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The Digital Life Sacrifice campaign initiated by Alicia Keys’ Keep a Child Alive foundation and meant to see A-listers off social networks until they raised $1 million has finally come to an end: after a billionaire donated half that amount. As we also reported on previous occasions, many celebrities have pledg... |
7 December 2010
03:23 GMT |
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We were telling you earlier this week that a handful of social networks-savvy celebrities were sacrificing their digital life in a bid to convince fans and followers to donate to the charity Keep a Child Alive. So far, the campaign is not going well.
Among the stars who have agreed to sign off Twitter, Facebook a... |
4 December 2010
06:58 GMT |
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A few days ago, a hoard of celebrities, only A-listers by some considerations, announced that, starting with December 1, they would go off social networks like Twitter and Facebook to raise money for charity. The problem is, people don’t really care about all that. As we also informed you at the time, a handful... |
2 December 2010
09:11 GMT |
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“Kim Kardashian is dead” reads the caption of an add showing the reality star striking a very glamorous pose in a coffin of all places. Fans needn’t despair: Kim is not really dead but she will quit social networks starting December 1 as part of the Digital Life Sacrifice campaign. An impressiv... |
29 November 2010
06:09 GMT |
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The world’s richest men and women will come together for 24 hours in September 2011 to hold the biggest, richest and most unique party ever. The aim behind The Global Party is to get into Guinness and raise money for charity.The initiative comes from a group of hedgefund managers, who will attempt to get over 8... |
30 October 2010
10:41 GMT |
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A truly special treat for all chocolate lovers out there: to mark the start of Chocolate Week, the world’s largest brandy truffle has been created. It weighs over 250 kg and packs quite a caloric punch, at 433,330 calories. The truffle is 60 pounds heavier than the previous record holder and will be accredited ... |
14 October 2010
15:21 GMT |
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For someone who’s over 50 years old and still looks like she’s in her early 20s – like Barbie –, the saying “diamonds are a girl’s best friends” seems truer than ever, since neither of them will ever age. To celebrate the iconic Barbie doll, whose popularity throughout the ye... |
8 October 2010
16:21 GMT |
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Just recently, Octomom Nadya Suleman held a yard sale to raise money to sustain her huge family of 14 children. As it turns out, this wasn’t enough and she’s now landed a gig as bartender for a night.Gossip blogger Perez Hilton got his hands on a poster now making the rounds, which announces a one-night d... |
1 October 2010
15:13 GMT |
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Segway owner and one of the most charitable public figures in the UK, James “Jimi” Heselden, passed away after rolling off a cliff on a Segway near his home in Boston Spa, West Yorks. Confirmation of the sad news comes from a spokesperson from the usually shy businessman, The Sun informs. His family is as... |
28 September 2010
06:18 GMT |
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Twitter has revealed that the "Twitter Wine" everyone has been waiting for since the announcement last year is finally shipping to those who pre-ordered and is available for sale for everyone else. Twitter may be one of the hottest properties on the web right now, but it's sticking to what it knows. It has recen... |
27 September 2010
09:24 GMT |
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Just recently, Adam Lambert announced he’d made his second tattoo into a pendant and would give the money made from sales to charity. For that – and for so much more – he’s Hollywood Celebrity of the Week.HollywoodNews says Adam is the perfect example of how celebrities should be: not only is ... |
27 September 2010
05:53 GMT |
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After one intense bidding war and a surprising twist at the end, a fan won the right to be on the set of “Breaking Dawn,” Part 1, for an entire day, mix with the crew and hang out with the stars – for $60,000. Earlier this month, a set visit on “Breaking Dawn” went up for auction, with a... |
22 September 2010
05:07 GMT |
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The other day, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt were photographed at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer rally, prompting speculation they were supporting the cause. Far from it, Avon says in a new statement. TMZ reported the other day that the presumed divorcing duo were at the event in full gear, which could have on... |
15 September 2010
05:28 GMT |
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Actress Angelina Jolie is now in Pakistan, trying to raise awareness to the cause of the victims of the recent flood. While speaking with CNN on the issue, she also revealed a bit about her personal life.The actress is known for how fiercely she guards her personal life, going as far as reportedly contractually barri... |
11 September 2010
05:57 GMT |
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After posting on Facebook photos of herself right before bed, with zero makeup on, to prove she’s had no Botox, actress Teri Hatcher is now rocking a swimsuit for a good cause. The “Desperate Housewives” star is taking part in the Malibu Triathlon this Sunday, where she’ll be teaming up with B... |
10 September 2010
14:41 GMT |
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Ever since the Superbowl commercial she did for Snickers, veteran actress Betty White has been slowly – but surely – taking over. And we don’t mean just television either, since the Golden Girl has even been (jokingly) considered for a part on one of the biggest film franchises, “Eclipse.&rdqu... |
22 July 2010
13:31 GMT |
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A judge has recently ordered Lindsay Lohan to wear an alcohol-monitoring device on her ankle, also called a SCRAM bracelet, for claims she’d violated the terms of her probation stemming from an older drunk-driving incident. Since then, the actress has managed to keep her bracelet hidden from prying eyes, only t... |
1 June 2010
06:59 GMT |
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Wolfire has announced a special offer on five games that work with Mac OS X, Windows and Linux. Basically, you donate an unspecified amount of money that goes to charity, and you get World of Goo, Aquaria, Gish, Lugaru HD and Penumbra: Overture as a bundle. Interested parties can also choose to turn the package into ... |
5 May 2010
08:58 GMT |
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Thanks to many years in the public eye as a chef, health campaigner and, of course, television personality, Jamie Oliver is now a household name. What with the launch of a US show as well, Jamie has broken into the list of Britain’s richest men, while also occupying a very respectable position on another list, ... |
19 April 2010
05:52 GMT |
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27-year-old Prince William is actively involved with several major charities in the UK, which is why his latest endeavor in this sense might not come as a huge surprise. What does come as a bit of a shock though is, as Sky News points out, the amount and the darker color of his hair in a recent charity photo publish... |
16 February 2010
08:23 GMT |
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After Brittany Murphy’s death, her grieving husband, Simon Monjack, and mother, Sharon Murphy, set up a charitable foundation that received donations for what it said was the support of arts and education in children. Over the weekend, TMZ broke the story that the foundation was not listed as a charitable one w... |
15 February 2010
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About a year ago, Madonna headed to Malawi to adopt a baby girl from one of the orphanages there. Almost half a year later, she was given the greenlight for the adoption, though talk of trafficking still persisted because she had been allowed the adoption without having residency in the country. Today, Madonna finds ... |
14 February 2010
05:00 GMT |
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Lionel Richie decided that the recent disaster in Haiti, caused by the earthquake, was the perfect opportunity for a remake of his and Michael Jackson’s 1985 hit “We Are the World,” where all the proceeds would go to charity. Having called on over 100 artists, both from music and film, Richie set ou... |
13 February 2010
06:44 GMT |
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Celebrities have all joined forces to do their bit for the victims in Haiti, either donating money to several charitable organizations working in the area or taking part in last week’s telethon that managed to raise almost $58 million within 24 hours. John Travolta belongs to the former category, the actor flyi... |
27 January 2010
03:03 GMT |
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Showbiz A-listers, from actors to singers and television personalities, all joined forces in what is known as the biggest campaign of the kind to date, the Hope for Haiti telethon on Friday night. The event was aired on several US and international networks live, with a myriad of big artists performing while other st... |
25 January 2010
03:44 GMT |
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As the entire showbiz industry is rallying up to raise awareness and funds for Haiti, which desperately needs help in the aftermath of the two recent and devastating earthquakes, Simon Cowell is also lending a helping hand. The music producer has announced plans to come out with a song that will benefit earthquake vi... |
22 January 2010
10:24 GMT |
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More and more celebrities are joining various organizations to bring relief to the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti. The lineup for the upcoming telethon, which will air on most US networks from several cities around the world, is constantly modified to include more stars, while other celebrities are doing their b... |
21 January 2010
06:10 GMT |
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Rapper Wyclef Jean and his foundation Yele Haiti are currently under serious fire after The Smoking Gun unveiled documents showing Wyclef used the money the organization raised to pay for a recording studio, one of his performances and for other expenses that are reportedly completely unjustifiable. In a press confer... |
20 January 2010
09:43 GMT |
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An 11-year-old kid named Cameron has managed to get an app through Apple’s thorough reviewing process, and is now donating some of the proceeds from the sales to a children’s hospital. iSketch is a drawing app for iPhone and iPod touch that allows its user to select different kinds of brushes, and feature... |
20 January 2010
08:26 GMT |
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Robert Pattinson usually likes to keep a very low profile, putting in appearances only when he has to, meaning for promotional duties stipulated in his contract. However, he did not hesitate when organizers of Hope for Haiti asked him to present the upcoming telethon meant to raise funds for the victims of the earthq... |
20 January 2010
04:16 GMT |
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The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony was a fabulous event, with stars rocking only the best evening outfits, matched with incredible jewelry and other designer accessories. Of the female celebrities that have walked the red carpet last night, a handful has done so with a purpose: that of bringing exposure to ... |
18 January 2010
11:00 GMT |
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In September last year, Jessica Biel, along with many other celebrities, pledged their support for a good cause and promised they would climb Mount Kilimanjaro in support of that cause. On Tuesday, Biel and the others reached the top of the highest peak in Africa, as People magazine can confirm. Jessica Biel, Emile H... |
13 January 2010
16:31 GMT |
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Model and actress Rebecca Romijn is the star of the latest Got Milk? campaign, which aims not only to contribute to charity through several foundations but to raise awareness on the importance of healthy nutrition, one that should also include milk. Together with her are her twins, Dolly and Charlie. However, shootin... |
13 January 2010
07:04 GMT |
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Charitable donations, as everything else, took a hit in 2009 because of the worldwide economic downturn. However, Microsoft employees outdid themselves in the past year, managing to give in excess of $70 million to charity. According to information supplied by the Redmond giant, the company, together with its employ... |
23 December 2009
04:22 GMT |
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Every year for the past few, Google has rewarded its AdSense and AdWords customers with all sorts of gifts ranging from memory cards to coffee mugs. In the early days, the company would get pretty generous with its gifts but this year, it remained quiet for a while, leading many to ask whether the economy hadn't... |
22 December 2009
11:46 GMT |
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Taylor Swift is not only a celebrated and much appreciated singer, but also a very lovable celebrity, the kind who never forgets to help others who perhaps will never have the chance she had to break in the spotlight. To celebrate her 20th birthday, the country singer donated no less than $250,000 to schools she visi... |
15 December 2009
08:39 GMT |
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Lindsay Lohan is a good actress, movie critics often say, but her biggest misfortune to date is that she’s letting her public persona, her party-girl image in particular, do away with the best career options that might come her way. Marking a new phase in her life, as well as to show her commitment to breaking ... |
9 December 2009
11:10 GMT |
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While 2009 was one of the worst years for the gaming industry in a very, very long time and while people aren't so willing to give away their hard-earned cash to purchase a new video game, they are more willing to make a purchase from the “save your soul” publisher. Gaming studios are firing people i... |
7 December 2009
07:14 GMT |
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A former IT specialist, who hacked into the computer network of a Miami-based charity where he used to work, has been sentenced to 18 months imprisonment. The hacker deleted numerous important files from the systems and disabled the voice mail service.
Back in August, we reported that a computer technician, named ... |
27 November 2009
08:19 GMT |
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Come December 7, Lady Gaga will get to meet and perform for the Queen of England at the annual Royal Variety Performance, it has recently emerged. While it has not yet been established whether the Queen is a fan of Gaga’s music or not, the main concerns about the show have to do with the singer’s out-of-t... |
26 November 2009
11:24 GMT |
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For much criticism they draw in the media for their personal life, despite not doing anything in particular to elicit such negative attention, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie continue to do much good together as a celebrity couple. In fact, in 2009, the two have contributed over $6.4 million to charity, which virtually ... |
24 November 2009
11:14 GMT |
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Games aren't always directed straight at the young, and video games are no exception. If anything, the age ratings prove this. But that doesn't mean that titles and children aren't strongly rooted together, and, as part of the family, video games come to share their load of the weight. The holidays are... |
9 November 2009
06:26 GMT |
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In late August, Madonna performed in Bucharest, Romania, as part of her Sticky & Sweet tour. While on stage, the Queen of Pop took a short break from singing to discuss an issue she said she had become acquainted with, that of Gypsy discrimination. In return, audiences booed her. Now, Ethan Hawke is speaking in Madon... |
3 November 2009
11:21 GMT |
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Some men would pay an arm and a leg for a chance to kiss Hollywood stunner Charlize Theron. Unfortunately, none of them was present at a recent charity auction where, exasperated that the bidding had stalled, Theron offered a seven-second kiss to a male bidder. A woman risked it all and won, as Us Magazine – an... |
24 October 2009
06:51 GMT |
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Twitter may not be making any money as a web service just yet but it looks like it's trying its luck in more diverse fields like wine making. The microblogging service is launching its own wine label today, called Fledgling Wine, in collaboration with the Crushpad DIY winery from San Francisco, Twitter's ow... |
15 October 2009
10:13 GMT |
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Twitter can be used for many things, some superficial, some more important. Most of the time things fall into the first category but every once in a while some manage to harness the power of Twitter and social media in general to actually do something positive and with a real impact. Drew Olanoff was diagnosed with c... |
8 October 2009
09:30 GMT |
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A little while ago, American Idol runner-up and currently the most hyped pop artist of our times, despite not even having an album out, Adam Lambert announced his fans he would be launching a charity program. Set up at DonorsChoose.org, the campaign helped fans get in touch with the singer, while also, most important... |
1 October 2009
09:37 GMT |
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The Black Eyed Peas are putting themselves up for an auction that will benefit the Telethon Institute for Child Health Research in Australia. The bid will also offer one fan the chance to fly with the bandmembers, listen to BEP music and, at the same time, watch them set two world records, as the eBay listing informs... |
28 September 2009
05:46 GMT |
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Working out is an important part of her life, as also is always staying healthy. Jessica Biel, former “Seventh Heaven” alum, will now have the chance to put her amazing physical condition to the test, as she has just pledged to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity, thus joining other celebrities who have a... |
25 September 2009
16:11 GMT |
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Celebrities in the UK are joining forces to raise awareness and money on several medical issues many women are confronted with, and they’re doing so in very original ways. Amanda Holden, a judge on the highly popular show Britain’s Got Talent, for one, has chosen to pose in nothing but a pair of leopard-p... |
24 September 2009
14:31 GMT |
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