Hollywood’s biggest icons are coming together for a night that is already tugging at the heartstrings of fans across social media. Legend Barbra Streisand and Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis have officially joined the lineup for Project Angel Food’s “Lead With Love” telethon, set to air live on KTLA .
The event, which is trending as the “must-watch” television moment of the summer, is focusing its efforts on a deeply emotional cause: supporting Los Angeles neighborhoods devastated by the January wildfires. As news of the star-studded roster broke on Monday, fans took to X and Instagram to celebrate the “powerhouse” collection of talent assembled for the charity.
A Message from Babs
The excitement reached a fever pitch when it was revealed that Barbra Streisand will appear in a special pre-recorded message. For many fans, a rare appearance from the EGOT winner is enough to tune in, but the mission behind the broadcast is what is truly driving the online conversation.
Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub highlighted the urgency of the moment, noting that the organization provides home-delivered meals to critically ill people throughout L.A. County. “Project Angel Food is there before, during, and after every crisis,” Ayoub said in a statement. “Amid growing needs following the fires, inflation, and uncertainty around federal funding, Lead with Love is essential.”
Stars Sharing Personal Stories
One of the most anticipated moments of the telethon involves actor and television host Cameron Mathison. In a segment that is already being described as a “tear-jerker” by organizers, Mathison returns to Altadena—the very community where he tragically lost his own home during the Eaton Fire.
Social media users are particularly moved by Mathison’s planned visit with Orna, a -year-old Project Angel Food client living with Alzheimer’s, and her niece Aria, who also lost their home in the blazes. It is this level of raw, personal connection that executive producer Brad Bessey says will define the broadcast.
“Across two thrilling hours, we’ll remind the world that even when fires burn everything away, compassion endures,” Bessey shared.
A Star-Studded Night of Music and Comedy
The lineup reads like a Who’s Who of Hollywood. Joining Streisand and Curtis are fan favorites like Jack Black, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Jimmy Kimmel, Matt Bomer, and Wilson Cruz. The musical performances are equally legendary, featuring sets by Air Supply, Foreigner, Richard Marx, and a live performance from “Dreamgirls” icon Jennifer Holliday.
“Will & Grace” star Eric McCormack and KTLA’s Jessica Holmes will return as hosts, joined by five-time host Loni Love. The mix of comedy, legendary vocals, and heartfelt appeals is designed to engage an audience that is increasingly looking for ways to give back during uncertain times.
How to Watch and Join the Conversation
The telethon will broadcast live on KTLA on June at p.m. PT. Between the “insatiable” social reach of the stars involved and the live performances from Broadway favorites like Cheyenne Jackson and emerging artists like Em Beihold, the event is expected to dominate trending topics throughout the night.
As one fan noted on TikTok, “Seeing Jack Black and Barbra Streisand in the same telethon for wildfire relief? That’s the energy we need right now.”
With major sponsors like City National Bank and the Chuck Lorre Family Foundation backing the effort, Project Angel Food is ready to prove that even in the face of disaster, Los Angeles knows how to lead with love.
