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FREE YOUR ME Mental Health Social Media Campaign Kicks Off Oct 18, 2021

In honor of World Mental Health Day, NAMI Westside Los Angeles launched its FREE YOUR ME anti-stigma mental health campaign on Sunday, October 10 with a swell of synchronized social media posts by notable actors, athletes, musicians and top content creators. More →

Drive-In To Erase MS 2020 Live Gala Honoring Jason Davis Raises Over $1.4 Million Sep 10, 2020

On Friday, September 4, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) advocate and Center Without Walls founder, Nancy Davis welcomed guests to the Rose Bowl for a very special reimagined live drive-in Race to Erase MS Gala. More →

Legendary Athletes, Save the Children Team Up to #SAVEWITHSPORTS May 29, 2020

Save the Children has teamed up with some of the world’s greatest athletes and sports legends to give kids inspiring ways to stay active while they are home from school and unable to play the sports they love with the launch of #SAVEWITHSPORTS. More →

Neil Diamond Gives Surprise Performance at Keep Memory Alive's 24th Annual Power of Love Gala Mar 12, 2020

Keep Memory Alive's 24th annual Power of Love gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Saturday, March 7 brought top artists and performers Billy Ray Cyrus, Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Kelsey Grammer, Sammy Hagar, Derek Hough, Chris Isaak, Jimmy Kimmel, Katlyn Nichols, Greg Phillinganes and more together to honor music legend Neil Diamond and raise crucial funds and awareness for Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. More →

Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services' Alive and Running 5k for Suicide Prevention Raises Over $425,000 Oct 9, 2018

With filmmaker Dennis Dugan (Big Daddy, Happy Gilmore, Grown Ups 1 & 2) as emcee, World of Dance’ Derek Hough as a speaker, Youtube music sensation Alex Boyé performing, and Power 106 FM and Los Angeles magazine as media partners, the 20th annual Alive & Running Walk/Run for Suicide Prevention surpassed its goal, raising over $425,000 for Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services’ Suicide Prevention Center. More →

Stars Come Out For 16th Annual MPTF Night Before Party Mar 5, 2018

A star-studded host committee, Academy Awards nominees and presenters, along with some of the most powerful industry influencers came together on March 3rd, 2018 for the 16th annual ‘Night Before’ party to benefit MPTF. More →

Derek Hough Releasing First Solo Music Single For Mental Health Awareness Oct 31, 2017

Emmy Award-winning Derek Hough is delving into the music world this November and releasing his first solo music single, a track titled “HOLD ON,” to help spread the word about the importance of mental health awareness. More →

STOMP Out Bullying Calls To Change The Culture This National Bullying Prevention Month Oct 2, 2017

In honor of October’s National Bullying Prevention Month, STOMP Out Bullying, the leading national nonprofit dedicated to changing the culture for all students, calls on the nation to support their mission by raising awareness around the need to develop a society focused on kindness and inclusivity. More →

Jimmy Kimmel To Emcee Celebrity Charity Ping Pong Jul 27, 2017

The competition is heating up on the field, but it’s a new game afoot as celebrities face off in a ping pong battle to capture victory at Clayton and Ellen Kershaw’s 5th Annual Ping Pong 4 Purpose. More →

Derek Hough And National Sports Coaches Support 10th Annual National Suit Drive Jul 20, 2017

As Men’s Wearhouse continues its 10th annual National Suit Drive throughout July, the company is teaming up with dancer, choreographer, actor and TV personality Derek Hough to collect donations of gently-used professional attire for unemployed Americans. More →

Kate Hudson Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards - Los Angeles Oct 24, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, honored Kate Hudson, Connor Franta, Jess Cagle, Target, Kevin Brockman and San Diego high-school student Edward Estrada at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles on Friday, October 21, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. 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 →

Kate Hudson To Be Honored At GLSEN's Respect Awards – Los Angeles Oct 3, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor Golden Globe Award winner and Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson with the Inspiration Award at the GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles, to be held Friday, October 21, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. More →

Jess Cagle To Be Honored At 2016 GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles Sep 14, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor Jess Cagle, Editorial Director of Time Inc.‘s Celebrity, Entertainment and Style Group at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles to be held Friday, October 21, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. 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 →

Connor Franta To Be Honored At GLSEN's Respect Awards - Los Angeles Aug 24, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor Connor Franta at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles to be held Friday, October 21, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. More →

Imagine Dragons Rock City Year's Star-Studded Spring Break-Destination: Education May 10, 2016

City Year’s 6th annual Spring Break-Destination: Education attracted a star-studded crowd with more than 1,400 attendees all together. More →

Olivia Munn Co-Hosts Star-Studded Toast To Young Hollywood Feb 25, 2016

Vanity Fair senior West Coast editor, Krista Smith, and Olivia Munn hosted Vanity Fair and FIAT’s toast to “Young Hollywood” earlier this week, in support of the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma, a member of the Feeding America network of Food Banks that provides food to more than 116,000 hungry Oklahomans every week, 37 percent of whom are children. More →

George Stephanopoulos And Ali Wentworth To Be Honored By GLSEN Feb 19, 2016

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, today announced that it will honor George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth, Ilene Chaiken and Optimedia at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – New York to be held on Monday, May 23, at Cipriani 42nd Street. More →

Announcing The 2016 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Jan 29, 2016

American Humane Association, the country’s first national humane organization, has announced the official start of the 2016 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, sponsored by the Lois Pope LIFE Foundation. More →

Many Stars Attend 9th Annual Evening Before Event Sep 22, 2015

Television’s biggest night took place in Century City, CA Saturday, September 19th, where the entertainment industry came together for the ninth annual “Evening Before” party, benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund). More →

Jessica Biel And Justin Timberlake To Be Honored By GLSEN Aug 26, 2015

GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will honor Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake with the Inspiration Award at GLSEN’s Respect Awards – Los Angeles to be held Friday, October 23, at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills. More →

Julia Roberts Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards Oct 20, 2014

Julia Roberts and Derek Hough were honored at the GLSEN Respect Awards in Beverly Hills on Friday. More →

Julia Roberts To Be Honored At GLSEN Respect Awards Sep 5, 2014

The GLSEN Respect Awards – Los Angeles is an annual gala to recognize the exceptional efforts of individual and corporate leaders who have made a significant difference to ensure schools are safe for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) students and their allies. More →

Stars Celebrate Blue Jeans Go Green Nov 11, 2013

Cotton Incorporated hosted an event last week to celebrate one million pieces of denim collected for its Blue Jeans Go Green (formerly Cotton From Blue to Green) denim recycling program at Mondrian Los Angeles on the iconic Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. More →

Teen Cancer America Named As Official Charity Of Young Hollywood Awards Aug 1, 2013

The 2013 Young Hollywood Awards, which celebrates the best emerging young talent in film, music and television, has announced that Teen Cancer America is its official charity. More →

Nigel Lythgoe To Co-Host Celebration Of Dance Gala Jul 12, 2013

On Saturday, July 27, 2013, the Dizzy Feet Foundation (DFF), in partnership with The Music Center, will present the third annual “Celebration of Dance” Gala, hosted by its board members — including International Emmy Award-winning producer Nigel Lythgoe (American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance), director Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Rock of Ages), dancers/choreographers Stephen “tWitch” Boss (So You Think You Can Dance, Bones) and Derek Hough (Dancing With the Stars), and actress Summer Glau (Hawaii Five-O, Serenity). More →

Stars To Celebrate World Oceans Day At Oceana Event Jun 6, 2013

Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans, and Nautica, a leading global lifestyle brand and proud corporate sponsor of Oceana, are teaming up with LA Confidential Magazine to celebrate World Oceans Day with the first Oceana Beach House event. More →

Aimee Teegarden To Host Oceana Beach House Event May 24, 2013

Oceana, the largest international advocacy group working solely to protect the world’s oceans, and Nautica, a leading global lifestyle brand and proud corporate sponsor of Oceana, are teaming up with LA Confidential Magazine to celebrate World Oceans Day with the first Oceana Beach House event. More →

Katy Perry Honored At Trevor Live Dec 4, 2012

On Sunday, December 2nd, The Trevor Project honored international super star Katy Perry with the Trevor Hero Award and Audi of America with the Trevor 2020 Award at “Trevor Live” in Los Angeles. More →