Bon Jovi was born John Francis Bongiovi Jr. on March 2, 1962, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, according to Biography.com. He started playing the club scene at age sixteen. After playing with bands like Atlantic City Expressway, The Rest, The Lechers and John Bongiovi and the Wild Ones, he had his first hit single with Runaway. He later signed with Polygram records and was on his way to an acting career and a solo music career. But he is not just famous for making music. He’s also a noted humanitarian. Not only does he do charity work, he is known for treating his band mates with respect and kindness. Why did Richie Sambora quit? Keep reading…
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The latest news about movie stars, television stars, models, celebrity athletes, corporate executives, and famous people who are humanitarians — and special features about local people who get involved in humanitarian causes who are suddenly famous for their philanthropic efforts. Celebrating the heroes of our local, regional, state, national, and global community, this RSS feed is one to share if you are looking to include good news as a feed for your green business website. Why? Because these Hollywood star celebs are all using their star power wisely to help charity benefit organizations that focus on one very important thing: saving humans.
Benedict Cumberbatch: New Star Trek movie villain helps childrens charities
Benedict Cumberbatch, the actor who will co-star with “Wanted” star James McAvoy in the new TV show “Neverwhere”, is a British actor. He stunned the television viewing audience with his dramatic portrayal of the wildest Sherlock Holmes character in recent memory to the delight of fans of the BBC. After the show broadcast on the American Public Broadcasting System, his popularity exploded internationally. In the summer of 2013, he’s expected to take the world by storm as he’ll be starring in a feature role in what is sure to be a blockbuster movie. He’s playing the younger version of Khan in the new Star Trek movie. Keep reading…
Charlize Theron: Sandra Bullock’s celebrity friend loves doing good deeds
Guess where Sandra Bullock and her adorable adopted son Louis showed up on Feb. 18? At the home of Charlize Theron — where the actress was holding a house party top celebrate her adopted child’s first birthday. The star celebs have been friends for years now, most likely because they both share a passion for community building. While Sandra Bullock used her star power wisely by choosing to make a movie like “The Blind Side”, Charlize Theron has been volunteering for the United Nations — helping to spread good will internationally. What other charities has the humanitarian “Italian Job” movie star supported lately? Keep reading…
Alicia Keys: Red-hot singer, famous humanitarian, and bright green celebrity
Who is Alicia Keys? The red hot singer is a famous humanitarian and bright green celebrity. She performed live at the Grammy Awards show in 2013 with Adam Levine (the lead singer for the pop rock band Maroon 5 and a celebrity judge on “The Voice”) to the delight of everybody. Famous in Hollywood social circles as well as on the New York City A-List, Keys has been making waves as of late by getting herself involved with the charity benefit and activism scene. She’s already won 5 Grammys for her songs, so whenever she gives her celebrity endorsement to a project you can bet they will make a profit. Want to know more about her? Keep reading…
Don Cheadle: ‘Iron Man 3’ star goes green, does good deeds
The new super hero movie “Iron Man 3” might not hit the theaters until May 3, but comic book action adventure theme film fans are chomping at the bit to get an eyeful of stills. New movie photos were released as teasers on the web the third week of Jan. 2013 to the delight of green celebrity fans. Movie Fanatics shares, “Robert Downey, Jr. returns in the third Iron Man film. This time, when is private world comes under attack, Iron Man begins a hunt for those responsible.” But it’s his all-star cast pals that have good news and humanitarian gossip junkies thrilled. Why? Because Don Cheadle co-stars. Keep reading…
Famous humanitarians: Howard Stern (the shocking celebrity truth revealed)
Guess what? You will never believe it. Shock jock Howard Stern is actually a good guy. “Shock Jock” Howard Stern is married to the spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America, Beth Stern — and a cheeky Lena Dunham teased him for marrying such a skinny girl. In 2011, Stern got on board with his wife, to create a calendar of shelter pets. Each month of the calendar has a picture of Beth Stern with one of the many lovable and adoptable canines and felines available from the shelter she works for. He’s is also known for supporting the fight against HIV and AIDS, helping quadriplegics, and supporting African refugees. Keep reading…