Saturday, June 20, 2009 |
Oprah Winfrey with school children at her Leadership Academy in South Africa where Thandie Newton is to teach acting to a female class.
Newton spoke to the media on Friday afternoon:
“I am really looking forward to it as its such a great scheme and its nice to give something back,” said Newton.
The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls near Johannesburg was established in 2007 after the TV host answered a plea from Nelson Mandela. The school aims to discover, teach and inspire young South African girls to become a new generation of leaders.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009 |
Travis McCoy, lead vocalist & songwriter of Gym Class Heroes and MTV Staying Alive Special Ambassador is pictured walking in South Africa earlier this week to raise awareness about youth driven HIV and AIDS prevention initiatives.
Travis is currently maintaining a blog about his experience, check it out at theunbeatentrack.com.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009 |
Guess who was spotted golfing during the Shooting Stars in Desert Nights Benefit Golf Day at the London Golf Club late last week in London. Hint: This award-winning actor’s films have grossed more money at the box office than any other actor.
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Friday, June 12, 2009 |
Superstar Kanye West performs on stage during his benefit reception and concert on Thursday in Chicago, Illinois.
“Ye held the concert to reward Chicago Public Schools students who have improved their grades this year. The show–dubbed the Second Stay in School Benefit Concert– is an extension of the Kanye West Foundation, founded by the late Dr. Donda West, West’s mother. It is the first major event for the foundation since she passed away in ‘07.
Celebrity guests included: Raven Symone, Michelle Williams and more.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009 |
Rapper/TV Personality Lil Mama reads a book to children at the launch the ‘09 summer reading program at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library on Thursday afternoon in New York.
Lil Mama read with the kids and also gave them a chance to show off their reading skills. For more info on the program, check out the Brooklyn Public Library site.
( Photos: GETTY IMAGES )
Thursday, May 28, 2009 |
Estelle poses with her Fashion Against AIDS T-shirt at H&M Lexington Avenue on Wednesday in New York City.
Estelle is one of the many celebrities to take part in this year’s awareness and fundraising project at the popular clothing store. For the second year running, Fashion Against AIDS will send a positive safe sex message to young men and women through the range of T-shirts, T-shirt dresses, vests and bodies, all carrying the celebrity designs.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
Actor Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta Washington attend the 6th annual Family Gifted Scholars in Neuroscience Awards at Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr. Middle School on Wednesday in Los Angeles, California. Actress Jurnee Smollett and actor Roger Guenveur Smith also attended the event.
The Annual Pauletta and Denzel Washington Family Gifted Scholars in Neuroscience Awards was established in 2004 to support and encourage students to pursue a career in neuroscience. It provides $2,500 monthly support for graduate-level research and $2,000 per month for an undergraduate.
Recipients this year included: Wes Phillips, Marcus Gates, and Marisa Riley (all pictured in that order below).
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