The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (Etaf) announced today its “Stuck in the 80s Night” to be held at Center Stage in Atlanta on National HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day – a national observance the organization commemorates on February 28.
The event centers awareness about HIV-specific criminalization laws established in the 1980s by educating about the impact of outdated legislation and celebrating the resilience of people living with HIV.
“Stuck in the 80s Night” will feature fireside chats and panel discussions led by CNN Newsroom anchor, Fredricka Whitfield, CNN This Morning Weekend co-anchor, Victor Blackwell, Etaf Council of Justice Leaders, Robert Suttle, Former Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, Harold Phillips, Co-Executive Director of HIV Legal Network, Janet Butler-McPhee, and Co-Executive Director of Sero Project, Kamaria Laffrey. The red-carpet evening will also include performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and six-time Grammy award-winning artist,...
The event centers awareness about HIV-specific criminalization laws established in the 1980s by educating about the impact of outdated legislation and celebrating the resilience of people living with HIV.
“Stuck in the 80s Night” will feature fireside chats and panel discussions led by CNN Newsroom anchor, Fredricka Whitfield, CNN This Morning Weekend co-anchor, Victor Blackwell, Etaf Council of Justice Leaders, Robert Suttle, Former Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, Harold Phillips, Co-Executive Director of HIV Legal Network, Janet Butler-McPhee, and Co-Executive Director of Sero Project, Kamaria Laffrey. The red-carpet evening will also include performances by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and six-time Grammy award-winning artist,...
- 2/27/2024
- Look to the Stars
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including events for Bob Marley: One Love, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live and Lisa Frankenstein.
Lisa Frankenstein premiere
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton joined writer Diablo Cody and director Zelda Williams at the premiere of their new Focus Features film in Los Angeles on Monday.
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams
Bob Marley: One Love premiere
Stars Kingsley Ben-Adir and James Norton, executive producer Brad Pitt, producer Ziggy Marley and director Reinaldo Marcus Green reunited on the red carpet on Tuesday for the L.A. premiere of Bob Marley: One Love.
Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Reinaldo Marcus Green, James Norton and Robert Teitel
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live premiere
Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln debuted their...
Lisa Frankenstein premiere
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton joined writer Diablo Cody and director Zelda Williams at the premiere of their new Focus Features film in Los Angeles on Monday.
Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton Diablo Cody and Zelda Williams
Bob Marley: One Love premiere
Stars Kingsley Ben-Adir and James Norton, executive producer Brad Pitt, producer Ziggy Marley and director Reinaldo Marcus Green reunited on the red carpet on Tuesday for the L.A. premiere of Bob Marley: One Love.
Kingsley Ben-Adir and Ziggy Marley Jeremy Kleiner, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Reinaldo Marcus Green, James Norton and Robert Teitel
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live premiere
Danai Gurira and Andrew Lincoln debuted their...
- 2/9/2024
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (Etaf) has announced NBA Hall of Fame legend, philanthropist and businessman Earvin "Magic" Johnson and philanthropist and entrepreneur Cookie Johnson will be honored with The Elizabeth Taylor Commitment to End AIDS Award at the fourth annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS on September 21, 2023 at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
The evening will be generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences.
Co-Chairs for this year’s gala include musician, model, actor and Etaf Ambassador Paris Jackson as well as entrepreneur, producer, Etaf friend and longtime supporter Christine Chiu. The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS will include a seated dinner for 270 guests, an exciting live auction in partnership with Christie’s featuring unique works of art and luxury experiences, a live performance, and an exclusive look at items from The Elizabeth Taylor Archive including highlights from Elizabeth Taylor’s personal life, film career, and philanthropy.
“We loved Elizabeth Taylor’s passion,...
The evening will be generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences.
Co-Chairs for this year’s gala include musician, model, actor and Etaf Ambassador Paris Jackson as well as entrepreneur, producer, Etaf friend and longtime supporter Christine Chiu. The Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS will include a seated dinner for 270 guests, an exciting live auction in partnership with Christie’s featuring unique works of art and luxury experiences, a live performance, and an exclusive look at items from The Elizabeth Taylor Archive including highlights from Elizabeth Taylor’s personal life, film career, and philanthropy.
“We loved Elizabeth Taylor’s passion,...
- 5/24/2023
- Look to the Stars
Last week, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (Etaf) hosted its inaugural New York event at The Modern honoring Jeff Gennette, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Macy’s, Inc., and long-term Ambassador for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, fashion designer Zac Posen.
Zac Posen speaks at the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation New York Dinner
Credit/Copyright: Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Tony Award-nominated actor and Etaf Champion for ‘HIV Is Not A Crime,’ L Morgan Lee presented the event honorees with The Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award. The evening was generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Co-Sponsor Macy’s, Inc.
“I firsthand watched and experienced how the AIDS epidemic took loved ones, teachers, and friends of my parents. Growing up in the city, it was pretty confusing, devastating and terrifying for a young man coming of age,” said Posen.
“(Elizabeth’s) courage and grace...
Zac Posen speaks at the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation New York Dinner
Credit/Copyright: Noam Galai/Getty Images for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation
Tony Award-nominated actor and Etaf Champion for ‘HIV Is Not A Crime,’ L Morgan Lee presented the event honorees with The Elizabeth Taylor Legacy Award. The evening was generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Co-Sponsor Macy’s, Inc.
“I firsthand watched and experienced how the AIDS epidemic took loved ones, teachers, and friends of my parents. Growing up in the city, it was pretty confusing, devastating and terrifying for a young man coming of age,” said Posen.
“(Elizabeth’s) courage and grace...
- 4/27/2023
- Look to the Stars
The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (Etaf) has announced its inaugural New York event will take place on April 20, 2023 at The Modern restaurant.
Generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Co-Sponsor Macy’s, Inc., the evening will honor Jeff Gennette, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Macy’s, Inc., and long-term Ambassador for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, fashion designer Zac Posen.
“I am deeply honored to be the recipient of the Legacy award from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. We are all so grateful for Elizabeth and her family’s ongoing commitment so that continued research, programs and awareness to end the AIDS epidemic will continue just as Elizabeth wished,” said Posen.
“Elizabeth Taylor and Macy’s have a long history of partnership in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Elizabeth Taylor was Founding Chair of Macy’s Passport which began in the 1980’s and continued for 30 years. The Elizabeth...
Generously supported by Presenting Sponsor Gilead Sciences, Inc., and Co-Sponsor Macy’s, Inc., the evening will honor Jeff Gennette, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Macy’s, Inc., and long-term Ambassador for The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, fashion designer Zac Posen.
“I am deeply honored to be the recipient of the Legacy award from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. We are all so grateful for Elizabeth and her family’s ongoing commitment so that continued research, programs and awareness to end the AIDS epidemic will continue just as Elizabeth wished,” said Posen.
“Elizabeth Taylor and Macy’s have a long history of partnership in the fight against HIV and AIDS. Elizabeth Taylor was Founding Chair of Macy’s Passport which began in the 1980’s and continued for 30 years. The Elizabeth...
- 3/23/2023
- Look to the Stars
Margaret Cho will host GLAAD’s 34th annual media awards in Los Angeles.
The awards show, which honors fair, accurate and inclusive LGBTQ media representation, will also feature performances from music nominees Fletcher and Orville Peck. As previously announced, Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny and Jeremy Pope will receive honors.
Cho is a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer, activist and entrepreneur whose credits include “The Flight Attendant,” “Hacks” “Stand Out: An LGBTQ Celebration,” “Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live,” “Fire Island” and the upcoming Disney+ movie “Prom Pact.”
Fletcher is a pop star with hits “Arcade,” “Bitter” and most recently “Becky’s So Hot.” Peck is a country musician and songwriter whose work includes “Dead of Night” and “Roses Are Falling.” Both Fletcher and Peck are nominated for GLAAD’s music artist award, with Anitta, Betty Who, Demi Lovato, Hayley Kiyoko, Honey Dijon, Kim Petras, Muna and Rina Sawayama rounding out the category.
The awards show, which honors fair, accurate and inclusive LGBTQ media representation, will also feature performances from music nominees Fletcher and Orville Peck. As previously announced, Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny and Jeremy Pope will receive honors.
Cho is a Grammy- and Emmy-nominated performer, activist and entrepreneur whose credits include “The Flight Attendant,” “Hacks” “Stand Out: An LGBTQ Celebration,” “Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live,” “Fire Island” and the upcoming Disney+ movie “Prom Pact.”
Fletcher is a pop star with hits “Arcade,” “Bitter” and most recently “Becky’s So Hot.” Peck is a country musician and songwriter whose work includes “Dead of Night” and “Roses Are Falling.” Both Fletcher and Peck are nominated for GLAAD’s music artist award, with Anitta, Betty Who, Demi Lovato, Hayley Kiyoko, Honey Dijon, Kim Petras, Muna and Rina Sawayama rounding out the category.
- 3/15/2023
- by Julia MacCary
- Variety Film + TV
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