Posts with tag "goodnews"

Listen to Vanessa Williams: Lay Off the Fake Botox

Posted Nov 18th 2009 at 04:30 PM by Robin Milling

Vanessa Williams continues to lend her voice to the Dress For Success organization, benefiting disadvantaged women by donating clothing and giving them the tools to succeed in the competitive workplace. This time, Williams is spearheading the Express Success campaign with Allergan, the Botox makers who have donated $250,000 to the non-profit organization. The 'Ugly Betty' star who is ...

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Nic Cage Talks to Pirates at Kenyan Jail

Posted Nov 18th 2009 at 02:31 PM by PopEater / Wire Services

Nicolas Cage has visited a Kenyan prison holding suspected Somali pirates awaiting trial to highlight the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean. Inmates danced for the movie star and shook his hand as he toured the Shimo La Tewa prison in the Kenyan coastal town of Mombasa. The prison has become a model for other jails in the country because of the reform work of its chief warden, Wanini Kireri. ...

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Save the Frogs! Surprising Celeb Causes

Posted Nov 17th 2009 at 05:00 PM by Laura Ferreiro

We've all heard about Angelina Jolie's exploits as a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and Bono's campaigns to combat AIDS and poverty in Africa, but did you know that 'Heroes' star Hayden Panettiere has been fighting to prevent dolphins from being killed in Japan? Or that Jennie Garth is taking on, um, bad breath in Los Angeles? We at PopEater decided to take a look at some of the lesser-known ...

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Ron Livingston Gets Married to 'Rachel Getting Married' Star

Posted Nov 12th 2009 at 06:58 AM by PopEater Staff

'Office Space' and 'Sex and the City' actor Ron Livingston and actress Rosemarie DeWitt tied the knot early this month in San Francisco, his rep has confirmed to PEOPLE. Livingston, and DeWitt, who was the Rachel in 'Rachel Getting Married,' have been dating for three years. They met on the set of the FOX show, 'Standoff.' ...

Photos: Stars Give Back

Posted Nov 9th 2009 at 09:55 AM by PopEater Staff

Stars give back in many ways. Here are photos of popular celebrities helping out their favorite charities: ...

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Autistic Artist Draws NYC From Memory

Posted Nov 3rd 2009 at 03:55 PM by PopEater Staff

Stephen Wiltshire was diagnosed with autism at age three, and he was mute until age five. His drawings, which began as a way to calm him down from tantrums, have made him into a critically-acclaimed artist. They now sell for thousands of dollars a piece. London-born Wiltshire, 35, recently came to New York City as both a tourist and an artist. After only a few minutes in a helicopter ride, he ...

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Celebritiy Do-Gooders Set High Standards for Hollywood Activism

Posted Nov 3rd 2009 at 03:28 PM by Jo Piazza

There is no doubt that new school Hollywood looks up to the old school when it comes to charting their career paths. Brooke Shields' time at Princeton was an inspiration to young actresses like Claire Danes, Natalie Portman and Emma Watson who took a detour into the Ivy Leagues before building their careers. Every young starlet and actor wants the career arc of Hollywood legends like ...

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Mary Stuart Masterson Has First Child

Posted Nov 2nd 2009 at 03:59 PM by PopEater Staff

Actress Mary Stuart Masterson and her husband Jeremy Davidson have welcomed a baby to the family. The 'Fried Green Tomatoes' star, 43, gave birth to a son on October 11, her rep told PEOPLE. The couple have been married since 2006, and this is their first child. ...

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Dakota Fanning Is a Homecoming Queen

Posted Nov 2nd 2009 at 10:36 AM by PopEater Staff

Dakota Fanning isn't just a 'New Moon' queen -- now she's a homecoming queen. Everything is coming up roses (and sashes) for the 15-year-old actress, as she was honored by her fellow Campbell Hall Episcopal High School classmates over the weekend. Fanning, sporting a cheerleaders outfit and tiara while walking arm-in-arm with a football player, was all smiles while winning the prize. More ...

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From Our Sponsor: Sandra Bullock Hits 'The Blind Side'

Posted Nov 2nd 2009 at 05:01 AM by PopEater Staff

Sandra Bullock stars in 'The Blind Side,' opening everywhere on Nov. 20. The film traces the amazing, true story of All-American football star MIchael Oher. Find out more on the film and the remarkable story. ...