Kevin Bacon Is Inspirational

Robin Maxwell was so inspired by Kevin Bacon’s Six Degrees charity website that she helped to raise nearly $18,000 for Multiple Sclerosis research.    Because she was one of the biggest fundraisers, Bacon then donated another $10,000 to her cause.  Maxwell, 39, was diagnosed with MS in January 2007 and has continued to raise money for the [...]

Nicole and Joel Turn Baby Shower Into Charity Event

If  you were lucky enough to get an invite (see above) to Nicole Ritchie’s baby shower on Sunday, you won’t be bringing a gift for the mom-to-be.  According to US Weekly, Nicole and boyfriend Joel Madden have requested that guests bring items to donate to their newly formed charity — The Richie Madden Children’s Foundation-to support mothers in need. In addition they plan [...]

Emile Hirsch Honored at Oxfam Charity Event

Emile Hirsch was honored at The Oxfam Party  at Esquire North in New York City last night. Oxfam America played a part in the feature film Into the Wild when the main character, Christopher, donates his entire life savings of $24,000 to Oxfam American and then goes on an epic adventure to Alaska.  The movie, directed by Sean Penn is [...]

Heroes Cast Race to Fight Epilepsy

 
The cast of NBC’s Heroes turned out to support the Race To Fight Epilepsy fundraiser event.  Those in attendance included Greg Grunberg (whose son has epilepsy), Hayden Panettiere, Kristen Bell and Milo Ventimiglia.   The party took place on Wednesday at the Skirball Centre in Calabasas, CA. 
Milo and Hayden put an end to their relationship rumors when he told People magazine:
  “She and [...]

Richard Gere Wins Humanitarian Award

Richard Gere, who was terric in The Hoax, accepted an award for his humanitarian efforts toward the Tibetan independence and HIV/AIDS cause.  The award was given by the city of Philadelphia and included a $100,000 honorarium.

“I’m not worthy of this award in any way whatsoever,” Gere said. “I can’t tell you how this makes me feel. [...]

Hollywood Goes Green

Ed Begley Jr. will be hosting the first ever Hollywood Goes Green conference.  The purpose of the gathering is to specifically address environmental issues in entertainment and related industries.    Learn more
In other celebrity green news:
Darryl Hannah drives a freaky biodiesel car
The Independent Spirit Awards are going green from head to toe
Mr. Big (Chris Noth) says fight [...]

Ben Affleck and Rachel Bilson Show Some Holiday Spirit

 
No, this isn’t a new couple alert.  Ben is still happily married to Jen as far as we know and we’re not sure about Rachel’s love life.  Alas, that isn’t the point of this post.  The reason they were photographed together is because they came out to show support at the Cartier holiday celebration to benefit The Art [...]

Killers New CD Goes Red

The Killers have announced that their second Christmas single, “Don’t Shoot Me Santa”, will be a part of the (RED) campaign. They are joining with brands such as Apple, Converse, American Express, Motorola, Hallmark, Gap, and more to help those affected by AIDS in Africa.  All of the proceeds from the sales of the cd will benefit the Global Fund, for [...]

Correction: Paris Does Not Want To Save Drunk Elephants

It is a sad day for elephants.  We reported last week that Paris Hilton wanted to save drunken elephants.  Now the story is being retracted by the Associated Press.   According to her publicist, Lori Berk, Paris Hilton never made any comments about helping the drunken elephants in India.  It looks like elephant alcoholics will have to get [...]

Matt Damon Is Sexiest Man Alive 2007

People named Matt Damon the Sexiest Man Alive.   He responded humbly saying,
“You’ve given an aging suburban dad the ego-boost of a lifetime.”
Of course, we find him sexy for other reasons.  Damon, 37, supports many charities including the OneXOne Campaign, Not on Our Watch, H2O Africa, and many more.
The issue hits newsstands Thursday.  Congratulations Matt–this award is well [...]