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MPTF Hosts 100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service Jun 22, 2022

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) continued its yearlong centennial celebration with “100 Years of Hollywood: A Celebration of Service,” an unforgettable evening of musical performances, tributes, and inspirational storytelling at The Lot at Formosa in West Hollywood, CA. More →

Jackie Robinson Foundation to Honor Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi Mar 2, 2020

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) announced today the recipients of the 2020 ROBIE Awards to be presented at its annual Awards Dinner on Monday, March 2nd, at the New York Marriott Marquis. More →

Stars Announced For Save The Children Centennial Events Aug 13, 2019

Save the Children, the international humanitarian organization, announced today that Jennifer Garner will host its “Centennial Celebration: Once in a Lifetime” event on October 2 in Beverly Hills, with a special performance by five-time Grammy Award winner James Taylor. More →

Princess Grace Foundation-USA to Present Tim Daly with the Prince Rainier III Award Oct 15, 2018

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) is proud to announce that award-winning actor, director, producer, and philanthropist Tim Daly will accept the distinguished Prince Rainier III Award for his outstanding artistry and exemplary give-back. More →

Princess Grace Foundation-USA To Present James Cameron With Prince Rainier III Award Sep 21, 2017

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) is proud to announce that filmmaker James Cameron will accept the distinguished Prince Rainier III Award for his outstanding contributions to the arts and his exemplary give-back. More →

Deborah Cox To Perform At Jackie Robinson Foundation's Annual ROBIE Awards Dinner Feb 27, 2017

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) announced that it will honor Chairman and CEO of Johnson & Johnson, Alex Gorsky, with the ROBIE Achievement in Industry Award and pioneering sports journalist, Claire Smith, with the ROBIE Pioneer Award on Monday, March 6, 2017 at its annual ROBIE Awards Dinner in New York City. More →

Steven Spielberg Honors George Lucas And Mellody Hobson With 2016 Ambassador For Humanity Award Dec 12, 2016

Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education, presented Mellody Hobson and George Lucas with the Institute’s 2016 Ambassador for Humanity Award at the organization’s annual gala last week. More →

Join USC Shoah Foundation In Fighting Intolerance And Hatred At Annual Fundraising Gala Nov 18, 2016

USC Shoah Foundation is offering one member of the public and a guest the chance to attend its Ambassadors for Humanity Gala in December. More →

Steven Spielberg And USC Shoah Foundation To Honor George Lucas Nov 7, 2016

Steven Spielberg, founder of USC Shoah Foundation – The Institute for Visual History and Education, will present Mellody Hobson and George Lucas with the Institute’s 2016 Ambassador for Humanity Award at the organization’s annual gala, to be held this year in Los Angeles on Dec. 8, 2016. More →

Queen Latifah To Be Honored With Prince Rainier III Award Oct 13, 2016

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) is proud to announce that award-winning actress, singer, songwriter and producer Queen Latifah will accept the prestigious Prince Rainier III Award for her outstanding contribution to the Arts and her exemplary give-back. More →

Morgan Freeman To Be Honored At Geffen Playhouse Annual Fundraiser Mar 9, 2016

Once a year at the Geffen Playhouse, a dream ensemble cast meets for a once-in-a-lifetime event that unleashes unforgettable, unscripted stories and performances from some of the world’s most talented individuals. More →

BAFTA Los Angeles Announced Board and Officers for 2016 Jan 8, 2016

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) announced today their Board of Directors and Officers for 2016. More →

George Lucas To Build Affordable Housing Oct 2, 2015

A few years ago, director George Lucas had planned to sell some of his land to a developer to build affordable housing for low-income residents of his county. This worried some of the local residents, who were concerned about what the possible consequences would be to the wealthy community. More →

Robert Redford To Be Honored By Princess Grace Foundation-USA May 6, 2015

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) is proud to announce that Robert Redford and his wife Sibylle Szaggars Redford will accept the notable Prince Rainier III Award for their outstanding contributions to the Arts and their exemplary giving back. More →

Lady Gaga Surprises Guests At Geffen Playhouse Fundraiser Mar 24, 2015

Sunday night’s star-studded fundraiser at the Geffen Playhouse and the pre-show host committee dinner grossed over $1.5 million, a record, for the Geffen Playhouse’s education, outreach and artistic initiatives. More →

Simpsons Fans Excited By Backstage At The Geffen Exclusive Online Auction Mar 16, 2015

Exotic travel adventures, over-the-top dining experiences, Red Carpet pampering and one-of-a-kind entertainment and sports experiences easily make the Backstage at the Geffen online auction a not-to-be-missed opportunity. More →

Jackie Robinson Foundation to Honor Tyler Perry, Gerald Hassell and Don Thompson Feb 27, 2015

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF), which turns 42 this year, has announced that it will honor filmmaker and philanthropist Tyler Perry, Chairman and CEO of BNY Mellon, Gerald L. Hassell, and retiring President and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation, Don Thompson, on March 9, 2015 at 6:30pm at its Awards Dinner, the Foundation’s annual black-tie fundraiser held at the Waldorf Astoria. More →

George Lucas And Elton John To Be Honored At Backstage At The Geffen Dec 16, 2014

Next year’s eagerly awaited “Backstage at the Geffen” will honor Mellody Hobson and George Lucas with the Distinction in Service Award and Sir Elton John and David Furnish with the Distinction in Theater Award at the 13th annual fundraiser on March 22, 2015. More →

Princess Grace Foundation-USA To Honor Dick Van Dyke With Prince Rainier III Award Aug 29, 2014

The Princess Grace Foundation-USA (PGF-USA) is proud to announce that Dick Van Dyke will accept their prestigious Prince Rainier III Award. More →

Here's Your Chance To Be In Star Wars: Episode VII And Be A Force For Change May 21, 2014

Today in a special video message from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII, director J.J. Abrams announced the creation of Star Wars: Force for Change, a brand new Star Wars initiative from Disney and Lucasfilm in collaboration with Bad Robot dedicated to finding creative solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. More →

Ne-Yo To Honor Louis Gossett Jr At Fostering A Legacy Event Aug 13, 2013

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Ne-Yo and his charity, the Compound Foundation are pleased to honor Academy award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr and celebrity photographer Johnny Nunez at their 2nd Annual “Fostering A Legacy” Benefit taking place Saturday, August 17th. More →

Uma Thurman Attends Tibet House US Auction Dec 21, 2012

This past Tuesday Charitybuzz and Tibet House US joined forces for the fourth year in a row to produce the 10th Annual Tibet House Benefit, at Christie’s Auction House in New York City. More →

Tibet House Launches 10th Annual Benefit Auction Dec 11, 2012

Tibet House US is proud to announce its 10th Annual Benefit Auction, to be held on December 18, 2012, at 6:30p.m. EST at Christie’s Auction House (20 Rockefeller Plaza) in New York City. More →

George Lucas Plans To Give Lucasfilm Sale Earnings To Charity Nov 2, 2012

George Lucas plans to put most of the $4.05 billion earned from the sale of Lucasfilm to Disney into a foundation that will focus on educational issues. More →

Giving Back Fund Announces Top 30 Celebrity Charity Donations For 2011 Dec 20, 2011

The Giving Back Fund (GBF), a nonprofit organization that provides philanthropic management and consulting to the sports and entertainment industries, released its fifth annual Giving Back 30, a list of the 30 celebrities who made the largest donations to charity in 2011 according to public records. More →

Celebrity Star Wars Fans Use The Force For Good To Help Charity Sep 15, 2011

Lucasfilm has announced that – in celebration of the September launch of Star Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-ray – it is linking up with celebrities, eBay and Major League Baseball to ask fans to Use the Force for Good to support Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C). More →

Bill Cosby And P. Diddy To Attend Jackie Robinson Charity Awards Tonight Mar 7, 2011

The 2011 Jackie Robinson Foundation Annual Awards Dinner will be held tonight – Monday, March 7th – at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. More →

Star Wars Stars Sign Stormtrooper Helmet For Charity Jan 3, 2011

eFX Inc. and the 501st TK Project auctioned one of the most unique Star Wars collectibles ever created in a special eBay charity auction last month to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. More →

Jane Goodall Launches Celebrity Charity Auction Oct 26, 2010

The Jane Goodall Institute (JGI) has announced the start of an online auction to further the mission of renowned primatologist and conservationist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, UN Messenger of Peace. More →

George Lucas Pledges Millions To Education Aug 10, 2010

Warren Buffett's Giving Pledge, which asks billionaires to donate the majority of their wealth to charity, has garnered some high-profile followers. More →