In Defense Of Animals Benefit – The Beauty Show Supports a Great Cause
In Defense of Animals Benefit at Paramount Studios was a Star-Studded Party in support of animals. American Idol’s, Paula Abdul was the host for the event that was held at the Paramount Studio Lot.
Founder of IDA, Dr. Elliot Katz, shared some very touching stories and explained some of IDA’s accomplishments. Everyone was moved by Dr. Katz and the love and devotion he and the others in this organization have for animals everywhere.
Everyone agreed that this was one of the most fun, good-vibe events ever. It was a very loving group of people all coming together for a noble and necessary cause. The many celebrities at the happening joined in the festivities, and partied along with the crowd. It was like a giant house party with good friends on a very large scale. The sponsors and celebrities at this event entertained and inspired people while giving to an essential and worthwhile cause, and most of all, to the innocent animals who rely on us to champion their cause.
There were stellar performances by one music-great after another, working together to put on an amazing show.
Participating Artists were: Chuck Negron (formerly of Three Dog Night), Howard Scott (from War), Robbie Dupree, Lester Chambers (from The Chambers Brothers), Stephen Bishop, Robbie Dupree, Joey Gian, Deborah Gibson, E.G. Daily, Rich Dikerson, Tony Maiden & Amanda Maiden of Rufus, Warren Hill, Amana Melome, Laura MacLean, Sally Zito, Steve Farrone, Alphonso Johnson, Jeff Levine, Paul Peress, Peter Wolf, and Justin Hopkins. The All-Star Band: included Steve Ferrone, Alphonso Johnson, Haley Kitts, Peter Wolf, Jeff Pevar (from CPR), Jaared, John Leftwich, Seleno Clarke, Paul Peress, Steve Postell (Musical Coordinator), Jeff Levine (Musical Director), and many more.
While the musicians played, Cuban-American artist Rolando Diaz transformed a blank canvas into a beautiful work of art titled, "Animal Magic" which was auctioned off with all proceeds benefiting IDA.
The Beauty Show provided luscious gift baskets with products from DNA Skin, Edimi, Inhalation, Body Bistro, Brenda Christian, Bindi, MC Skin and Life Elements.
Celebrities on the Honorary Committee were:
 Grant Aleksander, John Archibald, Ed Asner, Justin Baldwin, Antonio Banderas, The Barbi Twins, Laurel Barrett, Ed Begley, Hakim Bell, Pete Bennett, Eric Burdon, Tom Callahan, David Carradine, Jillian Clare, Chris Cory, James Costa, James Cromwell, Princess Tamara Czartoryski-Borbon, Rolando Diaz, Jim Dratfield, Brian Drolet, Andrea Eastman, Michael Franks, Adrienne Frantz, Cecille Gahr, Deborah Gibson, Dr. Marty Goldstein, Melanie Griffith, Randy Grim and Quentin the Miracle Dog, Emmylou Harris, Justin Hartley, Tippi Hedren, Warren Hill, Heather Holley Hoffman, Rob Hoffman, Lori and Jeff Hyland, Joel Iskowitz, Dominic Scott Kay, Amelia Kinkade, Ellen & Robbie Little, Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop, Yvette Lopez, Bobbie Sue Luther, Kate Linder, Joan MacIntosh, Jim Mason, Candice Michelle, Dave Mirkin, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Shelley Morrison, Kevin Nealon, Willie and Amy Nelson, Flip Orley, Joey Pantoliano, Peri Parker, John Andrew Parks, Alexandra Paul, Joaquin Phoenix, Dan Piraro, Emily Scott Pottruck, Eric Roberts, Arnold Shapiro, Marina Sirtis, Billy Squier, Loretta Swit, Jeff Timmons, Mariana Tosca, Ann Turkel, Steve Valentine, Maureen Van Zandt, Steven Van Zandt, Vegan Vixens, Ken Wahl, Diane Warren, Dan Wells, Bernie Williams, Debra Wilson Skelton, Nikki Ziering, Barry Zito, Joseph Zito, Sally Zito and many, many more!