4th at the Beverly Hills Hotel. More →

Jason Alexander, Don Cheadle, Lou Diamond Phillips Join Ed Asner for Celebrity Poker Tournament Jul 30, 2018

The 6th 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 →

Neil Young And Sheryl Crow To Light Up The Blues With Stephen Stills For Autism Speaks Jan 24, 2018

The 5th Annual Light Up The Blues Concert will return in April. More →

Autism Speaks' Into The Blue Fashion Gala Is A Huge Success Oct 26, 2017

On Saturday, October 21st, 2017, celebrity and fashionable guests alike arrived at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles for the Autism Speaks' Into The Blue Fashion Gala. More →

Autism Speaks To Host Annual Into The Blue Fashion Gala Oct 9, 2017

Autism Speaks is thrilled to announce the Into The Blue Fashion Gala taking place on Saturday, October 21 at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles. More →

150 Young Artists Join All-Star Broadway Cast In Arts For Autism Benefit Concert Jun 12, 2017

Educational Travel Adventures (ETA) and Believe NYC, organizations that enrich the lives of young people through travel and performance opportunities, announce the return of Arts for Autism, hosted by Tony Award winner Kelli O’Hara. More →

Autism Speaks Benefit Light Up The Blues Announces It Will Postpone Its Annual Concert Apr 11, 2017

With Autism Awareness Month beginning, Los Angeles-based annual Autism Speaks benefit concert Light Up The Blues announces it will not be hosting an event this year. More →

Ice Cube Designs Shirts To Raise Awareness And Funding For Autism Speaks Mar 2, 2017

Represent, a social merchandising and marketing platform that enables influencers to create and sell custom apparel, today announced the launch of limited edition apparel campaign with Ice Cube to benefit Autism Speaks. More →

Ben Affleck And Pixar Filmmakers To Be Honored At AUTFEST Film Festival Feb 15, 2017

Oscar-winning director, actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck joins Oscar–winning Pixar Animation Studios’ filmmakers Pete Docter and Jonas Rivera in receiving special honors at the 1st Annual AUTFEST International Film Festival presented by The Autism Society on April 22-23, 2017 at the AMC Orange 30 in Orange, CA. More →

Celebs Hit The Runway For Autism Speaks Oct 4, 2016

More than 400 celebrities, designers, industry influencers and autism advocates attended Autism Speaks' inaugural La Vie En BLUE Fashion Gala, which took place Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Warner Bros. More →

Molly Sims To Co-Host Star-Studded Fashion Gala For Autism Speaks Sep 23, 2016

Autism Speaks Southern California presents La Vie En BLUE Fashion Gala, a night of fashion and philanthropy produced by Metropolitan Fashion Week, hosted by Kevin Frazier and Molly Sims. More →

Stars To Model In Autism Speaks Fashion Gala Aug 30, 2016

Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced today that Steven Grossman and Harry Topping, Jr. will be honored at the inaugural La Vie En BLUE Fashion Gala, produced by Metropolitan Fashion Week. More →

Ed Asner And Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament Raises Over $63K Aug 9, 2016

Ed Asner hosted the 4th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Celebrity Poker Tournament For Autism Speaks sponsored by Steelcase on Saturday, raising over $63K for Southern California Chapter of Autism Speaks. More →

Robin Roberts To Be Honored At Arthur Ashe Institute For Urban Health Sports Ball Jul 28, 2016

The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health will host Sports Ball 2016, their 22nd Annual Black Tie & Sneakers Gala, on Wednesday, October 19th at the Grand Hyatt, 109 East 42nd Street in New York City. More →

Stars To Join Ed Asner And Autism Speaks For Poker Tournament Jul 14, 2016

Stars set to join Ed Asner at the 4th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament and Celebrity Casino Night will include Rosie O'Donnell, Dylan McDermott, Ed Begley Jr., Michael McKean and Johnny Dowers. More →

Ed Asner To Host Poker Tournament And Celebrity Casino Night For Autism Speaks Jun 10, 2016

Ed Asner and Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, presents the 4th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament and Celebrity Casino Night on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at 5:00 PM, on the 30th Floor of the USC Tower Steelcase WorkLife Center/City View Penthouse in Downtown Los Angeles (1150 South Olive St). More →

Soleil Moon Frye Helps Launch Seventh Lindt Gold Bunny Celebrity Auction Mar 14, 2016

Soleil Moon Frye, actress and mother, joins premium chocolatier Lindt USA to help launch the seventh Lindt GOLD BUNNY Celebrity Auction benefitting Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. More →

Pink Named As UNICEF Ambassador Nov 30, 2015

The U.S. Fund for UNICEF today announced the appointment of the newest UNICEF Ambassador, GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist P!nk, who will build on her current role as the UNICEF Kid Power National Spokesperson to raise awareness about UNICEF’s lifesaving health and nutrition programs around the world. More →

Pink Donates $50,000 To Autism Speaks At Celebrity Chef Gala Oct 12, 2015

With the help of 100 award-winning celebrity chefs, Autism Speaks raised $1.25 million at its inaugural Autism Speaks to Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala, which took place October 8, 2015 at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. More →

Soledad O'Brien Hosts Star-Studded American Graduate Day 2015 Oct 7, 2015

American Graduate Day 2015 celebrated more than 4.1 million American Graduate Champions across the country who are working in the 52 partner organizations featured and focused on helping youth stay on track to high school graduation. More →

Pink To Perform At Autism Speaks Celebrity Chef Gala Sep 21, 2015

Superstar Pink will perform in support of Autism Speaks' 10 years of progress at its inaugural Autism Speaks to Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on October 8th, it was announced today. More →

New Autism Feature Film Seeks Names for Closing Credits Sep 8, 2015

Director John Asher has just finished filming his upcoming dramatic feature Po (www.themoviepo.com) and is looking for families affected with autism to contribute their names to the closing sequence of the film. More →

Conan O'Brien To Host Autism Speaks To Los Angeles Celebrity Chef Gala Aug 28, 2015

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, brings to Los Angeles a unique dinner party. More →

Nick Lachey Supports The Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids Aug 20, 2015

Toys"R"Us today announced the release of the 2015 Toys"R"Us Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and shop for children with special needs. More →

Toni Braxton Presents Scholarship During UNCF Evening Of Stars Apr 28, 2015

The recent taping of UNCF An Evening of Stars marked a notable intersection of premier educational and nonprofit organizations with Hollywood superstars. More →