LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Universal
Music Publishing Group) - Dave Stewart, Colbie Caillat, Will.i.am, Hans Zimmer,
Laura Ziskin, Randy Jackson and other music and entertainment industry figures will take part in Songs of Hope V, a special benefit and silent auction presented by City of Hope's
Music & Entertainment Industry.
Held November 6 at the exclusive Esquire House Hollywood Hills, the event will feature intimate performances by Dave Stewart and Colbie Caillat. Stewart will receive the prestigious 'Legends in Songwriting' award recognizing his incredible career as a member and key songwriter of the
Eurythmics with
Annie Lennox, as well as his hit songwriting for artists such as Gwen Stefani,
Celine Dion, Mick Jagger,
Bon Jovi and many others.
Suzanne and
Hans Zimmer will present
Laura Ziskin with the 'Suzanne and
Hans Zimmer Icon' award recognizing her achievements as a film producer and recent success with the 'Stand Up to Cancer' event.
Emmy Award-winning Will.i.am will receive the 'The Nokia Innovator in Music' award presented by Ron Fair, recognizing his success as a member of the
Black Eyed Peas and as a successful writer and producer.
Colbie Caillat will receive 'The
Martin Bandier Vanguard' award in recognition of her double platinum success. Randy Jackson of American Idol will MC part of the event.
Past Songs of Hope silent auctions have featured rare and one-of-a-kind sheet music, original lyrics and Oscar-nominated scores and songs signed by internationally recognized composers and artists, such as Paul Simon, Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, ABBA, Mariah Carey, Barry Manilow, Stevie Nicks, Gwen Stefani, Carlos Santana, U2 and Isaac Hayes. This year, Songs for Hope V will feature film scores from hit movies such as The Dark Knight, Lord of the Rings, Narnia, and others.
Guests will also enjoy the surroundings of the exclusive Esquire House Hollywood Hills. Billed as 'the ultimate bachelor pad,' the Esquire House Hollywood Hills is a 7,400 square-foot luxury home created by Esquire magazine to reflect the lifestyle of today's modern man. The new $15 million home includes an 800-bottle walk-in wine cellar, a 500-square-foot pool and spa, a private screening room, five fireplaces, and a six-car garage and incorporates such sponsors as Hugo Boss, Intel and Jaguar, among others.
'Cancer and other life-threatening diseases affect us all,' said David Renzer, Songs of Hope event chair and Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group. 'With this, our fifth Songs of Hope event, we expect the total funds raised to reach $1 million for cancer research, treatment and education programs to cat City of Hope. We are pleased to have the music publishing and entertainment community and Esquire support City of Hope's advanced research and treatment programs.'
'We are grateful to be working closely together with friends and prominent artists in the music industry to raise awareness for cancer and other life-threatening diseases,' said Britta Bucholz, senior director of the Music & Entertainment Industry for City of Hope. 'With support and dedication from our partners, City of Hope will be able to continue to make advanced medical discoveries for a more promising future.'
Prior honorees and participants at Songs of Hope have included Stevie Wonder, Jermaine Dupri, Glen Ballard, Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds, Lionel Richie, Gavin Degraw and many others. Songs of Hope V presenting sponsors include Clive Davis, Hans and Suzanne Zimmer, Martin Bandier, Nokia and Universal Music Publishing Group. Platinum sponsors include ASCAP, EMI Music Publishing, Gracenote, Harry Fox Agency, National Association of Music Publishers, Peer Music, Sony Pictures, Tunewiki and Warner Chappell Music.
To make a donation to Songs of Hope V or for tickets, contact Mary Carlzen at City of Hope, at(213) 241-7328 or [email protected].
About Esquire
Esquire (www.esquire.com), published by Hearst Magazines, was the winner of the 2007 National Magazine Award for 'Reporting' and the 2006 award for "General Excellence," and is the most-honored monthly magazine in America with a total of 19 awards. Readers can also interact with the brand on the digital front, with Esquire mobile (m.esquire.com). In addition to its U.S. flagship, Esquire publishes 16 editions around the world.
Hearst Magazines is a unit of Hearst Corporation (www.hearst.com), one of the nation's largest diversified communications companies with interests in magazines, newspapers, digital media, business media and television. As one of the world's largest publishers of monthly magazines, Hearst Magazines has nearly 200 editions around the world, including 19 U.S. titles and 20 magazines in the United Kingdom, published through its wholly owned subsidiary, The National Magazine Company Limited. Hearst reaches more adults than any other publisher of monthly magazines in the U.S. (77.4 million total adults, according to MRI, fall 07). Through its digital media unit, Hearst Magazines operates 18 web sites and nine mobile sites for brands such as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire and Seventeen, as well as non-magazine brand sites such as TheDailyGreen.com, MisQuinceMag.com and MyPromStyle.com. In 2007, Hearst Digital acquired the eCrush Network (eCRUSH.com, eSPIN.com), Kaboodle.com and RealAge.com to round out its growing portfolio of interests for teens and women.
About City of Hope
City of Hope is a leading research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases. Designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center, the highest honor bestowed by the National Cancer Institute, and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope's research and treatment protocols advance care throughout the nation. City of Hope is located in Duarte, Calif., just northeast of Los Angeles, and is ranked as one of 'America's Best Hospitals' in cancer and urology by U.S.News & World Report. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a pioneer in the fields of bone marrow transplantation and genetics. For more information, visit www.cityofhope.org.
