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Art Auction Charity Haiti Jennifer Aniston Justin Theroux

JENNIFER ANISTON IS GIVING IT AWAY

We actually think Jennifer Aniston has been inspired by Angelina and Brad’s charitable ways and decided to open her bulging wallet and make a grand gesture. Jennifer is the first to admit how lucky she is and what an extraordinary life she has. She’s always been very generous with her friends, but her $450,000 purchase of a piece of art with the proceeds going to Haitian health and education, is a big step for her. The stark grey oil and charcoal painting (above) was only expected to sell for around $150,000 but Jen was exceedingly generous. It makes her feel good and look good. Her auction date Justin Theroux must have been quite impressed.

By Janet / September 24, 2011

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Baby Charity David Beckham Gift Victoria Beckham

THE BECKHAMS SAY THANKS BUT NO THANKS TO BABY GIFTS

Ever since the Beckhams announced they were expecting last January, they’ve been bombarded by gifts for the baby. It seems like every upscale manufacturer of strollers has sent their latest model in hopes of seeing little Harper being pushed around it. It’s not gonna happen. Victoria and David received changing tables, all kinds of baby carriers, clothing, little girl toys, stuffed animals, dolls, and even a swing set. Victoria and David have a policy of not accepting gifts- everything is either returned or donated to LA charities – even the fourteen strollers worth up to $800!

By Janet / July 24, 2011

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Charity Japan Lady Gaga Pandas

LADY GAGA ATTEMPTS TO WIN OVER THE JAPANESE BY LOOKING LIKE A PANDA

Lady Gaga wants to be liked in Japan so naturally she made herself up to look like A PANDA for a talk show there. She was drumming up excitement for a tour she might be planning in Japan. She also hotly denied pocketing money from sales of her “Pray for Japan” charity wristbands. Gaga insists that all proceeds go to help earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan.

By Janet / June 29, 2011

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Charity Image Las Vegas Tiger Jam Tiger Woods

TIGER WOODS WANTS TO REBUILD HIS DEMOLISHED IMAGE BY AVOIDING LAS VEGAS

A number of Las Vegas charities are crossing their fingers that Tiger Woods won’t be afraid to hold his charity foundation’s largest fundraiser, Tiger Jam, in Las Vegas this year. Tiger cancelled the event last April due to his cheating scandal. According to Norm Clarke, Woods’ PR team has been discouraging visits to party central Las Vegas in hopes of rebuilding his shattered image. But the charities are hurting financially and hoping Tiger will resurrect the event. As long as he’s not photographed nightclubbing with questionable women, what’s left of Tiger’s reputation should survive the weekend intact.

By Janet / November 28, 2010

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AIDS Art Auction Audi Charity Damien Hirst Elton John

ELTON JOHN: THIS DAMIEN HIRST PINK SPLATTERED AUDI IS WORTH A FORTUNE

Elton John is auctioning off this one of a kind Audi A1 that has been custom painted by the impossibly popular and “wealthiest living artist,” Damien Hirst. This particular Audi model won’t be available to the general public for months. Among other things, Hirst is famous for “spin paintings” and he did the same to this car. Despite Hirst’s obsession with “death,” Elton has assured art collecting bidders that the vehicle is “road legal and safe.” Since works by Hirst have sold for twenty million dollars, it will be interesting to see how much money Elton’s AIDS charity will benefit from this art inspired auction. We wish Elton would donate some of the money to women’s charities.

By Janet / July 19, 2010

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Charity Haiti I Put A Spell On You Johnny Depp Shane MacGowan The Pogues

SHANE MACGOWAN, JOHNNY DEPP, AND FRIENDS PUT A SPELL ON YOU FOR A REASON

Now HERE’S a charity song you can sink your teeth into. Our insightful colleague Lisa Derrick at The Huffington Post obviously has a thing for Shane MacGowan like we do. She revealed that Shane gathered up some buddies including Johnny Depp, Nick Cave, and Chrissie Hynde, to record a new version of Screamin’ Jay Hawkins’ classic “I Put a Spell on You” to raise money for Haiti. It’s cool to see Shane and Johnny together again and the song is a lot less sappy than most fundraising songs – give it a listen. (By the way, what happened to Shane’s “new” teeth?)

By Janet / February 28, 2010

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Brazil Charity Jesus Luz Kabbalah Madonna

MADONNA AND JESUS ARE HELPING BRAZILIAN CHILDREN LEARN ABOUT KABBALAH

Madonna and the boyfriend she DIDN’T break up with, Jesus Luz, are very cozy in Brazil while she’s getting charity work done. Madonna supports poor children’s charities in Brazil but you can bet Kabbalah is heavily involved. Certainly red strings go along with the financial help. Above, Madonna and Jesus and Mercy are traveling with a big entourage on a sightseeing outing.

By Janet / February 13, 2010

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Auction Charity Lady Gaga MOCA Prada

MOCA HOPES YOU’LL FIT INTO LADY GAGA’S SHOES

Prada designed size 4 bouffant dress, hand painted and festooned with chandelier glass, and Frank Gehry designed headdress that Lady Gaga wore when she performed at the MOCA 30th Anniversary Gala are being auctioned off to raise money for the museum. Included with the dress are Gaga’s matching size 6 and ½ platform shoes with chandelier glass dripping from the heels. (Tiny feet!) Yes, the headpiece reminds us of Disney Hall. We saw these treasures up close and they ARE exceptional.The costume is valued at $30,000, but someone might get a good deal. The Gehry hat is also valued at $30,000, and it’s all for a worthwhile cause – we love our museum.

By Janet / November 22, 2009

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Brazil Charity Jesus Luz Kabbalah Madonna

MADONNA HITS UP MILLIONAIRES TO DONATE TO HER CHILDREN’S CHARITY IN BRAZIL

Hoping the increase the popularity of Kabbalah in Brazil, Madonna flew by helicopter to a fancy island where Rio’s rich and famous reside, to raise money for her planned children’s charity in Brazil. Her flying outfit seems to be inspired by the 1930’s. It’s rumored that she’s already raised ten million dollars for the charity. Later she and Jesus left Brazil on a commercial flight.

By Janet / November 15, 2009

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Charity Sex Pistols Steve Jones

STEVE JONES DOESN'T KNOW WHAT TO COMPLAIN ABOUT

Photo Credit: Pacific Coast News

It looks like anarchy is the farthest thing from Steve Jones’ mind. The radio DJ (and former Sex Pistol) is sporting some extra heft, accentuated by the color white, as he plays in a charity soccer match in downtown LA. His hugely popular radio show “Jonesy’s Jukebox” was another casualty of the recession and he is sorely missed in LA.

By Janet / May 3, 2009

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