Congrats to Piers Morgan the Celebrity Apprentice

Piers Morgan has been named the Celebrity Apprentice. Morgan best known as the "mean judge" on America's Got Talent, was also known as the mean and ruthless candidate on the Celebrity Apprentice. Morgan was playing for the charity Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. The fund "provides unrestricted grants to each spouse, child and parents of service members."

Morgan holds the charity close to his heart because his brother has fought in 2 tours of duty in Iraq and his brother-in-law has fought in 2 tours of duty in Afghanistan. Piers feels that "this is a great charity to play for."

The show raised over $1 million for different charities and Donald Trump added another $250,000 to Morgan's charity. Below is a clip from the live finale. Again congrats to all that participated and to Morgan for becoming the Celebrity Apprentice!

Joe Mantegna Tees Off For Special Needs

Joe Mantegna will be holding his eighth Celebrity Golf Classic tournament benefiting Home Ownership Made Easy, an organization that provides housing for the disabled in California. The tournament will be held in California in June and will feature other celebrities such as; Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia, Joe Pesci and Gary Sinise.
Mantegna hold this organization close to his heart since he is a father of a special-needs child. He understands the anxieties and the barriers for disabled adults in finding self-sufficiency.

Siegfried & Roy will be Returning to the Stage

Illusionists Sigfried and Roy will be back on stage for an one night engagement that will benefit the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute (LRBI) in Las Vegas. Founder of the charity Keep Memory Alive, Larry Ruvo has named the institute after his father Lou Ruvo who died from Alzheimer’s disease last year. The one night show with Sigfried and Roy will be the first since the 2003 incident involving Roy and a tiger. The show will premiere next February in Las Vegas.

Britney Spears is Shedding her Clothes for Charity

For once Britney Spears is in the news for a good cause. After her recent appearance on the CBS show, How I Met Your Mother has decided to auction off six items that she wore on the show. Proceeds from the sale is set to go to the Natural Resource Defense Council, a New York City-based environmental advocacy group. The auction that will close on March 31 is featuring dresses and cardigan's that the pop star wore on the hit sitcom. If you would like to take part in the auction please visit SeenOn!.com.

Justin Timberlake donates $200,000 to Keep the Music Alive

On March 20, 2008, Justin Timberlake gave two separate $100,000 donations to the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum and the Memphis Music Foundation. The sexy-back singer was in is hometown of Memphis when he presented the money to both the museum and foundation. "He has never stopped giving back to the community, to the local music industry, and to young people." Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Executive Director John Doyle told People magazine.
The organizations will use Timberlake's contributions to advance music education for local students and further achieve its mission of "telling the story of Memphis Music and perpetuating its legacy."

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Gave $8 Million To Charity in 2006

According to People.com, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie gave more than $8 million in donations in 2006. According to records for 2006, the Jolie Pitt Foundation handed out $1 million to both Doctors Without Borders (International Division) and to the Global Action for Children. Additional gifts were given to the Namibia Red Cross Action Program, their daughter Shiloh was born in the African country. After Jolie played the widow, Marianne Pearl, in the movie A Mighty Heart she decided to donate $100,000 to the Daniel Pearl Foundation.

Oprah's Big Give

Although the show is going into its fifth week, Oprah Winfrey's new ABC show, Oprah's Big Give, is a BIG hit! I have been watching the show and it is definitely a great family show. If you have children please sit down and watch it with them. It is not too late to start watching it!

Each week the remaining contestants are give a task and usually a large amount of money. They are given a time limit and then the race begins to see who can give the biggest. There are three celebrity judges who decide which contestant must go home. Famous chef Jamie Oliver, NFL player Tony Gonzalez, and Maleek Compton-Rock wife of comedian Chris Rock are the ones who decides who gave big and who must go home. The last remaining contestant will win $1 million.

Give it a try, I did and it makes me want to give! Oprah's Big Give airs Sunday nights at 9 p.m. on ABC.

Artisits Create Celebrity Look-a-Like Easter Eggs

Many artist's have gathered together to paint celebrity faces on Easter eggs to benefit the charity Barnardo. Barnardo's helps children and their families over the long term to overcome the most severe disadvantages – problems like abuse, homelessness and poverty – and to tackle the challenges of disability. Superstars like David and Victoria Beckham, Prince Harry, Madonna, and Lily Allen have all been painted on the special holiday eggs. Currently the eggs are available on e-bay.

Thank you to Inventor Spot.com for the picture.

Jeremy Piven will be turning his lights out, will you?

Jeremy Piven is urging everyone to go green. On March 29, 2008, twenty cities in over six continents will turn off their lights for Earth Hour. World Wildlife Federation (WWF) is sponsoring the event. According to the WWF "people of the world can make a difference in the fight against climate change by simply working together." Piven so excited about the event said “On March 29 at 8pm, join the global movement against global warming by turning your lights off for one hour. Turn out for Earth Hour.”

For more information about the event, including an official countdown till the lights go out please visit the events official website Earth Hour.org.