Hollywood Stars Giving Their All to Give to Those in Need

Justin Timberlake the singer/actor/fashion designer/restaurant owner is adding a new line to his resume—philanthropist. The 27-year-old former Mouseketeer is making headlines for digging deep and giving big to aid two organizations close to his heart. Last week, the Memphis native donated $100,000 each to the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Foundation in an effort to support music education. Timberlake dropped off the checks during a break from filming his new movie “The Open Road,” which is being shot not far from his boyhood Tennessee town. Executives with the organizations say they will use Timberlake’s contributions to … Continue reading

Finger Lickin’ Good Times on the Road

May is National BBQ Month and to celebrate I would love nothing more than to make a lifelong dream of mine come true. Regular readers of this blog know that I have fantasized of crisscrossing the country in search of the nation’s best ribs. But with gas prices nearing record highs it looks like my dream trip will be put on the back burner for at least another year. However, if you have the time, money and appetite there’s no stopping you from heading out to some of the country’s biggest cookouts. I’m not just talking about any ol’ barbeque; … Continue reading

Jake of All Trades

Jake Gyllenhaal is in love and using his new lease on life to expand his empire (or at least pad his wallet). Life & Style is reporting that the actor is developing a new organic restaurant venture with celebrity chef Chris Fischer. According to the magazine, Gyllenhaal’s first passion has always been food and his actress sister Maggie professes that her sibling is “one of the best chefs ever.” Apparently, the 27-year-old Hollywood hottie made a promise to friends that he would open a restaurant if his acting career didn’t take off by the time he was 30. As it … Continue reading

Justin Timberlake and Duran Duran Collaborate

I refused to use the title I saw posted on Yahoo this morning – “Timberlake helping Duran Duran get “sexy back.” After all, Simon LeBon, who graced the walls of my college dorm room, was working sexy when Justin Timberlake was still in diapers! I was depressed enough when I read that Justin was born the same year Duran Duran’s first album was released. Regardless, the 80s superstars who have sold over 85 million records are releasing another album soon and Timberlake helped produce and sang on the first single, “Falling Down.” This album comes more than 25 years after … Continue reading