The Open Hearts Foundation announced last week that its 2023 Celebratory Gala weekend was its most successful to date with net fundraising efforts nearing $500,000.
Jane Seymour and Open Hearts Foundation Board at 2023 Gala
The two-day affair which featured sold out events on Friday, May 19, 2023, and Saturday, May 20, 2023, attracted over two hundred and thirty philanthropists, innovative business leaders, and sponsors from countries such as Poland, Australia and Ireland and domestic locations such as Texas, Connecticut, Georgia, as well as Northern and Southern California. Over the two-day celebration Jean-Charles Boisset and Gina Gallo-Boisset, a dynamic philanthropic couple and winemaking royalty, were awarded the inaugural Open Hearts Humanitarian Award and one of the Foundation’s high impact charity partners, Vasso Paliouras, Founder and Executive Director of Lending Hearts, was honored with the Open Hearts Award.
Foundation co-founder, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actress, Jane Seymour, donated her private Malibu estate to kick off...
Jane Seymour and Open Hearts Foundation Board at 2023 Gala
The two-day affair which featured sold out events on Friday, May 19, 2023, and Saturday, May 20, 2023, attracted over two hundred and thirty philanthropists, innovative business leaders, and sponsors from countries such as Poland, Australia and Ireland and domestic locations such as Texas, Connecticut, Georgia, as well as Northern and Southern California. Over the two-day celebration Jean-Charles Boisset and Gina Gallo-Boisset, a dynamic philanthropic couple and winemaking royalty, were awarded the inaugural Open Hearts Humanitarian Award and one of the Foundation’s high impact charity partners, Vasso Paliouras, Founder and Executive Director of Lending Hearts, was honored with the Open Hearts Award.
Foundation co-founder, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winning actress, Jane Seymour, donated her private Malibu estate to kick off...
- 5/29/2023
- Look to the Stars
Amara Walker, a CNN correspondent, will co-anchor the cable-news outlet’s weekend morning program, currently known as “New Day,” filling a role left vacant in June when Christi Paul decided to leave the network.
Walker, who joined CNN in 2012, will work alongside co-anchor Boris Sanchez. The two will also anchor CNN’s 10 a.m. hour on Saturdays. She will be based in CNN’s Atlanta studio. The current “New Day” airs Saturdays between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and Sundays between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. CNN has announced plans to relaunch morning programming later this year and the weekend show’s name would, presumably, change as part of that move.
Walker has reported on such events as the 2021 Atlanta spa massacre and co-hosted a primetime special with Anderson Cooper, Victor Blackwell, and Ana Cabrera, called “Afraid: Fear in America’s Communities of Color.” During the 2020 presidential election and the Georgia Senate runoff,...
Walker, who joined CNN in 2012, will work alongside co-anchor Boris Sanchez. The two will also anchor CNN’s 10 a.m. hour on Saturdays. She will be based in CNN’s Atlanta studio. The current “New Day” airs Saturdays between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. and Sundays between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. CNN has announced plans to relaunch morning programming later this year and the weekend show’s name would, presumably, change as part of that move.
Walker has reported on such events as the 2021 Atlanta spa massacre and co-hosted a primetime special with Anderson Cooper, Victor Blackwell, and Ana Cabrera, called “Afraid: Fear in America’s Communities of Color.” During the 2020 presidential election and the Georgia Senate runoff,...
- 10/4/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
When CNN news anchor Christi Paul took an extended leave of absence in early 2022, her fans did not know it would end in her resignation from her hit morning show “New Day Weekend.” However, that’s exactly what happened. The 50-something reporter, host, wife, and mother is moving home. She’s headed back to her roots and making big changes. What caused her to make these changes? Will she be back, or is she off the air forever? Here is what we know about Christi Paul and her new life. 1. No One Knows Her Age Something that can be said
10 Things You Don’t Know About Christi Paul...
10 Things You Don’t Know About Christi Paul...
- 8/25/2022
- by Tiffany Raiford
- TVovermind.com
“New Day Weekend” anchor Christi Paul announced on air Sunday that she’s leaving the network after nearly two decades with CNN and Hln.
Paul, who joined the weekend show in 2014, will join another news station in her home state of Ohio. She promised to announce her new position later this week.
As Paul took her “New Day” seat for the last time, she gave viewers the same explanation she says she gave to ex-cnn president Jeff Zucker in January of this year: that the demands of her exhausting schedule kept her away from her family. “I love these people, I love this place, I am so grateful and I am so tired,” she told her co-anchor Boris Sanchez.
"I am part of the Great Resignation." Here is @NewDay Weekend co-anchor @Christi_Paul's announcement about giving up the early morning grind and moving home to Ohio pic.twitter.com/gVF...
Paul, who joined the weekend show in 2014, will join another news station in her home state of Ohio. She promised to announce her new position later this week.
As Paul took her “New Day” seat for the last time, she gave viewers the same explanation she says she gave to ex-cnn president Jeff Zucker in January of this year: that the demands of her exhausting schedule kept her away from her family. “I love these people, I love this place, I am so grateful and I am so tired,” she told her co-anchor Boris Sanchez.
"I am part of the Great Resignation." Here is @NewDay Weekend co-anchor @Christi_Paul's announcement about giving up the early morning grind and moving home to Ohio pic.twitter.com/gVF...
- 6/26/2022
- by Harper Lambert
- The Wrap
CNN New Day weekend anchor Christi Paul announced on air Sunday that she’s leaving her role and the news network after almost 20 years.
“I am part of the Great Resignation,” said Paul as she revealed the day’s show would be her last. The now-former anchor said the decision was made in January, claiming that her early morning weekend schedule interfered with her role as a wife and mother.
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“I am part of the Great Resignation,” said Paul as she revealed the day’s show would be her last. The now-former anchor said the decision was made in January, claiming that her early morning weekend schedule interfered with her role as a wife and mother.
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- 6/26/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
Longtime CNN weekend anchor Christi Paul today announced on air that she’s leaving the news network. After almost 20 years with CNN and Hln, New Day Weekend anchor Paul tearfully bid farewell, revealing that she was doing her last show and was part of the so-called “Great Resignation,” a movement wherein people abandon steady employment for other opportunities. She said she was moving back to her home in Ohio. A tearful Paul said, said she made the decision in January, claiming her early schedule kept her away from her family. “At some point, my husband and I looked at each other and said, ‘We need to get back home,’” Paul said to her co-host, Boris Sanchez. She added, “I was tired of being tired.” Paul said she would join a news station in Ohio, but did not name where her new home will be.
She said she told former former...
She said she told former former...
- 6/26/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
A lot of changes are taking place at CNN after the merger of its parent company, WarnerMedia, with Discovery, but this wasn’t one many people were anticipating.
Christi Paul, who has been a regular presence on CNN’s weekend morning programs for nearly nine years, is leaving the news outlet, she announced on air Sunday morning. Paul has been with CNN and its sibling Hln since 2003, and has co-anchored “New Day” on Saturday and Sunday mornings alongside Victor Blackwell and, more recently, Boris Sanchez. Her Sunday appearance on CNN will be her last.
A rotating group of anchors is expected to fill in on “New Day” alongside Sanchez for the foreseeable future, according to a CNN spokesperson.
CNN declined to offer comment on where Paul may be heading next, but she suggested on air Sunday she may have more to say on the topic in days to come. Among...
Christi Paul, who has been a regular presence on CNN’s weekend morning programs for nearly nine years, is leaving the news outlet, she announced on air Sunday morning. Paul has been with CNN and its sibling Hln since 2003, and has co-anchored “New Day” on Saturday and Sunday mornings alongside Victor Blackwell and, more recently, Boris Sanchez. Her Sunday appearance on CNN will be her last.
A rotating group of anchors is expected to fill in on “New Day” alongside Sanchez for the foreseeable future, according to a CNN spokesperson.
CNN declined to offer comment on where Paul may be heading next, but she suggested on air Sunday she may have more to say on the topic in days to come. Among...
- 6/26/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Global non-profit Captain Planet Foundation has announced that Jane Fonda, Bill Nye, and Jerome Foster II are to be recognized for their outstanding work as real-life environmental heroes at the organization’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, March 19, 2022 in Atlanta.
In support of their mission to engage and empower young people to be environmental problem-solvers, Captain Planet Foundation holds one of the Southeast’s largest eco-benefits. The charitable evening both recognizes extraordinary sustainability efforts of honorees and raises funds for the Foundation’s programming and grant-making. Previous award recipients at Captain Planet Foundation Galas have included: Mark Ruffalo, Dr. Jane Goodall, President Jimmy Carter, Sir Richard Branson, Ludacris, Dr. Sanjay Guptay, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Hrh Prince Charles.
The 2022 Captain Planet Foundation Honorees are:
Exemplar Award: Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, activist, and fitness guru. Jane leads Fire Drill Fridays, the national movement to...
In support of their mission to engage and empower young people to be environmental problem-solvers, Captain Planet Foundation holds one of the Southeast’s largest eco-benefits. The charitable evening both recognizes extraordinary sustainability efforts of honorees and raises funds for the Foundation’s programming and grant-making. Previous award recipients at Captain Planet Foundation Galas have included: Mark Ruffalo, Dr. Jane Goodall, President Jimmy Carter, Sir Richard Branson, Ludacris, Dr. Sanjay Guptay, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, and Hrh Prince Charles.
The 2022 Captain Planet Foundation Honorees are:
Exemplar Award: Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda is a two-time Academy Award-winning actor, producer, author, activist, and fitness guru. Jane leads Fire Drill Fridays, the national movement to...
- 1/18/2022
- Look to the Stars
CNN’s Biden Town Hall bested MSNBC and Fox News combined in the key adults 25-54 demographic on Tuesday night. While CNN was No. 1 in the time slot in terms of total viewers, it did not beat its two largest rivals on a combined basis by that measurement.
From 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., the President Biden Town Hall drew 880,000 adults 25-54, according to Nielsen. MSNBC had 424,000 over that 75 minutes, Fox News Channel managed 392,000. In other words, CNN bested MSNBC by 108%, Fox News by 124% and the combination of the two by 64,000 viewers in they age range.
The advantage among the youngest adults, those 18-34, was even greater. Biden drew 205,000 viewers in that age range, Fox had 64,000 and MSNBC managed 42,000.
In terms of primetime (8 p.m. to 11 p.m.) averages, CNN won comfortably in the key news demo, but Fox News Channel finished first in terms of total viewers.
CNN...
From 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m., the President Biden Town Hall drew 880,000 adults 25-54, according to Nielsen. MSNBC had 424,000 over that 75 minutes, Fox News Channel managed 392,000. In other words, CNN bested MSNBC by 108%, Fox News by 124% and the combination of the two by 64,000 viewers in they age range.
The advantage among the youngest adults, those 18-34, was even greater. Biden drew 205,000 viewers in that age range, Fox had 64,000 and MSNBC managed 42,000.
In terms of primetime (8 p.m. to 11 p.m.) averages, CNN won comfortably in the key news demo, but Fox News Channel finished first in terms of total viewers.
CNN...
- 2/17/2021
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
CNN revealed a shakeup to its daytime schedule Wednesday, with Brianna Keilar set to co-host “New Day” with John Berman from 6 to 9 a.m. on weekdays, while Alisyn Camerota, formerly “New Day” anchor, and Victor Blackwell will take over Brooke Baldwin’s old slot from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ana Cabrera will anchor CNN Newsroom weekdays from 1 to 2 p.m.
In addition to these changes, Jim Acosta, the network’s new chief domestic correspondent, will anchor “CNN Newsroom” on Saturdays and Sundays from 3-6 p.m. and Boris Sanchez, who previously served as a CNN White House correspondent, will join Christi Paul as co-anchor of “Weekend New Day” on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The changes to CNN’s daytime schedule will take effect in April.
Keilar most recently anchored “CNN Right Now” from 1-3 p.m. weekdays. Prior to that, she was CNN’s White House correspondent during the Obama Administration.
In addition to these changes, Jim Acosta, the network’s new chief domestic correspondent, will anchor “CNN Newsroom” on Saturdays and Sundays from 3-6 p.m. and Boris Sanchez, who previously served as a CNN White House correspondent, will join Christi Paul as co-anchor of “Weekend New Day” on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
The changes to CNN’s daytime schedule will take effect in April.
Keilar most recently anchored “CNN Right Now” from 1-3 p.m. weekdays. Prior to that, she was CNN’s White House correspondent during the Obama Administration.
- 2/17/2021
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
The Open Hearts Foundation is kicking off its 10th Anniversary Year at the Sls Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday, February 15, with CNN New Day weekend anchor Christi Paul, serving as the evening’s emcee.
The foundation is a social impact accelerator established in 2010 with a mission to empower emerging and growing nonprofit organizations that help people turn personal adversity into an opportunity to help others.
In its first 10 years, the Foundation has invested nearly $1,000,000 in grants to support emerging nonprofits that exemplify the Open Hearts philosophy and make a tremendous difference in their communities. Inspired by Jane’s daughter, Katie Flynn, the Foundation also launched the Young Hearts volunteerism program to connect the passions of philanthropists who live with an open heart to purpose driven service projects.
More than 300 of the Foundation’s cherished guests, sponsors, Board of Directors, and charity partners will join them to celebrate the...
The foundation is a social impact accelerator established in 2010 with a mission to empower emerging and growing nonprofit organizations that help people turn personal adversity into an opportunity to help others.
In its first 10 years, the Foundation has invested nearly $1,000,000 in grants to support emerging nonprofits that exemplify the Open Hearts philosophy and make a tremendous difference in their communities. Inspired by Jane’s daughter, Katie Flynn, the Foundation also launched the Young Hearts volunteerism program to connect the passions of philanthropists who live with an open heart to purpose driven service projects.
More than 300 of the Foundation’s cherished guests, sponsors, Board of Directors, and charity partners will join them to celebrate the...
- 2/14/2020
- Look to the Stars
The Open Hearts Foundation will host its 2020 Gala and Benefactor weekend at the Sls Hotel Beverly Hills on Saturday, February 15th, with CNN New Day weekend anchor Christi Paul, serving as the evening’s Master of Ceremonies.
The Foundation, established in 2010, celebrates its 10th anniversary year with a mission to help empower people to transform adversity into opportunity, serving others through philanthropy and volunteerism.
In its first nine years, the Foundation has granted nearly $1,000,000.00 to thirty-six amazing charities and launched the Young Hearts volunteerism program in 2017. Thanks to an incredible pool of donors and sponsors, each year the Foundation has invested grants to support emerging charities that benefit children, veterans, homelessness, and those affected by various debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Lupus or Als. Inspired by Jane Seymour’s daughter, Katie Flynn, Ella Freyinger, and Adee Zach, the Young Hearts volunteerism program focuses on connecting volunteers who live with...
The Foundation, established in 2010, celebrates its 10th anniversary year with a mission to help empower people to transform adversity into opportunity, serving others through philanthropy and volunteerism.
In its first nine years, the Foundation has granted nearly $1,000,000.00 to thirty-six amazing charities and launched the Young Hearts volunteerism program in 2017. Thanks to an incredible pool of donors and sponsors, each year the Foundation has invested grants to support emerging charities that benefit children, veterans, homelessness, and those affected by various debilitating diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Lupus or Als. Inspired by Jane Seymour’s daughter, Katie Flynn, Ella Freyinger, and Adee Zach, the Young Hearts volunteerism program focuses on connecting volunteers who live with...
- 1/17/2020
- Look to the Stars
The Open Hearts Foundation will hold its 2019 Open Hearts Gala at the Sls Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA on Saturday, February 16, with CNN New Day weekend anchor Christi Paul, serving as the evening’s emcee.
The foundation is a social impact accelerator established in 2010 with a mission to empower emerging and growing nonprofit organizations that help people turn personal adversity into an opportunity to help others.
Three remarkable individuals, representing three different nonprofit organizations, will be honored at the event – each with an inspiring story that exemplifies the Open Hearts philosophy. The represented nonprofit organizations will all be awarded limited-edition Open Hearts sculptures created and donated by Jane Seymour, depicting her iconic open hearts design. In addition, the first annual Special Recognition Award to a former Open Hearts Grantee will be presented. Funds raised from the evening will go towards the Open Hearts Foundation’s contributions to these nonprofit organizations.
The foundation is a social impact accelerator established in 2010 with a mission to empower emerging and growing nonprofit organizations that help people turn personal adversity into an opportunity to help others.
Three remarkable individuals, representing three different nonprofit organizations, will be honored at the event – each with an inspiring story that exemplifies the Open Hearts philosophy. The represented nonprofit organizations will all be awarded limited-edition Open Hearts sculptures created and donated by Jane Seymour, depicting her iconic open hearts design. In addition, the first annual Special Recognition Award to a former Open Hearts Grantee will be presented. Funds raised from the evening will go towards the Open Hearts Foundation’s contributions to these nonprofit organizations.
- 2/5/2019
- Look to the Stars
Bill Cosby’s upcoming town hall tour is not about sexual assault but rather about “restoring his legacy,” his publicist Ebonee Benson told CNN’s Christi Paul. “When we initially talked about the town hall meetings,” Benson said, “it was about restoration of legacy, much to what Mrs. Cosby spoke on in her statement is the sensationalism brought on by the media. This is another example of that. To take something meant to talk about the restoration of this man’s legacy that was destroyed by the media before he even had a chance to step into the courtroom. That’s what this is.
- 6/25/2017
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Bill Cosby’s publicity team is now saying that the comedian’s upcoming town hall tour most definitely is not about sexual assault, but rather about “the restoration of his legacy.” And they’re blaming the media for getting it wrong in the first place. On this morning’s CNN New Day Weekend, Cosby publicist Ebonee Benson told New Day co-host Christi Paul, “The town hall meetings are not about sexual assault. I will repeat. These town hall meetings are not about sexual…...
- 6/25/2017
- Deadline TV
Chief Business Correspondent Christine Romans has been named co-anchor of CNN’s early-morning program, Early Start. She will join co-anchor John Berman on the program, which airs weekdays from 5-6 Am Et. Romans will continue in her capacity as the network’s chief business reporter and anchor of CNN’s business programs. “Given the audience’s interest in business news as the day begins, and markets across the globe have been open for hours, Christine will add a great dimension to the program that starts CNN’s programming day,” said Jeff Zucker, President, CNN Worldwide. “Plus, Christine’s fantastic rapport with John makes this a dynamic team for America to wake up to.” In addition, Victor Blackwell and Christi Paul have been named co-anchors of the network’s weekend morning program, New Day Weekend. The program airs from 6-9:30 Am Et on Saturdays and 6–7:30 Am and 8-9 Am Et on Sundays.
- 1/6/2014
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
Christine Romans is joining John Berman as the co-anchor of CNN’s “Early Start,” and Victor Blackwell and Christi Paul have been named co-anchors of “New Day Weekend,” CNN announced. Look for Romans, CNN’s chief business correspondent, on”Early Start,” which airs weekdays from 5-6 a.m. Et. She will remain the network’s chief business reporter and anchor of CNN’s business programs. Also read: Cable News Ratings 2013: Fox Tops While CNN Slides Into Second “Given the audience’s interest in business news as the day begins, and markets across the globe have been open for hours,...
- 1/6/2014
- by Tim Molloy
- The Wrap
Hln Evp and General Manager Albie Hecht today announced the hiring of Keith Brown, Svp Programming; Kari Kim, VP Program Development; and Adrienne Lopez, Director, Special Projects. The hiring announcement comes a couple weeks after Hln‘s health and wellness weekend programming brand “upwave” achieved a two-decade ratings low for the network — which happened less than a month after Hecht announced the network was dumping Kyra Phillips-anchored Raising America and Ryan Smith-anchored Evening Express, and that a four-hour block called News Now, from 1-5 Pm Et, would be hosted by Mike Galanos, Susan Hendricks, Christi Paul and Lynn Berry, on a rotating basis. Brown, who reports to former Spike TV-founder Hecht, will oversee all current daytime and primetime series, editorial, newsgathering and programming, which encompasses scheduling, media planning, acquisitions and on-air talent at Hln. Previously, Brown worked with Hecht as VP at Spike TV, where he created the news and documentary department,...
- 12/16/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
About one month after taking over as Gm and exec vp at Hln, former Spike TV-founder Albie Hecht made some scheduling moves. Kyra Phillips-anchored Raising America and Ryan Smith-anchored Evening Express are gone, as of November 18. Raising America is being replaced by a repeat of previous day’s Showbiz Tonight; Evening Express by What Would You Do? — the ABC News show to which Hln bought cable TV rerun rights about a year ago. Also, a four-hour block called News Now, from 1-5 Pm Et, will be hosted by Mike Galanos, Susan Hendricks, Christi Paul and Lynn Berry, on a rotating basis. During the third quarter, Raising America averaged about 290,000 viewers — up 48% compared to third quarter of ’12; demo-wise, Raising America jumped 50%. Evening Express averaged 289,000 in the quarter — a spike of 94% compared to third quarter of ’12. In the demo the program was up 85%. “We have a real opportunity to...
- 11/4/2013
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
One Obama administration voice that's been very quiet about the disastrous Obamacare rollout has been Vice President Joe Biden, but he broke his silence today in a candid one-on-one with Hln's Christi Paul. In an excerpt that aired on CNN, Biden issued an apology on behalf of the administration for thinking the site was ready to go when, in fact, it wasn't.
- 10/30/2013
- by Josh Feldman
- Mediaite - TV
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