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Entertainment Leaders Call on Celebrities and Influencers to Stop Spreading Misinformation about Israeli-Palestinian Conflict May 18, 2021

More than 130 leaders from the entertainment industry have signed a joint statement released by the non-profit entertainment industry organization Creative Community For Peace calling on fellow entertainers and executives to use their platforms to combat misleading and one-sided accounts of the conflict in Israel and the Palestinian Territories. More →

Celebrating 16 Sweet Years of Mending Kids Apr 7, 2021

To celebrate 16 years of providing critical surgical care to children in the US and abroad, Mending Kids is hosting its Sweet 16 Imagine Gala on Saturday, April 17 from 5-6 p.m. PST. More →

170 Entertainment Leaders to Launch New Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance Feb 4, 2021

This week, more than 170 Black and Jewish leaders from the entertainment industry released a unity statement to launch the Black-Jewish Entertainment Alliance (Alliance), a joint initiative by Black and Jewish entertainment industry professionals devoted to countering racism and antisemitism in the entertainment community. More →

Celebrities Design Face Masks for COVID-19 Relief Auction: MASKrAID Jul 28, 2020

Mending Kids, a nonprofit organization is hosting its first ever “MASKrAID Campaign” virtual online auction to raise funds for the ongoing shortages of PPE for frontline health care workers, teachers and students in disadvantaged communities. More →

5th Annual LAPMF Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament Nov 12, 2019

The 5th Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Party will take place on Sunday November 17, 2019 at Avalon Hollywood. More →

Gene Simmons to be Honored at 2018 LAPMF Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament and Party Nov 5, 2018

The 4th Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Heroes for Heroes Celebrity Poker Tournament & Casino Party will take place on November 10, 2018 at Avalon Hollywood honoring rock legend Gene Simmons. More →

Paul Stanley And Gene Simmons Of KISS To Honor Armed Forces And First Responders On Veterans Day Oct 22, 2018

Rock & Brews Restaurants, the rock-inspired, family-friendly restaurant brand co-founded by KISS front men Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, will again pay tribute to veterans, active military and first responders with free food on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 12. More →

Stars Raise Millions Of Dollars At BGC Partners', Cantor Fitzgerald's Charity Day Sep 25, 2018

Dozens of actors, musicians, sports personalities and other distinguished guests donated their time on September 11th to honor the memories of those who lost their lives on 9/11 by raising more than $12 million for charities around the world. More →

Gene Simmons Partners With iHeartDogs To Surprise Local Dog Rescue Jun 21, 2018

KISS star Gene Simmons together with Shannon Tweed Simmons and their Alaskan Malamute George made a surprise family visit to local Los Angeles dog rescue Wags & Walks this week to help raise awareness about dog rescue and deliver hundreds of toys and treats to loving dogs in need of homes. More →

Steven Tyler To Perform At Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Benefit Feb 13, 2018

The Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation (LAPMF) will hold a special benefit concert on Tuesday March 6 at Avalon Hollywood. More →

Heroes For Heroes: 3rd Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Poker Tournament Sep 8, 2017

For 45 years stars from TV, Film, Music and Sports along with community members have come together to show support for the men and women who protect and serve Los Angeles. More →

Gene Simmons To Be Honored By American Society For Yad Vashem And The Jewish Life Foundation Jun 1, 2017

American Society for Yad Vashem, the organization dedicated to advancing Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem and The Jewish Life Foundation, which funds the creation of Jewish-themed cultural and educational programs on Jewish Life Television (JLTV) hosts their fourth annual benefit gala, Salute to Hollywood, Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, Beverly Hills. More →

Gene Simmons And Joanna Krupa Attend Ante Up For A Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament Jun 8, 2016

Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film anted up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and helped change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's 3rd Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night over the weekend at Riviera 31 at the Sofitel Hotel Beverly Hills. More →

Samantha Harris To Be Honored At Star-Studded Ante Up For A Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament Jun 2, 2016

Dozens of stars from TV, sports, music and film will ante up and bet big to support talented young cancer researchers and change the future of cancer at Tower Cancer Research Foundation's (Tower) 3rd Annual Ante Up for a Cancer Free Generation Poker Tournament and Casino Night on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Sofitel Hotel, Riviera 31, 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048. More →

Stars Attend Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament May 24, 2016

A number of celebrities were spotted out-and-about at the 44th Annual Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament at the Rancho Park Golf Course in Los Angeles. More →

Gene Simmons To Attend LA Police Memorial Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament May 16, 2016

On May 21, 2016, celebrities, community members, LAPD and representatives from the US Armed Forces will help raise funds for the Los Angeles Police Memorial Foundation at Rancho Park Golf Course in Los Angeles. More →

KISS To Rock Race To Erase MS Gala Mar 10, 2016

Race to Erase MS is proud to announce that legendary rock and roll band KISS will perform at the 23rd Annual Race to Erase MS Gala to show their support and help raise awareness for the cause. More →

Buzz Aldrin To Be Honored At City Gala Fundraiser Jan 26, 2016

The City Gala Fundraiser honors former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and American businessman and philanthropist John Paul DeJoria (co-founder, Paul Mitchell, John Paul Pet, ROK Mobile, and The Patron Spirits Company) at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, immediately following The 58th Annual GRAMMYs on Monday, February 15, 2016. More →

Sir Richard Branson To Speak At CITY Gala Fundraiser Jan 14, 2016

On Monday, February 15, 2016, Community Inspiring Today's Youth (CITY) — a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports and mentors underserved teens and young adults in developing their own small businesses in Los Angeles — hosts its second CITY Gala Fundraiser at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, immediately following The 58th Annual GRAMMYs. More →

Star-Studded Friends Of The Israel Defense Forces Western Region Gala Nov 9, 2015

More than $31 million was raised at last week’s annual Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Western Region Gala, which was held at the renowned Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA. More →

Johnny Depp And Gene Simmons To Rock Music On A Mission Celebrity Jam Aug 6, 2015

Witness a herculean lineup of Rock’s heavy hitters as Lucky Strike Live opens its doors for an All-Star Celebrity Jam benefiting Mending Kids – offering life-changing surgical care to children across the globe. More →

Fame & Philanthropy Event Set For Academy Awards Weekend Nov 10, 2014

Fame & Philanthropy announced plans today to produce the 2nd Annual Fame & Philanthropy event which will take place on the weekend of the 87th Annual Academy Awards. More →

Stars Donate To John Varvatos Stuart House Benefit Auction Apr 28, 2014

A huge number of stars have donated items to the 11th annual John Varvatos Stuart House Benefit Auction. More →

Get KISS-ed For City Of Hope Jan 16, 2014

Celebrate the New Year with a KISS – t-shirt! More →

Gene Simmons And Billy Baldwin To Take Part In Charity Car Auction Jan 10, 2014

Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions, has had a big heart since holding its first auction in 1971. More →

Mel Gibson Presents Gene Simmons With Charity Award Nov 12, 2013

Mending Kids International (MKI) celebrated its heroes at the WINGS AROUND THE WORLD – AFRICAN SAFARI GALA on Saturday, honoring Gene Simmons and his family – Shannon Tweed-Simmons, Nick Simmons and Sophie Simmons – with the MEND Humanitarian Award for their support of MKI and their other philanthropic efforts. More →

Ed Sheeran Performs In Nashville For Charity Jul 15, 2013

On Monday, July 8, 107.5 The River hosted its STAR PARTY at Hard Rock Cafe in downtown Nashville, a benefit show featuring rising star musician, English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. More →

Musicians On Call Nashville Hosts Music Auction Jun 6, 2013

Musicians on Call Nashville is hosting its seventh annual Music Auction. More →

George Clooney Joins Neil Diamond On Stage At Carousel Of Hope Oct 23, 2012

Heeding an urgent call for more research and care in battling an epidemic rise in childhood diabetes, The Carousel of Hope, the world’s premiere charity event benefiting childhood diabetes, hosted biennially by Barbara Davis, and presented by Mercedes Benz, held its 26th gala on Sat., Oct. 20, in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Hollywood Stars For A Cause This Weekend Aug 5, 2011

Stars such as Paris and Nicky Hilton, Gene Simmons, ABC’s The Bachelor Vienna Girardi and Taylor Armstrong from the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are on the guest list for the 4th annual Hollywood Stars For A Cause event in Hollywood this weekend. More →