Superman Reeve's Son To Tackle New York MarathonOctober 16th, 2009 Late SUPERMAN star CHRISTOPHER REEVE's oldest son, MATTHEW, is to run the New York Marathon next month (Nov09) to raise cash for his parents' charity foundation. The 29 year old will join stars like Edward Norton, Anthony Edwards and The Strokes rocker Nikolai Fraiture on 1 November (09) when the big race takes place.
Plant Fights For New Cancer TreatmentOctober 16th, 2009 Former LED ZEPPELIN star ROBERT PLANT is lending his support to a pioneering British cancer charity. The rock legend is a big fan of new Photodynamic Therapy, which he claims is helping friends battle the disease, and he's backing charity Killing Cancer's bid to raise cash and awareness about the treatment.
The Strokes Star Running MarathonOctober 13th, 2009 THE STROKES star NIKOLAI FRAITURE is hoping to fulfil a childhood ambition after signing up to run the New York Marathon next month (Nov09). The bassist, 30, is hitting the streets to raise money for the New York Road Runners Foundation's Team For Kids charity, and he's asking fans to sponsor him in the run.
Kiss Star Criss Battled Breast CancerOctober 7th, 2009 Former KISS star PETER CRISS has revealed he battled breast cancer last year (08). The band's original drummer is now using his experience to educate other men, urging them to get lumps tested - because women aren't the only victims of breast cancer.
Aniston Thrilled By Child Pal's Cancer NewsSeptember 17th, 2009 JENNIFER ANISTON had to fight back tears of joy on the red carpet of her latest premiere on Tuesday night (15Sep09) - when she received a special message from the sick
girl she helped fight cancer. The actress appeared in 2008 TV ads for St.
Facts Of The Day (Cynthia Nixon)September 9th, 2009 Cancer survivors CYNTHIA NIXON and EDIE FALCO have teamed up to film a new public service announcement to educate cancer patients about battling the disease. The Stand Up 2 Cancer ads will start airing in America at the end of the month (Sep09).
Singer Brand Lands Australia's Dancing TrophySeptember 8th, 2009 Country singer ADAM BRAND has waltzed home with the trophy on the Australian version of reality show DANCING WITH THE STARS. The 39 year old was shocked to beat out TV hosts Kylie Gillies and Matt White on Sunday night's (06Sep09) final - and dedicated his win to his late nephew Harry, who died of cancer aged two.
E.r.'s Edwards Races To Build African HospitalSeptember 4th, 2009 Former E.R. star ANTHONY EDWARDS is racing to raise $1 million (£666,670) as he prepares to run the star-studded New York City Marathon this autumn (09) - to build an African hospital. The 26.2 mile (42.2 kilometre) trek has become increasingly popular among celebrities - Katie Holmes, Ryan Reynolds and Sean 'Diddy' Combs are all former Manhattan marathon runners.
Crowe shocks cancer charity with $1,500 donationJuly 28th, 2009 LONDON - Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe shocked staff at a British charity shop recently after he walked in and made a $1,500 (1,000) donation. The "Gladiator" star is currently in Britain filming a new Robin Hood movie but took a break from his schedule to visit the Cancer Research store in Sunningdale, Berkshire, and made a generous contribution to the cancer charity, reports imdb.com.
Fawcett set aside money for charity in her willJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Farrah Fawcett will continue her charity work even after her tragic death - the late actress set aside part of her fortune to help victims of domestic abuse. Fawcett, who starred as an abused woman in 1984 TV movie The Burning Bed, remained dedicated to helping victims of domestic abuse right up until her death and has left money for her favourite charities in her will, reported dailystar.co.uk.
Kevin Bacon and brother perform on top of Pikes Peak to raise money for cancer charityJune 28th, 2009 Kevin Bacon performs on 14,110-foot Pikes PeakDENVER — Actor Kevin Bacon hiked 14,110-foot Pikes Peak Saturday to play a concert at the top as part of an event to raise money for a cancer charity. Bacon woke up around 4:30 a.m.
Will Ferrell strips for his sunscreenJune 5th, 2009 NEW YORK - American comedian Will Ferrell has stripped once again, and this time it is not for the movies, but rather for his line of sunscreens. Ferrell, 41, can be seen in a semi-nude pose on every bottle of Will Ferrell Suncreen, which comes in three varieties: Sun Stroke, Sexy Hot Tan and Forbidden Fruit.
Elizabeth Edwards sets condition for interviews: don't name her husband's former mistressMay 14th, 2009 Edwards to interviewers: Don't ID mistressNEW YORK — Elizabeth Edwards set an unusual condition before agreeing to interviews about her new book: She would only talk if the media outlet agreed not to mention the name of her husband John's former mistress. The wife of the former presidential candidate and U.S.
Elizabeth Edwards tells Oprah Winfrey rebuilding trust after husband's affair is slow processMay 9th, 2009 Elizabeth Edwards: Rebuilding trust a slow processCHICAGO — Elizabeth Edwards said rebuilding trust with her husband after his admitted affair was "a slow process" during an interview aired Thursday on "The Oprah Winfrey Show."
The wife of former U.S. Sen. John Edwards discussed his infidelity, her struggle with terminal cancer and her new memoir detailing how she has coped with both.
Elizabeth Edwards tells Oprah about husband's affair, her battle with cancerMay 5th, 2009 Elizabeth Edwards to appear on Oprah Winfrey showCHICAGO — Elizabeth Edwards says that whether she still is in love with her husband, former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. John Edwards, after his admitted affair is a "complicated question."
In an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" to air Thursday, Winfrey asked Edwards, "Are you still in love with him?" in an excerpt provided in advance to The Associated Press by Harpo Productions.