Updated, 9:28 Am: Matt Bomer, Jeff Bridges, Regina Hicks, Norman Lear, Joel McHale, Katelyn Ohashi, Billy Ray and Jeff Ross have joined the lineup of Friday’s fundraiser for the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund. It will stream on MPTF’s YouTube page starting at 6 p.m. Pt.
Previously, May 8: George Clooney, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Jodie Foster and Pierce Brosnan headline an all-star fundraiser next week to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund. Hosted by Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown, the one-night-only virtual event will stream at 6 p.m. PT May 15 on MPTF’s YouTube page.
The one-hour “We All Play Our Part” salute to Hollywood and its workers also will also include personal stories, music, comedy and messages of thanks from Kris Jenner, Ray Romano, Wanda Sykes, Ken Jeong, Frances Fisher, Joely Fisher, Daisy Fuentes,...
Previously, May 8: George Clooney, Michael Douglas, Hugh Jackman, Allison Janney, Jodie Foster and Pierce Brosnan headline an all-star fundraiser next week to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund. Hosted by Tom Bergeron and Yvette Nicole Brown, the one-night-only virtual event will stream at 6 p.m. PT May 15 on MPTF’s YouTube page.
The one-hour “We All Play Our Part” salute to Hollywood and its workers also will also include personal stories, music, comedy and messages of thanks from Kris Jenner, Ray Romano, Wanda Sykes, Ken Jeong, Frances Fisher, Joely Fisher, Daisy Fuentes,...
- 5/14/2020
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Mptf (Motion Picture & Television Fund) has announced that it will host a one-night-only fundraiser to benefit their Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund, providing support for entertainment industry workers, particularly those who work behind-the-scenes across film and television, who need it most during this pandemic.
The virtual event, “We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for Mptf” will broadcast on Mptf’s YouTube page on Friday, May 15 at 6pm Pdt, and will be hosted by longtime Mptf advocates and supporters Yvette Nicole Brown and Tom Bergeron.
The one-hour salute to Hollywood and the people who work behind-the-scenes to make it all come to life will include stories, music, comedy, and heartfelt messages giving thanks to our Industry community. Skyler Day, Susanna Hoffs, Richard Marx, Leslie Odom Jr., Brad Paisley, and Rachel Platten are slated to perform, with additional appearances from Pierce Brosnan, George Clooney, Taye Diggs, Michael Douglas, Jay Ellis, Valorie Kondos Field,...
The virtual event, “We All Play Our Part: A Benefit for Mptf” will broadcast on Mptf’s YouTube page on Friday, May 15 at 6pm Pdt, and will be hosted by longtime Mptf advocates and supporters Yvette Nicole Brown and Tom Bergeron.
The one-hour salute to Hollywood and the people who work behind-the-scenes to make it all come to life will include stories, music, comedy, and heartfelt messages giving thanks to our Industry community. Skyler Day, Susanna Hoffs, Richard Marx, Leslie Odom Jr., Brad Paisley, and Rachel Platten are slated to perform, with additional appearances from Pierce Brosnan, George Clooney, Taye Diggs, Michael Douglas, Jay Ellis, Valorie Kondos Field,...
- 5/12/2020
- Look to the Stars
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Bcrf) held its annual Symposium and Awards Luncheon today at the New York Hilton Midtown.
Breast Cancer Research Foundation 2019 Symposium and Awards Luncheon Honors Vera Wang
Hosted by Elle Magazine Editor in Chief Nina Garcia, this year’s luncheon honored fashion legend Vera Wang with the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award in recognition of her enduring dedication to Bcrf and her profound philanthropic spirit, presented by Donna Karan. The Jill Rose Award for scientific excellence was presented to Dr. Eric Winer, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, for his outstanding contributions as a clinician-scientist which have revolutionized the landscape of breast cancer treatments.
Bcrf awarded $66 million in grants to nearly 275 investigators from around the world. Nearly 200 of these grantees were in attendance to be recognized for their innovative projects and contributions to the field. At a scientific retreat the day prior, investigators were provided...
Breast Cancer Research Foundation 2019 Symposium and Awards Luncheon Honors Vera Wang
Hosted by Elle Magazine Editor in Chief Nina Garcia, this year’s luncheon honored fashion legend Vera Wang with the Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award in recognition of her enduring dedication to Bcrf and her profound philanthropic spirit, presented by Donna Karan. The Jill Rose Award for scientific excellence was presented to Dr. Eric Winer, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, for his outstanding contributions as a clinician-scientist which have revolutionized the landscape of breast cancer treatments.
Bcrf awarded $66 million in grants to nearly 275 investigators from around the world. Nearly 200 of these grantees were in attendance to be recognized for their innovative projects and contributions to the field. At a scientific retreat the day prior, investigators were provided...
- 10/23/2019
- Look to the Stars
UCLA Anderson’s Women’s Business Connection (Wbc) presented Barbra Streisand with the 2019 Velocity Award in recognition of her extraordinary achievements as an artist and philanthropist dedicated to raising awareness of many of the most pressing issues of our day.
Kayla Carpenter, Erica Wood, Barbra Streisand, Julie Ortega
Streisand is the first recipient of this award, presented at UCLA Anderson’s 7th annual Velocity women’s summit, which this year brought together more than 600 dynamic female business leaders, UCLA Anderson faculty, current Mba students and alumni. The day-long event celebrated women’s leadership and success, and explored how women develop momentum in their careers and proactively address challenges. This year’s sold out conference was held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
The multi-talented star observed, "During the midterms, my friend Nancy Pelosi was demonized. But as she has shown, you don’t give up. It’s what...
Kayla Carpenter, Erica Wood, Barbra Streisand, Julie Ortega
Streisand is the first recipient of this award, presented at UCLA Anderson’s 7th annual Velocity women’s summit, which this year brought together more than 600 dynamic female business leaders, UCLA Anderson faculty, current Mba students and alumni. The day-long event celebrated women’s leadership and success, and explored how women develop momentum in their careers and proactively address challenges. This year’s sold out conference was held at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
The multi-talented star observed, "During the midterms, my friend Nancy Pelosi was demonized. But as she has shown, you don’t give up. It’s what...
- 2/15/2019
- Look to the Stars
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