Thursday, February 19, 2009
Ben Affleck feared people would think he's "just an airhead celebrity" when he got involved with charity work in Africa.The Man About Town actor - who has become a vocal supporter of humanitarian work in the Democratic Republic of Congo - admits he was worried the world wouldn't take him seriously when he announced his philanthropic plans, so decided to brush up on his knowledge of the region first.
He says, "I thought, well maybe I'd like to get involved, but I was nervous about it and I thought, you know, I don't want to be a dilettante."
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Chloe Jo Berman, recently appeared on hip-hop station Hop 97 to chat about green living, veganism and how to be a sexy environmentalist.
About the interview, Chloe says:
"I had all sorts of preconceived notions about how hip hop tough guys would react to my eco, green, vegan ideas - but they were all smashed in the shnozz by the most open minded and adorably funny gentlemen I've met in years."
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Wanna dress your little ones like Gwen Stefani's kids? Well now you CAN!!
The hiptastic singer is teaming up with Handmedowns.com to auction off some of Kingston and Zuma's gently-used baby gear to raise money for a great cause!
On the site you'll have the chance to bid on things like: Kingston's Radio Flyer Wagon, Kingston's Rockin' Tee, Zuma's Snuggly Onesie and much more!
All the proceeds will benefit the Orange Wood Children's Foundation and the Children's Hospital of Orange County.
The auction ends on February 20, 2009.
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The 'Focker' family is expanding and the stars of the popular movie franchise are reportedly in talks to appear in the third sequel.
Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro and Owen Wilson are in negotiations to star in the previously announced 'Little Fockers,' according to the Hollywood Reporter. Wilson, who had small roles in the first two installments, could have an expanded role in the new film, the trade magazine reports.
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Ribbons on the red carpet are nothing new. But this one is.
Many of the celebs who will be walking the red carpet at the Oscars on Sunday will be wearing a white ribbon to show their support of same-sex marriage
Anne Hathaway will have one -- the same one she wore to the inauguration of President Obama -- as will the creators of the film Milk.
Labels: ben affleck, Ben Stiller, celebrity quote, cloe jo berman, gwen stefani, oscars, owen wilson, Robert De Niro
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