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Marcus Samuelsson, Rafael Nadal And Billie Jean King To Attend Taste Of Tennis Event Jul 26, 2016

The 17th Annual Taste of Tennis, the World’s Premier Food and Tennis Experience, will take place at the W Hotel, August 25, 2016 from 7pm-10pm. More →

Tennis Stars To Join Elton John For 2016 World TeamTennis Smash Hits Jul 20, 2016

On Monday, October 10, 2016, tennis stars Lindsay Davenport, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova, and Andy Roddick will headline World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. More →

Macy Gray To Perform At Los Angeles LGBT Center's An Evening With Women May 6, 2016

The Los Angeles LGBT Center announced this week that legendary artist Macy Gray and comedian Fortune Feimster will perform at its annual An Evening with Women benefit on Saturday, May 21 at the Hollywood Palladium. More →

Maria Shriver To Gather Superstar Experts In The Mind And Body Health Arena Apr 22, 2016

Maria Shriver and Equinox Sports Clubs, the high performance lifestyle leaders in health and wellness today announced the inaugural MOVE FOR MINDS Experience launching on Saturday, May 21. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Raises Over $6.2 Million Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Mar 1, 2016

The 24th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised over $6.2 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation Presents Its 24th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Jan 21, 2016

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 24th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Wonderful Crazy Night on Sunday, February 28, 2016, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

Cyndi Lauper Honored At Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative Symposium Dec 11, 2015

This week, legendary sports icon and human rights advocate, Billie Jean King gathered leaders across sectors to elevate the conversation on inclusive leadership at the second annual Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative (BJKLI) Symposium. More →

Women's Sports Foundation Celebrates Top Female Athletes Oct 23, 2015

The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) — the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports — celebrated the biggest night in female sports at its 36th Annual Salute to Women in Sports Awards gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Elton John's Smash Hits Tennis Raises Over $1 Million Oct 22, 2015

On Monday, October 12, 2015, Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King hosted the star-studded 23rd annual Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits tennis match at the most iconic hotel on the Las Vegas strip – Caesar’s Palace. More →

Anderson Cooper To Return As Host Of Elton John's An Enduring Vision Benefit Gala Sep 9, 2015

On Monday, November 2, 2015, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its 14th annual An Enduring Vision Benefit Gala at Cipriani Wall Street in New York City. More →

Elton John To Bring Charity Tennis To Las Vegas Jul 27, 2015

On Monday, October 12, 2015, tennis stars Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Martina Navratilova, and Andy Roddick will headline Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits at Caesars Palace, a charity night of tennis co-hosted by longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. More →

Billie Jean King Talks Gender Equality At United Nations Apr 17, 2015

Former tennis star Billie Jean King says that human rights and sports are a perfect fit. More →

No Doubt And Sia To Perform At Los Angeles LGBT Center's An Evening With Women Mar 18, 2015

The Los Angeles LGBT Center announced today that international music superstars No Doubt and Sia will both perform intimate acoustic sets and Emmy Award-winning actress and comedian Sarah Silverman will perform a stand-up routine at the annual An Evening with Women celebration on Saturday, May 16 at the Hollywood Palladium. More →

Elton John To Host His 23rd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Jan 22, 2015

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 23rd annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

Elton John's Smash Hits Raises £650,000 In London Dec 9, 2014

Mylan WTT Smash Hits – co-hosted by Elton John and Billie Jean King – raised more than £650,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation during the weekend. More →

Billie Jean King Honored By Women's Forum Of New York Nov 20, 2014

The Women’s Forum of New York hosted The 4th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon this week benefitting The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. More →

Billie Jean King To Be Honored At Elly Awards Nov 12, 2014

The Women’s Forum of New York will present The 4th Annual Elly Awards Luncheon benefiting The Education Fund of the Women’s Forum on Monday, November 17 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. More →

Elton John Brings Smash Hits Charity Tennis To London Aug 20, 2014

Two legends are bringing one of tennis’ biggest charity events to London for the first time. Long time friends Elton John and Billie Jean King will go head to head as they host the Mylan World Team Tennis Smash Hits to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation. More →

ESPN, FOX Sports And NBC Sports Group Join Together For Women's Sports Foundation Aug 5, 2014

The Women's Sports Foundation (WSF) — the leading authority on the participation of women and girls in sports — today announced the collective contribution of over $2 million from NBC Sports Group, ESPN and FOX Sports. More →

Ed Sheeran To Perform At Elton John's Academy Awards Viewing Party Feb 5, 2014

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) has announced that it has selected British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran to perform at this year’s Academy Awards Viewing Party to be held on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at West Hollywood Park. More →

Elton John To Host 22nd Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party Jan 29, 2014

The Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 22nd annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. More →

Susan Sarandon To Be Honored At Heifer International Gala Aug 23, 2013

Heifer International will host the 2nd Annual “Beyond Hunger: A Place at the Table,” gala event on September 19, 2013 at the Montage Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. More →

Andy Roddick Foundation Announces New Board Of Directors Apr 2, 2013

The Andy Roddick Foundation (ARF) has announced its new Board of Directors, assembled to help ARF achieve its mission to develop and inspire underserved youth through education and sports-based mentoring. More →

Elton John Raises $6 Million For Charity At Oscar Viewing Party Feb 25, 2013

The 21st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised $6 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →

Bill Cosby To Perform At Charity Event Honoring Billie Jean King Nov 13, 2012

The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles (OFALS) eighth annual gala will take place on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at The Harvard Club of New York City. More →

Elton John To Be Joined By Tennis Legends For Smash Hits Charity Event Oct 12, 2012

Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Martina Navratilova and Andy Roddick are expected to be at Elton John and Billie Jean King's 20th annual Mylan WTT Smash Hits next week. More →

Stars Back Women's Tennis Campaign Aug 22, 2012

The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) unveiled the new Strong Is Beautiful Celebrity Campaign on Tuesday, featuring celebrities from entertainment, music, business, film and sport speaking of their love of women’s tennis. More →

Starkey Hearing Foundation To Honor Maria Bello Jul 24, 2012

Starkey Hearing Foundation, dedicated to bringing understanding among people through hearing care, announced its illustrious roster of honorees for this year’s So the World May Hear Awards Gala scheduled for Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre in St. Paul, Minnesota. More →

Geena Davis To Host EPIC Awards For Women Leaders Mar 21, 2012

The White House Project – a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization which works to advance a richly diverse, critical mass of women into leadership positions – has announced it will honor leaders in business, politics and popular culture at an event hosted by Geena Davis. More →

Elton John's Oscar Viewing Party Raises $5.25 Million For Charity Feb 27, 2012

The 20th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish raised $5.25 million for the fight against HIV/AIDS. More →