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Tickets on Sale for GLAAD's 5th Annual SpiritDay Concert Oct 12, 2023

GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis and this year’s host, Frankie Grande, present GLAAD’s fifth annual #SpiritDay Concert, spotlighting some of the music industry’s top performers and emerging queer intersectional artists who are revolutionizing the industry and changing the world. More →

Wayne Brady Hosts Foundation Fighting Blindness' Interactive Event - Hope from Home: A United Night to Save Sight Mar 2, 2022

The Foundation Fighting Blindness, the world’s leading organization committed to finding treatments and cures for blinding retinal diseases, presents its annual virtual gala, Hope from Home: A United Night to Save Sight, hosted by actor, singer, and comedian Wayne Brady. More →

The American Institute For Stuttering's 15th Annual "Freeing Voices, Changing Lives" Gala Jul 15, 2021

What do singer Carly Simon, comedian Wayne Brady, journalist John Stossel, many top lawyers, President Joe Biden, and King George VI have in common? All speak or spoke with a pronounced stutter from their early childhood days. More →

Wayne Brady Hosts Special Edition of MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 26, 2021

Over the weekend, MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) hosted the 19th annual “Night Before” party, reimagined as a special virtual edition. More →

Gary Oldman, LeAnn Rimes, Diane Warren, Macy Gray, D-Nice and More Join MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 23, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced the star-studded line-up of performers that will join the 19th annual “Night Before” party, which will take place virtually on Saturday, April 24. More →

Wayne Brady to Host and Perform at Virtual Edition of MPTF's Iconic 'Night Before' Event Apr 14, 2021

MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund) announced that its 19th annual “Night Before” party, which will take place virtually on Saturday, April 24, will be hosted by multi-hyphenate stage and screen star Wayne Brady, who will also showcase his musical talents with his new single “Move Your Body” as one of the evening’s performers. More →

Stars Join Houston's Premier Roster at Altus Foundation's Houston Gala Oct 29, 2019

The Altus Foundation is pleased to announce rapper, singer and songwriter Flo Rida; actor, singer and comedian Wayne Brady; TV personality, talk show host and stylist Jeannie Mai; and dynamic DJ duo Natalia & Esther as part of the incredible entertainment lineup for 2019’s Houston Gala, the city’s largest and most exclusive gala on Dec. 7, 2019. More →

Jane Lynch, Melissa Benoist, Wayne Brady, Marcia Cross, and More Take The Stage at CONCERT FOR AMERICA Oct 3, 2019

On September 21, SiriusXM’s Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley, were joined by stars of the stage, screen, and dance floor for the latest iteration of their critically acclaimed CONCERT FOR AMERICA. More →

CONCERT FOR AMERICA To Benefit the National Immigration Law Center Sep 17, 2019

Seth Rudetsky and James Wesley have announced casting for the next iteration of their critically-acclaimed CONCERT FOR AMERICA, an evening leveraging the power of music and performance to support vulnerable people in crisis. More →

Ed Asner and Hollywood Celebrities to Host Poker Tournament Benefitting The Ed Asner Family Center Jun 27, 2018

Legendary Emmy-winning actor and comedian Ed Asner presents the 6th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night on Saturday, September 8, 2018, 5:00 PM, at Playa Studios (11260 Playa Ct. Culver City, CA). More →

Visual Snow Initiative Launches With Successful Conference And High-Profile Collaborations Jun 12, 2018

The Visual Snow Initiative has concluded the first ever Visual Snow Conference which took place on May 5, 2018 at UCSF. More →

Stars Added To Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Jul 31, 2017

Ed Asner and the Autism Society of America, the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization, presents the Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament. More →

Stars Light Up The Stage In First Ever The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles Jul 19, 2017

This week, stars of the stage and screen dazzled a full house at the Theatre at ACE Hotel during the first ever The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles. More →

Jamie-Lynn Sigler Joins 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles Jul 14, 2017

Today, The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles announced that Jamie-Lynn Sigler (The Sopranos), Retta (Girlfriends’ Guide to Divorce), Isabelle Fuhrman (Master of Sex), Sam Tsui (singer/songwriter), Herizen Guardiola (The Get Down), Grace Parra (The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore), and Maria Thayer (The Catch, Table 19), will join the star-studded line-up of performers in the first ever Los Angeles presentation of The 24 Hour Musicals, a one-night-only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17. More →

More Stars Join The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles Jul 10, 2017

The 24 Hour Musicals: Los Angeles has announced that composer/lyricist Jesse Eisenberg (The Spoils), singer/songwriter Nellie McKay, Alex Newell (Glee), Deborah Ann Woll (True Blood, Daredevil), Ashley Fink (Glee), and Amanda Seales (Insecure) will join the star-studded line-up of talent participating in the first ever Los Angeles presentation of The 24 Hour Musicals, a one-night-only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17. More →

The 24 Hour Musicals To Raise Money For Freedom Of Expression Jun 28, 2017

The 24 Hour Musicals, along with performer Michelle Visage, has announced its partnership with TodayTix, the international ticketing platform, to offer $99 seats to its highly anticipated one night only performance at the United Artists Theater at Ace Hotel on Monday, July 17. More →

Ed Asner And Celebrity Friends To Raise Money For Autism Society With Poker Tournament Jun 16, 2017

Ed Asner and Autism Society of America, the world’s leading autism advocacy organization, presents the 5th Annual Ed Asner & Friends Poker Tournament Celebrity Night on Saturday, September 9, 2017, 5:00 PM, at Haworth Los Angeles Showroom in Downtown Los Angeles (444 South Flower St). More →

Stars Join Child Mind Institute's Month-Long #MyYoungerSelf Social Campaign May 2, 2017

The Child Mind Institute (CMI) has announced its first-ever #MyYoungerSelf social media campaign, bringing together nearly three dozen actors, professional athletes, fashion designers, authors, politicians, advocates and other influencers who will share personal videos about growing up with a mental health or learning disorder and the advice they would give their younger selves about how to persevere. More →

Cheyenne Jackson, Jane Lynch And More To Feature in Concert For America Los Angeles Show Apr 27, 2017

Tickets are on sale now for the CONCERT FOR AMERICA: STAND UP, SING OUT! in May. More →

Wayne Brady Hosts Keep It Clean Comedy Show To Empower Future Young Comedians Aug 28, 2015

In honor of National Toilet Paper Day, Charmin hosted a live comedy show with comedian and improv artist, Wayne Brady, on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 in New York City. More →

Wayne Brady To Be Honored At SAMHSA Voice Awards Aug 10, 2015

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) will recognize Emmy Award-winning actor Wayne Brady with a SAMHSA Special Recognition Award at the 2015 Voice Awards. More →

Wayne Brady Speaks At Clinton Foundation Health Matters Summit Jan 29, 2015

Earlier this week, the Clinton Foundation hosted the fourth annual Health Matters Activation Summit. More →

Journey Rocks Commitment To A Cure Awards Gala For Arthritis Foundation Nov 21, 2014

More than 700 Arthritis Foundation supporters gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California on November 18 to honor Deen Castronovo of the legendary rock band Journey and his fiancée, Deidra; Samuel S. Lee, Chairman and CEO of Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc.; and rheumatologist E. Robert Harris, MD and his wife, Delly Harris, RN, with the Jane Wyman Humanitarian Award at the 29th annual Commitment to a Cure Awards Gala. More →

BET Honors Ticket Sales Benefit Charity Feb 10, 2014

BET Networks has announced that Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Tamar Braxton, Smokey Robinson, Karen Clarke Sheard and Wayne Brady are set to bring down the house at the Warner Theatre with a series of powerful and magnetic performances for BET Honors 2014. More →

Legends Beyond Gala To Benefit Michael J. Fox Foundation Aug 21, 2013

Experience the First Annual “Legends Beyond” Gala taking place on Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at a beautiful mansion estate located in the prestigious Beverly Hills, California. More →

Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Raises Over $500,000 For Charity Apr 9, 2013

Former St. Louis Cardinals baseball superstars and World Series champion teammates Ozzie Smith and Vince Coleman joined forces to once again win a title – this time on the golf course – at the 12th annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino. More →

John Legend To Headline Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational Celebration Apr 1, 2013

GRAMMY Award-winning artist John Legend will headline the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) Celebration in Las Vegas with a private performance at ARIA Resort & Casino, Friday, April 5. More →

Stars Unite For Michael Jordan Charity Golf Mar 15, 2013

Hosted by ARIA Resort & Casino, the 12th Annual Michael Jordan Celebrity Invitational (MJCI) returns to Las Vegas’ Shadow Creek April 4 – 7 featuring celebrity favorites plus first-time attendees including Olympic Champion Michael Phelps, Pro Football Hall of Famers Jerry Rice and Jonathan Ogden, comedian Rob Riggle, PGA Golfer Dustin Johnson, country star Jake Owen, actor James Denton, NFL Quarterback Josh Freeman and actor/comedians Kevin Nealon and Wayne Brady. More →

La La Anthony To Host Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Inaugural Ball Jan 18, 2013

Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) along with PHILANTHROPIK are pleased to present the HIP-HOP INAUGURAL BALL II in celebration of the Hip-Hop community’s role in the 2012 Election and promoting political awareness. More →

Tom Hanks Joins Heidi Klum For Celebrity Charity Karaoke Mar 19, 2012

For the second consecutive year, the U.S. Fund for UNICEF gave celebrity supporters a reason to sing their hearts out alongside the electrifying Rickey Minor Band for the Playlist with the A-List karaoke benefit event on Thursday night. More →