Saturday, December 1st, is World AIDS Day and the music industry is doing it's part to fight AIDS:
BID 2 BEAT AIDS 2007 kicks off December 1!
BID 2 BEAT AIDS is a huge entertainment memorabilia auction, with proceeds going to LIFEbeat, the music industry's AIDS fundraising and service charity. This year's auction will begin on eBay at noon EST on December 1, 2007 (World AIDS Day).
Check out this site for more information on the auction.
According to their list, some of the celebrities who have signed items include, but are NOT limited to:
50 Cent; Adam Sandler; Aerosmith; AFI; Alan Colmes; American Hi-Fi; Anberlin; Anthony Hamilton; Ashley Brown; Bananarama; Belinda Carlisle; Beth Ditto; Billie Jo Armstrong; Mike Dirnt of Green Day; Black Eyed Peas; Blige, Mary J Blige; Blink 182; Borat; Bow Wow; Britney Spears; Bubba Sparxxx; Cameron Diaz; Mary Poppins, The Musical cast; Cast of Wicked; Chad Michael Murray; Chingo Bling; Chingy; Chris Botti; Chris Evans; Christopher Gorham; Ciara; Coheed and Cambria; Common; Craig David ; Darlene Love ; Hairspray cast; David Gray; David Hyde Pierce; De La Soul; Death Cab for Cutie; Default; Denzel Washington; Dick Cavett; Diddy; Dr. Dre; Duncan Sheik ; Eddie Griffin; Eminem; Erasure; Erasure; Eric Himan; Fabolous; Fall Out Boy; Family Affair cast; Fantasia; Fiction Plane; Finch; Floetry; Florence Henderson; Phyllis Newman; Fort Minor; Fred Durst; Funk Master Flex; Gerald Butler; Good Charlotte; Gran Bel Fisher; Green Day; Grey Gardens Cast; Hanna Teter; Hawthorne Heights; Hilarie Burton; Hillary Duff; Hoobastank; Hopesfall; Il Divo; Ima Robot; Injected; Jack Nicholson; Jack White; Jackie Collins; James Blunt; Jason Alexander; Jay-Z ; Jennifer Hudson; Jennifer Lopez; Jeremey Piven; Jerry Mathers Theodore "Beaver" Cleaver from TV show "Leave it to Beaver"; Jesse Harris; Jesse McCartney; Jessica Alba; Jessica Biel; Jimmy Eat World; Jin; John Travolta; Jon Heder; Jon Voight; Juvenile, Fat Joe, TI, Mike Jones, Pall Wall; Kenna; Kevin Federline; Kirsten Dunst; Korn; Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz; Lisa Stansfield; LL Cool J; Loretta Switt; Lost Prophets; Madonna; Malverde; Mariah Carey; Mariel Hemingway; Matchbook Romance; Matisyahu; Matt Damon and Heath Ledger; Maxeen; Mel Clark; Melee; Mika; Missy Elliott; Motion City Soundtrack, Stray Light Run, Hellogoodbye; Muse; My Chemical Romance; Nappy Roots; Nelly; Ne-Yo; Nickelback; Norah Jones; Olivia D’Abo; Ono; Orfeh; Orgy; Owen Wilson; P.O.D; Patrick Swayze; Paula Deen; Pitbull; Pitbull; Plain White T's; Puddle of Mudd; Rachael Leigh Cook; Randy Jones; Raven Symone; Razorlight; Reliant K; Rihanna; Robin Williams; Sacha Baron Cohen; Saliva; Salt n Pepa; Sarah Silverman; Sean Paul; Shanna Barker; Sifu Shi; Simple Plan; Solange Knowles-Smith,; Sophia Bush; Staind; Stephen Jenkins; Sugar Ray; Sugarcult; Sum 41; Taking Back Sunday, 30 Seconds to Mars; Talib Kweli; Taylor Hicks; Tenacious D; The Barkers; The Cure; The Early November; The Exies; The Five Browns; The Gossip; The Osbournes; The Used; Tim Gunn; Tina Louise; Todd English; Tracey Ullman; Travis Barker; Tweet, Jurassic 5; Tyrese (aka Black-Ty); Usher; Vanessa Hudgens; Victoria Beckham; VMA; Will Ferrell; Wyclef Jean; Yan Ming; Yellowcard... and many more!!!
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Gloria Estefan
GLORIA ESTEFAN -- Helping Others -- Fighting Paralysis
I almost forgot that singer sensation Gloria Estefan was in a serious car crash years ago that left her with a broken back. She hasn't forgotten though and has gone out of her way to help others -- "Estefan serves on the board of directors of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the national fundraising arm of The Miami Project, and as chairperson for a capital campaign that raised $40 million to build the Lois Pope LIFE Center at the University of Miami -- Estefan's alma mater. The center, which opened in 2000, is home to The Miami Project."
She's been named a CNN Hero.
Congratulations!
I almost forgot that singer sensation Gloria Estefan was in a serious car crash years ago that left her with a broken back. She hasn't forgotten though and has gone out of her way to help others -- "Estefan serves on the board of directors of The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis, the national fundraising arm of The Miami Project, and as chairperson for a capital campaign that raised $40 million to build the Lois Pope LIFE Center at the University of Miami -- Estefan's alma mater. The center, which opened in 2000, is home to The Miami Project."
She's been named a CNN Hero.
Congratulations!
Friday, November 09, 2007
Julianna Moore
Read a great story about Julianne Moore's work with finding a cure for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in many different organs, primarily in the brain, eyes, heart, kidney, skin and lungs. She's a CNN hero and the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance honored her commitment and dedication by creating the Julianne Moore Research Fund.
You can read more about her here.
Until next time, what have YOU done today?
Lisa
You can read more about her here.
Until next time, what have YOU done today?
Lisa
Monday, November 05, 2007
How I Spent My Summer
How I spent my summer
I'm thrilled to announce that in 2008 my book on what musicians are doing to change the world will be released by Omnibus Press. I spent the summer interviewing musicians on the projects that are near and dear to their heart. I had the opportunity to interview Martin Sexton, Elliott Yamin, Gavin DeGraw, Chuck Leavell (musician for the Rolling Stones) and more. Some artists shared personal stories about the tragedies and triumphs in their life and how they are trying to make a difference. Other artists, such as Chuck Leavell, contributed essays about important topics to them. For example, would you know that Chuck is a save-the-trees forest expert? He's written books on the subject and has done a tremendous amount to help our forests. Sometimes when we watch our favorite bands, we think that this is all they do. It's interesting to find out that they have other passions as well. I'll keep you posted on the happenings!
Oh and a little momma bragging if you don't mind. My daughter has started a teen literary blog site, so if you have time, check it out. It's great that in this day and age, there are teens like her who still love to read. Feel free to pass on the blog to those you know.
http://wordforteens.blogspot.com/
And in other news: Absolut recently held an event in honor of ABSOLUT New Orleans, a limited-edition bottle that was on shelves for three months. 100% of the profit from sales went to help five different charities around the gulf coast. At the event, celebrities Will Ferrell, Eva Longoria, Brooke Shields, Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew McConaughey and Michael Imperioli signed bottles that were then silent-auctioned off at the event. There was also a Fats Domino poster and a guitar signed by Little Steven Van Zandt.
The production of Absolut New Orleans will be accompanied by a minimum charitable donation of $2 million to organizations benefiting New Orleans and cities along the Gulf Coast. The Absolut Spirits Company, Inc. will donate 100 percent of its ABSOLUT NEW ORLEANS profits to charities along the Gulf Coast, including organizations in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. ABSOLUT NEW ORLEANS will celebrate the spirit of the city by forging partnerships with non-profit organizations that are dedicated to rebuilding the Gulf region. New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, Hands On Gulf Coast, Volunteer Mobile, Tipitina’s Foundation and the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation will each receive a monetary donation to support programs that will help rebuild their respective cities and revive the vibrant culture of the Gulf.
I'm thrilled to announce that in 2008 my book on what musicians are doing to change the world will be released by Omnibus Press. I spent the summer interviewing musicians on the projects that are near and dear to their heart. I had the opportunity to interview Martin Sexton, Elliott Yamin, Gavin DeGraw, Chuck Leavell (musician for the Rolling Stones) and more. Some artists shared personal stories about the tragedies and triumphs in their life and how they are trying to make a difference. Other artists, such as Chuck Leavell, contributed essays about important topics to them. For example, would you know that Chuck is a save-the-trees forest expert? He's written books on the subject and has done a tremendous amount to help our forests. Sometimes when we watch our favorite bands, we think that this is all they do. It's interesting to find out that they have other passions as well. I'll keep you posted on the happenings!
Oh and a little momma bragging if you don't mind. My daughter has started a teen literary blog site, so if you have time, check it out. It's great that in this day and age, there are teens like her who still love to read. Feel free to pass on the blog to those you know.
http://wordforteens.blogspot.com/
And in other news: Absolut recently held an event in honor of ABSOLUT New Orleans, a limited-edition bottle that was on shelves for three months. 100% of the profit from sales went to help five different charities around the gulf coast. At the event, celebrities Will Ferrell, Eva Longoria, Brooke Shields, Whoopi Goldberg, Matthew McConaughey and Michael Imperioli signed bottles that were then silent-auctioned off at the event. There was also a Fats Domino poster and a guitar signed by Little Steven Van Zandt.
The production of Absolut New Orleans will be accompanied by a minimum charitable donation of $2 million to organizations benefiting New Orleans and cities along the Gulf Coast. The Absolut Spirits Company, Inc. will donate 100 percent of its ABSOLUT NEW ORLEANS profits to charities along the Gulf Coast, including organizations in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. ABSOLUT NEW ORLEANS will celebrate the spirit of the city by forging partnerships with non-profit organizations that are dedicated to rebuilding the Gulf region. New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity, Hands On Gulf Coast, Volunteer Mobile, Tipitina’s Foundation and the Louisiana Restaurant Association Education Foundation will each receive a monetary donation to support programs that will help rebuild their respective cities and revive the vibrant culture of the Gulf.
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