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Keira Knightly gets viciously ‘beaten’

April 4th, 2009, 6:35 pm by

Actress Keira Knightly is seen in this domestic abuse ad. Just watch the video and tell me what you think.

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Hayden Panettiere needs your help

October 28th, 2008, 10:15 pm by

Hayden Panettiere may play an invincible cheerleader on “Heroes,” but the 19-year-old actress/activist risked life and limb last October when she paddled out to a cove in Taiji, Wakamaya, Japan to protest the hunting of dolphins. She’s partnered with Socialvibe in efforts to raise funds for The Whaleman Foundation, an organization dedicated to protecting dolphins, whales, and their ocean habitat. Check out this video.

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Justin golfs for children

October 16th, 2008, 9:30 am by
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Justin Timberlake played golf and hosted the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on the PGA tour in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday. Other celebs that participated were George Lopez, Luke Wilson and JT’s gf, Jessica Biel.

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Celebrities unite to Stand Up to Cancer

September 6th, 2008, 8:44 am by

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Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, Natasha Beddingfield, Rihanna, Ashanti, Nicole Sherzinger, Carrie Underwood, Fergie, Keshia Cole, Leona Lewis, and Ciara pose with Babyface and LA Reid. These talented singers united to record Just Stand Up a single benefitting the worldwide charity Stand Up to Cancer. Also Jack Black, Jennifer Aniston, Justin Timberlake, Halle Berry and Keanu Reeves – along with presidential nominees John McCain and Barack Obama – and many more were among those participating in the fundraising show.

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Angelina, Brad donate $1M to Iraqi kids

June 25th, 2008, 4:47 pm by

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Brad and Angelina or Brangelina have donated $1 million to help Iraqi children affected by the wars according to The Associated Press. The money was donated to The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict on Wednesday. The organization will disperse the donation to four groups working on behalf of children who have lost their parents, their homes and their schools in Iraq. U.S. children will also benefit from the donation.

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Justin donates $200,000 to Memphis museum, foundation

March 24th, 2008, 4:22 pm by

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Justin, 27, has generously donated $200,000 for music- $100,000 to Memphis Rock N’ Soul Museum and the other $100,000 to Memphis Music Foundation according to the Associated Press. I am amazed that a young musician like J.T. thoughtfully gives away his hard-earned money to keep education of music alive.

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Courteney looks to FRIENDS to help raise funds

March 20th, 2008, 7:36 pm by

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According to the Associated Press, Courteney Cox and David Arquette are looking to celebrity friends to help raise funds for a rare skin disorder. And they want to raise $1 million in 2 weeks, that will help benefit Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare condition that primarily effects children.

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Drew donates $1M to help fight hunger

March 3rd, 2008, 3:01 pm by

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The ever so lovely Ms. Drew Barrymore donated $1 million check to the World Food Program, according to the Associated Press. Drew made the announcement on the ‘Oprah Winfrey Show.’ Drew, who serves as World Food Program ambassador to U.N., said the $1 million is the largest donation she’s made. ‘I’m able to make this incredible donation – this has changed my life,’ she said. ’But I encourage everyone to give.’ Kudos to Drew! 

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U.N. appoints George as ‘messenger of peace’

January 18th, 2008, 8:27 pm by

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According to the Associated Press, the U.N. chief appoints George Clooney as ‘messenger of peace’ Friday to promote world body’s activities. I think it’s great when celebrities get involved to help change the world. George says he’s trying to stop all the fighting in Darfur.

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Brad Pitt to build eco-friendly homes in New Orleans

December 4th, 2007, 5:27 pm by

Brad Pitt is launching a project to build affordable, eco-friendly homes in the New Orleans area that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina … here are a few pictures … the hot pink tents represent where the new homes will be built.

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