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Variety To Honor Young Hollywood’s Top Philanthropists

Entertainment trade publication Variety has announced the line up for their Third Annual Variety’s Power of Youth event, dubbed the “World’s Greatest Block Party,” on Paramount Studios’ “streets of New York” in Los Angeles on December 5, 2009. 

This year’s event, produced in conjunction with Variety’s annual Youth Impact Report, features an exclusive afternoon of festivities and live performances. The day will celebrate a select group of outstanding young entertainers, chosen to receive the Variety’s Power of Youth “@15 Award”*, presented by Best Buy, who, through their efforts have made significant contributions to their chosen philanthropic and charitable causes.

Selena Gomez Gets Radio Disney Surprise As Her Song Reaches #1

Selena Gomez just had one of her best weekends ever.

When Gomez got a call from Radio Disney’s Jake Whetter with news that her latest single, “Falling Down,” hit the number one spot on the radio network’s “Top 30 Countdown with Jake,” she could hardly contain her excitement.

Orlando Bloom’s New Role: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Orlando Bloom has already fought for the rights of humans, elves and dwarves in the “Lord of The Rings” trilogy – and now the actor is fighting for the rights of children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

Selena Gomez: Trip To Africa As UNICEF Ambassador Was ‘Life-Changing’

She’s a Disney teen queen, a TV wizard, and a fledgling rock singer. But 17-year-old Selena Gomez says what really blew her mind recently was a trip to the African nation of Ghana.

“I got to meet teens, I got to meet children, I got to meet families,” Gomez said in an interview Friday about the trip, which she took last month with her mother and stepfather in her role as UNICEF’s youngest-ever ambassador.

Kathy Ireland Voted Off ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Kathy Ireland is the third celebrity to get the boot on “Dancing With the Stars.”

The lifestyle expert and entrepreneur was eliminated from the ABC reality competition on Tuesday evening, taking professional Tony Dovolani with her.

Access Ranks The Top Ten Brightest Teen Stars

Gore Vidal once said, “Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say and not giving a damn.” These teen stars certainly know aren’t afraid to express themselves through fashion. They are rocking their careers, and their own looks on the red carpet. Access counts down the stars with the brightest styles and brightest futures!

Taylor Lautner On His Own (& Co-Stars) Dating Rumors

Taylor Lautner’s life has dramatically changed since landing the role of Jacob Black in the “Twilight Saga,” some changes the actor welcomes – and others, he says he’ll never get used to.

Salma Hayek, ‘Ugly Betty’ Among ALMA Honorees

The stars of “Ugly Betty” and “Wizards of Waverly Place” will be among those lauded at next month’s ALMA Awards, which celebrate Latino achievement in entertainment.

Selena Gomez Says Demi Lovato Is A Bigger Princess

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are BFFs in real life — but in their upcoming Disney Channel movie “Princess Protection Program,” they don’t start out that way.

Taylor Lautner: ‘New Moon’ Will ‘Rip Your Heart To Shreds’

Taylor Lautner, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart thrilled the audience at the MTV Movie Awards Sunday night when they debuted the trailer for “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and Taylor told Access Hollywood the trailer is just a taste of what’s to come.

“There is like heart break and, oh it’s…it’s horrible, it just…‘New Moon’ will rip your heart to shreds,” Taylor told Access’ Shaun Robinson on the red carpet. “So get ready!”

ROLL CALL: ‘American Idol’ Kris Allen Wants To Get More Manly

Plus, a “Real Housewives” star wants face time with James Lipton. A picnic with Miley? And, which Sports Illustrated swimsuit model is reportedly texting Chace Crawford?

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

ROLL CALL: ‘Bikini Girl’ Vs. Kara DioGuardi, Round II

Plus, two “Twilight” stars get cozy with their starlets. And Paris Hilton’s Cannes lap dance!

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!