July 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Singer, songwriter, actress and pop culture icon Miley Cyrus is partnering with eBay.com in her first ever official charity auction, all to raise money for her new charity, The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation, named in honor of Miley’s grandfather.
Bidders can win a personal meet and greet with Miley at the red carpet premiere of her new Disney family film, “Bolt” (complete with an exclusive Disneyland Resort VIP package), signed fan items including personalized headshots and autographed pieces from Miley’s own wardrobe (including dresses you have seen Miley wear at previous Hollywood events). Also included will be a collection of “my favorite things” as seen in People magazine’s Miley special collector’s edition, on stands now.
One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit The Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation, an organization whose programs will aid and support children’s causes all over the country.
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July 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Fresh off the resolution of her child custody battle, Britney Spears lent her star power to worthy cause helping kids battle autism.
The pop star and mother of two made an appearance at Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey’s fundraiser for Generation Rescue, which benefits autism research Saturday night.
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July 21, 2008
By Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, What did Chace Crawford ask for at his birthday? And Chuck Norris is coming to your cell phone and is not afraid to bring the pain!
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July 9, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. --
Joining the ranks of George Clooney and Don Cheadle, Ryan Gosling took part in a panel addressing the concerns and problems in Darfur.
The actor was in Washington D.C. on Wednesday with the ENOUGH Project (an organization aimed at ending genocide) to speak on the “Confronting Genocide and Mass Atrocities,” panel.
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July 6, 2008
MADISON, Wis. --
Supermodel Cindy Crawford has been making appearances this weekend in Madison, Wis., to raise awareness of pediatric cancer.
Crawford’s younger brother, Jeff, was a patient at University of Wisconsin Children’s Hospital. The boy died of leukemia in 1975 just before his fourth birthday.
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June 30, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Pamela Anderson has auctioned her sporty 2000 Dodge Viper for $65,000 as a donation to animal-rights activists to run an anti-snake slaughter campaign.
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June 27, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Paris Hilton is making good on her promise to become a better person.
The 27-year-old socialite made an “extremely generous” donation toward the construction of a medical building at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, hospital officials said Thursday, although they did not specify the amount.
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June 26, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s love for children is by no means limited to their own: The couple has donated $1 million to help kids affected by the war in Iraq, the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict announced Wednesday.
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June 25, 2008
Jakarta, Indonesia --
No more broken promises.
That’s what “Ocean’s Thirteen” costars Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon have asked for in a new full-page advertisement published Wednesday in the Indonesian English language newspaper, the Jakarta Post.
The ad, titled “Burma’s Broken Promises,” calls for more aid for the beleaguered region in the wake of Cyclone Nargis.
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June 20, 2008
BOSTON, Mass. --
Steve Carell stepped out of “The Office” to join the fight against cancer at a benefit that featured a screening of his new movie, “Get Smart.”
The screening was held Thursday night to benefit The Zachary Carson Brain Tumor Fund, named after a Newton teenager Carell met on the set of his NBC comedy in February 2007 through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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June 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
LeAnn Rimes is putting her own stamp on My Little Pony.
The singer is among celebrities and artists who’ve agreed to design some new versions of My Little Pony, the plastic toy that has captivated girls since the 1980s.
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June 18, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Angelina Jolie has released a PSA in honor of World Refugee Day on Wednesday.
The actress, who also serves as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Refugee Agency, hopes to spotlight the millions of people around the globe who have “survived war… displacement… rape… hunger and disease.”
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June 18, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
Students at a Staten Island, New York, elementary school for autistic children treated to a performance by the pop star.
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June 14, 2008
KIEV, Ukraine --
Tens of thousands of people braved heavy rain and thunder Saturday night to see Paul McCartney perform a charity concert on Kiev’s central Independence Square.
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June 11, 2008
LONDON, England --
Lindsay Lohan is lending her star power to a campaign encouraging people to swap their clothes.
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June 9, 2008
ALBANY, New York --
The state is investigating the charitable foundation of Anne Hathaway’s boyfriend, a spokesman for the attorney general said Monday.
Italian businessman Raffaello Follieri, 29, who dates the “Devil Wears Prada” star, heads the Follieri Foundation, a charity whose work includes vaccinating children in Third Worldcountries.
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June 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Pamela Anderson may have a need for speed, but her favorite charity has a need for funds.
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June 1, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher and several of their famous colleagues — including newlyweds Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller — spread their wings Saturday night at the exclusive Butterfly Ball fundraiser benefiting Chrysalis, a Los Angeles-based organization that helps homeless men and women find jobs and homes.
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May 29, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Three thousand people from around the world and nearly every state, ranging in age from 18 to 81, will participate in this year’s AIDS/LifeCycle. The 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, which begins June 1, is expected to raise more than $11 million for the fight against AIDS — more than any other annual event.
And this year, Access Hollywood is bringing Messages of Support to share with this year’s riders.
Watch their words of encouragement…. inside!
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May 28, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
ABC, CBS and NBC have set aside a prime-time hour on the Friday after Labor Day to simulcast a fundraiser for cancer research.
“Stand Up to Cancer” on Sept. 5 will feature musical performances and celebrity appeals, although no guests were immediately announced Tuesday. The rare simultaneous broadcast isreminiscent of a benefit for the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks that was shown on many networks weeks later.
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May 21, 2008
ROSLYN, New York --
Hayden Panettiere of NBC’s Heroes and social computing platform Zude.com are offering Hayden’s fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join her and other celebrities at a Save the Whales Again! fundraiser and a private whale watching tour in the Channel Islands off the coast of Southern California.
Fans are invited to bid at a charity auction hosted on eBay Giving Works at www.ebay.com/hayden benefiting the Save the Whales Again! Campaign. The auction runs for 10 days, and bidding will close at 7 p.m. EST on Friday, May 30.
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May 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Jennifer Lopez has children on her mind — and not just her infant twins with husband Marc Anthony.
The 39-year-old singer/actress/entrepreneur is also thinking about the 93,000 sick and seriously injured children treated annually by Childrens Hospital Los Angeles — and how she can help.
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May 9, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
The queen of hip-hop soul is establishing a foundation to help women develop careers and gain self-confidence.
Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute, who founded a youth-oriented brand consulting firm, say they’re setting up the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now.
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May 9, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, PA --
Jon Bon Jovi keeps stuffing millions of fans in their seats in his roles as Grammy Award-winning rocker, supporting actor and Arena League Football owner.
Bon Jovi’s most rewarding title, though, just may be philanthropist.
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May 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
All the chatter about Abdul’s slip-up during Tuesday’s “Idol” performance show doesn’t faze the FremantleMedia North America CEO and “Idol” executive producer.
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April 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Matt Damon’s diaper bag, Julianne Moore’s high chair, Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s car seat and other celebrity baby hand-me-downs are going up for auction on eBay.
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April 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Fans of “American Idol” will get a chance to lick all seven winners of the hit Fox reality show-- in the form of a stamp, that is.
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April 7, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Miley Cyrus has faced millions of fans, as both herself and alter ego Hannah Montana, but how would the Disney starlet handle the "American Idol" performance pressure and Simon Cowell's sharp tongue?
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April 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Desperate Housewives” star Teri Hatcher is gearing up for a visit to “American Idol.”
The primetime star will be stepping on to the “Idol Gives Back” stage, lending her star power and her voice, to a worthy cause.
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April 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Access Hollywood has learned that Ellen DeGeneres will not be co-hosting the “American Idol” charity event, “Idol Gives Back,” this year.
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March 31, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana --
Reese Witherspoon is taking time out of her busy Hollywood career to spend time with the at-risk youth of New Orleans.
As part of the upcoming "Idol Gives Back" special, Reese visited the kids at a Children's Defense Fund Freedom School, which helps to foster community leadership skills for children of the hurricane-ravaged city.
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March 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Justin Timberlake has made two separate donations of $100,000 each to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Foundation.
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March 17, 2008
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana --
Former President Clinton and Brad Pitt met with hundreds of volunteers in the Lower 9th Ward at the site where a foundation headed by Pitt plans to begin building affordable homes for Hurricane Katrina victims.
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March 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Scarlett Johansson put herself on the auction block — and it paid off well for the actress and the Oxfam relief organization.
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March 13, 2008
by Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Is Britney Spears poised for a new career on the small screen? Her co-star dishes on her performance. Are Dylan, Brenda, and Kelly coming back to the Peach Pit?
Plus, Brad & Angelina head across the pond. "Sabrina" welcomes a new baby. And how much does it cost to meet Scarlett Johansson?
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March 11, 2008
DULUTH, GA --
Kid Rock replaced his signature fedora Tuesday with a paper Waffle House hat.
The entertainer came to sling hash browns and sign autographs for hundreds of fans during a fundraiser at a suburban Atlanta diner. The event came just a week after Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, pleaded not guilty to a charge of battery from a fight last fall at another Waffle House.
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March 5, 2008
NEW YORK, NY --
The True Colors Tour will hit the road again this summer with a line-up of legendary and up and coming artists including headliners Cyndi Lauper, The B-52s, Rosie O'Donnell with host Carson Kressley and many more. After receiving rave reviews and a successful debut in 2007, the True Colors Tour is expanding to meet demand in many more cities. The tour will kick off Gay & Lesbian Pride Month on May 31 at Boston's Bank of America Pavilion.
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March 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Drew Barrymore said Monday she is donating $1 million to help fight hunger.
She made the announcement on "The Oprah Winfrey Show," saying she would give the money to the World Food Program, a U.N. body that delivers millions of tons of food aid to more than 70 million people in about 80 countries.
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March 3, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The second "American Idol" charity event is set for April 9, with a lineup that includes Bono, Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Chris Daughtry and Carrie Underwood.
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February 28, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Angelina Jolie has taken her passionate stance on the current Iraqi refugee to the pages of the Washington Post.
The Oscar-winning actress, who also serves as a goodwill ambassador for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, says the phrase, "Bring them home," has another meaning in Iraq.
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February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. --
The American Red Cross has unveiled its seventh annual National Celebrity Cabinet with fifteen new members. The National Celebrity Cabinet is part of a mobilizing force to urge people to perform extraordinary life-saving acts in dire circumstances through the assistance of the Red Cross.
Joining the Cabinet are Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, actress and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Jennie Garth, actor Masi Oka, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, and NFL star Matt Leinart, who has already made a personal commitment to encourage CPR training nationwide.
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February 28, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. --
The American Red Cross has unveiled its seventh annual National Celebrity Cabinet with fifteen new members. The National Celebrity Cabinet is part of a mobilizing force to urge people to perform extraordinary life-saving acts in dire circumstances through the assistance of the Red Cross.
Joining the Cabinet are Emmy Award winner Patricia Heaton, actress and “Dancing with the Stars” alum Jennie Garth, actor Masi Oka, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk, and NFL star Matt Leinart, who has already made a personal commitment to encourage CPR training nationwide.
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February 25, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Sean Penn is back in the dating pool, taking a dive into the deep end of couple-dom with supermodel Petra Nemcova at a slew of Oscar weekend events.
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February 25, 2008
by Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The biggest night in film was full of international delights. For the first time in over 40 years, the acting awards were swept by international stars. But we know what you're really wondering — who dazzled and who looked frazzled!
Plus, Penn and Petra & Clooney and girlfriend heat up a soggy Oscars.
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February 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Inside the Kodak Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard, a bevy of activity is going on as the hours tick down to Oscar’s big night on Sunday.
But there are also plenty of Oscar pre-parties and Access Hollywood is there with all the star action!
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February 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
As film's biggest night approaches, Access Hollywood's own Shaun Robinson and Tony Potts are on the scene at the Kodak Theater bringing the details on the 80th Annual Academy Awards.
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February 20, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Two longtime AIDS activists are seeking to make beautiful music together on Oscar night: Mary J. Blige will join Elton John on stage for a duet at John's AIDS Foundation Academy Awards viewing party Sunday.
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February 20, 2008
by Jesse Spero
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Could Angelina and Jen have their first run-in since Jen and Brad broke up during Oscar weekend? And Nick Lachey wishes nothing but happiness to Jessica and Tony, but what did he say about returning to reality TV?
Plus, Who did Angelina take to the movies? Anna Farris' divorce is finalized. And Elle & Biolage glam up celebs in the name of charity.
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February 3, 2008
by Eric Anderson
SCOTTSDALE, Arizona --
Amid all the Super Bowl madness that has taken over the greater
Phoenix area this week, some of the stars got together over the weekend
to bring attention to a wonderful cause.
Holly Robinson Peete and
her husband Rodney Peete hosted the 2008 Gridiron Glamour event – a
celebrity fashion show/benefit auction designed to raise money for
autism research.
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January 17, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
What does Scarlett plan to do to liven the spirits of soldiers overseas?
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January 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Charities supported by Access Hollywood's Billy Bush and Nancy O'Dell received a generous donation this weekend thanks to CVS and a host of celebrities.
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December 21, 2007
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Kathy Hilton thinks you might want to own a pair of Mel Gibson’s jeans, Dean
Martin’s golf club or Tom Cruise’s autographed Ray-Ban shades.
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December 2, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Julien said the “Ozzy factor” made ordinary items command big-ticket prices. An oversized coffee cup that Osbourne often clutched while the cameras rolled sold for $1,625.
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November 15, 2007
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 15, 2007) — NBC Universal Video, Music & Product Development and Delivery Agent, in conjunction with the NBC Universal Online Store, is set to launch a live online auction at NBC.com of select items from some of NBC and Universal Media Studio’s top shows, including “Heroes,” “30 Rock” and “The Office.”
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November 13, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The event also hosted Meryl Streep who was presented with the Dana Reeve Hope Award, by her “Devil Wears Prada” co-star Anne Hathaway.
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November 13, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The event also hosted Meryl Streep who was presented with the Dana Reeve Hope Award, by her “Devil Wears Prada” co-star Anne Hathaway.
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October 30, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Rumer and Teri, along with her “Desperate” co-star Andrea Bowen and Jason Priestly, all received look-a-like dolls, which they donated at auction.
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October 24, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
This year, Scarlett Johansson’s corset is expected to be a big draw.
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July 19, 2007
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (July 19, 2007) – Hilary Swank is saying so long to her locks. Partnering with the Entertainment Industry Foundation as a spokesperson for Pantene Beautiful Lengths Campaign, which donates real hair wigs to women suffering from cancer, Hilary announced she’ll cut off her coif, later this year.
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June 22, 2007
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Courteney Cox went casual chic for a cause this week. Teaming with friend Mary Fanaro, the brunette beauty showed off this OmniPeace T-shirt, proceeds from which help fight extreme poverty in Africa.
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April 26, 2007
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A total of $5 million was pledged by Fox parent company News Corp., which gave 10 cents for each of the first 50 million votes received for contestants on Tuesday’s show. More than 70 million votes were cast, a record for the show, Fox said.
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April 23, 2007
NEW YORK --
The event Saturday night at the Hard Rock Cafe was so popular that bidding went on for three hours after the scheduled conclusion, Julien said.
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March 23, 2007
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BOSTON (March 23, 2007) — An online auction sponsored by the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial is giving bidders a chance to fulfill their celebrity fantasies, including a walk-on role on “Desperate Housewives” or lunch with Richard Gere at his new restaurant.
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September 21, 2006
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Oprah Winfrey, Donald Trump, John Travolta and Jake Gyllenhaal are among 40 celebrities who have signed wooden “dog bones” for a charity auction benefiting the Mississippi Animal Rescue League.
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