Director: Quentin Tarantino
Writer: Quentin Tarantino
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Franco Nero, Kerry Washington, Leonardo DiCaprio
Every year the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation hosts the Magical Evening Gala. It is the biggest fundraising night for the organization and one of their most star studded affairs. The guest list for this year’s event included major players, such as Meryl Streep and Harvey Weinstein as well as musical performances by love birds Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo. For Derulo the performance is bittersweet as he was forced to cancel all upcoming promotional performances as well as his world tour. While the sting of canceling his tour may still be sharp the young singer relished the opportunity to share his gift with guests of the event. Jason sustained his injury during rehearsal for his canceled tour. He was attempting an acrobatic dance move when he slipped and fractured one of his vertebrae. The incident could have left him paralyzed, it is sheer luck that he has retained the use of his limbs and back. Though he may have to take it easy he is grateful, and passionate about bringing awareness to the many individuals who may not have been so fortunate. In addition to his performance the singer spoke openly and candidly about his accident and urged attendees to give generously. The lovely Ms Sparks also spoke with regard to his illness and how his story makes her more cautious and thankful for the basic pleasures of life.
In addition to performances guests were also front row center for an awards ceremony celebrating the work of people behind the cause. Reeve Foundation board member Paul Daversa and Daversa Partners Inc. were honored with the Christopher Reeve Spirit of Courage Award. The Dana Reeve Hope Award was given to international box office smash The Intouchables. The film follows the life of a wealthy man who becomes a quadriplegic after a paragliding accident and befriends his unlikely care taker, a young man from the projects. This is the second highest grossing French film to date and the first film ever to be honored by the Reeve Foundation. Its story of friendship and determination is one which resonates profoundly with those affected by spinal cord injuries and paralysis. Though many laughs were shared the evening’s purpose is one of serious fund-raising for the many people living without the movement we all take for granted. The Evening may be over but the fundraising is a year round project worthy and in need of support. For more information on how you can lend a hand please visit www.crpf.org.
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Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo arrive together at Cipriani to support the Reeve Foundation. Cute Couple!
Talk show queen Wendy Williams appears in a sexy new PETA campaign declaring, “I’d Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur,” to urge shoppers to join her in crossing fur off their lists.
Williams, who once wore mink and fox fur, had a change of heart after learning from PETA about the cruel ways in which animals are raised and killed for their fur. “We should all try to be comfortable in our own skin and let animals keep theirs,” says Wendy.
Wendy also encourages people who have fur coats to donate them to PETA so that they can be given to the homeless. PETA is working with shelters in Wendy’s home state of New Jersey on coat drives this winter—something that is in great demand as the numbers of needy and displaced people have increased following Hurricane Sandy.
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We’re live at the Victoria’s Secret Holiday Gift Picks preview with VS Angels Miranda Kerr and Adriana Lima. Just a typical Monday 🙂
Last night, the Maison Martin Margiela with H&M collection was celebrated in New York. Mena Suvari, Chace Crawford, Kanye West, Helena Christensen, Julianne Moore, Sarah Jessica Parker, Selma Blair, Doutzen Kroes, and Paul Reubens were some of the over 1,000 guests at the spectacular party on 5, Beekman Street.
We were front row and center last night as Roc Nation’s Rita Ora took to the stage for a intimate surprise performance at Absolut Tune Launch Party. Full recap coming soon, in the meantime enjoy our video!
HUDSON launched their 10 Year Anniversary ‘Abstract Flag’ Jean which includes the Red Nico, Blue my Mind Wax and Black Wax with special hardware exclusively for the month of October with Nordstrom and Nordstrom.com.
