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, 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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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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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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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 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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Photos courtesy of Associated Press