Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Wyclef Jean has been honored for his work to strengthen and inspire change in his native country of Haiti through his Yéle Haiti organization. The 37-year-old received the Ripple of Hope Award, along with rocker/activist Bono, at a ceremony thrown by The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and [...]
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We’ve been talking about this one for awhile now — but last night’s season finale of Entourage featuring Matt Damon did not disappoint. In fact, we can’t remember the last time a charity got so much play on a television series at the hilarious expense of one of its spokespeople. Even Bono and LeBron James [...]
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You know what Bono and his wife Ali Hewson need? More money!
Apparently, the two will be getting just that after LVMH (LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA) announced yesterday an almost-50 percent minority stake in Edun — the eco-friendly and ethical fashion line started by the pair. “With LVMH, we can step up (Edun’s) development, [...]
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Bono is making headlines this week after being awarded the annual Nobel Man of Peace prize for his efforts to combat poverty, debt and disease in Africa.
The ceremony was held in Paris and honored the U2 frontman for his global campaign to persuade rich nations to lend assistance to the struggling continent.
Bono told the crowd, [...]
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Some of the biggest names in music are donating their names and talent to support (RED)WIRE – a new digital magazine aimed at helping fight the spread of AIDS in Africa.
If that RED names sounds a little familiar, it’s because (RED)WIRE is an offshoot of the activist organization RED founded by U2 frontman Bono last year. [...]
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The legitimacy of a charity seems to be on everyone’s mind these days. I’ve been amazed at the responses to the recent post on a Scientology benefit for charity. That conversation may not have been that surprising (I’m not Scientology’s OMG #1 Fan myself!), but when I heard that charities run by Bono — one [...]
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“It is extraordinary to me that you can find $700 billion to save Wall Street and the entire G8 can’t find $25 billion to save 25,000 children who die every day of preventable treatable disease and hunger. That’s mad, that is mad.”
“Bankruptcy is a serious business and we all know people who have lost their [...]
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Bono says, “Clean that mess up…with MY new trash can.” Adding to his already long environmental resume, including starting an eco chic clothing line, Bono has joined a myriad of celebrities who are working with The Conran Shop to design garbage cans for charity.
Besides Bono, celebrities like Michael Stipe, Mario Batali, Helena Christensen and Mena [...]
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Actress, mother, greeniac…designer? Yes, mam! Julia Roberts has signed up to help raise money for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria by designing a T-shirt for Giorgio Armani’s (RED) label.
The Global Fund was started by Bono and Bobby Shriver in 2006 and has already received over $110 million from RED-brand apparel and [...]
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Vanity Fair magazine has released their “Top 100 Most Influential People In The World” list — and making the top 10 for the first time are Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Al Gore (Coming in at 9 and 10 respectively). Who’s number one? Oddly enough, another first timer by the name of Vladimir Putin. We’re [...]
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