Hollywood power players are taking notice of the nonprofit group Los Angeles Room & Board, which works to provide housing, meals and support to college students experiencing homelessness in L.A.
“Los Angeles Room & Board is the model by which we should be helping each other,” singer and The Voice vocal coach Stevie Mackey tells The Hollywood Reporter. “They provide way more than a home. They provide a life with real, quality experiences.”
Other supporters of the organization include writer-producer John Wells (ER, Shameless, Maid) and his wife, Marilyn; actress Shanola Hampton; NBA all-star Jrue Holiday and his wife, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lauren Holiday; Bradley Whitford; Euphoria’s Algee Smith; and singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger. In February, founder and CEO Sam Prater appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to promote the charity.
For Prater, the nonprofit is one of his passions. Born in Detroit, the 12th of 14 children, Prater dropped out...
“Los Angeles Room & Board is the model by which we should be helping each other,” singer and The Voice vocal coach Stevie Mackey tells The Hollywood Reporter. “They provide way more than a home. They provide a life with real, quality experiences.”
Other supporters of the organization include writer-producer John Wells (ER, Shameless, Maid) and his wife, Marilyn; actress Shanola Hampton; NBA all-star Jrue Holiday and his wife, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lauren Holiday; Bradley Whitford; Euphoria’s Algee Smith; and singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger. In February, founder and CEO Sam Prater appeared on The Jennifer Hudson Show to promote the charity.
For Prater, the nonprofit is one of his passions. Born in Detroit, the 12th of 14 children, Prater dropped out...
- 4/27/2024
- by Hadley Meares
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jaden Smith has released the official music video for “I’m Ready,” his new single featured on the soundtrack to the PlayStation video game Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
Written by Smith, Omarr Rambert, and Josiah Bell, “I’m Ready” acts as Miles Morales’ theme song in the game while he fights villains under the Spider-Man alias. The video cuts together game footage with Jaden Smith on a rooftop, overlooking Spider-Man’s home city of New York at sunset. The music video was directed by Gavin Filipiak and produced by Brandon Akiaten and Sean Thomas.
Written by Smith, Omarr Rambert, and Josiah Bell, “I’m Ready” acts as Miles Morales’ theme song in the game while he fights villains under the Spider-Man alias. The video cuts together game footage with Jaden Smith on a rooftop, overlooking Spider-Man’s home city of New York at sunset. The music video was directed by Gavin Filipiak and produced by Brandon Akiaten and Sean Thomas.
- 11/16/2020
- by Claire Shaffer
- Rollingstone.com
The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 28th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 6, 2018, at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
Liza and Conan O'Brien at Children's Defense Fund-California's Beat The Odds Awards 2018
The celebration honored five Los Angeles high school “stars” – Ian, Jazmin, Manuel, Samantha, and Samarea – in recognition of their excellence in academic achievement, despite the obstacles that stand in their way.
This momentous occasion was co-chaired by Children’s Defense Fund President Emerita Marian Wright Edelman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell & Josiah Bell, Carol & Frank Biondi, Ruth-Ann Huvane, Kevin Huvane, Alfre Woodard & Roderick Spencer, and Cdf-CA Executive Director Shimica Gaskins. Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Alfre Woodard also served as presenters during the ceremony, and were joined by Angela Bassett, Garcelle Beauvais, Aisha Hinds, Tory Kittles, Jussie Smollett, and DeWanda Wise. Additional special guests included J. Alexander, Andy Buckley, Lex Scott Davis, Reverend James Lawson, Shawn Levy, Mo McRae,...
Liza and Conan O'Brien at Children's Defense Fund-California's Beat The Odds Awards 2018
The celebration honored five Los Angeles high school “stars” – Ian, Jazmin, Manuel, Samantha, and Samarea – in recognition of their excellence in academic achievement, despite the obstacles that stand in their way.
This momentous occasion was co-chaired by Children’s Defense Fund President Emerita Marian Wright Edelman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell & Josiah Bell, Carol & Frank Biondi, Ruth-Ann Huvane, Kevin Huvane, Alfre Woodard & Roderick Spencer, and Cdf-CA Executive Director Shimica Gaskins. Jurnee Smollett-Bell and Alfre Woodard also served as presenters during the ceremony, and were joined by Angela Bassett, Garcelle Beauvais, Aisha Hinds, Tory Kittles, Jussie Smollett, and DeWanda Wise. Additional special guests included J. Alexander, Andy Buckley, Lex Scott Davis, Reverend James Lawson, Shawn Levy, Mo McRae,...
- 12/11/2018
- Look to the Stars
Children's Defense Fund-California (Cdf-CA) will host its 28th annual Beat the Odds ceremony on December 6, 2018 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.
The celebration will honor five Los Angeles high school “stars” in recognition of their excellence in academic achievement, despite overcoming tremendous obstacles.
This momentous occasion is co-chaired by Children’s Defense Fund President Emerita Marian Wright Edelman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell & Josiah Bell, Carol & Frank Biondi, Ruth-Ann Huvane, Kevin Huvane, Alfre Woodard & Roderick Spencer, and Cdf-ca Executive Director Shimica Gaskins.
When: Thursday, December 6, 2018
5:45pm – Media Check-in
6:30pm – Red Carpet Arrivals
Where: Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd
Children’s Defense Fund-California is the state office of Children’s Defense Fund, a national child advocacy organization founded by Marian Wright Edelman that has worked relentlessly for over 45 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. Cdf-ca was established in 1998 to meet the needs of underserved children in the state of California.
The celebration will honor five Los Angeles high school “stars” in recognition of their excellence in academic achievement, despite overcoming tremendous obstacles.
This momentous occasion is co-chaired by Children’s Defense Fund President Emerita Marian Wright Edelman, Jurnee Smollett-Bell & Josiah Bell, Carol & Frank Biondi, Ruth-Ann Huvane, Kevin Huvane, Alfre Woodard & Roderick Spencer, and Cdf-ca Executive Director Shimica Gaskins.
When: Thursday, December 6, 2018
5:45pm – Media Check-in
6:30pm – Red Carpet Arrivals
Where: Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Blvd
Children’s Defense Fund-California is the state office of Children’s Defense Fund, a national child advocacy organization founded by Marian Wright Edelman that has worked relentlessly for over 45 years to ensure a level playing field for all children. Cdf-ca was established in 1998 to meet the needs of underserved children in the state of California.
- 12/3/2018
- Look to the Stars
The Children's Defense Fund–California hosted its 27th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony on December 7, 2017, at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.
Kate Hudson at 27th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony
The celebration honored five Los Angeles high school “stars” – Jackie, Ana, Jerry, Mey, and Ja’Nay – in recognition of their excellence in academic achievement, despite the overwhelming obstacles that stand in their way.
The inspiring evening was hosted by Children’s Defense Fund President Marian Wright Edelman, along with support from co-chairs Jurnee Smollett-Bell & Josiah Bell, Carol & Frank Biondi, Ruth-Ann Huvane, Kevin Huvane, Katie Sharer & Mark Mullen, Liza & Conan O'Brien, and Cdf-ca Executive Director Shimica Gaskins. O’Brien served as the night’s emcee, with co-chair Smollett-Bell pulling double duty as a presenter during the program. She was joined by additional special guests including presenters Kate Hudson, Gabourey Sidibe, Jussie Smollett, Chiké Okonkwo, and Alfre Woodard,...
Kate Hudson at 27th Annual Beat the Odds Awards ceremony
The celebration honored five Los Angeles high school “stars” – Jackie, Ana, Jerry, Mey, and Ja’Nay – in recognition of their excellence in academic achievement, despite the overwhelming obstacles that stand in their way.
The inspiring evening was hosted by Children’s Defense Fund President Marian Wright Edelman, along with support from co-chairs Jurnee Smollett-Bell & Josiah Bell, Carol & Frank Biondi, Ruth-Ann Huvane, Kevin Huvane, Katie Sharer & Mark Mullen, Liza & Conan O'Brien, and Cdf-ca Executive Director Shimica Gaskins. O’Brien served as the night’s emcee, with co-chair Smollett-Bell pulling double duty as a presenter during the program. She was joined by additional special guests including presenters Kate Hudson, Gabourey Sidibe, Jussie Smollett, Chiké Okonkwo, and Alfre Woodard,...
- 12/13/2017
- Look to the Stars
Janet Jackson, Peta Murgatroyd and Irina Shayk are just a handful of celebrity moms that will be celebrating their first Mother's Day with their bundles of joy on May 14. These first-time mommies will no doubt be smothered with gifts and well wishes from their friends and families.
Here are 25 famous ladies who will be having an extra-special Sunday!
17 Celebrity Moms Who Gave Birth in Their 40s
1. Janet Jackson
The pop icon gave birth to her first child, son Eissa Al Mana, with now-ex Wissam Al Mana on January 3. Jackson shared the first picture of her precious babe last month and he couldn't be any cuter.
2. Amanda Seyfried
The Mean Girls actress and husband Thomas Sadoski welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in March. Since her birth, the couple has kept their little one hidden from the limelight.
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3. Hoda Kotb
This year, the Today show co-host adopted a daughter, Haley [link=tt...
Here are 25 famous ladies who will be having an extra-special Sunday!
17 Celebrity Moms Who Gave Birth in Their 40s
1. Janet Jackson
The pop icon gave birth to her first child, son Eissa Al Mana, with now-ex Wissam Al Mana on January 3. Jackson shared the first picture of her precious babe last month and he couldn't be any cuter.
2. Amanda Seyfried
The Mean Girls actress and husband Thomas Sadoski welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in March. Since her birth, the couple has kept their little one hidden from the limelight.
Getty Images
3. Hoda Kotb
This year, the Today show co-host adopted a daughter, Haley [link=tt...
- 5/12/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Jurnee Smollett-Bell's 5-month-old son, Hunter, is already stealing hearts with his adorable smile!
The Underground actress took to Twitter on Wednesday with a precious snap from the infant’s very first photo shoot.
Exclusive: Jurnee Smollett-Bell Filmed ‘Underground’ Stunts at 7 Months Pregnant
In the heart-melting pic, Hunter rocks a Gap sweatshirt, dark jeans and blue shoes, while mom cradles him in one arm.
"Hunter's first photoshoot!!," Smollett-Bell captioned the sweet snap. "I mean doesn't everyone rock a faux hawk & drool for the camera? Already stealing hearts!"
More: How Jurnee Smollett-Bell Got Through the Toughest Scenes of 'Underground'
The new mom and her husband, musician Josiah Bell, welcomed their first child in November, but the couple was a little shy about showing off the bundle of joy.
In April, Smollett-Bell debuted the first full photo of her baby boy with a family Instagram selfie captioned, "My fellas. So in love…they make...
The Underground actress took to Twitter on Wednesday with a precious snap from the infant’s very first photo shoot.
Exclusive: Jurnee Smollett-Bell Filmed ‘Underground’ Stunts at 7 Months Pregnant
In the heart-melting pic, Hunter rocks a Gap sweatshirt, dark jeans and blue shoes, while mom cradles him in one arm.
"Hunter's first photoshoot!!," Smollett-Bell captioned the sweet snap. "I mean doesn't everyone rock a faux hawk & drool for the camera? Already stealing hearts!"
More: How Jurnee Smollett-Bell Got Through the Toughest Scenes of 'Underground'
The new mom and her husband, musician Josiah Bell, welcomed their first child in November, but the couple was a little shy about showing off the bundle of joy.
In April, Smollett-Bell debuted the first full photo of her baby boy with a family Instagram selfie captioned, "My fellas. So in love…they make...
- 5/4/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Jurnee Smollett-Bell is "so in love" with her family!
The Underground star took to Instagram on Friday to share the first full photo of her baby boy.
Related: Jurnee Smollett-Bell Welcomes Baby Boy -- See the Sweet Pic!
"✨✨My fellas. So in love...they make my heart explode...
The Underground star took to Instagram on Friday to share the first full photo of her baby boy.
Related: Jurnee Smollett-Bell Welcomes Baby Boy -- See the Sweet Pic!
"✨✨My fellas. So in love...they make my heart explode...
- 4/8/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Baby’s first selfie!
Jurnee Smollett-Bell shared the first photo of her nearly 5-month-old son Hunter on Instagram Friday. “My fellas. So in love… they make my heart explode,” the Underground actress captioned a family photo of herself with husband Josiah Bell and their baby boy.
The proud parents, who tied the knot in October 2010, announced the birth of their first child, Hunter Zion Bell, on social media in November 2016 and have been sharing photos of their son ever since, but this was the first time Smollett-Bell, 30, had posted a full, front-facing photo.
Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements,...
Jurnee Smollett-Bell shared the first photo of her nearly 5-month-old son Hunter on Instagram Friday. “My fellas. So in love… they make my heart explode,” the Underground actress captioned a family photo of herself with husband Josiah Bell and their baby boy.
The proud parents, who tied the knot in October 2010, announced the birth of their first child, Hunter Zion Bell, on social media in November 2016 and have been sharing photos of their son ever since, but this was the first time Smollett-Bell, 30, had posted a full, front-facing photo.
Want all the latest pregnancy and birth announcements,...
- 4/8/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
He’s only 4 months old, but Jurnee Smollett-Bell‘s son Hunter Zion already has the frequent-flyer thing down.
The Underground actress spoke to People about her trick in getting Hunter — whom she says has already “taken 12 flights” — soothed when it comes to air travel.
“Hunter is incredible on flights. He sleeps,” says Smollett-Bell, 30. “I breastfeed him — this is what my sister told me, and my mom, said, ‘Feed him on the way up and feed him on landing, so the ears don’t pop.’ ”
“I wish we could give him a frequent-flyer number, but since he’s a lap baby,...
The Underground actress spoke to People about her trick in getting Hunter — whom she says has already “taken 12 flights” — soothed when it comes to air travel.
“Hunter is incredible on flights. He sleeps,” says Smollett-Bell, 30. “I breastfeed him — this is what my sister told me, and my mom, said, ‘Feed him on the way up and feed him on landing, so the ears don’t pop.’ ”
“I wish we could give him a frequent-flyer number, but since he’s a lap baby,...
- 3/21/2017
- by Jen Juneau
- PEOPLE.com
Congratulations to Jurnee Smollett-Bell!
The 30-year-old actress has welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Hunter Zion Bell.
Jurnee took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the arrival of her little one, alongside an adorable photo.
"Hunter Zion Bell. So in love with our little man ❤❤❤@josiahbell," she captioned the sweet pic of herself cradling her baby boy.
The Underground star's husband, musician Josiah Bell, shared a close-up of baby Hunter's little hand.
"He's here...Hunter Zion Bell," he wrote alongside the shot. "@jurneebell I'm so in love!"
Hunter is the first child for Jurnee and Josiah, who tied the knot in October 2010. Jurnee announced they were expecting in June with an adorable photo on Twitter.
"He+Me+Baby = Three. So in love w/ this beautiful blessing God has given us," she captioned a pic of Josiah hugging her stomach. "#WeArePregnant...
The 30-year-old actress has welcomed her first child, a baby boy named Hunter Zion Bell.
Jurnee took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the arrival of her little one, alongside an adorable photo.
"Hunter Zion Bell. So in love with our little man ❤❤❤@josiahbell," she captioned the sweet pic of herself cradling her baby boy.
The Underground star's husband, musician Josiah Bell, shared a close-up of baby Hunter's little hand.
"He's here...Hunter Zion Bell," he wrote alongside the shot. "@jurneebell I'm so in love!"
Hunter is the first child for Jurnee and Josiah, who tied the knot in October 2010. Jurnee announced they were expecting in June with an adorable photo on Twitter.
"He+Me+Baby = Three. So in love w/ this beautiful blessing God has given us," she captioned a pic of Josiah hugging her stomach. "#WeArePregnant...
- 11/16/2016
- Entertainment Tonight
Jurnee Smollett-Bell has welcomed a baby boy!
The actress announced the birth of her first child Hunter Zion Bell on Instagram and Twitter Tuesday along with a sweet mother-son portrait. “So in love with our little man,” Smollett-Bell, 30, captioned her photo.
Her husband Josiah Bell also proudly declared his newborn’s birth writing, “He’s here…Hunter Zion Bell……@jurneebell I’m so in love!”
The Underground star announced she was expecting on social media in June. “He+Me+Baby= Three. So in love with this beautiful blessing God has given us. #WeArePregnant!!” she captioned a photo of the couple cradling her baby bump.
The actress announced the birth of her first child Hunter Zion Bell on Instagram and Twitter Tuesday along with a sweet mother-son portrait. “So in love with our little man,” Smollett-Bell, 30, captioned her photo.
Her husband Josiah Bell also proudly declared his newborn’s birth writing, “He’s here…Hunter Zion Bell……@jurneebell I’m so in love!”
The Underground star announced she was expecting on social media in June. “He+Me+Baby= Three. So in love with this beautiful blessing God has given us. #WeArePregnant!!” she captioned a photo of the couple cradling her baby bump.
- 11/16/2016
- by karenmizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Welcome to the joys of motherhood, Jurnee Smollett-Bell. The Friday Night Lights star has welcomed her first child with husband Josiah Bell. "Hunter Zion Bell," the actress shared on Instagram Tuesday evening while holding her son close to the chest. "So in love with our little man ❤❤❤@josiahbell." Josiah added, "He's here...Hunter Zion Bell......@jurneebell I'm so in love!" Fans may recognize the new mom from her role on NBC's fan-favorite series Parenthood and Friday Night Lights. Most recently, she starred in Wgn's Underground. Back in June, E! News confirmed the couple was expanding their family when they announced some big...
- 11/16/2016
- E! Online
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