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Exterior of Century Plaza Hotel 2. Wide shot of red carpet, Star Jones talking to press 3. Earvin \"Magic\" Johnson and wife Kookie talking to press 4. SOUNDBITE (English) Earvin \"Magic\" Johnson...\u003c/span\u003e\n\u003cspan class='full-description hide'\u003eLos Angeles, California. 13 July 1005\u003cbr/\u003e1. Exterior of Century Plaza Hotel \u003cbr/\u003e2. Wide shot of red carpet, Star Jones talking to press \u003cbr/\u003e3. Earvin \"Magic\" Johnson and wife Kookie talking to press \u003cbr/\u003e4. SOUNDBITE (English) Earvin \"Magic\" Johnson saying: \u003cbr/\u003e\"What we do is, we address all the help, financially and socially, to minorities across the country. We have 225 minorities on scholarship across the country right now. We have 20 Magic Johnson technology centers, because most minorities cannot own a computer in their home, so we give them access to one. We continue to give away about 40 to 50 thousand toys each Christmas to children that normally wouldn't have a Christmas. We continue to bring Disneyland to those who can't go to Disneyland. This Friday we will do that for some kids in Compton and Watts. They can ride the rides all day long for free, we feed them, paint their faces, it's a beautiful situation. We continue to care for people too with HIV and AIDS, so we do a number of things in the foundation.\" \u003cbr/\u003e5. Cutaway press \u003cbr/\u003e6. SOUNDBITE (English) Earvin \"Magic\" Johnson saying: \u003cbr/\u003e\"We know the impact, but we also know the impact on how it's changed many minority kids lives, not just black kids, Latino kids too, and Asian kids because they're all through our programme as well.\" \u003cbr/\u003e7. Will Smith arriving at the event \u003cbr/\u003e8. SOUNDBITE (English) Will Smith saying: \u003cbr/\u003e\"Well, you know, anytime you can go to school and not have to pay for it, that is always a great benefit, but the idea that it's \"Magic\" you know, and the power of celebrity and the power of artistry to be able to adjust young minds and to be able to create hope is more powerful than anything, and well into the theme of the evening and the concept.\" \u003cbr/\u003e9. Shawn \"Jay-Z\" Carter talking to press \u003cbr/\u003e10. SOUNDBITE (English) Shawn \"Jay-Z\" Carter saying: \u003cbr/\u003e\"I'm just here to support \"Magic\" you know what I'm saying, he does a lot of things for urban neighborhoods, developing, and just bringing up the neighborhoods where we lived and putting in movie theatres and Starbucks and just numerous things, so I'm just really here to support him.\" \u003cbr/\u003e11. Muhammad Ali walking down the red carpet and shadow boxing \u003cbr/\u003e12. Russell Simmons hugging Rev. Jessie Jackson \u003cbr/\u003e13. SOUNDBITE (English) Russell Simmons (\"talking about \"Magic\") saying: \u003cbr/\u003e\"\"Magic\" is a real inspiration to a lot of us, his philanthropic efforts, his social and political investments have been all very good for his community and for all those who are in poverty. What he's doing now for education is a very special thing. He leads the way, a lot of us want to pick up the baton and keep pushing, this organization might be closing, but the idea is a very good one and I want to keep pushing it.\" \u003cbr/\u003e14. Quincy Jones talking to press \u003cbr/\u003e15. SOUNDBITE (English) Quincy Jones (describing \"Magic\" saying: \u003cbr/\u003e\"Very tall, very talented, very visionary, he's got it all, whatever it is, he gets it.\" \u003cbr/\u003e16. Camera cutaway \u003cbr/\u003e17. Ludacris talking to press \u003cbr/\u003e18. SOUNDBITE (English) Ludacris (talking about \"Magic\") saying: \u003cbr/\u003e\"Multi-faceted, entrepreneur, very great person, you know, I've been looking up to him since I was a kid and he's done nothing but grow over all of these years, so it feels good just to be here and be part of something great.\" \u003cbr/\u003e19. Wide shot of red carpet and Will Smith talking to press \u003cbr/\u003e20. Wide shot of Earvin \"Magic\" Johnson coming on stage \u003cbr/\u003e21. C/U \"Magic\" Johnson introducing Jay-Z \u003cbr/\u003e\"This man is no question worthy of the Industry Icon Award so ladies and gentlemen please welcome, Shawn \"Jay-Z\" Carter to the stage, please.\" \u003cbr/\u003e22. \"Magic\" gives \"Jay-Z\" the award \u003cbr/\u003e23. SOUNDBITE (English) Jay-Z saying: \u003cbr/\u003e\"I want to thank Magic, I want to thank all the honourees tonight, I came into this game a bit late, I grew up watching these guys on TV. I just want to thank them for serving as a marvellous example, Quincy Jones, Russell Simmons who is in the back.\" \u003cbr/\u003e24. Wide shot standing ovation for Muhammad Ali \u003cbr/\u003e25. \"Magic\" kissing Muhammad Ali on the forehead \u003cbr/\u003e26. M/S Muhammad Ali on stage \u003cbr/\u003e27. Cutaway Beyonce \u003cbr/\u003e28. \"Magic\" presenting Muhammad Ali with his trophy \u003cbr/\u003e29. Cutaway Will Smith \u003cbr/\u003e30. Faith Evans on stage \u003cbr/\u003eIn 1985, basketball superstar Earvin \"Magic\" Johnson founded \"A Midsummer Night's Magic\" a weekend charity fundraising event, and every year since he has called on his friends in the world of entertainment, sport and business to ask them to dig deep to help improve the lives of those less fortunate. \u003cbr/\u003eThe 20th anniversary event on Wednesday July 13 began with a Scholar Awards Dinner at the plush Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles. \u003cbr/\u003eAs \"Magic\" Johnson arrived with his wife, Kookie he explained to Associated Press the aims of the fundraiser: \"We continue to give away about 40 to 50 thousand toys each Christmas to children that normally wouldn't have a Christmas. We continue to bring Disneyland to those who can't go to Disneyland. This Friday we will do that for some kids in Compton and Watts. They can ride the rides all day long for free, we feed them, paint their faces, it's a beautiful situation...\" \u003cbr/\u003eHundreds of kids every year are given a leg up from \"A Midsummer Night's Magic\" and the man behind their success is anxious to point out that the charity benefits all the \"have-nots\" regardless of creed or colour: \"We know the impact (on the black community),\" admits Magic, \"but we also know the impact on how it's changed many minority kids lives, not just black kids, Latino kids too, and Asian kids because they're all through our programme as well.\" \u003cbr/\u003eAccording to Will Smith, fame really can make a difference, especially when it's used to change the future through education: \"Anytime you can go to school and not have to pay for it, that is always a great benefit,\" said Smith, \"but the idea that it's Magic you know, and the power of celebrity and the power of artistry, to be able to adjust young minds and to be able to create hope, is more powerful than anything..\" \u003cbr/\u003eShawn \"Jay-Z\" Carter and boyfriend of Beyonce says he is a pal of Magic Johnson and doesn't need to be an honouree to show his support for the big guy: \"He does a lot of things urban for neighbourhoods, developing, and just bringing up the neighbourhoods where we lived.\"\u003cbr/\u003eOne man put all the star power on the red carpet firmly in the shade. Muhammad Ali is loved and respected by everyone and he showed the press he still had some moves. \u003cbr/\u003eSean \"P. Diddy\" Combs and Film director, Russell Simmons received \"Industry Icon\" honours at the event. P. Diddy didn't make it to the red carpet, but Russell Simmons hugged \"Social Sentinel\" honouree, Rev. Jessie Jackson before telling press that: \"Magic is a real inspiration to a lot of us, his philanthropic efforts, his social and political investments have been all very good for his community and for all those who are in poverty.\" \u003cbr/\u003eFamed record producer, Quincy Jones, who was honoured as \"Music Mogul\" at the event, described Magic Johnson as \"Very tall, very talented, very visionary, he's got it all.\" \u003cbr/\u003eLudacris is world famous as a rap artist, but not many people know that Magic is his mentor. Ludacris summed Magic up as \"Multi-faceted, entrepreneur, very great person, you know, I've been looking up to him since I was a kid and he's done nothing but grow over all of these years, so it feels good just to be here and be part of something great.\" \u003cbr/\u003eWhilst the guests sat down to dinner, the show got underway and Magic Johnson was full of pride as he introduced Shawn Jay-Z Carter to the audience and presented him with the Industry Icon Award. \u003cbr/\u003eMuhammad Ali brought the house down with a standing ovation. Magic Johnson kissed Muhammad Ali on the forehead and the former World Champion played his part with a little fist clenching for the crowd. 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