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The Apollo Appoints Four New Members to its Board of Directors
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

The Apollo has announced that four new members were elected to the non-profit organization’s Board of Directors. Learn more about the new members here!

Photos: Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises Over $9 Million
by Michael Major - Mar 13, 2023

Among the crowd of supporters, the Foundation welcomed Donatella Versace, Maren Morris, Fan Bingbing, Emma Watson, Wiz Khalifa, Heidi Klum, Dove Cameron, Hilary Duff, Brooke Shields, Lucien Laviscount, Noah Schnapp, Kesha, Rege Jean-Page, Saweetie, Stella Maxwell, Tyga, Sharon Osboure, Sophia Bush, Maggie Rogers, and more. Check out photos!

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez Joins Elton John's Annual Oscars Viewing Party; Rina Sawayama to Perform
by Michael Major - Feb 9, 2023

Elton John and David Furnish return as hosts for the 31st annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. EMMY Award-winning actor Eric McCormack and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Michaela Jaé Rodriguez will join the iconic event as special guests, with singer-songwriter and actress Rina Sawayama set to perform.

Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party Raises $8.6 Million
by Michael Major - Mar 28, 2022

The 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party was hosted by 12-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer/songwriter/actress Lady Gaga, Emmy, Tony, and GRAMMY Award-winner Billy Porter and Emmy Award-winning actor Eric McCormack, alongside CEO of Rocket Entertainment and chairman of the Elton John AIDS Foundation David Furnish.

Billy Porter, Lady Gaga & Eric McCormack to Co-host Elton John Aids Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
by Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022

Elton John AIDS Foundation has announced Academy Award® and 12-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter/actress Lady Gaga, Emmy®, Tony®, and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Billy Porter and Emmy® Award-winning actor Eric McCormack are set to co-host the 30th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party alongside David Furnish

Brandi Carlile Set to Perform at Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party
by Michael Major - Feb 7, 2022

The 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party today announced six-time Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile will perform at the event. Additional names joining the event will be announced in the coming weeks. Carlile has also collaborated with Elton John, The Highwomen, Tanya Tucker, Alicia Keys, Dolly Parton, and more.

Carnegie Hall Announces Vartan Gregorian will Receive Medal of Excellence on June 10
by Sarah Hookey - Apr 24, 2019

Carnegie Hall has announced that Vartan Gregorian will receive the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence at a gala benefit on Monday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at The Plaza's Grand Ballroom.

BGMC & Gay Men's Chorus Of LA Face Off In Super Bowl Challenge
by Stephi Wild - Jan 28, 2019

With the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams squaring off in the Big Game on February 3, the Boston Gay Men's Chorus (BGMC) and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles have agreed on a challenge. If the Patriots defeat the Los Angeles Rams, the LA Chorus will perform Please Come to Boston by Dave Loggins. If the Rams are victorious, BGMC will perform Randy Newman's I Love LA and make it available online. The winner will also make a donation to GALA Choruses, the North American association serving the LGBTQ choral moving, for its work supporting emerging LGBTQ choruses.

Elton John AIDS Foundation Fall Gala to Honor Patricia Hearst, Gayle King will Host and Sheryl Crow will Perform
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 12, 2018

On Monday, November 5, 2018, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at Cipriani 42ndStreet in New York City.  At this year's gala, EJAF Founder Sir Elton John and Chairman David Furnish will honor Ford Foundation President Darren Walker, philanthropist Patricia Hearst, and long-time advocate Joe McMillan, CEO and Chairman of DDG, with EJAF's Enduring Vision Award.  Nine-time Grammy Award Winning Singer, Songwriter Sheryl Crow will be the special musical guest, and Bryan Stevenson, Founder and Executive Director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) and the new National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Alabama, will be the featured speaker. CBS This Morning co-anchor and journalist Gayle King will host the event.

Elton John AIDS Foundation Presents Its 26th Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party
by Macon Prickett - Jan 30, 2018

Sir Elton John and David Furnish will host the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF)'s 26th annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. BVLGARI is the gala event's generous Presenting Sponsor.

Neil Patrick Harris Hosts Elton John AIDS Foundation's Fall Gala Tonight; THE LION KING Cast to Perform!
by BWW News Desk - Nov 7, 2017

Tonight, November 7, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. This year's gala commemorates the Foundation's 25th year and honors Founder Sir Elton John.

Elton John AIDS Foundation to Commemorate Its 25th Year and Honor Founder Sir Elton John During Annual New York Fall Gala
by Robert Diamond - Sep 16, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. This year's gala commemorates the Foundation's 25th year and honors Founder Sir Elton John. President Bill Clinton, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Sharon Stone, and others will pay tribute to Elton John's achievements as a philanthropist and humanitarian. The legendary Aretha Franklin will be the special musical guest, along with performances by violinist Joshua Bell and Broadway's The Lion King, featuring Heather Headley. Neil Patrick Harris will host the event.

Neil Patrick Harris to Host Elton John AIDS Foundation's Fall Gala; THE LION KING Cast to Perform!
by BWW News Desk - Sep 12, 2017

On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will host its annual New York Fall Gala at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. This year's gala commemorates the Foundation's 25th year and honors Founder Sir Elton John.

Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence Gala Honors Philanthropist Adrienne Arsht
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2017

Carnegie Hall honored philanthropist Adrienne Arsht by giving her the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence. The event was held at The Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom.

Carnegie Hall to Honor Adrienne Arsht with Medal of Excellence; Marin Mazzie to Perform!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2017

Carnegie Hall has announced that Adrienne Arsht will receive the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence at a gala benefit today, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at The Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom.

Carnegie Hall to Honor Adrienne Arsht with Medal of Excellence; Marin Mazzie to Perform!
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2017

Carnegie Hall has announced that Adrienne Arsht will receive the Carnegie Hall Medal of Excellence at a gala benefit on Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at The Plaza Hotel's Grand Ballroom.

CeeLo Green, Sheila E., Charlie Wilson & We McDonald to Headline Apollo Theater's 2017 Spring Gala
by BWW News Desk - May 10, 2017

The Apollo Theater today announced details for its largest fundraising event - the 2017 Apollo Spring Gala, which will take place at the theater on Monday, June 12 at 7pm.

Carnegie Hall to Celebrate 125th Birthday with All-Star Gala Concert
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2016

Carnegie Hall's season-long 125th anniversary celebration reaches its pinnacle today, May 5 at 7:00 p.m.- exactly 125 years to the day that the Hall first opened its doors in 1891-when many of the world's most beloved musicians take to the Hall's legendary stage for an all-star gala benefit concert.

Richard Gere to Host Carnegie Hall's 125th Anniversary Gala; Michael Feinstein, Renee Fleming & More to Perform
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 25, 2016

Carnegie Hall today announced that actor Richard Gere is set to host its 125th anniversary gala benefit concert on Thursday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m.

Carnegie Hall to Celebrate 125th Birthday with All-Star Gala Concert
by BWW News Desk - Apr 7, 2016

Carnegie Hall's season-long 125th anniversary celebration reaches its pinnacle on Thursday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m.- exactly 125 years to the day that the Hall first opened its doors in 1891-when many of the world's most beloved musicians take to the Hall's legendary stage for an all-star gala benefit concert.