CRI-Help is celebrating 50 years of providing first class substance use disorder treatment to adults and families by hosting a “drive in” movie event at Santa Anita Park from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. PDT. Legendary actor Danny Trejo, who has been in recovery more than 50 years, will be honored with the organization’s inaugural Vanguard Award for his tireless work as a drug counselor.
This ticketed fundraiser is open to the public and will also feature catering by Trejo’s Tacos and a screening of the Universal feature documentary: Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo, chronicling the actor’s journey from addiction to Hollywood stardom.
Comedian Nikki Glaser is announced to be the host of the inaugural “MTV Movie & TV Awards: UNSCRIPTED,” a first-of-its kind award show highlighting all things reality television. The show is set to air on Monday, May 17 at 9pm ET/PT following the “MTV Movie & TV Awards” on Sunday, May 16 at 9pm ET/PT as part of MTV’s two-night takeover.
The GRAMMY Museum ® will reopen its doors to the public after its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Fri, May 21. Museum members will have special preview days the prior weekend on Sat, May 15 and Sun, May 16. During the first phase of reopening, the Museum will follow guidelines provided by L.A. County for museums and open at limited capacity to maintain social distancing. In addition, the GRAMMY Museum will be providing free admission to first responders, healthcare workers, and essential workers through June 2021.
The Museum will open with three new major exhibits, Dave Matthews Band: Inside and Out (on view through fall 2021), Y Para Siempre… Marco Antonio Solís (on view through spring 2022), and the previously announced Motown: The Sound Of Young America presented by City National Bank (on view through winter 2021). More info about each exhibit to be announced soon. Additionally, the Museum’s This is Nat King Cole exhibit has been extended (on view through fall 2021).
The Museum will celebrate its reopening with a special members-only virtual event taking place on Thurs, May 13 at 5:30 pm PT. A Reopening Celebration with the GRAMMY Museum includes a recently-recorded interview and performance with Brandi Carlile and a first look at our new exhibits. This is open to current Museum members or members that join by Weds, May 12.
The annual live broadcast showcases spectacular performances, unexpected collaborations, buzzworthy pop culture moments that keeps fans talking all year, and the prestigious ICON Award, which honors record-breaking artists and their impact on music. The BBMAs will broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 23 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.
