Shakira shows her support for Estefan and the march on her website.
Last week, Gloria Estefan organized a historic event in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, in the heart of Little Havana. The demonstration took place on March 25 in Miami to support the Damas de Blanco or Ladies in White, whose march last week was broken up violently by government security agents.
The ladies march every year to commemorate the anniversary of the 2003 arrests of their husbands and sons during the “Black Spring crackdown” against independent journalists.
Celebrities and community leaders walked with Gloria and her husband, Emilio, accompanied by thousands, waving flags of the United States, Cuba, Argentina, Mexico, and others. It was the first demonstration of its kind, being organized by individuals instead of political organizations.
O Magazine will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a “Live Your Best Life” weekend in New York City. The weekend-long event will take place May 7-9.
Oprah will lead the Live Your Best Life Walk in New York City on Sunday, May 9th to raise money for 10 deserving charities.
The top 10 fundraisers will walk alongside Oprah. All who want to take part and lend a hand are welcome. Special guests include Mary J. Blige, Dr. Oz, Bette Midler, Rachelle Lefevre, along many others.
Sign up for the walk: http://www.lybl2010walk.com/home/mod_web/index.php
Robbie Williams is organizing his bi-annual Soccer Aid event to benefit UNICEF. It will take place at Old Trafford in Manchester on 6 June 2010, five days before World Cup 2010 kicks off. The event will pit teams of celebrities and professional soccer players.
Hell’s Kitchen’s Gordon Ramsay, Irish boyband Westlife, comedian James Corden, Alan Shearer, among others will be on a team lead by Williams as Captain.
WIlliams started Soccer Aid in 2006 to help UNICEF and its mission of helping children around the world.
Join cities around the world offline for the biggest social media fundraising event. On Thursday, 25 March 2010, people in hundreds of cities will come together to rally around an important cause. The 2nd Annual Twestival will benefit Concern Worldwide (@concern) an international humanitarian organization transforming the lives of the world’s poorest, most marginalized children through access to education.
To help with the initiative, a list of stars have donated unique items to a charity auction, which includes a VIP experience with Imogen heap, a phone call from Justin Beiber, a meeting with Ann Curry and a tour of NBC studios, a goodie bag from Paris Hilton, and signed items from other top celebrities.
The Twitter Festival or “Twestival” uses social media for social good. Interested in helping or want to see what’s going on in your city? Visit the twestival website: www.twestival.com
Follow @latwestival Official Hashtag is #LAtwestival.
Mark Hoppus, founding member of Blink 182 Tweets about World Water Day
The United Nations announced today, World Water Day, that dirty water kills more people than violence.
Matt Damon’s Water.org and the ONE Campaign asks you to donate your voice.
People and organizations across the world will recognize the 18th Annual World Water Day raising awareness of the importance of safe, reliable water for everyone. Around one billion people lack sufficient access to healthy water and World Water Day, first established by the United Nations (UN), provides the opportunity for everyone to get involved. It is an annual initiative that grew out of the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro.
Water.org is inviting people to dedicated their Facebook and Twitter status for World Water Week.
Go to OneWeekForWater.org and with one click, Water.org and ONE will post updates on your Facebook and Twitter account to encourage your friends to get involved.
Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas are to perform at a concert in South Africa that will officially kick off this year’s World Cup.
Shakira, John Legend and Angelique Kidjo will also appear at the event, to be held in Johannesburg on 10 June 2010. The World Cup will then run the next day. The year 2010 will mark the first time the FIFA World Cup will be played in Africa.
The event will feature musical performances by major international stars and popular African artists collaborating together. All proceeds are to benefit 20 Centres for 2010, the official campaign of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. 20 Centres for 2010 aims to create positive social change and to raise funds to build 20 facilities across the African continent to provide training, healthcare options and soccer instruction.
Soccer and music fans can get tickets for this momentous occasion online at www.computicket.com
Cars (fast cars) and Celebrities are always good times, especially if it’s for charity. Last week, celebs like Dr. McDreamy himself, Patrick Dempsey, John Mayer, Jeremy Renner, Joel McHale, Molly Sims, among others helped celebrate the first 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia in the US, held in Los Angeles, to help Haiti.
Perhaps the “star” of the night was the first 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia to arrive in the United States, which sold for $530,000 from an unnamed buyer at an auction. All benefits will go to Haiti relief.
Attendees had the opportunity to bid on Ferrari Formula One driver, Fernando Alonso’s original racing suit, which raised $31,000. Also auctioned was the opportunity to be a Ferrari team member at the Canadian Grand Prix in June.
So Leona Lewis will be in the dark (literally) for an hour on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at 8:30 pm. She will be joining millions of people around the world, shutting off the lights to send a message to others that they care about Mother Earth.
Earth Hour was started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007 to urge people to take notice of climate change issues. Since then, it has captured the attention of the world. In 2009, nearly one billion people turned off their lights for Earth Hour.
Countdown starts now: www.myearthhour.org
Show your support. Unplug and shut off for an hour.
So Leona Lewis will be in the dark (literally) for an hour on Saturday, March 27th, 2010 at 8:30 pm. She will be joining millions of people around the world, shutting off the lights to send a message to others that they care about Mother Earth.
Earth Hour was started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in 2007 to urge people to take notice of climate change issues. Since then, it has captured the attention of the world. In 2009, nearly one billion people turned off their lights for Earth Hour.
Countdown starts now: www.myearthhour.org
Show your support. Unplug and shut off for an hour.
Lady Gaga, along with Cyndi Lauper has partnered with Estee Lauder to become their spokesperson for this year’s campaign of MAC Viva Glam.
Two new shades of lipstick were added to Mac’s Viva Glam line, one for Gaga and the other for Lauper. All proceeds go to Mac AIDS Fund to assist in AIDS research. The campaign has proven to be a success so far with the first month’s sales exceeding $1.1M
For more information, check out MAC’s Aids Fund website: www.macaidsfund.org
