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Bad News for Hot Hollywood Celebrities

After 34 years of marriage Carlos Santana and his wife have decided to part ways. If you read Deborah Santana’s 2005 memoir “Space Between the Stars” you might have seen this coming. In fact, you might have wondered how the marriage survived as long as it did. In her book, Deborah described her award-winning guitarist husband as being “repeatedly unfaithful.” Apparently, she had enough because according to court documents filed last week, Deborah is asking a judge to dissolve the couple’s marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. For his part, Carlos Santana, admitted to making mistakes in his marriage. “I sincerely apologized … Continue reading →

Hollywood Do-Gooders Making Headlines

Actor Will Ferrell claims he has a surefire way for you to win the parent of the year award. The bad news: It doesn’t come cheap. (Surprise, surprise.) But, the good news is that every penny goes to a great cause. The movie star is auctioning a cameo spot in his new film to raise money for a fraternity brother’s cancer foundation. The opening bid for the movie appearance is $5,000. Ferrell calls the auction the best place in the world for you to purchase the perfect Christmas present for your son or daughter—-the chance to work with him. You … Continue reading →

Come Soon to a Screen Near You

Hang on to the teleprompter Ron Burgundy is heading back to the TV studio. Yes, the rumors are true. According to Will Ferrell, he is in fact returning to the big screen as 1970s newsman Ron Burgundy in a sequel to hit comedy “Anchorman.” According to Ferrell, “Anchorman 2” will be a go provided he can bring the original cast back. Also headed to a movie theater near you in the near future… the Jonas Brothers. And not only will the singing sensations be appearing on the big screen, they will also be hitting it in all their 3-D glory. … Continue reading →

George Clooney Nobel Peace Prize Winner?

It appears he may be well on his way. The handsome actor who has graced many a magazine cover is making headlines again—-this time though, it has nothing to do with his relationship with Fabio or his comments about Britney Spears. George Clooney along with celeb pal Don Cheadle are being honored for their efforts to bring peace to Africa’s war-torn Darfur region. But the honor is not being bestowed upon the two actors by just anyone. Clooney and Cheadle will be flying to Rome next month to accept the 2007 Peace Summit Award from the 8th World Summit of … Continue reading →

Stephen Colbert–Public School Teachers’ Hero

Don’t underestimate the power of Stephen Colbert. The Comedy Central star may have lost out on his chance to run for the president of the United States, but his words are still powerful enough to rally the troops. During the hoopla surrounding Colbert’s mock presidential bid the host of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report” also asked viewers to give to DonorsChoose.org, which helps fulfill teacher wish lists for books, globes and other classroom materials in schools throughout the country. A South Carolina native, Colbert took time to promote the organization in an effort to help public school teachers and students … Continue reading →

Celebrities Lending a Hand

Madonna is putting her money where her mouth is. The adoption advocate is teaming up with Gucci to raise money for orphans in Malawai. The impoverished southern African nation is where the Material Girl and her husband Guy Ritchie met their 2-year-old son David Banda. (The couple has not officially been named the boy’s parents, but he has been living with them since last year.) According to the 49-year-old singer, she will host a star-studded fundraiser – including a dinner, musical performance and party – on February 6, 2008 to open Gucci’s new store on New York’s Fifth Avenue. “I … Continue reading →

Celebrity Updates: And The Winner Is…

A lucky kid who has a very wealthy father. That’s who won the chance to play an extra in Will Ferrell’s new movie. Confused? In a previous blog I told you about Ferrell’s idea to auction off a role in his new flick in order to raise money for the Cancer for College foundation run by his former fraternity brother at the University of Southern California. The opening bid was $5,000 and Ferrell made the comment that getting $10,000 would be a wonderful achievement. Well, consider Ferrell officially blown away. The winning bid came in at $47,100 from a Dallas … Continue reading →

Charitable Celebrities Bring Hope To Sick Children and Sick Celebrity Works On Getting Well

CHARTIABLE CELEBRITIES Who knew a love story about an accident-prone penguin keeper and an “everyman” could serve as the catalyst to aid sick children? Hard to believe, but it happened this week at a Knoxville, Tennessee movie theater. That’s where hundreds of fans gathered to greet Jessica Alba and Dane Cook during a screening of their new movie “Good Luck Chuck.” Local residents paid $75 a piece to see the actors and attend the screening of the new comedy, which opens to the general public today. The fundraiser raised $260,000 for Variety of Eastern Tennessee, a charity benefiting children with … Continue reading →

Greenies Goodwill

They may no longer be dating each other, but Jude Law and Sienna Miller still seem to share something in common—helping those less fortunate. Law has recently been getting a lot of press for his work traveling and filming in treacherous areas of eastern Afghanistan to promote the United Nations’ annual day of worldwide cease-fire and nonviolence in September. The 34-year-old actor interviewed children, government ministers and community leaders for a movie to mark the U.N.’s Peace Day on September 21st. According to Law, the film is “about documenting and seeing how Peace Day can save lives.” Crew members say … Continue reading →