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Travolta Family To Hometown Fans: ‘Jett Appreciates’ Your Support

November 22, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

John Travolta thanked his fellow residents of Ocala, Fla., on Friday night for their support of his family following the death of his son, Jett, earlier this year.

“Kelly, Ella and I want to thank all of you for supporting us over the last year,” John said from the red carpet, according to the Ocala Star-Banner. “It’s meant the world to us.”

Variety To Honor Young Hollywood’s Top Philanthropists

November 20, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

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.

DJ AM’s Sneakers To Hit Auction Block For Recovery Charities

November 13, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Hundreds of shoes from the late DJ AM’s sneaker collection are set to hit the online auction block for charity.

The auction, which kicks off on eBay at 4:30 PST on Sunday, will give 100 percent of the proceeds to the DJ AM Memorial Fund, which will distribute them to organizations and projects, which deal with recovery.

Katherine Jackson Withdraws Objections To Executors of Michael’s Estate

November 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Michael Jackson’s mother withdrew her objections Tuesday to the appointment of two longtime Jackson associates as executors of the singer’s will.

The surprise announcement came from Katherine Jackson’s attorney Adam Streisand, who said his client felt it was time the legal fighting ended.

‘New Moon’s’ Christian Serratos Goes Naked For PETA

November 10, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“New Moon’s” Christian Serratos might star in Hollywood’s hottest blood-sucking movie series – but the actress doesn’t want any blood spilled when it comes to her fashion.

Joe Jackson Seeks Monthly Stipend From Son Michael’s Estate

November 06, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Court records show Michael Jackson’s father is seeking an allowance from his son’s estate.

An attorney for Joe Jackson filed papers in Los Angeles on Friday seeking a stipend, saying there was no apparent reason for the administrators of the estate to not seek an allowance for the 81-year-old family patriarch.

Nicole Kidman Embarks On Anti-Violence Trip To Kenya

November 05, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Nicole Kidman is hoping to spread peace in Kenya as she embarks upon a trip on behalf of the United Nations.

According to The New York Post’s Page Six, the Oscar-winning actress is traveling to the African country to launch an initiative by UNIFEM – the United Nations Development Fund for Women.

Kim Kardashian Left With ‘Black Eye,’ Brother Suffers Concussion At Charity Boxing Event

November 04, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The Kardashian sisters are used to throwing jabs at each other on their reality show, but on Tuesday the family took that to a whole new level.

A charity boxing event took a bit of a dramatic turn when Kim was left with a “black eye” and brother Rob was sent to the hospital with a concussion by someone who Kim claims was a “trained fighter.”