Posts with tag "japan tsunami"

Sandra Bullock and Demi Lovato Donate $1 Million Each to Japan Disaster Relief

Posted Mar 18th 2011 at 02:30 AM by Christo Varghese

Actresses Sandra Bullock and Demi Lovato have donated $1 million each to the Japanese disaster relief, according to several reports. CNN is reporting that Bullock sent the donation to the American Red Cross to help with earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Japan. The contribution was made by 'The Blind Side' actress on behalf of her family. The Red Cross reports that this was the largest ...

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Clint Eastwood's Tsunami-Depicting 'Hereafter' Pulled From Japanese Cinemas

Posted Mar 14th 2011 at 11:20 AM by Zach Dionne

Clint Eastwood's 'Hereafter' has been pulled from Japanese cinemas following devastation wrought by an earthquake and tsunami last week. The film depicts a character surviving the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that crippled Southeast Asia. Satoru Otani, a Warner Entertainment Japan Inc. official, says the tsunami scenes render the film "not appropriate" for Japanese audiences. The film, starring ...

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Lady Gaga Creates Prayer Bracelet to Benefit Disaster Relief in Japan

Posted Mar 12th 2011 at 08:13 AM by Christine Fenno

Hours after the world learned the shocking news about Japan's 8.9 quake and 10-meter tsunami, Lady Gaga launched a movement on Twitter to raise relief funds. The singer has designed a white and red wristband for fans to purchase in her official online store, according to MTV News, and she says all sales proceeds will benefit victims of the disaster. And the $5 price tag can be voluntarily ...

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'Twilight' Cast Evacuates Vancouver After Tsunami Warning

Posted Mar 11th 2011 at 01:15 PM by Kiki Von Glinow

Following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan early Friday morning and the subsequent warnings placed on Hawaii and the West Coast, the cast and crew of 'The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn,' including Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart, have been evacuated from their filming location on British Columbia's Vancouver Island beach, according to PEOPLE. The location includes an open ...