Fashion Forward 2011 Benefiting GMHC
November 21, 2011 by John Simon Daily
Filed under ARTS + LEISURE, FEATURED, THE DAILY
Gay Men’s Health Crisis (GMHC), the nation’s oldest HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and care services provider, hosted their annual event Fashion Forward that featured a runway show with men’s and women’s looks from various designer collections. There was also a luxury silent and live auction emceed by Tracee Ellis Ross and Brad Goreski featuring vacation packages to France, Brazil, Sweden, Bulgari watches, Apple iPad 2 Style Experience, Kymco vespa, Fire Island Pines summer package, AIX Armani Exchange fashion, Robert Marc eyewear and more.It was definitely a night to remember.
OpenSky Presents Perez Hilton’s “One Night in NYC”

As bloggers go Perez Hilton is one of the most notorious. Often recognized for his sharp tongue and take no prisoners approached to gossip he is more often seen as a social pariah than a patron saint. Though many may not know of his softer side thousands witnessed first hand the extent of his reach, as he pulled together an amazing charity event in NYC’s Hammerstein ballroom. The evening aptly titled “One Night in NYC” is a partnership with Hilton and the GLSEN to raise awareness and raise funds to help prevent bullying in schools. The concert sponsored by OpenSky, Music Choice’s SWRV TV, Brita FilterForGood Music Project, SOUL by Ludacris, popchips, ZICO: Pure Coconut Water, TY KU, UV Vodka, Asahi Beer, and BlogAds featured an amazing line up of talented musicians. Read more
Purchase with a Purpose: Accessories Council’s Pink Picks
Last year there were over 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the U.S. alone. This staggering number is a small glimpse in how far research efforts and modern medicine have gone in the last decade. Though progress has been made there is still much work to be done. Read more
Live: Mark Salling and Colbie Cailat at VH1 Save The Music Songwriters Series
September 22, 2011 by John Simon Daily
Filed under LIVE BLOG

Singer Colbie Cailat has just joined Mark Salling on the red carpet. Can’t wait to check out the performances.
Live: Taraji P. Henson @ReeveFoundation Gala
September 7, 2011 by John Simon Daily
Filed under LIVE BLOG
Actress Taraji Henson at Gala.
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Give Back Hollywood Presents: A Benefit for VH1 Save the Music Foundation
August 31, 2011 by Whitney Moorman
Filed under ARTS + LEISURE, FEATURED, MUSIC + SOUNDS, THE DAILY

Who says giving back to the music community could not be a fun and exciting experience? Certainly not anyone who has attended a “Save The Music” event. Team JSD was invited to a memorable afternoon at the Give Back Hollywood benefit for VH1’s Save the Music Foundation. The star studded event helped raise funds to support music education in public schools. Read more











