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Richard Gere Praises Self-Immolating Monks

lindastcyr — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:46:08 +0000

Richard Gere, a long-time Buddhist, has spoken out with praise for the protests done by self-immolation sweeping across an occupied Tibet.

Richard Gere Supports Turning Bodhgaya Into Vegetarian Zone For Peace

Michael Parrish DuDell — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:42:31 +0000

We already have smoke-free zones. Are meat-free zones next? Actor Richard Gere is lending his support to a campaign in favor of turning the Indian town of Bodhgaya into a vegetarian

Richard Gere Dog Movie Likely To Add To Worldwide Depression

Michael dEstries — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 15:30:12 +0000

I love inspiring true stories — but when it comes to flicks about the bond between humans and canines, I cringe a bit before watching. This mainly occurs out of

Richard Gere Throws Support Behind Galapagos Islands Conservation

Michael dEstries — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:31:21 +0000

An outspoken advocate for human rights in Tibet, as well as many other causes, Richard Gere is now adding the Galapagos Islands to his list of conservation efforts. The 59-year-old

DiCaprio To Bring Green Message To Berlin Film Festival

Michael dEstries — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:27:34 +0000

Reps for Berlin’s Cinema for Peace — a high-profile gala taking place during the Berlin International Film Festival — have confirmed that Leonardo DiCaprio will be attending. The actor plans

The Top Five Most Yummy Green Celebrity Restaurants

Michael dEstries — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:14:00 +0000

These days, if you’re an actor/actress, chances are you also have hubraic dreams to a.) create a line of perfume, b.) start your own fasion label, or c.) open up

George Clooney Urges People Not To Boycott Olympics

Michael dEstries — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:58:34 +0000

Representing the other side of the debate, George Clooney has come out against a boycott of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China. Over the past few months, we’ve seen everyone

The Olympic Torch: Burning Brighter Than You Might Think

Michael Parrish DuDell — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:50:38 +0000

Summer’s on its way and with it comes crappy re-runs, crappy reality television and the (maybe crappy, maybe not) 2008 Summer Olympics. The event hasn’t even begun and already it’s

Richard Gere’s New Inn To Feature Geothermal, Recycled Materials

Michael dEstries — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:01:48 +0000

Actor Richard Gere is placing the final touches on a new restaurant/inn in Bedford, NY called the Bedford Post Inn. The 56-year-old purchased the property — which features several 18th

Richard Gere Wants You To Boycott 2008 Beijing Olympics

Michael Parrish DuDell — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:07:35 +0000

Actor/vegetarian/long time Tibet activist Richard Gere is urging the world to boycott the 2008 Beijing Olympics in response to China’s brutal attack on the recent Himalayan protest. Gere, chairman of