LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The
Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) will present its 24th annual
Academy Awards Viewing Party Wonderful Crazy
Night on Sunday, February 28,
2016, at West Hollywood Park in Los Angeles. Elton
John and David Furnish will
host the gala event. The Foundation is profoundly grateful to its
Presenting Sponsors BVLGARI, M∙A∙C Cosmetics, and Neuro Drinks and
Diana Jenkins for supporting this
important event so generously.
Following dinner and an exciting live auction, Elton and his
band will perform various selections, including songs from Elton's
new album Wonderful Crazy Night, co-produced by Elton
and T-Bone Burnett with lyrics by Bernie
Taupin.
For a fourth consecutive year, award-winning Chef Gordon Ramsay will prepare the sumptuous dinner
for party guests to enjoy while watching a live telecast of the
88th Academy Awards. DJ Johnny Dynell also returns to spin tunes
for guests to dance the night away.
The Foundation's Academy Awards Viewing Party is the most highly
visible and successful fundraising event in Hollywood on Oscar night. Over the past 23
years, this annual event has raised more than $50 million, thanks to the generosity of EJAF's
supporters. These funds help the Foundation to make a real
difference in the lives of people at risk for or living with
HIV/AIDS, including urgently needed medical care in the
Caribbean, innovative treatment
and prevention programs in the Southern
United States, and national initiatives addressing the
HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United
States and Canada.
Audi, BBVA Compass, TheBLUEFISH, and StyleHaul have partnered
with EJAF as the evening's generous Co-Sponsors, and Fin Gray and
Michael Melnick are Associate
Sponsors. The Foundation is especially grateful to the
City of West Hollywood for
continued collaboration with EJAF on shared goals. American
Airlines is EJAF's official airline.
This year's event co-chairs are Tim and
Jane Allen, Beck, Boy George, Naomi
Campbell, Jim Carrey, Ciara,
Chris Colfer, Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, John
Demsey, Zooey Deschanel,
Jennifer Kelly Dominiquini, Roland
Emmerich, Stéphane Gerschel, Neil
Patrick Harris and David
Burtka, Debbie Harry,
Stephanie Horbaczewski, Samuel L. Jackson, Diana
Jenkins, Caitlyn Jenner,
Quincy Jones, Nicole Kidman and Keith
Urban, Billie Jean King and
Ilana Kloss, Heidi Klum, Ryan Kwanten, Fred Latsko, Shelley
Lazar, Sandra Lee,
Rob and Sheryl Lowe, Eric and Janet McCormack, Joe McMillan, Lea
Michele, Matthew Morrison,
Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne,
Katy Perry, Tyler Perry, Adam
Press, Andrew Rannells,
Smokey and Frances Robinson,
Zoe Saldana, Steve Sims, Britney
Spears, Sharon Stone,
Jeffrey Tambor, Steven Tyler, Denzel and
Pauletta Washington, and Allison
Williams.
ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION – At EJAF, we believe
that AIDS can be beaten. We act on that belief by raising
funds for evidence-based programs and policies, and also by
speaking out with honesty and compassion about the realities of
people's lives. Elton John created
EJAF over twenty years ago, first in the
United States in 1992 and then in the United Kingdom in 1993. Through hard
work and with the help of our network of kind and generous friends
and supporters, the two foundations together have raised more than
$349 million over the past two
decades to combat stigma, prevent infections, provide treatment and
services, and motivate governments to end AIDS. The U.S.
foundation focuses its efforts on programs in the United States, the Americas, and the
Caribbean, while the U.K.
foundation funds HIV-related work in Europe, Asia,
and Africa. Join us in speaking out, taking action, and
contributing to our efforts to achieve a world without AIDS.
For more information, please visit www.ejaf.org.
BVLGARI – Bulgari is a name emblematic of Italian
excellence. Emboldened by 2,700 years of Roman history, Bulgari
honors its rich past with modern designs. Known for stylistic
audacity and a penchant for color, Bulgari pieces are immediately
recognizable. Designing with the sensuality of volume, a love of
linearity and a reverence for the art and architecture of Bulgari's
Greek and Roman roots, these iconic features are found in each of
Bulgari's creations. Harmonized with Rome's ancient history, Bulgari incorporates
the city's symbolism while innovating its design for the future.
Classic yet contemporary, Bulgari upholds its 130-year legacy with
a timeless sense of exquisite beauty.
Originating in Rome, Bulgari
was founded as a jewelry shop in 1884 by Greek silversmith
Sotirio Bulgari. With passionate
skill and vision, he set the stage for Bulgari to become a
permanent emblem of Italian excellence. For the 130 years
thereafter, Bulgari's ceaseless creativity, formidable history of
innovation and a bold pioneering spirit led the jewelry House to
become a legend. Bulgari is a name that has become synonymous
with artisanal craftsmanship, avant-garde materials and unrivalled
design. The Eternal City's architectural beauty has long inspired
the Italian jeweler: Bulgari reinterprets the majestic symbols of
Rome with extraordinary editions
of jewelry, watches, accessories and perfumes. For more
information, please visit www.bulgari.com.
M∙A∙C COSMETICS – M·A·C is the world's leading
professional makeup authority because of our unrivalled expertise
in makeup ARTISTRY. M·A·C celebrates diversity and
INDIVIDUALITY – we are for All Ages, All Races, All Sexes. M·A·C is
a proud COMMUNITY of professional makeup artists working together
to bring our vision to life. M·A·C is at the forefront of fashion
TRENDSETTING, collaborating with leading talents from fashion, art
and popular culture. Our Artists create trends backstage at fashion
weeks around the world. M·A·C believes in SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY,
with initiatives such as VIVA GLAM
and the M·A·C AIDS Fund at the heart and soul of our unique
culture.
One hundred percent of the selling price of VIVA GLAM lip products goes to the M·A·C AIDS
Fund, which helps people affected by HIV/AIDS globally. With the
support of spokespeople like Miley
Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and most recently,
Ariana Grande, the M·A·C AIDS Fund
has raised more than $400 million
exclusively through the sales of VIVA
GLAM lip products. Part of the Estée Lauder Companies since
1994, M·A·C is sold today in over 107 countries around the world.
It remains committed to developing new categories, products and
over 70 collections each year, all of which continue to serve the
demand of consumers and professional makeup artists alike.
For more information, please visit www.maccosmetics.com.
NEURO DRINKS – is the revolutionary line of
Functional Beverages with the goal of offering healthy beverages
that benefit body and mind. Bottled proudly in California and New
York with the purest of ingredients, Neuro Drinks are Vegan,
Gluten Free, and have no artificial colors or flavors. Each Neuro
Bottle is BPA Free and 100% recyclable, while every Neuro Drink
contains a low calorie count of 35 calories per bottle. Neuro SONIC
is a healthy and superiorly refreshing alternative to the standard
energy drink, combining optimal doses of green tea derived from
natural caffeine, and superfruit extracts of pomegranate, acai, and
blueberry. Neuro DAILY is your own private body guard that offers
you daily health with 1000 IU of Vitamin D, pure Organic Aloe Vera
from volcanic rich soil, as well as selenium and zinc. Neuro BLISS
is clinically studied to reduce stress and cortisol levels. It is
built from a blend of high quality ingredients provided at peak
levels to destress and calm your mind. Neuro SLEEP helps with the
one thing we all love and don't get enough of: calm, restful sleep.
A full serving of melatonin and magnesium work together in Neuro
SLEEP to bring you a delicious, dormant, and dreamful night. To
learn more visit www.drinkneuro.com.
AMERICAN AIRLINES – American Airlines Group (NASDAQ:
AAL) is the holding company for American Airlines. Together with
regional partners operating as American Eagle, American offers an
average of nearly 6,700 flights per day to nearly 350 destinations
in more than 50 countries. American is a founding member of the
oneworld alliance, whose members and members-elect serve nearly
1,000 destinations with 14,250 daily flights to 150 countries. This
year, American Airlines Group Inc. topped Fortune Magazine's list
of best business turnarounds, and its stock joined the S&P 500
index. Connect with American on Twitter @AmericanAir and at
www.facebook.com/AmericanAirlines.
American Airlines is the official airline of the Elton John AIDS
Foundation.
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