Recent Popular Culture Blog | Celebrities and their Charities Posts"Nightline's" New Celebrity Correspondentby Michele Cheplic25 Jun 2008 09:00 PMInstead of using his airtime on ABC's "Nightline" to promote a new film or clothing line actor Ben Affleck will be shining the spotlight on the humanitarian crisis in the Congo. The 35-year-old Academy Award winner took a "Nightline" crew on his recent fact-finding mission to Africa. Celebrity Auctions: Ponies and Pantiesby Michele Cheplic23 Jun 2008 11:50 PMLast year my young daughter was totally into My Little Pony. She collected a ton of the 4-inch-tall plastic toys; watched the animated movies; and had grandma send her the My Little Pony Treasury so she could read about the ponies' adventures and learn who was who in Ponyland. Celebrity Moms Lending a Hand to Children of the Worldby Michele Cheplic18 Jun 2008 10:54 PMDogs living around a Staten Island, New York elementary school for autistic children must have gotten an earful yesterday when Jennifer Lopez made a surprise visit to perform for some unsuspecting students. Charitable Celebs Lending a Handby Michele Cheplic17 Jun 2008 12:33 PMAlec Baldwin is at it again. This time the outspoken actor (also known as an "enthusiastic" Democrat who likes to comment on political matters) is taking on New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. More specifically the mayor's homelessness policies. Cha-Ching! for Charityby Michele Cheplic14 Jun 2008 04:50 PMMore than 350,000 screaming fans braved torrential rain, thunder and lightning tonight to see Paul McCartney perform a charity concert in a place he had never belted out a single note before. The former Beatle belted out his favorite tunes in the middle of Kiev's central Independence Square. More Cause Celeb-Anderson's Selling Her Viper and Ford's Saving the Tigerby Michele Cheplic12 Jun 2008 06:51 AMNot again... People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) poster girl Pamela Anderson is once again making headlines for her unique approach to raising funds for the animal rights charity. How Much Would You Pay for Famous Stuff?by Michele Cheplic07 Jun 2008 10:17 AMHow much would you be willing to shell out for the desk and chair Charles Dickens used to write "Great Expectations?" Unless you would have been willing to fork over $850,001 then you wouldn't have gone home with the items. Supernanny Reaches out to Britney Spears and Where You Can Buy Bill Cosby's Sweatersby Michele Cheplic30 May 2008 11:08 AMMove over Mel Gibson, "Supernanny" Jo Frost says she has what it takes to get Britney Spears' life back in order. How Much Would You Bid for Madonna's Lip Gloss?by Michele Cheplic23 May 2008 11:50 PMWould you consider $500,000? Goodness knows I wouldn't. But someone in France did so happily and got the Material Girl's magnifying mirror, hair clips, skin blotting tissues, and lip gloss thrown in as well. Celebs-Giving as Good as They Getby Michele Cheplic21 May 2008 08:00 PMAt some point in your life you have likely sunk your teeth into a Jimmy Dean sausage, and thanks to loyal fans, the pork product king has been able to amass a fortune. Now Dean says it's time to give back. The sausage titan just donated $1 million to Texas' Wayland Baptist University. Recent Blog Comments Michele Cheplic says... "I heard Gayle King is taking Oprah's spot, but I find that hard to believe considering she already had a talk show that failed years ago." Michele Cheplic says... "Jon's lucky, I actually think his self destruction came early." |
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