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Stars Attend 18th Annual Night Before Party Benefiting MPTF Feb 10, 2020

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on February 8, 2020 for the 18th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Elton John AIDS Foundation To Host Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party This Weekend Feb 7, 2020

The Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual Academy Awards Viewing Party will take place on February 9, featuring guests such as the hosts of Netflix’s Queer Eye, Bobby Berk, Tan France, Karamo and Jonathan Van Ness, and event hosts Diane Lane, Heidi Klum, Eric McCormack and Billy Porter. More →

All-Star Cast to Read Audiobook to Commemorate the ACLU's 100-Year Anniversary Jan 22, 2020

A star-studded cast including Sir Patrick Stewart, Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu, Zachary Quinto, Michael C. Hall, Tony Shalhoub, Matt Bomer, Billy Porter, Judith Light and more will lend their voices to the audiobook edition of FIGHT OF THE CENTURY, a brand-new anthology curated by award-winning authors Michael Chabon and Ayelet Waldman in collaboration with the American Civil Liberties Union to mark its 100-year anniversary. More →

Ryan Murphy To Be Honored With The Vito Russo Award At The 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards In New York Jan 20, 2020

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, today announced that it will honor award-winning screenwriter, producer, and director Ryan Murphy with the Vito Russo Award at the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards at the Hilton Midtown in New York on Thursday, March 19. More →

Billy Porter and Matt Zarley Release Song for Homeless LGBT Youth May 29, 2019

Longtime friends of 30+ years, Matt Zarley and Tony and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter have teamed up to record a brand new single and music video benefitting homeless LGBT youth. More →

Brendon Urie Honored at GLSEN Respect Awards – New York May 22, 2019

GLSEN, the leading education organization focused on ensuring safe and inclusive schools for all students, honored Brendon Urie, the cast of POSE, Ace Schwarz, and the Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School, GSA Spectrum, this week, at the annual GLSEN Respect Awards – New York at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

GLAAD Announces Nominees For 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York Apr 15, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that actor and performer Shangela will host the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York, while CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper will present the Advocate For Change Award to previously announced honoree Madonna, on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at the New York Hilton Midtown. More →

Andy Cohen to Receive Vito Russo Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City Mar 21, 2019

GLAAD, the world’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) media advocacy organization, announced today that it will honor Emmy Award-winning host, producer, and author Andy Cohen with the Vito Russo Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City on May 4, 2019. More →

Stars Attend Blue Jacket Fashion Show to Benefit the Prostate Cancer Foundation Feb 13, 2019

The third annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show was held on February 7, 2019, at Pier59 Studios as part of CFDA’s New York Men’s Fashion Week. More →

Billy Porter and MJ Rodriguez Highlight CAN Community Health's Inaugural Red Ribbon Gala Jan 28, 2019

Billy Porter and M.J. Rodriguez, who star in the FX drama series “Pose,” will be special guest speakers at CAN Community Health’s Inaugural Red Ribbon Gala on March 16 at the Ritz-Carlton. More →

6th Anniversary Gold Meets Golden Event Shines Bright And Raises $50,000 For Angel City Games Charity Jan 17, 2019

On Saturday January 5, 2019, Hollywood welcomed some of the world’s greatest athletes to celebrate their most Golden weekend. “Gold Meets Golden 6” was refreshed by The Coca-Cola Company, and produced and founded by CW3PR’s Charley Cullen Walters and Cinema Magazine’s Scott Orlin. The brunch took place at the House on Sunset. More →

Stars Honored At GLSEN 2018 Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 23, 2018

Last week, GLSEN, the leading education organization working to create safe and inclusive K-12 schools for LGBTQ youth, hosted its 2018 Respect Awards – Los Angeles at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. More →

DIVERSITY x DESIGN Hosted By Billy Porter Benefitting DIFFA Aug 29, 2018

This week in Los Angeles, Billy Porter (“POSE,” “American Horror Story: Apocalypse”) hosted DIVERSITY x DESIGN, an Emmy season soirée celebrating diversity, inclusion and representation on television. More →

Dancers For Good To Host Third Annual Benefit In East Hampton Jul 18, 2018

Dancers For Good, the magical Benefit evening of dance, will feature an extraordinary line-up of performances by renowned companies and choreographers such as Amy Marshall Dance Company, Carolyn Dorfman Dance, Eryc Taylor Dance, Martha Graham Dance Company, Pam Tanowitz Dance, Paul Taylor Dance Company, Rock the Ballet and a special tribute to Broadway’s CHICAGO The Musical! More →

Opening Act's 12th Annual Play Reading Benefit Mar 12, 2018

Opening Act, an innovative nonprofit providing free after-school theater programming to New York City’s most under-served public high schools, announced today the cast of its 12th Annual Benefit Play Reading, HEAR ME HERE, directed by Tony Award-Winner Kenny Leon (A Raisin in the Sun), on Tuesday March 13 at New World Stages in New York. More →

A Huge Success For Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out! Jan 23, 2017

Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! brought together artists from Broadway, TV and beyond to spread a message of unity and hope during the weekend at Town Hall. More →

Additional Performers Added To Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out! Jan 20, 2017

Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out! has announced the full cast of artists and creators who will perform at the first concert of the monthly series, taking place today, January 20th, at The Town Hall in New York City at 3:00pm EST. More →

Tickets On Sale For Concert For America: Stand Up, Sing Out! Jan 9, 2017

Tickets are now on sale for Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out!, the first of a monthly benefit concert series with Broadway, TV, film and recording stars that will debut at The Town Hall on Friday, January 20, 2017, at 3:00pm. More →

Full Lineup Announced For Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Sep 9, 2016

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) civil rights organization, announced the full lineup for the 20th annual HRC National Dinner set to take place this coming Saturday, September 10, 2016, in Washington, DC. 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 →

Lena Dunham And Dr. Neal Baer Honored By Point Foundation Apr 9, 2014

More than 400 guests joined two dozen celebrities and dignitaries at the annual Point Honors gala on April 7, which celebrated the accomplishments of Point Foundation (Point) scholarship recipients. More →