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January 15, 2010
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Gisele was reportedly "was so moved, she knew she had to do what she could to help." So she wrote a check for $1.5 million on Thursday to the Red Cross for its Haitian relief effort, a source close to the supermodel tells People.
Gisele earned more than $35 million dollars last year and she's married to Quarterback Tom Brady, so they can definitely afford the generous donation.
As Hollyscoop reported yesterday, George Clooney is going to host a telethon next Friday to raise funds for Haiti and Wyclef Jean has been working around the clock to raise funds as well.
"We have to raise a million dollars a day. In 4 or 5 days, this whole country is going to be in chaos," Wyclef said on Fox's Special Report with Bret Baier. "We are calling for a state of emergency. Please, President Obama, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. We have to do something for this country."
Who else had donated? Madonna donated $250,000, Lance Armstrong also donated $250,000 and Brad and Angelina donated a cool $1 million.
Want to know how you can help too? Here's how:
- Text “Yele” to 501501 to donate $5 to Wyclef Jean’s Yéle Foundation
- Text “Haiti” to 85944 to donate $5 to Rescue Union Mission and MedCorp International
- Text “Haiti” to 25383 to donate $5 to the International Rescue Committee
- Text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 to the Red Cross in the U.S.
January 14, 2010
The former Tour de France champion has only opened his checkbook to help the cause, he's urging fans to do the same. And we may not have the kind of money he has, but every dollar counts!
In a video message posted on his website, Armstrong says, "I think what's on top of everybody's mind is the earthquake in Haiti and the devastation we all have seen on television or the newspaper or the internet. Some say more than a 100,000 lives (have been) lost.
"On behalf of Livestrong and everybody at our organization we'd like to pledge $250,000 for the relief efforts down there for two primary organizations: Partners In Health - great friends of ours doing great work in that country - and also Doctors Without Borders.
"If you'd like to help support these organizations as well go to LiveStrongBlog.org and check it out. In the meantime, our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone down there, from the President all the way down to the citizens to people that were either ill before or suffering now, best of luck to you. We'll be thinking about you and live strong."
There are so many organizations you can donate through. The quickest and simplest one is probably through the Red Cross or Wyclef's organization. Text YELE to 501-501 and $5 will be donated to helping rebuild Haiti. That's like a latte people! Let's all get together and help those in need.
June 5, 2009
His girlfriend, Anna Hansen, gave birth to a baby boy named Max. He weighed in at 7lbs 5oz and is 20 inches long.
Armstrong twittered the news saying: "Wassup,world? My name is Max Armstrong and I just arrived. My mommy is healthy and so am I!"
Lance was in Rome for the Giro d'Italia grand tour when he posted a message on Twitter stating that he had to rush home for baby #4. .
"Already at the airport in Rome," his message read on Twitter. "Headed home!! Baby #4 any minute now. CaNot wait!"
You gotta love how Twitter has become the newest way for celebrities to release news to their fans. Who needs publicists anymore? Twitter is cheaper and quicker!
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In a book titled, Lance, the biker tells author John Wilcockson that after the two got engaged their relationship went downhill.
They got engaged right before Crow's 44th birthday and he claims that she felt like it was time for it all: marriage, babies and the whole package, which clearly freaked Armstrong out.
"She wanted marriage, she wanted children; and not that I didn't want that, but I didn't want that at that time because I had just gotten out of a marriage, I'd just had kids [Luke, Grace and Bella]," Armstrong, says. "Yet we're up against her biological clock -- that pressure is what cracked it."
According to Page Six, Lance and Sheryl attempted to go to a relationship counselor to figure it out, "but really there's no way to counsel that situation.
"Because if somebody wants a child -- man, that's the greatest gift you can give to a woman -- so who are you to stand there and say I don't want one. So we were at different points in our lives. We were not compatible on that issue."
Crow didn't wait for a man to give her a baby. She took matters into her own hands and adopted a beautiful two-week-old boy back in May 2007.
Armstrong went on to date a few more famous gals in Hollywood, but slowed down after his girlfriend Anna Hansen announced she was pregnant. Their baby is due next month.
Guess it was all just bad timing!
March 23, 2009
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He has reportedly injured his collarbone in the crash, but has no other suspected injuries.
Lance was riding with the Astana team in the Vuelta of Castilla and Leon race when he fell in a pile-up about 12.5 miles from the stage's finish on Monday. Lance was taken to the Rio Carrion hospital in Palencia.
He may be re-thinking that retirement plan! As you may recall, Lance decided to come out of retirement this year after three years. Maybe it’s time to throw in the towel again! We wish Lance a full recovery.
And surprisingly, this is the only celebrity bike accident to report today. Today Show host Matt Lauer took a spill on his bike over the weekend, leaving him just slightly injured.
Meredith Viera told viewers this morning that Matt collided with a deer and flipped over the handlebars. She joked, "I hired the deer, but I said, 'Just graze him.'"
Matt is resting and is expected to come back to work soon.
December 24, 2008
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"Anna and I are thrilled to confirm that we are expecting in June and our families are ecstatic and grateful," he says in a statement. "We are very much looking forward to what 2009 brings on many fronts."
He adds: "We appreciate respecting our privacy, as we are both eager to celebrate the holidays as a family."
Lance already has three children, Luke, 9, and twins Isabella and Grace, 7, with his ex-wife Kristin.
One things for sure, Lance sure moves quick. Him and ex girlfriend Kate Hudson just barely split in July and he not only moved on quickly, he's already expecting! Wonder how Kate is taking the news?
September 24, 2008
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There are two different stories going around: one that he'll be teaming up with former international cycling federation head Hein Verbruggen for the purchase, and the other says he'll be partnering with his sponsor Nike for the purchase.
In other Lance news, he's confirmed he'll join the Astana team for his comeback for January's Tour Down Under in Australia.
September 12, 2008
Matthew tells Access Hollywood, "Whenever we get together I like to hop into his training regime. He doesn't need much of my help training, I promise you that.
"I'm happy he is going back to do it. And he is going back to win it. He's got the strongest mind of a guy I've ever met. Whatever he sets his mind to do it, I'm gonna bet on it."
If Armstrong does win, it'll be his 8th title at the legendary event. We're rooting for you too Armstrong, make us proud!
September 10, 2008
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Well Parade magazine has compiled a list of celebs they think are the most generous with their cash flow. And you might be surprised to hear that Brangelina isn't number one!
Oprah comes in on top, with a grand total of $50,200,000 donated through The Oprah Winfrey Foundation and Oprah's Angel Network.
Here's the top ten, and for the full list of celebrity philanthropists, click HERE
1. Oprah— $50,200,000. The Oprah Winfrey Foundation and Oprah's Angel Network: education, health care, and advocacy for women and children worldwide.
2. Herb Alpert — $13,000,000. The Herb Alpert Foundation: music education, including the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
3. Barbra Streisand — $11,000,000. The Streisand Foundation: the environment, women's issues, civil rights, AIDS research and advocacy.
4. Paul Newman — $10,005,000. Scholarship for Kenyon College, his alma mater, in Gambier, Ohio.
5. Mel Gibson — $9,899,654. Holy Family Church in Malibu, Calif.
6. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt — $8,400,000. The Jolie-Pitt Foundation: New Orleans reconstruction, refugee aid, cross-cultural understanding.
7. (tie) Lance Armstrong — $5,000,000. The Lance Armstrong Foundation: cancer research, education and advocacy.
7. (tie) Michael Jordan — $5,000,000. Hales Franciscan High School, a historically black all-boys school in Chicago.
7. (tie) Eric Lindros — $5,000,000. London Health Sciences Centre, a Canadian hospital where the former hockey player was treated.
10. Rush Limbaugh — $4,200,000. Financial assistance to the children of Marines and law-enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
September 8, 2008
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Cycling journal Velo News reports: Armstrong, who turns 37 this month, will compete in the Amgen Tour of California, Paris-Nice, the Tour de Georgia, the Dauphine-Libere and the Tour de France - and will race for no salary or bonuses.
The publication also says that Lance is prepared to discuss his decision further in an upcoming article for Vanity Fair. That's dedication right there…no money or bonuses! The man loves his bike!
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