Posts Tagged ‘elton john’

Elton John iPod Nano To Benefit Charity, Ruin Your Sex Life

February 2nd 2009

For those of you waiting for Apple to release an iPod dedicated to Elton John — wait longer. However, since Steve Jobs obviously wasn’t feeling fabulous enough for the job, one company has taken it upon themselves to release such a tie-in. Glodengenie has introduced iPod Nanos which are individually set with over 250 color-coordinated [...]

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Music Stars Help Fight AIDS in Africa With New Digital Magazine (RED)WIRE

December 1st 2008

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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Elton John Believes Prop 8 Is A Good Thing

So suck it up and embrace inequality!

November 13th 2008

Elton John, who celebrated a civil union ceremony with longtime partner David Furnish in 2005, believes the gay community should stop fighting the right to “marry” because it “puts people off.” At a NYC fundraiser for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Monday night, the legendary singer said,
“We’re not married. Let’s get that right. We have [...]

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Students Organize Celebrity Shoe Drive To Raise Money For Charity

October 13th 2008

As a fresh-faced 25-year-old, I’m constantly fueled and inspired by fellow young people making a difference in the world. So you can imagine how flippin psyched I was when I heard that One Step Beyond – an organization started by the staff and students at Angus College at Arbroath – had organized a celebrity shoe [...]

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John Cusack Says No to Bullying

October 2nd 2008

John Cusack, Ellen Degeneres, Sugarland and loads of other celebrities are lending their star power to STOMP Out Bullying. The campaign, sponsored by Love Our Children USA, is a series of public service events to raise awareness about bullying in multiple forms. It will be carried out through V spots, videos, posters, brochures and wristbands.
“STOMP [...]

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Elton John’s AIDS Foundation Supports Needle Exchange

July 17th 2008

The Elton John AIDS Foundation isn’t just about tiaras and white ties! Hell no! In fact, the foundation recently rolled up their sleeves and took to the streets of New York with a community based needle exchange program to help stop blood born diseases. Volunteers from the organization set up shop all over NYC with [...]

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Elton John Holds Benefit For AIDS Foundation

June 27th 2008

Grab that tiara and white tie — IT’S PARTY TIME! Yesterday evening Elton John and his partner David Furnish held their 10th annual White Tie and Tiara Ball to raise money for the (aptly named) Elton John’s AIDS Foundation, which has recently been given its third consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator.
About 630 [...]

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How Much Would You Pay For Elton’s John?

February 26th 2008

Looks like a candle isn’t the only thing blowing in the wind these days at Elton John’s house. Yes friends, that was a penis joke.
It’s been reported that during a post-Oscar party on Sunday, Elton John offered to remove his pantsuit during an auction for Aids research-hoping it might help raise bids (indeed, pun intended).
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Elton John Brings Motorcycles To The Rescue

January 24th 2008

When I reflect on the AIDS crisis in Africa, the first I think is, “You know what these guys need? Motorcycles.” Ok, maybe that isn’t really the first thing that pops in my head, but it would be if I was Elton John. 
Elton John, has just stepped up to the plate and donated 120 motorcycles to the [...]

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The Osbournes: From Reality To Charity

December 4th 2007

You know what they say, “Every dollar makes a difference.” Well, we can all thank the Osbournes for making 800,000 differences. At a recent auction in Los Angeles, Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne parted with some of their most prized possessions for the sake of The Sharon Osbourne Colon Cancer Program at the Cedars-Sinai [...]

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