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Edward Norton Not Big on Social Networking

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Charity

Edward Norton thinks social networking sites are like “torture.” Unlike many other celebrities, the Leaves of Grass actor has never written an internet blog because he hates the idea of people cyber stalking him.

“I haven’t personally really engaged in a lot of this new kind of social networking stuff like Twitter or Facebook or MySpace,” the 40-year-old star explained. “I mean, the notion of people following what I am doing every day is like torture for me. It’s absolutely the last thing that I’m looking for. It seems to me to be really just about social chatter.”

Despite his web worries, Edward agreed to sign up on Twitter to help raise money for his favorite charity, the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust.

“It’s a good example of a way that you can turn that platform into something where you actually can accomplish something good,” he added to Parade magazine. “It’s my first attempt. We’re putting our running training log on Twitter. You can see can see pictures too on the site there. The trust conserves the wildlife and culture of the Maasai tribe of Kenya, Africa.”

(FYI - You can also follow VIP Breakdown on Twitter.)


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Matt Damon’s Family Emergency

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Charity

Matt Damon had to pull out of a fundraiser because of a “family emergency of a serious nature.”

The Bourne Ultimatum star was due to host an event for OneXOne - a charity which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of impoverished children around the world - in San Francisco last night, but instead had to return to his home in Boston yesterday evening. It was at this same event that Charlize Theron kissed a woman for $140,000.

Representatives for the 39-year-old actor have revealed the emergency didn’t involve any of his children—Isabella, 3, and 14-month-old Gia Zavala - with wife Luciana .


VIDEO: Woman Pays $140,000 for Charlize Theron Kiss

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Charity, Videos


How much would you pay for a kiss with ? Well, this woman thought it was worth a whopping $140,000.

At a charity function last night for OneXOne, the Oscar winner sweetened a South African package - which included World Cup tickets, a safari and a Nelson Mandela meeting - with something sweet of her own. “There is no way I am leaving here with Jeremy Piven getting a higher bid. I’ve got t**** for God’s sake,” Theron declared.

Thanks to a bonus 7-second smooch with Charlize, a male bidder raised the stakes from $37,000 to $130,000. Unfortunately, the fella was a mere $10,000 short. A lucky woman in the crowd wound up getting the prize…and a 20-second lip lock.

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Elton John Plans to Adopt Ukrainian

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Music, Charity, Kind Acts, Rumors

Elton John and husband David Furnish plan to expand their familyUPDATE: John and Furnish will not we allowed to take home the boy after all. Ukrainian national law prohibits unmarried and/or same-sex couples to adopt.

It seems as if Sir Elton John caught whatever bug Katherine Heigl contracted, as he now wants to adopt a Ukrainian toddler who “stole his heart.”

The veteran pop star and his husband David Furnish “would love” to adopt 14-month-old Lev after spending time with him at an orphanage for babies with HIV or who have parents with the disease.

“David and I have always talked about adoption. David always wanted to adopt a child and I always said ‘no’ because I’m 62, and I think because of the traveling I do and the life I have, maybe it wouldn’t be fair for the child. But seeing Lev today, I would love to adopt him. I don’t know how we do that, but he has stolen my heart. And he has stolen David’s heart and it would be wonderful if we can have a home. I’ve changed my mind today. He’s such a scrumptious thing, bless his heart.”

According to orphanage worker Olga Rudneva, Elton said he didn’t mind if Lev was HIV positive or not. The tot’s mother reportedly lives near the children’s home, but has not visited her son since she gave him to the center.

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Buy Your Way Into Miley Cyrus’ Birthday Bash

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Music, Television, Birthdays, Charity

Miley Cyrus at Disneyland

She might not be old enough to get a sponsored bash in Las Vegas, but she’ll certainly be old enough to take your money.

For ’ upcoming birthday, the teen star will be celebrating at the place responsible for her career: The Land of Disney. On October 5, the soon-to-be Sweet 16-er (whose actual birthday is November 23) will take over Disneyland in California…and she’s allowing paying ‘friends’ to join her.

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Win a Meeting with Miley Cyrus

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Music, Television

Miley CyrusIn an attempt to raise money for her family’s charity (and probably sound good PR for herself), is auctioning off a “meet and greet” with her at an upcoming red carpet event.

The person who bids the most money for the Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation - an organization that supports underprivileged children - will have the opportunity to join the singer at the November premiere of Bolt, an animated Disney film Cyrus is a part of. The bidding, which began last night and ends July 29, currently stands at just over $2000. (I believe parents paid just about that much for tickets to her last concert tour.)

Other items up for grabs in the eBay auction include clothing actually worn by the star and autographed posters and cds. You can learn more about the fundraiser from Miley in a video clip found after the jump.

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Place Your Bid on Britney Spears’ Clothes

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Clothing, Charity

Britney Spears in Christmas Pepsi campaignInterested in owning something from ’ heydey? If so, this upcoming auction might be for you.

The online site Gotta Have It! will be hosting an event later this month featuring memorabilia from a list of iconic artists. Amongst the items offered in the Rock & Roll Pop Art Auction will be a jumpsuit worn by Elvis and a filled-out day planner of ‘s (written in during her Sean Penn years). Several articles of clothing from Britney will also be up for grabs.

Some of Spears’ pieces include:

  • A t-shirt from her Mickey Mouse Club era. The tee - later given to her grandmother - has Spears’ autograph along with ‘s, Keri Russell’s and Christina Aguilera’s.
  • Outfits from two of her concert tours.
  • A blue-and-white outfit worn for a Christmas Pepsi campaign.

Bidding will start on July 21 with all proceeds going to charity. More information about the event can be found here.

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Celebrity Baby Items Up for Auction

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Television, Celebrity Babies

Julianne MooreIf you often envision your babies wearing something seen in Us Magazine, this upcoming auction might be right up your alley.

Next week, eBay will feature hand-me-down items from a list of Hollywood celebrities.  The gently-used pieces (at least, I hope they’re gently-used) are being donated in hopes of raising money for several children’s charities.  Organizations benefitting from the proceeds will include the March of Dimes and Save the Children.

Come April 29, interested parties can bid on one of ‘s former messenger-style baby bags, a high chair of Julianne Moore’s and an Adidas track suit worn by Mariska Hargitay’s son.  Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Jeri Ryan are several of the other stars contributing to the cause.

Those wanting to participate can find more information here.

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