Robin Maxwell was so inspired by Kevin Bacon’s Six Degrees charity website that she helped to raise nearly $18,000 for Multiple Sclerosis research.    Because she was one of the biggest fundraisers, Bacon then donated another $10,000 to her cause.  Maxwell, 39, was diagnosed with MS in January 2007 and has continued to raise money for the cause by designing a t-shirt called “Perfect Health” that can be found here.  Proceeds from the shirts go to help find a cure for MS. ... Read Full Story

Go on a spiritual journey with author Elizabeth Gilbert through Italy, India and Indonesia in the best-selling book Eat, Pray, Love. Read Full Story

If  you were lucky enough to get an invite (see above) to Nicole Ritchie’s baby shower on Sunday, you won’t be bringing a gift for the mom-to-be.  According to US Weekly, Nicole and boyfriend Joel Madden have requested that guests bring items to donate to their newly formed charity — The Richie Madden Children’s Foundation-to support mothers in need. In addition they plan to sell photos from the shower to raise more additional funds.  In a recent interview Nicole told Diane Sawye... Read Full Story

Emile Hirsch was honored at The Oxfam Party  at Esquire North in New York City last night. Oxfam America played a part in the feature film Into the Wild when the main character, Christopher, donates his entire life savings of $24,000 to Oxfam American and then goes on an epic adventure to Alaska.  The movie, directed by Sean Penn is based upon the best selling novel by Jon Krakauer about the life and death of Christopher McCandless and is getting great reviews. “It is a great honor for Oxfam ... Read Full Story

  The cast of NBC’s Heroes turned out to support the Race To Fight Epilepsy fundraiser event.  Those in attendance included Greg Grunberg (whose son has epilepsy), Hayden Panettiere, Kristen Bell and Milo Ventimiglia.   The party took place on Wednesday at the Skirball Centre in Calabasas, CA.  Milo and Hayden put an end to their relationship rumors when he told People magazine:   “She and I are close friends. It’s only natural that people are going to couple us together.” Read Full Story

Richard Gere, who was terric in The Hoax, accepted an award for his humanitarian efforts toward the Tibetan independence and HIV/AIDS cause.  The award was given by the city of Philadelphia and included a $100,000 honorarium. “I’m not worthy of this award in any way whatsoever,” Gere said. “I can’t tell you how this makes me feel. My heart is so wide open.” The devout Buddhist has been an advocate for Tibetan freedom since 1978.  Some of his accomplishme... Read Full Story

Ed Begley Jr. will be hosting the first ever Hollywood Goes Green conference.  The purpose of the gathering is to specifically address environmental issues in entertainment and related industries.    Learn more In other celebrity green news: Darryl Hannah drives a freaky biodiesel car The Independent Spirit Awards are going green from head to toe Mr. Big (Chris Noth) says fight global warming, not wars Will there be a Live Earth Part 2? Nope, just a concert honoring 2007 Nobel Peace Prize wi... Read Full Story

  No, this isn’t a new couple alert.  Ben is still happily married to Jen as far as we know and we’re not sure about Rachel’s love life.  Alas, that isn’t the point of this post.  The reason they were photographed together is because they came out to show support at the Cartier holiday celebration to benefit The Art of Elysium at NYC’s Cartier Mansion on Wednesday.  The pair got into the holiday spirit with the children making crafts and visiting with Santa.  The Art o... Read Full Story

The Killers have announced that their second Christmas single, “Don’t Shoot Me Santa”, will be a part of the (RED) campaign. They are joining with brands such as Apple, Converse, American Express, Motorola, Hallmark, Gap, and more to help those affected by AIDS in Africa.  All of the proceeds from the sales of the cd will benefit the Global Fund, for investment in African AIDS programs. The new song will be begin playing on the radio on November 26th, and digital copies wil... Read Full Story

It is a sad day for elephants.  We reported last week that Paris Hilton wanted to save drunken elephants.  Now the story is being retracted by the Associated Press.   According to her publicist, Lori Berk, Paris Hilton never made any comments about helping the drunken elephants in India.  It looks like elephant alcoholics will have to get a new spokesperson.  Read Full Story