TV, Books, Movies, Style, & Online Media

April 2008


April 19, 2008

ALDO and YouthAIDS Partnership Continues

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.

April 18, 2008

News Roundup: April 18

Below, a selection of recent entertainment news, including JK Rowling’s lawuit and the death of E Street Band member Danny Federici.

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April 17, 2008

Forbidden Kingdom Trailer

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.

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April 16, 2008

Sales Bulletin: April 16

Below, a selection of sale items such as DVDs, books, and clothing.

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April 15, 2008

Online Pick: A Gaggle of Book Reviews

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.

April 14, 2008

Various Causes Helped by CharityFolks.com

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.

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April 13, 2008

Book Talk with Jane Yolen

By Denise Tong

Jane YolenWhen 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.

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April 12, 2008

Theory and Bloomingdale’s Help Dress for Success: April 19

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.

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April 11, 2008

News Roundup: April 11

Below, a selection of recent entertainment news, including Coachella festival news and the passing of Charlton Heston.

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April 10, 2008

Sales Bulletin: April 10

Below, a selection of sale items such as DVDs, books, shoes, and more.

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