China DeSpain
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Ian Somerhalder to Congress: U.S. Must Take Lead in Conservation
Ian Somerhalder, everyone’s favorite vampire (move over Rob Pattinson), has a busy day planned. Late last night he tweeted, “Just getting home from work. Nap, put suit on, mad dash
Whole Foods Launches Charitable Organization
Austin, Texas-based health food giant Whole Foods Market recently launched a charitable organization aimed at improving child nutrition and fighting childhood obesity. The Whole Kids Foundation will work with schools
Ian Somerhalder to Testify Before Congress on Species Extinction
He may play broody, unbalanced and occasionally murderous vampire Damon on The Vampire Diaries, but in real life Ian Somerhalder is an environmental hero. The actor and activist is testifying before
McDonald’s to Offer Healthier Happy Meal, Wins Michelle Obama’s Praise
In an effort to change its reputation as a bastion of bad health, fast-food giant McDonald’s is pairing french fries with apples — sans the caramel dipping sauce — as
Trudie Styler Launches Healthy Living Yoga App
Actress, environmentalist and UNICEF Ambassador Trudie Styler (AKA Mrs. Sting) has partnered with lifestyle company Gaiam to launch a new yoga mobile app, Trudie Styler’s Weight Loss Yoga. The app
Georgia Aquarium Names Mascot After Betty White
The Georgia Aquarium has named its new dolphin mascot “Betty” after actress and animal lover Betty White. White has been a supporter of the aquarium, which is the world’s largest,
M. Night Shyamalan Teams Up with Charity
Academy Award-nominated director M. Night Shyamalan is partnering with charity organization Givology to improve education opportunities for children around the world. On Friday, July 29, the M. Night Shyamalan Foundation and
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