Variety’s Power of Women: On Friday, the Beverly Hills Hotel hosts the trade publication and its ceremony honoring extraordinary women and their charitable efforts. Among the celebrated are Mary J. Blige for her eponymous women’s advancement foundation, Annette Bening for her work with the Actors Fund, Eva Longoria for her Eva’s Heroes, and Olivia Wilde for her chipping in with Artists for Peace & Justice. Director Adam Shankman will play emcee with additional guests Hugh Jackman, Viola Davis and Kate Beckinsale.






