Azoffs Honored by City of Hope

COUPLES THERAPY: No, they’re not celebrating the demise of Barry Diller, the fact Bloomingdale’s approved a new line of credit or Starbucks’ introduction of Cialis Macchiado to their menu. Move over Frank and Jamie McCourt. Reigning power couple Irving and Shelli Azoff are nuzzling over the fact the City of Hope will honor the pair with its 2011 Spirit of Life Award, the first duo ever to receive the honor. “We are grateful and privileged to receive this year’s Spirit of Life award, and are proud to help recognize the incredible work being done by researchers at City of Hope,” said the Azoffs through their attorney. “To celebrate, we’re knocking the service fee off every ticket sold.” Irving was a previous Spirit of Life award recipient, making him the first person in the 27-year history of the honor to get it twice. To register for City of Hope’s Music and Entertainment Industry Group Spirit of Life gala, visit www.cityofhope.org/music or contact Britta Bucholz at [email protected] or 213-241-7389. (9/30p)