New Orleans celeb faction quiet as Gustav sputters
When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans three years ago, celebrities reacted with a mix of grief, outrage and generosity. All-star telethons raised millions for storm victims, Kanye West and others derided the government's response -- even Sean Penn went to the region to personally assist in rescue efforts.
People:Kanye West Ellen DeGeneres Brett Favre John Goodman Sean Penn Angelina Jolie Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina Source:(AP)
2008-09-02
1.5 million survivors in Myanmar without shelter
A severe shortage of housing has left hundreds of thousands of cyclone survivors in Myanmar exposed to heavy rain as the monsoon season begins, aid agencies said Saturday.
People:John Goodman Activities:Myanmar Cyclone Disaster Source:(AP)
2008-06-07
US military copters still ready to help Myanmar
The U.S. military said Friday it is keeping 22 helicopters on standby in case Myanmar's ruling junta reverses its rejection of such help for cyclone victims, saying the aircraft could ferry emergency supplies to most survivors within three days.
People:John Goodman Activities:Myanmar Cyclone Disaster Source:(AP)
2008-06-06
Celebrities in New Orleans for Carnival
Sandy "Pepa" Denton got a lesson this week on how to toss beads and an up-close look at the elaborate float she'll be riding on in Monday's Krewe of Orpheus parade with friend and rap partner Cheryl "Salt" James.
Nations:U.S. People:Chuck Norris Helio Castroneves Kendra Wilkinson Bridget Marquardt Holly Madison Forest Whitaker Activities:2005 Hurricane Katrina
2008-02-01
A sting in the tale has Jerry Seinfeld buzzing about bees
Jerry Seinfeld became a billionaire thanks to a long-running television comedy that chronicled the chaotic lives of four people living in New York's concrete jungle.
People:Jerry Seinfeld John Goodman Renee Zellweger Steven Spielberg
2007-11-01
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