Music Industry Moves: T.J. Martell Gala Honoring Red Light Founder Coran Capshaw Raises Over $3.2 Million for Cancer Research; Freddy Wexler Launches Label

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Music Industry Moves: T.J. Martell Gala Honoring Red Light Founder Coran Capshaw Raises Over $3.2 Million for Cancer Research; Freddy Wexler Launches LabelWorldPing
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What happened

Martell Foundation raised more than $3.2 million for cancer research at its annual New York Honors Gala on Sept.

15 — the most the event has raised in more than two decades.

Key facts

  • Martell Foundation raised more than $3.2 million for cancer research at its annual New York Honors Gala on Sept.
  • 15 — the most the event has raised in more than two decades.
  • Reported by Variety and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:10:39 UTC.

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  2. Music Industry Moves: T.J. Martell Gala Honoring Red Light Founder Coran Capshaw Raises Over $3.2 Million for Cancer Research; Freddy Wexler Launches Label

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