Brad Pitt @ Idol Gives Back

http://www.suntimes.com/entertainment/882343,CST-FTR-common08.article

(It is nice to see others giving back including a big sexy Rapper/Actor. However, I got carried away with a private dream. Papa Pitt is in there somewhere. My bad!!!)

He did turns in “American Gangster” and “Smokin’ Aces” and has a role opposite Angelina Jolie in this summer’s action flick “Wanted.”

“I’m not a hip-hop dude who wants to act. I’m an artist,” he says.

Would he rather win an Oscar or a Grammy? “An Oscar,” he says with a laugh. “The Oscar seems very prestigious. With all due respect to the Grammys, there are more music categories and it’s easier to get a ticket to the show. Also if you look at it as someone coming from Chicago, there are only so many black artists who receive Oscars.”

He’s also excited about his new foundation called the Common Ground. “It’s a heartfelt foundation to empower the youth through health, love, self-esteem, job searching and education,” he says. “It’s hands on. It’s based in Chicago and I’ll break it out soon. Kids need help everywhere.”

Thanks bdj for all the links & articles. I always enjoy your morning news & recaps.

Yes @ 04/07/2008 at 12:17 pm

anoble, alia briseis and Julia

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/commentcherry/cherrytap/comment_graphics/hug_comments/images/1021hugs5.gif

It’s Super Cute. (I’m saving this one)

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Thanks for the cyber hug - hugs right back at you :D

I’m saving this one too.

The chickens are coming home to roast!

Apparently, x17 was called on their bull$h*t story about Tony Parker ******** around with a woman he met at his wedding.

They’re going to have to pay a hefty price for their pantload story.

Don’t like Longoria because I find her to be a famewh*re, but I dislike x17 more since they helped spread the JP twins story and the NOLA wedding that never was.

Now, In Touch and Life and Style need to get theirs.

Hi anoble!!, how are you?. It´s raining here now, and is cold

Keep your eyes on the prize: Angelina Jolie

credit for Valhalla07

So James Haven, Angelina Jolie’s brother, is in town starting tomorrow and will be on the Hill lobbying for Global Action for Children. There’s a very strong rumor that his famous sister, Angelina Jolie, will be with him as well. And though no one is saying, that says a lot!
UPDATE: Rumor confirmed. She’s here. Council on Foreign Relations, anyone?

http://www.politico.com/blogs/anneschroeder/0408/Keep_your_eyes_on_the_prize_Angelina_Jolie.html

piper, with a low @ 04/08/2008 at 9:19 am
LMAO!!

I meant The chickens are coming home to roost!

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LOL - are you hungry this morning?

Angelina Jolie Launches Global Action for Children, an Advocacy

Organization Dedicated to Orphans’ and Children’s Issues

Washington, DC: April 26, 2007 — Angelina Jolie appeared at a press conference today to announce the formal launch of Global Action for Children (GAC). GAC is a nonpartisan advocacy organization focused on increasing funding by $2.5 billion per year by the US government for programs that support orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) and provide free primary school education in developing countries.

GAC was formed in 2003 as a campaign organized by faith-based, nongovernmental and student organizations dedicated to OVC and the communities that care for them. GAC’s unique strength lies in the diversity of its partners and allies and its ability to mobilize a broad range of constituencies to advocate for children. Today’s announcement by Ms. Jolie marks the establishment of GAC’s new headquarters in Washington, DC, and formalization of the organization, and staffing.

The press conference followed meetings between Ms. Jolie and GAC Executive Director Jennifer Delaney and senior officials at the U.S. Department of State to discuss policies and funding that will support OVC programs and access to education.

Ms. Jolie said, “The numbers associated with this problem are staggering. It is overwhelming and the scale of the problem seems to give many an excuse for inaction. In many ways it is better to think of these children one by one - each deserving of our care and attention, each being of equal value, and each being a test of whether justice - or injustice - will prevail”

Speakers joining Ms. Jolie and Ms. Delaney at the press conference included Rev. Mpho Tutu, Chairperson of the Global AIDS Alliance Board, and director of the Tutu Institute; Gene Sperling, Director of the Center on Universal Education at the Council on Foreign Relations; Kay Warren, Executive Director of Saddleback Church’s HIV/AIDS Initiative, and wife of Pastor Rick Warren.

Jennifer Delaney, Executive Director of GAC added, “Angelina Jolie is a global leader on children issues. We are thrilled to have her as the honorary chairperson of the GAC Board. Her support of GAC helps us to ensure that orphans and vulnerable children in developing countries and the communities that care for them get the support they need.”

GAC and Angelina Jolie also issued a call to the American public to encourage the US government to support orphans now and educate all kids for the future by calling 1-888-731-KIDS. For more information please visit http://www.globalactionforchildren.org.

440: thanks for the information about Global Action for Children!!

Andrómeda @ 04/08/2008 at 9:34 am
anoble: i understand, but you need to rest. kisses. I´ll be back later.

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Hugs to you, my friend. Have a good day. :)

Hello back at ya, carolina

Hope everyone has a great day. It’s my bedtime, Goodnight. :)

Hi and bye carolina!!.

piper, with a low @ 04/08/2008 at 9:43 am

No… I had a pretty good breakfast.
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not chicken, I hope :lol:

ITAWU - I do hope the rest fall under their lies too.