Designer Zac Posen, Model Alek Wek and Actress Patina Miller were honored this afternoon for their careers and philanthropic achievements, and their unyielding dedication to our youth, arts and education initiatives at the Rush HeARTS Education Luncheon presented by the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation. Cynthia Nixon hosted the event with Angela Simmons serving as Event Chair with Designers Dee and Ricky. Two of Rush's co-founders, Russell Simmons and Danny Simmons, were also in attendance. Scroll down for photos from the event...
- 2/14/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Written by Darius James and Oliver Hardt and directed by Hardt, the documentary The United States of Hoodoo explores the influence of African spirituality and religious customs, brought to the Americas by the Trans-Atlantic Slave trade centuries ago, in American popular culture. The 100-minute documentary features Darius James and Ishmael Reed, Nick Cave, Val Jeanty, Shantrelle P. Lewis, Danny Simmons, Kanene Holder, David "Goat" Carson, Hassan Sekou Allen, Sallie Ann Glassman and others. Hoodoo is set for a theatrical release in Germany next month and for an international release afterwards on autumn of this year. Official synopsis: A spiritual...
- 6/12/2012
- by Vanessa Martinez
- ShadowAndAct
Soledad O'Brien, Danny Simmons and Edward Norton take a few minutes to talk about the importance of art.
The 12th annual Art for Life Benefit for Rush Philanthropic took place at the home of Russell Simmons Saturday evening. On hand were honored guests and friends of the hip-hop mogul. Soledad O'Brien hosted the event, Danny Simmons put on the evening with his brother, and Edward Norton was honored for his work with Crowdrise, an online grassroots philanthropic group.
Check out photos of the event here.
The 12th annual Art for Life Benefit for Rush Philanthropic took place at the home of Russell Simmons Saturday evening. On hand were honored guests and friends of the hip-hop mogul. Soledad O'Brien hosted the event, Danny Simmons put on the evening with his brother, and Edward Norton was honored for his work with Crowdrise, an online grassroots philanthropic group.
Check out photos of the event here.
- 8/2/2011
- by East Hampton, NY Patch
- Huffington Post
On Saturday, July 30, 2011, Russell Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation will celebrate the Twelfth Annual Art For Life East Hampton benefit event!
For over a decade, hundreds of friends and supporters have joined Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons, Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation to celebrate the creative energy of New York City youth and honor exemplary individuals for success in their respective fields and good works to better the community.
The evening will honor recording artist Mary J. Blige, actor/filmmaker Edward Norton, President of JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kimberly B. Davis and world renown nutritionist and author Oz Garcia. The star-studded fundraising event will be hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and The View and Rush Kids Auctioneer Star Jones and feature a special performance by Grammy award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson. This year’s Featured Artist is Kara Walker. Gwyneth Paltrow, Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons are serving as Honorary Chairs.
For over a decade, hundreds of friends and supporters have joined Russell Simmons, Danny Simmons, Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons and Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation to celebrate the creative energy of New York City youth and honor exemplary individuals for success in their respective fields and good works to better the community.
The evening will honor recording artist Mary J. Blige, actor/filmmaker Edward Norton, President of JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kimberly B. Davis and world renown nutritionist and author Oz Garcia. The star-studded fundraising event will be hosted by CNN’s Soledad O’Brien and The View and Rush Kids Auctioneer Star Jones and feature a special performance by Grammy award-winning artist Jennifer Hudson. This year’s Featured Artist is Kara Walker. Gwyneth Paltrow, Djimon Hounsou and Kimora Lee Simmons are serving as Honorary Chairs.
- 7/28/2011
- Look to the Stars
By Zachary Swickey
Lady Gaga and Kanye West have been the dominating forces in the music world for the last few years, but one ultimate pop star has notably been absent: Justin Timberlake. But is all that about to change?
For years, Justin has regularly downplayed his return to the studio or stage. but in February, he teased bringing sexy back yet again, stating he might return to the studio this summer. Now, thanks to a charity auction listing, it appears we may have evidence of a potential 2012 tour.
The prize, as listed on Charity Buzz, is as follows:
“Attend one of Justin Timberlake’s 2012 concerts with 2 VIP tickets to the concert of your choice in industry seating followed by a meet and greet with the legendary, artist, actor, and entrepreneur.”
The terms of the auction mention that tour dates have not been announced (clearly), but the item was donated...
Lady Gaga and Kanye West have been the dominating forces in the music world for the last few years, but one ultimate pop star has notably been absent: Justin Timberlake. But is all that about to change?
For years, Justin has regularly downplayed his return to the studio or stage. but in February, he teased bringing sexy back yet again, stating he might return to the studio this summer. Now, thanks to a charity auction listing, it appears we may have evidence of a potential 2012 tour.
The prize, as listed on Charity Buzz, is as follows:
“Attend one of Justin Timberlake’s 2012 concerts with 2 VIP tickets to the concert of your choice in industry seating followed by a meet and greet with the legendary, artist, actor, and entrepreneur.”
The terms of the auction mention that tour dates have not been announced (clearly), but the item was donated...
- 7/19/2011
- by MTV News
- MTV Newsroom
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