Not everyone can pull a Madonna or Angelina and just adopt half the continent, but a bunch of celebs are “chipping” in to help the people of Darfur at the World Series of Poker this year. (Did you see what I did there with the “chip” thing? Wasn’t that funny? I’m pleased with it.)
On July 2, Don Cheadle — who starred in 2004′s Hotel Rwanda — is once again hosting the third annual Ante Up for Africa No Limit Texas Hold-Em Tournament in association with the World Series of Poker. Proceeds from the event will go to charities that provide aid and assistance to the survivors of the crisis in Darfur, Sudan and support activism dedicated to resolving this crisis. In the past, Ante Up tournaments have raised more than $2 million for the cause.
Among those confirmed to participate are Matt Damon, Jason Alexander, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Montel Williams, Herschel Walker, Hank Azaria, Brad Garrett, Marlon Wayans, Sarah Silverman and Casey Affleck. My Lord. I really, really, really want to see the Charles Barkley/Sarah Silverman poker showdown. The jokes practically write themselves.
Anyway, if you’re interested in the cause, you can get more information from The Enough Project. The actual event will be broadcast live by Pokerlistings.
Hooray for celebs using their fame for a good cause.
“Chaz is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that I will support. I respect the courage it takes to go through this transition in the glare of public scrutiny, and although I may not understand, I will strive to be understanding. The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child.”
Cher, in a People interview where she voices support for her child Chaz (Chastity) as he goes through the journey of gender reassignment. I’m especially impressed by Cher’s ability to avoid using any personal pronouns in her statement.
Also, make sure you catch this great article on sister site Zelda Lily in which Beet asks a stellar question: How could the public not have interest in a reality show focused on a celebrity undergoing a sex change but The Hills has found a place on the prime-time lineup for six years?
Thanks to an eagle-eyed reader for letting me know about this!
In April, I wrote about Ed Burns’ support for the bone marrow donor registration. I’d registered to join the donor list and was waiting for my kit in the mail. At the time, it cost $52 to get the kit, but I figured it was a small price to pay for something so important.
I got the kit in the mail a few days later. It was super easy — you just swap the inside of your mouth with some Q-tips and send it back. The whole thing took about five minutes.
And now through June 22, registration is FREE on Marrow.org. That’s right — the kit costs you nothing. You just have to ask for it. So get your butts over to that site and get registered! It’s a simple — and cost-free — thing you can do today to potentially save a life.
Hey, guys. I have to make this quick. I started playing this recording of the fantastic song that Brooke Hogan lent her, uh, vocals to on her rapper-boyfriend Jeremih’s song “Birthday Sex” and now every dog that resides in a two-mile radius is howling on my front porch. I’ve got a situation on my hands.
While I deal with animal control, I ask you this: Which is worse? “Birthday Sex” or “Sneakernight?”
I happily present to you, the trailers for The Homecoming and The Beautiful Life, both starring Mischa Barton. It’s a banquet of Barton, a tankquet.
If you’ve had children or have any bladder control issues, I strongly suggest that you hit up the Poise pads — also helpful for wiping tears away – before you watch these clips because you are going to laugh hard when you see how absolutely craptastic they both look. As my daughter would say, “Pure crapness.”
Incidentally, someone asked me about The Homecoming possibly having potential since it is directed by Morgan Freeman. Sadly, his admirable reputation and body of work is completely negated by the presence of Mischa Barton. She. Kills. All.OMG, the scene in The Beautiful Life where Zac Posen picks Mischa to be the runway model. Holy smokes, it’s funnier than watching YouTube videos of people tripping.
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