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Missy Elliott to Receive Icon Award from Janet Jackson
15 Oct
Summary
- Missy Elliott receives Icon Award at Gala of the Stars.
- Janet Jackson presents the award to Elliott.
- Event supports Dancers Against Cancer, raising funds for aid.
The annual Gala of the Stars, a benefit supporting Dancers Against Cancer, will present Missy Elliott with its prestigious Icon Award. Last year's honoree, Janet Jackson, will present the award to Elliott on Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Elliott's career is marked by numerous achievements, including being the first female rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
The gala will also recognize dancer-choreographer Toni Basil with the Lifetime Achievement Award and director Vincent Paterson with the Vanguard Award. Paula Abdul will present the Paula Abdul Legacy Award. Maksim Chmerkovskiy will return as host, and Chloé Arnold's Syncopated Ladies will perform.
This black-tie event aims to raise crucial funds for Dancers Against Cancer, which provides financial aid to members of the dance community facing life-threatening illnesses. Since its inception, the organization has distributed millions of dollars to ensure dancers receive support during challenging times.
