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President Biden & FLOTUS to Appear on Stand Up 2 Cancer Televised Special
by Michael Major - Aug 15, 2023


The President and First Lady have a long relationship with SU2C. During SU2C’s 2016 fundraising telecast, President Biden—then Vice President—spoke on behalf of his son Joseph “Beau” Biden III, who passed away from brain cancer in 2015. First lady Jill Biden joined Stand Up To Cancer during game 4 of Major League Baseball’s 2022 World Series.

Stand Up To Cancer Returns Aug. 21, 2021, for Seventh Biennial Roadblock Telecast and Streaming Event
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jul 28, 2021


Anthony Anderson, Ken Jeong & Tran Ho, and Sofia Vergara will also join as cohosts. Common and Brittany Howard are the first of many to be announced as performers during the special evening.

TERMS OF ENDEARMENT Reading Raises More Than $100K For SU2C And Geffen Playhouse
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2018


More than $100,000 was raised at the exclusive one-night-only reading of Terms of Endearment presented by Berlanti Productions and Jessica Queller at the Geffen Playhouse, it was announced today. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Stand Up To Cancer and Geffen Playhouse's New Play Development Program.

Stand Up To Cancer Has Its Best-Ever Fundraising Special with More Than $123.6 Million Pledged
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 10, 2018


 Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) today announced more than $123.6 million has been pledged collectively so far in connection with the star-studded Sept. 7 'roadblock' fundraising telecast in the United States and Canada. The funds pledged toward the SU2C scientific model will be directed to collaborative research programs utilizing SU2C's scientific oversight in both the United States and Canada.

Stars Rally Together Again for Stand Up To Cancer's Live Broadcast on Today
by BWW News Desk - Sep 7, 2018


Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), is proud to announce that the Hollywood community is rallying together yet again to support the sixth biennial televised fundraising special today, Sept. 7 (8:00–9:00 p.m. EDT/PDT and 7:00–8:00 p.m. CDT). Mahershala Ali, Kathy Bates, Katie Couric, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale, Marg Helgenberger, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Menounos, Jillian Michaels, Trevor Noah, Dak Prescott, Italia Ricci, Rob Riggle, Karla Souza, David Spade, Keith Urban and Reese Witherspoon will participate in this memorable event – marking 10 years since the first telecast and 10 years of SU2C's lifesaving research achievements. Additional stars and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

More Stars Announced for the Stand Up To Cancer Telecast
by Kaitlin Milligan - Sep 5, 2018


Stand Up To Cancer's sixth biennial telecast on Friday, Sept. 7 (8:00 – 9:00 p.m. EDT/PDT), has added more names to its star-studded lineup. Jason Bateman, Beth Behrs, Julie Bowen, Josh Brolin, Kaley Cuoco, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Max Greenfield, Jon Hamm, Mark Harmon, Sarah Hyland, Adam Klein, Tyler Labine, Diego Luna, Sonequa Martin-Green, Dave Price, Keanu Reeves, Tracee Ellis Ross, Winona Ryder, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet, Alison Sweeney, Bree Turner, Sofia Vergara and Marlon Wayans are coming together in the fight against cancer. They join an extraordinary list of previously announced participants including Mahershala Ali, Kathy Bates, Katie Couric, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale, Marg Helgenberger, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Menounos, Jillian Michaels, Trevor Noah, Dak Prescott, Italia Ricci, Rob Riggle, Karla Souza, David Spade and Keith Urban. The telecast will feature three musical performances, one by 25-time GRAMMY Award winner and activist Stevie Wonder, one by GRAMMY-winning and six-time reigning CMA Country Vocal Group Little Big Town, as well as one by 11-time GRAMMY nominee and cancer survivor Charlie Wilson. 

Melissa Benoist, Calista Flockhart, and Chris Wood Will Lead TERMS OF ENDEARMENT Benefit Reading in Los Angeles
by Stephi Wild - Aug 22, 2018


Berlanti Productions and Jessica Queller will present an exclusive one-night-only reading of Terms of Endearment at the Geffen Playhouse, it was announced today. All proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit Stand Up To Cancer and Geffen Playhouse's New Play Development Program.

Stars Rally Together Again for Stand Up To Cancer's Live Broadcast on 9/7
by Tori Hartshorn - Aug 16, 2018


Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), is proud to announce that the Hollywood community is rallying together yet again to support the sixth biennial televised fundraising special on Friday, Sept. 7 (8:00–9:00 p.m. EDT/PDT and 7:00–8:00 p.m. CDT). Mahershala Ali, Kathy Bates, Katie Couric, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale, Marg Helgenberger, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Menounos, Jillian Michaels, Trevor Noah, Dak Prescott, Italia Ricci, Rob Riggle, Karla Souza, David Spade, Keith Urban and Reese Witherspoon will participate in this memorable event – marking 10 years since the first telecast and 10 years of SU2C's lifesaving research achievements. Additional stars and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

STAND UP TO CANCER Returns with Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey, and More Stars Rallying Together on September 7th
by Kaitlin Milligan - Aug 16, 2018


Stand Up To Cancer Canada (SU2C Canada), a Canadian registered charity, is proud to announce the Hollywood community is once again joining forces to support Stand Up To Cancer's sixth biennial televised fundraising special, the third inclusive of Canada, on Friday, Sept. 7 (8:00 9:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT). Mahershala Ali, Kathy Bates, Katie Couric, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale, Marg Helgenberger, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Menounos, Jillian Michaels, Trevor Noah, Dak Prescott, Rob Riggle, Karla Souza, David Spade, Keith Urban, Reese Witherspoon and Canadian Italia Ricci will participate in this memorable event marking 10 years since the first telecast and 10 years of SU2C's lifesaving research achievements and four years after the launch of Stand Up To Cancer Canada. Additional stars and performers will be announced in the coming weeks.

Stand Up To Cancer to Return September 7, for Sixth Star-Studded Roadblock Telecast with Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, & More
by Macon Prickett - Jun 5, 2018


The entertainment community is coming together for Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and its sixth biennial roadblock televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.  

Photo Flash: First Look at Jimmy Kimmel, Jeff Ross, Aziz Ansari & More in Variety's Power of Comedy Event
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 20, 2013


This past Saturday night, some of Hollywood's most talented comedians gathered at Variety's Power of Comedy Event Presented by Xbox One and benefitting The Noreen Fraser Foundation and their Men for Women Program, which uses humor to engage men to join the fight against women's cancers. The 4th annual celebration was held at The Avalon Hollywood and honored Jimmy Kimmel with Variety's Power of Comedy Award, in recognition for his remarkable contributions to comedy as the host and executive producer of the Emmy Award-winning Jimmy Kimmel Live! Additional sponsors of the event included Amazon Studios, GUINNESS, Johnnie Walker, Skype and Unite4:Good.

Jeff Ross Hosts 4th Annual Variety's 'Power of Comedy' Honoring Jimmy Kimmel Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Nov 16, 2013


Variety is pleased to announce that Jeff Ross will be hosting their 4th Annual Variety's Power of Comedy event presented by Xbox One tonight, November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.

Jeff Ross to Host 4th Annual Variety's Power of Comedy Event, 11/16
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 6, 2013


Variety is pleased to announce that Jeff Ross will be hosting their 4th Annual Variety's Power of Comedy event presented by Xbox One on November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles.

Jeff Ross to Host 4th Annual Variety's 'Power of Comedy' Honoring Jimmy Kimmel, 11/16
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 6, 2013


Variety is pleased to announce that Jeff Ross will be hosting their 4th AnnualVariety's Power of Comedy event presented by Xbox One on November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles. This entertaining evening of stand-up, sketch comedy and musical acts will feature performances by Joel McHale, David Spade, Adam Carolla, Dana Gould, Kevin Nealon and Jimmy Kimmel Live! house band Cleto and the Cletones. The celebration will honor Jimmy Kimmel with the 2013 Variety's Power of Comedy Award, and will once again support The Noreen Fraser Foundation's mission of raising funds for women's cancer research. This year's gala is presented by Xbox One and sponsored by Amazon Studios, GUINNESS and Johnnie Walker and will bring together over six hundred VIP guests, including some of Hollywood's most talented comedians.

Variety Announces Jimmy Kimmel as 2013 Honoree for Power of Comedy Event, 11/16
by Christina Mancuso - Oct 11, 2013


Variety is pleased to announce that Jimmy Kimmel has been selected as the 2013 Honoree for the 4th Annual Variety's Power of Comedy event. The celebration will take place on November 16 at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles and will be presented by Xbox One. Variety's Power of Comedy gala brings together Hollywood's most talented comedians in order to further The Noreen Fraser Foundation's mission of raising funds for women's cancer research.

Variety to Honor Jimmy Kimmel at 4th Annual 'Power of Comedy' Event
by Caryn Robbins - Oct 11, 2013


Variety is pleased to announce that Jimmy Kimmel has been selected as the 2013 Honoree for the 4th Annual Variety's Power of Comedy event.

Abby Elliott & More to Headline AXE Hair's SPLITTING HAIRS Comedy Tour
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 8, 2012


To help put the spotlight on this ever-important issue of attraction while bringing guys and girls together for good times, AXE Hair has teamed up with young comedians from both sides of the gender divide to create the 'Splitting Hairs' Comedy Tour in conjunction with Comedy Central.

Pace University’s Lubin School of Business Announces New Arts & Entertainment Management Program
by Kelsey Denette - Sep 21, 2012


Pace University's Lubin School of Business has launched a new Arts and Entertainment Management (AEM) concentration that addresses the growing interest of business students in the management side of industries within the broad range of the arts/entertainment field. Management majors concentrating in Arts and Entertainment Management earn a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree that prepares them for careers in theater companies, museums, dance companies, art galleries, talent representation and management companies, and television production firms, as well as in related support services.

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