Benefit show raises $8M for Agassi school in Las Vegas; separate donor gives $7.5MSeptember 30th, 2009 Benefit show raises $8M for Agassi school in VegasLAS VEGAS — A weekend benefit concert raised nearly $8 million to support retired tennis star Andre Agassi's public charter school in Las Vegas. Officials say Agassi's foundation, used to support the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, also received a pledge of $7.5 million over five years from the Engelstad Family Foundation.
Damon Fan Wins Auction Prize, Plans To Attack The StarSeptember 28th, 2009 MATT DAMON will need to watch his back onset after a fan won a walk-on role and threatened to "attack" the star. San Diego, California businessman Jeff Jacobs bid $50,000 (GBP33,300) at a weekend auction, so his wife could play a part in an unnamed Damon project.
Daughtry, Tim McGraw, Dane Cook headline Vegas concert to benefit Andre Agassi charter schoolSeptember 26th, 2009 Daughtry, McGraw headline show for Agassi schoolLAS VEGAS — Comedian Dane Cook, rock band Daughtry, and musicians Tim McGraw and Brian McKnight were headlining a benefit concert Saturday night at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel-casino to provide funding for the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy. Agassi said this year's first class of high school graduates from the public charter school he backs gives those who support the academy a reason to celebrate and justify their mission.
Elizabeth Taylor raises HIV funds through fashion, will attend fundraiser she helped establishSeptember 18th, 2009 Elizabeth Taylor raises HIV funds with fashionLOS ANGELES — Elizabeth Taylor is lending her timeless style to a fashion show that raises money and awareness for HIV and AIDS. The 77-year-old actress says she plans to attend the Macy's Passport fundraiser Thursday in Santa Monica to show support for the event she helped establish 27 years ago.
Stefani & Rossdale Make Benefit A Family AffairSeptember 15th, 2009 GWEN STEFANI and GAVIN ROSSDALE plan to make this year's Bridge School Benefit concert in California a family affair by performing on the same bill. Stefani's No Doubt and Rossdale will be joined by event host Neil Young, Fleet Foxes, Coldplay's Chris Martin, Adam Sandler, Sheryl Crow and Jimmy Buffett at the two-day festival in October (09).
Peter Andre & Katie Price DivorceSeptember 8th, 2009 Glamour model KATIE PRICE has filed for divorce from her pop star husband PETER ANDRE - despite the Aussie singer initially filing for a legal separation in May (09). The couple split after a series of furious rows which were captured on camera for their fly-on-the-wall documentary Katie & Peter: Stateside.
Jordan finally tells kids about split from Peter AndreAugust 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Former glamour model Katie Price, a.k.a. Jordan, has finally broken the news to her kids that she has split from her husband Peter Andre.
Jordan wants to have baby with her gay palJuly 29th, 2009 LONDON - Katie Price a.k.a Jordan says that she would consider having a baby with one of her homosexual friends if she can't find a new man. The glamour model - who raises three children with estranged husband Peter Andre - is keen to add to her brood and will consider one of her gay pals if she can't find a suitable man.
Peter Andre says Jordan's 'three-in-a-bed sex' claim '100pct lie'July 14th, 2009 LONDON - Peter Andre has slammed his estranged wife Katie Price a.k.a Jordan after it emerged that she is set accuse him of sleazy behaviour including hitting on one of her girlfriends and demanding kinky three-in-a-bed sex. The 'Mysterious Girl' singer spoke out after discovering the spiteful sex claims the glamour girl was preparing to unleash in her bid to destroy his reputation.
Peter Andre to return to Australia after divorce?July 8th, 2009 LONDON - Peter Andre may return to Australia once he gets divorce from estranged wife Katie Price a.k.a Jordan. He told friend Vicky Lord on his Twitter page: "I miss Oz soo much."
The 'Mysterious Girl' hitmaker and Jordan are embroiled in a custody battle of their four-year-old son Junior and daughter Princess Tiaamii, two, reports the Sun.
Peter Andre makes celibacy vowJuly 7th, 2009 LONDON - Peter Andre has pledged to remain celibate until his divorce from British glamour model Katie Price a.k.a Jordan is finalised. The 'Mysterious Girl' singer has pledged to remain celibate for the next few months until he is legally separated from Jordan - with whom he raises three children, Junior, four, Princess Tiaamii, two, and seven-year-old stepson Harvey.
Peter Andre cosies up with 'Big Brother' winner Chantelle HoughtonJuly 4th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Peter Andre was reportedly spotted cosying up with 'Celeb Big Brother' winner Chantelle Houghton at a plush hotel, after they left a champagne bash together. Andre, 36, played down claims that he was dating the 25-year-old, and said on Radio 1's Chris Moyles Show that he and Houghton shared the same manager and that she was a "very nice person".
LA school involved in 'Bruno' photos breaks away from district's disciplinary authorityJuly 2nd, 2009 LA high school featured in 'Bruno' leaves districtLOS ANGELES — A high school that was the location for a racy photo shoot by Sacha Baron Cohen's character "Bruno" has broken away from the nation's second-largest school district. Birmingham High School in Los Angeles had already been planning to become a separate charter school before Wednesday's decision.
Peter Andre wages war on JordanJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Peter Andre has declared war on his estranged wife Katie Price a.k.a Jordan. The 'Mysterious Girl' singer is said to be furious with the 'vicious slurs' the glamour model has been making against him and has called an urgent meeting with advisers and friends to decide his next move in his bitter split with Jordan.
The showgirl goes on: Bette Midler marks 100-show milestone in Las VegasJune 8th, 2009 Bette Midler marks her 100th show in Las VegasLAS VEGAS — Bette Midler has staged the 100th performance of "The Showgirl Must Go On" in Las Vegas. Midler's performance on Sunday kicked off a four-week run at the Caesars Palace Colosseum.
October 12th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
It is so great to see so much media coverage for the work that Andre has been doing for years. If you ever get a chance to see this man speak in public, I highly recommend it as he will share stories that almost everyone can find inspiring. He is truly a man who took his fame and put it to outstanding use in order to help out world.