Women in Entertainment

Women in Entertainment Announces Seventh Annual Summit

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Entertainment (WIE) announced today that it will host its seventh annual summit on February 28, 2024 at the iconic Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California. This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.

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  • This year's summit brings together renowned and innovative figures from the television, film, and media industries for a lineup of inspiring fireside chats and informative panel discussions.
  • Founded by Renee Rossi ( Relativity Ventures ) and Gretchen McCourt, WIE brings together experienced leaders in the entertainment and marketing worlds to address a range of pivotal and timely issues that affect women.
  • "We're excited to continue our mission, spotlighting amazing, successful people in entertainment and media who generously share their valuable guidance and expertise," said Renee Rossi, Co-founder of Women in Entertainment.
  • Additional Summit sponsors include Dreamworks Animation, Morgan Stanley Global Sports & Entertainment, FOX Entertainment, Amazon MGM Studios, STX, MoviePass, Lionsgate, Buzzer PR amongst others.

Women in Entertainment Launches In Her Words, A New Podcast Hosted By Co-Founders Renee Rossi and Gretchen McCourt

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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Women in Entertainment, a non-profit organization bringing together forward-thinkers from all areas of the entertainment industry to explore topics that greatly impact women, today announced the launch of its new podcast, In Her Words. Episodes will be released weekly starting on March 8th, 2023.

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  • Women in Entertainment Co-founders, Renee Rossi and Gretchen McCourt co-host In Her Words and interview a variety of extraordinary people about their individual experiences.
  • "For nearly a decade, Women in Entertainment has been focused on addressing a range of pivotal and timely issues that affect women," said Renee Rossi.
  • For years they have focused on raising awareness around the challenges that women face within this industry," said Karen Pittman.
  • "The launch of this podcast presents an entirely new and unique opportunity for women to support each other through authentic storytelling.

Jennifer Aniston to Receive the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment Gala

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Reporter announced today that entertainment icon Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at THR's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala on December 8, 2021, in Los Angeles.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Reporter announced today that entertainment icon Jennifer Aniston will receive the prestigious Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at THR's annual Women in Entertainment breakfast gala on December 8, 2021, in Los Angeles.
  • Steve Carell, Aniston's co-star on The Morning Show, will present her with the award, which recognizes trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.
  • An Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award winner, Aniston will be honored alongside some of Hollywood's most influential women at the WIE gala, which is attended by 600 industry leaders and VIPs.
  • Women in Entertainment is presented by Lifetime and sponsored by Cadillac, Fiji, SAG-AFTRA and eOne, in partnership with Chapman University and Loyola Marymount University.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles to Host 'The Big Night Out & In' Hybrid Gala Honoring Michael E. Kassan, Stacy Green and the LA Rams

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Thursday, October 14, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) will host a hybrid 'Big Night Out/ Big Night In' Gala on Thursday, October 21, at the Fairmont Century Plaza, in conjunction with a Virtual Event with celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) will host a hybrid 'Big Night Out/ Big Night In' Gala on Thursday, October 21, at the Fairmont Century Plaza, in conjunction with a Virtual Event with celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso.
  • "The Big Night Out & In" Gala benefits youth facing adversity from underserved communities in Los Angeles by providing and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships.
  • We honor their long-time dedication and generosity toBBBSGLA," saidLauren Plichta, President & Chief Executive Officer, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles.
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    About Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles (BBBSLA) provides children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives, for the better, forever.