Modeled in ads by celebrities including Charlize Theron, Ludacris, and Dave Navarro, retail company ALDO’s empowerment tags and tote bags benefit YouthAIDS‘ HIV/AIDS education and prevention programs.
For more information and to view the products, visit YouthAIDS and ALDO’s joint site.
Below, a selection of recent entertainment news, including JK Rowling’s lawuit and the death of E Street Band member Danny Federici.
The long-awaited pairing of martial arts stars Jackie Chan and Jet Li comes to fruition in Forbidden Kingdom. A young man named Jason (Michael Anganaro) is transported back to ancient China, where he must free the Monkey King warrior with the aid of Lu Yan (Chan) and Silent Monk (Li). Opening Friday, April 18.
Check out the trailer below.
Run by a family of five, A Gaggle of Book Reviews assesses books for all ages in various genres. The site’s reviews have been quoted on authors’ and publishers’ Web sites and in outlets including Newsweek. The site also features occasional author interviews.
CharityFolks.com is home to online auctions that help numerous worthy causes. Visitors can bid on such offerings as vacations, memorabilia, tickets, and opportunities to meet celebrities.
By Denise Tong
When browsing through a library or bookstore, it would be hard not to run into one of Jane Yolen’s books—she’s written almost 300 of them. Famously called “a modern equivalent of Aesop” by The New York Times and the “Hans Christian Andersen of America” by Newsweek, the award-winning writer has moved and entertained readers of all ages for nearly 50 years.
On Saturday, April 19, shoppers can bring nearly new business clothes to the 59th Street Bloomingdale’s and donate them to Dress For Success, which provides low-income women with business attire and career development resources. Donors will receive 10% off their purchase of Theory apparel; 10% of proceeds from the day’s Theory sales will benefit Dress For Success with a $10,000 minimum donation.
Below, a selection of recent entertainment news, including Coachella festival news and the passing of Charlton Heston.
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