RTG Features Produces Coach John Thompson Documentary
RTG Features, the newly established sister studio to basketball media leader SLAM, has announced that it is co-financing and co-producing an upcoming documentary on legendary basketball coach John Thompson and his Georgetown University program as one of the first projects from the company.
Fort Lauderdale Mayor & LGBTQ Advocate Dean Trantalis to Receive First-Ever Pride Center Alan Schubert Award of Excellence at 4th Annual Diversity Honors Gala on Apri
Fort Lauderdale Mayor and LGBTQ Advocate Dean Trantalis will be the recipient of the first-ever Pride Center at Equality Park 'Alan Schubert Award of Excellence ' during the fourth annual Diversity Honors presented by Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida at 7 p.m. on April 27 at the Hard Rock Event Center. The globally renowned gala benefitting Harvey Milk Foundation and The Pride Center at Equality Park will also recognize Dolores Huerta, preeminent leader of the Latino, Labor and Women's Civil Rights Movement, with the Harvey Milk Foundation Honors Medal plus honor Craig Stevens, WSVN-TV anchor, David Richardson, Florida State Representative serving District 113 and current primary candidate for Congress in Florida's 27th District and the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Gay-Straight Alliance for their local efforts in making a significant impact on improving the quality of life for the LGBTQ community.
Photo Flash: Gloria & Emilio Estefan, Simone Biles and More Attend 32nd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner
An iconic group of Sports Legends, Hall of Famers, Gold Medalists, World Champions, and honorees were recognized by The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, at its 32nd Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner presented by Tudor Group on Monday, September 25 at The New York Hilton Midtown Hotel. Scroll down for photos of Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Simone Biles, David Ortiz, Alonzo Mourning, Jason Taylor and Abby Wambach!
The National Civil Rights Museum Announces 25th Freedom Award
Today, the National Civil Rights Museum announced recipients of The Freedom Award, the museum's signature event that honors outstanding individuals for their significant contributions to civil and human rights. This year's honorees are Benjamin Crump, civil rights attorney; Tawakkol Karman, Yemeni human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate; The Honorable Damon Jerome Keith, longest serving judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Court; Soledad O'Brien, journalist and executive producer; and Bryan Stevenson, attorney and social justice activist.
Gloria & Emilio Estefan Honored at The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis' Destination Fashion 2016
The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the fundraising arm of The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, celebrated its 30th anniversary in high-style tonight, treating more than 2000 of its friends and supporters to a star-studded extravaganza highlighted by a concert headlined by 'Mr. Worldwide,' the global music icon Pitbull, and the Italian luxury brand Brunello Cucinelli showcasing the company's Spring 2016 Collection thanks to Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour.
DRINKING BUDDIES, ELENA and More Set for Rooftop Films Summer Series 2013 SXSW Week, Now thru 8/10
Rooftop Films teams up with SXSW Film Festival to present a week of New York premieres. The films being screened as a part of Rooftop Films Summer Series 2013 SXSW Week are Joe Swanberg's Drinking Buddies in Fort Greene, Lotfy Nathan's dirt-bike documentary The 12 O'Clock Boys in Williamsburg, Todd Sklar's comedic tour de force Awful Nice in Sunset Park and Petra Costa's poetic documentary Elena in Gowanus. All filmmakers will be in attendance at each screening.
DRINKING BUDDIES, ELENA and More Set for Rooftop Films Summer Series 2013 SXSW Week, 8/6-10
Rooftop Films teams up with SXSW Film Festival to present a week of New York premieres. The films being screened as a part of Rooftop Films Summer Series 2013 SXSW Week are Joe Swanberg's Drinking Buddies in Fort Greene, Lotfy Nathan's dirt-bike documentary The 12 O'Clock Boys in Williamsburg, Todd Sklar's comedic tour de force Awful Nice in Sunset Park and Petra Costa's poetic documentary Elena in Gowanus. All filmmakers will be in attendance at each screening.
AFI Fest 2012 Announces Full Lineup
AFI Fest 2012 have announced the entire lineup for the annual festival, set to open Nov. 1 and conclude Nov. 8. The 136 films chosen are listed below:
Mary J. Blige Headlines McDonald's Black365 Honorees
Continuing its long-standing support and connection to the African-American community, McDonald's will recognize a distinguished list of five prominent African-Americans who influence and inspire greatness through outstanding community service at the 2011 365Black Awards.
Jackman, Vereen, et al. to Attend FRESH FROM THE GARDEN Gala, 4/13
The event honors four individuals making considerable contributions to the health and well-being of American youth: Miami real-estate developer and philanthropist, Tibor Hollo; Hollywood and philanthropic couple Deb and Hugh Jackman; and Russell Simmons, producer, philanthropist and wellness advocate. Heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, Emmy Award-winning nationally syndicated talk show host of 'The Dr. Oz Show' and founder of HealthCorps, will serve as the evening's master of ceremonies. At the Gala, Dr. Oz will make a special announcement about HealthCorps' plans for the upcoming year.
Ben Vereen to Perform at HealthCorps Gala, 4/13
HealthCorps (www.healthcorps.org) will take its fight against child obesity to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City for its Fifth Annual Gala, 'Fresh From The Garden,' on Wednesday, April 13.
Jackman, Vereen, et al. to Attend FRESH FROM THE GARDEN Gala, 4/13
The event honors four individuals making considerable contributions to the health and well-being of American youth: Miami real-estate developer and philanthropist, Tibor Hollo; Hollywood and philanthropic couple Deb and Hugh Jackman; and Russell Simmons, producer, philanthropist and wellness advocate. Heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz, Emmy Award-winning nationally syndicated talk show host of 'The Dr. Oz Show' and founder of HealthCorps, will serve as the evening's master of ceremonies. At the Gala, Dr. Oz will make a special announcement about HealthCorps' plans for the upcoming year.