If current rumors are to be believed, my envy of Brad Pitt just went up substantially.
The actor has reportedly purchased a home in the Hollywood Hills that includes a cave built into the foundation. A freaking cave, people! On the “I wish” list of every 12-year-old out there, having “a cave in my house one [...]
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With the Haitian earthquake tragedy still fresh in our minds, the list of celebrity participants lining up to add their personal mark to Friday’s two hour, internationally-broadcast fundraising telethon, “Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief” continues to become even more impressive by the moment.
The latest announcement of musical superstars Madonna and [...]
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Attention all Happy Feet lovers — get ready to toe tap to some cool sequel news.
According to sources, Matt Damon and Brad Pitt have both signed on to voice characters in the 3D sequel to the beloved 2006 green-themed film. They’ll be joining original cast members who include Robin Williams and Elijah Wood.
The original film [...]
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Quick to lend a generous hand, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have donated $1 million from their charitable foundation to assist in relief efforts for the people of Haiti. The money will reportedly go to the org Doctors Without Borders to provide for emergency surgeries. The organization is sending a surgical team and an inflatable tent [...]
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Make It Right NOLA has a new website and now a new book too. The green building organization founded by Brad Pitt is currently helping to rebuild New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward and the book, titled “Architecture in Times of Need”, documents that process. From the synopsis,
This book which was sponsored and assembled by [architecture [...]
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Speaking with Jeremy Paxman on the UK program Newsnight, rocker Sting was questioned on whether he ever felt uncomfortable traveling between his various homes “at enormous carbon costs”.
Sting said: “I think it’s an amusing red herring for the media to blame celebrities for the global crisis we’re in.” When Paxman interrupted saying that he wasn’t [...]
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Make It Right NOLA, the foundation started by Brad Pitt to sustainably rebuild New Orleans’ Lower 9th Ward, has a new website — with one color in particular standing out.
A number of new features are now present – including blogs divided into categories like Architecture and Design, Green Technology, and Rebuilding. It’s apparent that Make [...]
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The Giving Back Fund has released their “Giving Back 30″ list for 2008 — and knocking Oprah out of the top spot for the first time ever was none other than Paul Newman.
The legendary actor, who passed away in September 2008, bequeathed over $20 million to a variety of charities focused on education, the environment, [...]
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Over the past couple of years, Brad Pitt has probably done more for the hat industry than any other celebrity. From Ivy Caps to Fedoras, it’s rare to see the 45-year-old actor without something on his head.
According to ContactMusic, Pitt’s fondness for head gear has turned into a massive collection — with fans and friends [...]
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We’re used to Brad Pitt’s green building foundation, Make It Right NOLA, revealing some new takes on sustainable design, but a house that floats when it floods? Now that’s something that truly raises the bar for sustainable and functional design in the face of adverse elements!
The home, which is the brainchild of Morphosis Architects and [...]
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