Island Records founder Chris Blackwell will receive the Music of the Heart award from the Lili Claire Foundation at its 5th Annual Benefit Dinner on October 19 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Emmy award-winning director/producer Mimi Leder will receive its Spirit of Leadership award.
Friends' Matthew Perry returns this year to host the event. He will be joined by music artists Melissa Etheridge and John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting.