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Mary-Kate Olsen, Others: “Don’t Use My Name!”

sara — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:57:22 +0000

You know something has to be wrong with you when a handful of celebs don’t want publicity associated with your name. That’s the case with Lev Leviev, the Israeli billionaire denounced by Oxfam America in January for his unethical diamond mining practices and settlement construction. Famous Hollywood photographer Timothy White gives thanks to Leviev in his new book, Hollywood Pinups, released today; Leviev’s diamonds are being featured in the book. In an ironic twist, the book names Oxfam America as one of the recipients of its proceeds–and Oxfam isn’t happy.

Neither are the celebs featured in the book. The PR company that represents Tea Leoni, Kate Walsh, Felicity Huffman, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Melissa George has asked for their names to not be associated with the Leviev, and Oxfam Ambassador Kristin Davis has had her photo removed from Leviev’s website. New York rights coalition Adalah-NY has contacted others and asked them to renounce the company as well, including Susan Sarandon (who wrote the book’s introduction), Vanessa Williams, Kate Hudson, Molly Sims, and Gina Gershon.

An Oxfam America spokesperson, Adrienne Smith, said, “Oxfam reiterates our policy that we are not and never will be partners or beneficiaries of Leviev because of both his mining practices and his support of Israeli settlements on Occupied Palestinian Lands which is in contravention of International Law and a major obstacle in the road to peace… Oxfam is disturbed to find ourselves used in this way and we intend to be proactive in informing those in our community about the deliberate strategy of Leviev Diamonds to connect itself with unwitting charities and celebrities.”

What do you think? Did Leviev redeem himself at all by trying to work with Oxfam? Or is everyone right to continue denouncing this corruption?

Ecorazzi Helps Matthew Modine Celebrate Bicycle For A Day In NYC

Michael Parrish DuDell — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 20:01:07 +0000

Earlier last month Ecorazzi announced that Matthew Modine was working on “BICYCLE FOR A DAY” — a campaign to get people out of their cars and into the streets using a bike, skateboard, or anything else not dependent on gasoline. Well now Ecorazzi has all the details and wants you to get out there and bike your little butt off!

The event will be held this Saturday, September 20th at 10 am. Participates will meet at Manhattan’s South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 where Modine and Olympian Sharon Seagrave will kick off the ride.

Besides the biking, the day includes a Luke Haas concert, a speech by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and prizes such as Puma “Glow” Bicycles and a Segway. Plus lets not forget about all the awesome celebs that are getting involved, like Kevin Nealon, Heather Graham, Lucy Liu, Gina Gershon and many, many more.

Modine said: “The environmental situation is a great opportunity for us all to work together to find solutions. Bicycle for a Day is just that— citizens of the world joining together globally and acting locally.”

For more info, visit bicycleforaday.org!

via: plentymag.com

Pink Is Terrified Of Sarah Palin, Says She “Hates Women”

Michael Parrish DuDell — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 14:53:38 +0000

Matt Damon is frightened, Gina Gershon has a damn good impersonation and Pamela Anderson wants her to suck it. Who could we be talking about? None other than vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.

In more “Sarah Palin Pisses The World Off” news, on Thursday Pink told popeater.com: ”If I were writing a letter to Sarah Palin it would be a lot of whys and hows. Who are you? Do you know? Why do you hate animals? Please point out Iraq on a map …” As many know, Pink considers herself an animal rights activist and said that unlike Palin, “she couldn’t imagine shooting a wolf out of a helicopter.” But It isn’t just Palin’s hatred of animals that upsets Pink.

What scares the singer most is the women out there who consider Palin’s selection some of sort of victory for feminism. Pink says: ”This woman hates women. She is not a feminist. She is not the woman that’s going to come behind Hillary Clinton and do anything that Hillary Clinton would’ve been capable of … I can’t imagine overturning Roe vs. Wade. She’s not of this time. The woman terrifies me.”

To join the ranks of celebrities who oppose Palin, rumor has it that Tina Fey will guest on Saturday Night Live this evening and do a much anticipated impersonation the Alaskan governor. Will Tina be shooting wolves from helicopters? Tune in tonight and find out!

Sarah Palin: If She Shoots You In The Face, It’s Because She Was Aiming For It

Michael d'Estries — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:38:29 +0000

Comedy site Funny Or Die has just released a hilarious spoof featuring Gina Gershon as Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin. The clip covers many topics such as “Book Banning”, “Education” and “Global Warming”. The latter she compares to Polar Bear sh*t. Check it out below:

See more Gina Gershon videos at Funny or Die

Farm Sanctuary Teams Up With charitybuzz For A Star-Studded Charity Auction

Michael Parrish DuDell — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 20:08:54 +0000

What do you get when you combine the online bidding power of charitybuzz and the compassionate hard-working team over at Farm Sanctuary? I know, I know!! You get one massive auction full of amazing prices to help raise a little cash for a wonderful organization.

Farm Sanctuary has always been popular with the Hollywood elite and if you’re a regular Ecorazzi reader you might even remember our in-depth, exclusive coverage of their star-infested 2008 Gala. Now the organization is using their pull and teaming up with charitybuzz.com to bring you an auction experience you will NEVER FORGET!

When you visit the site you’ll have a chance to bid on such fantastic items like: lunch with Alicia Silverstone, Forest Whitaker or Kristen Bell, VIP concert tickets to a Joan Jett concert (including airfare for two), tickets to Boeing Boeing on Broadway plus a Meet and Greet with Gina Gershon and many, many more wonderful prizes.

The auction went up last week and will be closing on September 18th — so waste no time! Visit charitybuzz.com and help be a star to an animal in need! Happy bidding!