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Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Legendary Rocker, 65, Didn't Let Fractured Hand Stop Him From Performing at Kentucky Derby
Former lead guitarist Richie Sambora was slated to perform for the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on May 2 at the Kentucky Derby weekend festivities, but a source told People that he fractured his hand a week prior while playing touch football — which could be a problem for a guitar player. 'He caught a ball, and some guy gave him a touch right into a curb. He was completely swollen and fractured his hand in two places. He'll undergo surgery next week," said the source. However, the 65-year-old rock star didn't let a little thing like a fractured hand stop him, despite being in "over the top" pain. He still took the stage at the Unbridled Eve gala and performed four of Bon Jovi's biggest hits: "I'll Be There For You," "It's My Life," "Livin' on a Prayer," and "Wanted Dead or Alive." "He killed it. Richie just rocked the house. The fans were going nuts. [But] he was in so much pain. When he told the doctor he was going to the Derby, the doctor said, 'You're out of your mind.' But he said, 'See ya! I'm going.' That's the kind of guy Richie is. He's a man of his word," said the source. Sambora is a frequent Kentucky Derby attendee. Each year, he auctions off some piece of memorabilia at the gala. Each year, the gala raises money for different charities. Blessings in a Backpack is a frequent beneficiary, according to the Unbridled website. "Through Blessings in a Backpack, a child living in a food-insecure situation can be fed on weekends for one year for just $130. Since 2012, the money donated by Unbridled Eve has provided 76,000 hunger-free weekends for kids across the nation, including Blessings first program at Roosevelt Perry Elementary School in Louisville. Students enrolled in this program show improved health, increased attendance, higher reading levels, and better test scores," reads the website. This year, Sambora auctioned off a custom-designed guitar and some guitar lessons, which brought in $35,000. All told, Sambora has raised over $700,000 for charity at the annual gala, according to People.
Associated Press
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
12th Annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala Brings Celebrities, Southern Charm, and Philanthropy to the Kentucky Derby Weekend
Unbridled Eve Derby Gala wows with Kentucky flair and global appeal LOUISVILLE, KY, May 3, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- On Friday, May 2, Unbridled Charitable Foundation presented its 12th annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala in Louisville, bringing celebrities, Southern charm, and philanthropy to the Kentucky Derby weekend. The event took place at The Galt House Hotel, located at 140 N Fourth Street, Louisville, KY 40202. Hosts and co-founders Tonya York and Tammy York-Day were joined by Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora, Lamar Jackson, Yung Gravy, Gary Clark Jr., Nora Roberts, Marc Martel, Parmalee's Matt Thomas, DJ Mr. Mixx, Warren Moon, Bob Guiney, and many more. (Full talent list below.) Unbridled Eve Derby Gala An official Kentucky Derby event, the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala is a world-class, star-studded celebration that attracts local and national business leaders, horse racing professionals, and celebrities from film, television, music, comedy, and sports. The evening showcases Southern hospitality, elegance, and top-tier entertainment. Proceeds benefit a wide range of charitable causes, including long-time beneficiary Blessings in a Backpack, which combats childhood hunger by providing food to elementary school students on weekends. Additional donations will support more than a dozen other nonprofit organizations. The Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. and Unbridled Eve were co-founded by Tonya York and Tammy York-Day. Follow the event on social media: Facebook and Instagram (#UnbridledEve) Media Download red carpet images via Getty (photos updated throughout the evening): Getty Images – 12th Annual Unbridled Eve Gala ( Photo Credit:) Featured Musical Performances Musicians & Celebrities Attendees Local VIPs & Community Leader Attendees Event Hosts Specialty Bars Sponsors Blue Run Spirits, Castle & Key, Chicken Cock Whiskey, Four Roses, Ignition Bourbon, Whiskey Thief, Lily May Bourbon, William Grant & Sons, Heaven Hill, Cornbread Hemp, Sonoma-Cutrer, Decoy Red Blend Major Sponsors Kathy and Wayne Richards, William Grant & Sons, Nora Roberts Foundation, Churchill Downs, Inc., Home Depot Foundation, Dillard's, Ronaldo Designer Jewelry, Galt House Hotel, The Al J. Schneider Foundation, Genesis Diamonds, Pinnacle Live Event Partners Millennium Events & Floral, Cambium Marketing, dRAE Media, Mac in a Snap, Quint Events, Greater Louisville Inc., Best Version Media, Chris' Pick!, Distilled Living, Jockey's Guild, LRS102, Men's Wearhouse, Oasis Mobile Hydration, Shirley's Way, United Direct Solutions, V.G. Reed & Sons, Barry Wooley Designs, York Management Inc. About Unbridled Charitable Foundation Unbridled Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Tonya York and Tammy York Day. We support multiple charities, including Blessings in a Backpack, which provides food to school children on the weekends. We also connect sponsors and attendees directly with Unbridled Eve charities they have an interest in supporting. In 2023, we donated to 15 charities including Alley Cat Advocates, APRON, Inc., ElderServe, Feeding Tampa Bay, Hildegard House, KY Humane Society, KY State Police Trooper Island Camp, Medella House, Inc., Miracle League of Louisville, Roo's Wish, Second Stride, Inc., Super Student Athletes, Sycamore Farm KY, Inc., Winter HAYven, and our primary beneficiary, Blessings in a more information, visit Media Contact Soozie Eastman [email protected] ### SOURCE: Unbridled Charitable Foundation Copyright 2025 EZ Newswire
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Did Taylor Swift announce a 2026 tour? Kentucky gala posts two tickets as auction item
Did Taylor Swift announce a 2026 tour? Kentucky gala posts two tickets as auction item Louisville, Kentucky, event organizers are finding out how viral an auction announcement can go after mentioning 2026 tour tickets to see Taylor Swift as a potential prize. The only issue is a 2026 tour hasn't been announced. The Galt House will host the 12th Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on May 2 and feature celebrities, entertainers and athletes. A table of 10 goes for $12,000 and up. On April 12, the Fox-affiliate station in Louisville posted a web story with a list of auction prizes. The headline read, "Unbridled Eve Derby Gala returns with big names, bigger auction — and a Taylor Swift surprise." The surprise was "Taylor Swift Package: Signed guitar by Taylor Swift and two concert tickets for a concert during her next tour." The Swift fandom spiraled across TikTok and X excited about the possibility of a leak about an upcoming tour. "This is news to me," Swiftie influncer @eurosweetheart posted. Man destroys autographed Taylor Swift guitar he won at charity auction Tammy York Day is one of the co-founders of the event. Day sent out a correction to a previous news release with the statement: "In the most recent Unbridled Eve press release, it inadvertently listed one of our auction items as a 'Signed guitar by Taylor Swift and two concert tickets during her upcoming 2026 tour.' Our deepest apologies for getting the Swiftie Nation excited, but it should have said 'Guitar signed by Taylor Swift and two tickets for a concert during her next tour.' We have no knowledge whatsoever of when that tour will be." Swift makes most announcements either exclusively on a broadcast platform or over social media. On Nov. 1, 2022, she told "Good Morning America" about the Eras Tour, saying the tour was a journey through all the musical eras of her career. The singer's team did not reply to a request for comment. Don't miss any Taylor Swift news; sign up for the free, weekly newsletter This Swift Beat. Follow Bryan West, the USA TODAY Network's Taylor Swift reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @BryanWestTV.
Associated Press
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Unbridled Charitable Foundation Opens Media Credential Application for 12th Annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala
The 'Party with a Heart' has raised millions for local and national charities LOUISVILLE, KY, March 17, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- Unbridled Charitable Foundation presents the 12th annual Unbridled Eve Derby Gala on Friday, May 2, 2025, at the Galt House Hotel Grand Ballroom in Louisville, KY. This memorable event, with previous headliner performances from such musical giants as Luke Bryan, Robin Thicke, Wynonna Judd, Morris Day & the Time, and REM's Mike Mills, has emerged as a premier pre-Derby party. More than 1,000 guests, including celebrities and VIPs, will experience the glamorous evening featuring dazzling specialty bars, silent auction bidding on 150 unique and coveted items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, a Bourbon Pull with 150 bottles, and dinner served in the Grand Ballroom exquisitely decorated by Millennium Events. Always highly anticipated, the night is topped off with multi-genre musical experiences featuring many stars of yesterday and today. This year's performers will be announced shortly. The Unbridled Eve Derby Gala, an Official Event of the Kentucky Derby, has a charitable component that benefits numerous charitable causes through the Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. a 501(c)(3). We are currently accepting media credential requests and invite outlets to submit their requests to cover the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala and red carpet on our website at Confirmation of our receiving your credential request will be sent to you within 72 hours of filling out the form and all media credentials will be confirmed by first week of April. About Unbridled Charitable Foundation Unbridled Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization founded by Tonya York and Tammy York Day. We support multiple charities, including Blessings in a Backpack, which provides food to school children on the weekends. We also connect sponsors and attendees directly with Unbridled Eve charities they have an interest in supporting. In 2023, we donated to 15 charities including Alley Cat Advocates, APRON, Inc., ElderServe, Feeding Tampa Bay, Hildegard House, KY Humane Society, KY State Police Trooper Island Camp, Medella House, Inc., Miracle League of Louisville, Roo's Wish, Second Stride, Inc., Super Student Athletes, Sycamore Farm KY, Inc., Winter HAYven, and our primary beneficiary, Blessings in a Backpack.
