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THE 32ND ANNUAL ELTON JOHN AIDS
FOUNDATION ACADEMY AWARDS® VIEWING PARTY RETURNS TO WEST
HOLLYWOOD WITH ELTON JOHN, DAVID FURNISH
AND CO-HOSTS NEIL
PATRICK HARRIS, DAVID BURTKA
AND TIFFANY HADDISH
R&B-Soul-Rock Trio Gabriels to Perform at
this Year’s Sold-Out Event
LOS ANGELES, February 8, 2024 –
The Elton John AIDS Foundation is pleased to announce Elton
John and David Furnish’s return as hosts for the 32nd annual Elton
John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards® Viewing Party on
Sunday, March 10, 2024. EMMY® Award and Tony® Award-winning
actor Neil Patrick Harris, Award-winning actor,
author and chef David Burtka and EMMY® Award and
GRAMMY® Award-winning comedian Tiffany Haddish will
join the iconic event as co-hosts, with R&B-Soul-Rock Trio Gabriels set
to perform. Additional talent names taking part in the
evening will be announced in the coming weeks. Presenting
Sponsors of the event include A+E Networks, Chopard, Gilead
Sciences, Health Care Advocates International, Robert and Dana
Kraft, Bob and Tamar Manoukian, and Cheryl and Haim
Saban.
“As a father and an AIDS advocate for over
three decades, I want to see my sons grow up in a world
where AIDS, and the stigma and inequality that drives it,
are history,” says Elton John, Founder, Elton John AIDS
Foundation. “Everyone deserves to live a healthy life, free
from violence and discrimination. I’m so grateful to my
big-hearted friends Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and
Tiffany Haddish, and one of my favourite fresh acts,
Gabriels, for stepping up to help us raise funds at this
year’s Oscar Party to further my Foundation’s mission.”
The annual Academy Awards® Viewing Party has
supported the Elton John AIDS Foundation's efforts to raise
millions for their life-saving work since its inception in
1992, and sold out this year after an unprecedented demand.
All funds raised during the evening will support the
Foundation’s frontline partners to prevent HIV infections,
tackle stigma, and provide compassionate care to the most
vulnerable communities worldwide.
“The Oscar Party is the Foundation’s biggest
night of the year, and I am thrilled to carry on Elton and
my tradition of co-hosting with such dear friends. This year
holds special significance for us as we celebrate the
impactful launch of The Rocket Fund, our award-winning
campaign against HIV-related stigma and discrimination to
bring equitable care to communities most affected by HIV,”
says David Furnish, chair of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
“By purchasing a ticket and joining us in person, or simply
supporting the Foundation on social media from home, you are
fueling our mission towards a future where everyone has
access to the care and support they deserve.”
“We eagerly
anticipate our return to West Hollywood Park for another
iconic celebration of cinema,” says
Anne Aslett, CEO of Elton John AIDS Foundation. “Movies
have the power to spotlight human stories of struggle,
inequality, hope and love - stories that can change the
world. The Foundation's mission is to share its story in the
fight to defeat AIDS - challenging inequality and stigma,
providing hope and saving lives. Amidst the glitz, glamour
and star studded elegance, we will come together to harness
the magic of cinema and the power of compassion to help
change the world - they bring us closer to an AIDS free
future.”
Special thank you to Iris and Michael
Smith for serving as the evening’s Co-Sponsors, our
official airline partner, American Airlines, our
automotive partner, Cadillac, our spirits partner, Tequila
Don Julio, and the City of West Hollywood for its
continued collaboration.
Please visit www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org for
additional information.
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About the Elton John AIDS Foundation:
The Elton John AIDS Foundation was
established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent
AIDS organisations in the world. The Foundation’s mission is
simple: an end to the AIDS epidemic. The Elton John AIDS
Foundation is committed to overcome the stigma,
discrimination and neglect that keeps us from ending AIDS.
With the mobilisation of our network of generous supporters
and partners, we fund local experts across four continents
to challenge discrimination, prevent infections and provide
treatment as well as influencing governments to end AIDS. www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org
About Gabriels:
Gabriels are a
BRIT Award-nominated R&B-soul-rock trio group, comprised of
Compton-bred gospel singer Jacob Lusk, UK-born producer and
keyboardist Ryan Hope, and LA-native producer, composer, and
violinist Ari Balouzian. The genre-defying group has crafted
a collection of rough cuts, signed a major label deal, and
unveiled a pair of critically acclaimed EPs in 2021 (Bloodline and Love
and Hate in a Different Time), producing standout tracks
“Blame” and the latter’s title track. Gabriels now share a
universal and undeniable story with the full arrival of
their debut album Angels & Queens, that masterfully
illuminates the nuances of the trio.
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