Nrdc (Natural Resources Defense Council) will host its fifth fundraising event, “Night of Comedy” in New York presented in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery.
The evening will bring incredible talent together in support of Nrdc’s ongoing work to fight climate change and protect public health, while offering comic relief during these challenging times.
Nrdc’s “Night of Comedy” will pay special tribute to Nrdc Honorary Trustee and Night of Comedy Founder, Anna Scott Carter, for her tremendous service on behalf of Nrdc and its mission to safeguard the earth and the natural systems on which all life depends.
The evening’s line-up will include renowned comedians Seth Meyers and Mike Birbiglia, Michael Che, Chloe Fineman, Nick Kroll and Hasan Minhaj.
Night of Comedy founder Anna Scott Carter & Graydon Carter are joined by David & Pam Zaslav as National Co-Chairs. Other co-chairs include Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, Claire Bernard, Jimmy and Jane Buffett,...
The evening will bring incredible talent together in support of Nrdc’s ongoing work to fight climate change and protect public health, while offering comic relief during these challenging times.
Nrdc’s “Night of Comedy” will pay special tribute to Nrdc Honorary Trustee and Night of Comedy Founder, Anna Scott Carter, for her tremendous service on behalf of Nrdc and its mission to safeguard the earth and the natural systems on which all life depends.
The evening’s line-up will include renowned comedians Seth Meyers and Mike Birbiglia, Michael Che, Chloe Fineman, Nick Kroll and Hasan Minhaj.
Night of Comedy founder Anna Scott Carter & Graydon Carter are joined by David & Pam Zaslav as National Co-Chairs. Other co-chairs include Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, Claire Bernard, Jimmy and Jane Buffett,...
- 9/2/2022
- Look to the Stars
Nrdc (Natural Resources Defense Council) will host its fifth fundraising event, “Night of Comedy”, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Cipriani South Street, Casa Cipriani in New York.
The evening will pay special tribute to Nrdc Honorary Trustee and Night of Comedy Founder, Anna Scott Carter, for her tremendous service on behalf of Nrdc and its mission.
“Anna Scott Carter has helped shape a better future for us all,” said Manish Bapna, president and CEO of Nrdc. “She has dedicated much of her life to developing bold and creative strategies to broaden environmental awareness and bring about change. Her innovation and commitment to protecting our planet are only matched by the overwhelming warmth, joy, and generosity she brings to the table every day. We are fortunate to have her as part of our Nrdc family.”
Presented in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, the evening’s line-up will include renowned comedians Seth Meyers and Hasan Minhaj,...
The evening will pay special tribute to Nrdc Honorary Trustee and Night of Comedy Founder, Anna Scott Carter, for her tremendous service on behalf of Nrdc and its mission.
“Anna Scott Carter has helped shape a better future for us all,” said Manish Bapna, president and CEO of Nrdc. “She has dedicated much of her life to developing bold and creative strategies to broaden environmental awareness and bring about change. Her innovation and commitment to protecting our planet are only matched by the overwhelming warmth, joy, and generosity she brings to the table every day. We are fortunate to have her as part of our Nrdc family.”
Presented in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, the evening’s line-up will include renowned comedians Seth Meyers and Hasan Minhaj,...
- 7/27/2022
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Earlier this week, Nrdc (Natural Resources Defense Council) hosted its first-ever Los Angeles fundraising comedy event, “Night of Comedy” at NeueHouse Hollywood.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepts an award onstage during the Nrdc Night of Comedy Benefit
Credit/Copyright: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Nrdc
The evening honored Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, producer and Nrdc Trustee Julia Louis Dreyfus for her extraordinary commitment and service to the planet.
Presented in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, the evening’s line-up included renowned comedians Nicole Byer, Pete Holmes, Leslie Jones, Nick Kroll and Tig Notaro, all of whom came together in support of Nrdc’s on-going work to fight climate change and protect public health. The evening helped to raise awareness for the need to keep fighting for our future—but offer welcome comic relief during these challenging times. Other notable guests included Tony Hale, Baratunde Thurston, Mitch Glazer, Kelly Lynch, Brian Grazer, among others.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus accepts an award onstage during the Nrdc Night of Comedy Benefit
Credit/Copyright: Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Nrdc
The evening honored Emmy Award-winning actor, comedian, producer and Nrdc Trustee Julia Louis Dreyfus for her extraordinary commitment and service to the planet.
Presented in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, the evening’s line-up included renowned comedians Nicole Byer, Pete Holmes, Leslie Jones, Nick Kroll and Tig Notaro, all of whom came together in support of Nrdc’s on-going work to fight climate change and protect public health. The evening helped to raise awareness for the need to keep fighting for our future—but offer welcome comic relief during these challenging times. Other notable guests included Tony Hale, Baratunde Thurston, Mitch Glazer, Kelly Lynch, Brian Grazer, among others.
- 6/10/2022
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Don Cheadle fixed up a shack of a crib near Venice Beach into an architectural marvel in a matter of 4 years -- and now he's cleaned up unloading the place ... TMZ has learned. The "House of Lies" actor's Marina del Rey home recently sold for about $2.4 million after listing it earlier this year around the same price. The twist ... he bought the original property in 2014 for less than $900k ... and completely rebuilt it into what you see now.
- 4/30/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Cmc Capital Partners takes ‘minority strategic investment’ in agency.
CAA and Chinese media investment fund Cmc Capital Partners (Cmc) on Monday announced they have formed a partnership that includes the launch of CAA China.
Cmc has made a “minority strategic investment” in CAA and Cmc chairman Li Ruigang will join the CAA board.
The move will enable CAA to strengthen its ties to the region after it established an office in Beijing in 2005, which currently houses more than 24 employees.
Jonah Greenberg will continue to lead the agency’s China activities in film, while Roeg Sutherland, co-head of CAA’s Global Film Finance and Sales Group, will continue to lead the film finance business in the market.
CAA China will add additional senior management. The partnership will enable CAA to parlay its expanding operations in China and Cmc’s network and experience in entertainment and sports into opportunities in talent representation, endorsements, sports...
CAA and Chinese media investment fund Cmc Capital Partners (Cmc) on Monday announced they have formed a partnership that includes the launch of CAA China.
Cmc has made a “minority strategic investment” in CAA and Cmc chairman Li Ruigang will join the CAA board.
The move will enable CAA to strengthen its ties to the region after it established an office in Beijing in 2005, which currently houses more than 24 employees.
Jonah Greenberg will continue to lead the agency’s China activities in film, while Roeg Sutherland, co-head of CAA’s Global Film Finance and Sales Group, will continue to lead the film finance business in the market.
CAA China will add additional senior management. The partnership will enable CAA to parlay its expanding operations in China and Cmc’s network and experience in entertainment and sports into opportunities in talent representation, endorsements, sports...
- 4/17/2017
- ScreenDaily
Creative Artists Agency has sold a majority stake to Tpg Capital in a deal that will keep the agency's top management in place, it was announced Monday. “There's nothing like CAA,” said the private equity firm co-founder Jim Coulter in a statement. “CAA is an unrivaled industry leader, with an exceptionally talented and uncommonly stable management team. They have built their global and diversified platform through relentless innovation and a collaborative culture of client service. The Company has had extraordinary growth across its divisions, alongside intelligent asset-building and principal investment strategies, and we are enthusiastic about the continued success ahead.
- 10/20/2014
- by Mike Fleeman
- The Wrap
CAA, through its deal to sell a 35% non-controlling minority stake to Tpg Capital, has secured the means to remain a competitor among the top tier of Hollywood talent agencies at a time of great economic and industry challenges.Reports that the money from the deal, announced Friday, will be used to expand into sports, TV, movies and entertainment production drew questions about how the powerhouse will remain a seller of talent without becoming a buyer of the same talent. There's also the matter of a separate $500 million fund for acquisitions, which is being created jointly by Tpg and CAA. It's a fine line.That isn't going to be a problem, a source close to the agency insisted. He said reports of conflicts of interest simply don't reflect the reality of the deal. CAA, the insider said, will not use the money to produce to a degree that could create conflicts with its all-star client base.
- 10/4/2010
- backstage.com
CAA, through its deal to sell a 35% non-controlling minority stake to Tpg Capital, has secured the means to remain a competitor among the top tier of Hollywood talent agencies at a time of great economic and industry challenges.
Reports that the money from the deal, announced Friday, will be used to expand into sports, TV, movies and entertainment production drew questions about how the powerhouse will remain a seller of talent without becoming a buyer of the same talent. There's also the matter of a separate $500 million fund for acquisitions, which is being created jointly by Tpg and CAA. It's a fine line.
That isn't going to be a problem, a source close to the agency insisted. He said reports of conflicts of interest simply don't reflect the reality of the deal. CAA, the insider said, will not use the money to produce to a degree that could create conflicts with its all-star client base.
Reports that the money from the deal, announced Friday, will be used to expand into sports, TV, movies and entertainment production drew questions about how the powerhouse will remain a seller of talent without becoming a buyer of the same talent. There's also the matter of a separate $500 million fund for acquisitions, which is being created jointly by Tpg and CAA. It's a fine line.
That isn't going to be a problem, a source close to the agency insisted. He said reports of conflicts of interest simply don't reflect the reality of the deal. CAA, the insider said, will not use the money to produce to a degree that could create conflicts with its all-star client base.
- 10/3/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
CAA has sold a 35% equity stake to private investment firm Tpg Capital in a transaction expected to help the powerhouse talent agency further build its sports business and monetize the stakes of the partners who own and run the business.
Tpg has invested an undisclosed sum for the stake, which does not include any control over the agency. In addition, Tpg will create a $500 million fund for future investments, the agency announced Friday.
As part of the deal, founding partners Bryan Lourd, Richard Lovett, Kevin Huvane and David O'Connor have signed new five-year contracts.
"We have known and respected the leaders of Tpg for a long time and believe this strategic partnership marks a new starting point for the agency's future," CAA president Lovett said in a statement.
"CAA is the clear leader within its industry and the talent agency most trusted by successful actors, directors, writers, producers, musicians and athletes,...
Tpg has invested an undisclosed sum for the stake, which does not include any control over the agency. In addition, Tpg will create a $500 million fund for future investments, the agency announced Friday.
As part of the deal, founding partners Bryan Lourd, Richard Lovett, Kevin Huvane and David O'Connor have signed new five-year contracts.
"We have known and respected the leaders of Tpg for a long time and believe this strategic partnership marks a new starting point for the agency's future," CAA president Lovett said in a statement.
"CAA is the clear leader within its industry and the talent agency most trusted by successful actors, directors, writers, producers, musicians and athletes,...
- 10/1/2010
- by By Alex Ben Block
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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