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George Clooney – Humanitarian

Really George Clooney? You are already extremely talented (having an Oscar to attest to that), incredibly good looking (having left behind him a string of beauties and he is currently dating statuesque WWE Diva Stacy Keibler), and now continues to be unbelievable giving. If he wasn’t so lovable and charming, we would surely all hate him. This time, Clooney has auctioned off his beloved 2008 Tesla “Signature 100” Roaster for charity. He said the car, with only 1,825 miles, was a joy to drive, but he loves something else even more – helping make the world a better place. Clooney’s … Continue reading →

Celebs Serve Up Thanksgiving Dinner

If you are like me, you are probably still stuffed from eating too much Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. That is, unless you’ve been fighting crowds since 4 a.m. this morning for Black Friday, then you might have worked a bit off. Some celebrities decided to give back to the community this week to celebrate the holidays. Kirk Douglas and his wife Anne were among the celebrities at the 75th anniversary Thanksgiving dinner for the Los Angeles Mission on Wednesday. Each year, the Los Angeles Mission offers a hot Thanksgiving dinner to those who are homeless or hungry. Chef Roy Choi brought … Continue reading →

George Clooney and Elisabetta Canalis Split

Years ago, Nicole Kidman bet George Clooney $10,000 that he would be married by the time he was 40. Not only did Clooney pass that milestone, but he just celebrated his 50th birthday – still looking good, still not married. And now, he is officially single once again. Clooney and his lady love of the past two years, Italian actress and model Elisabetta Canalis announced they have split. In a joint statement, the two said, “We are not together anymore. It’s very difficult and very personal, and we hope everyone can respect our privacy.” The two were recently seen dining … Continue reading →

Yankee Owner George Steinbrenner Dead at 80

Love him or hate him, you cannot deny that New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner made an impact on baseball. The 80-year-old owner died of a massive heart attack today at his Tampa home. One thing is for certain – Steinbrenner always did things his way. Known by Yankee fans as The Boss, Steinbrenner bought the team in 1973 from CBS for $8.7 million. Steinbrenner’s money came from his family – his dad Henry George was the owner of Kinsman Shipping. And, Steinbrenner made even more money off the Yankees. Today, the team’s estimated value is $1.5 billion. When he … Continue reading →

Celebrities Who Had Baseball Dreams – Part 2

Another baseball season has kicked off and there are a least a few celebrities who, at one time, hoped to be on a diamond instead of on the big or small screen. Actor Kurt Russell’s father was a baseball player and Kurt had hoped to follow in his footsteps. Russell played second base for the Double-A minor league affiliate of the California Angels. He was leading the league in hitting with a .563 batting average before a collision with a player running to second base. Russell suffered a torn rotator cuff in his right shoulder and had to retire from … Continue reading →

Celebrities Who Had Baseball Dreams – Part 1

Many a little boy has had dreams of playing professional baseball one day, but did you know that some of your favorites had to settle for celebrity stardom instead? That’s right, had things been a bit different, instead of seeing George Clooney in Academy Award winning roles, you might have seen him on the baseball field. Clooney tried out for the Cincinnati Reds when he was younger, but failed to make the team. He is still a big Reds fan. In fact, Ellen DeGeneres used former Reds players as a ploy to get Clooney on her show last January. She … Continue reading →