Tag Archives: Darfur

Mia Farrow Fasts for Darfur

Actress/activist Mia Farrow has long been a supporter of children’s rights and has especially been concerned about the welfare of those in Africa. She works as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and has traveled to war torn Darfur three times since 2004. To help spread the word of the crisis going on there, Farrow has had photographs published in PEOPLE magazine and she has written editorials for the Chicago Tribune and the Los Angeles Times. She feels so passionately about this cause that in August 2007, she offered to give up her freedom in exchange for that of Suleiman Jamous, a … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: Actor’s Dogs are Not Killers and Clooney’s Latest Award

Ving Rhames’ dogs didn’t kill anyone. Or so claims a new report that was compiled after an exhaustive five-month investigation. According to the Los Angeles Department of Coroner, 40-year-old Jacob Adams, the man who was found dead on the front lawn of the actor’s L.A. home back in August was not mauled to death by Rhames’ dogs as police first reported. Rather, the coroner found that Adams “died because of a preexisting heart problem.” As for the dog bites found on him the coroner determined they were “non-fatal.” Rhames was out of the country filming a movie when his friend … Continue reading →

George Clooney Nobel Peace Prize Winner?

It appears he may be well on his way. The handsome actor who has graced many a magazine cover is making headlines again—-this time though, it has nothing to do with his relationship with Fabio or his comments about Britney Spears. George Clooney along with celeb pal Don Cheadle are being honored for their efforts to bring peace to Africa’s war-torn Darfur region. But the honor is not being bestowed upon the two actors by just anyone. Clooney and Cheadle will be flying to Rome next month to accept the 2007 Peace Summit Award from the 8th World Summit of … Continue reading →

Star Offers Up Freedom To Help Rebel Leader

While other stars use cold hard cash to send political messages one Hollywood heavyweight is using her freedom. Mia Farrow just announced that she offered to give up her rights as a citizen of the United States to ensure an ailing Darfur rebel leader receives safe passage out of a local hospital. The offer was put into writing in a letter the actress sent to Sudan’s president and posted on her website. According to Farrow, the rebel leader, Suleiman Jamous, has been a key link between Darfur rebels and aid workers in the war-torn Sudanese region. The 62-year-old actress says … Continue reading →

Hollywood Do-Gooders Donating To Darfur

Sometimes I wonder how many people would know what or where Darfur was if it wasn’t for George Clooney. The handsome actor certainly has devoted a ton of his time turning the spotlight on the impoverished people who live in the region of Sudan. Both Libby and I have documented Clooney’s ongoing work to bring humanitarian efforts to the region and it seems as though the “ER” star’s work is paying off. According to Clooney, his “Ocean’s Thirteen” co-stars recently donated a huge chunk of change to humanitarian efforts in Darfur. Clooney along with his “Ocean’s” pals, Brad Pitt, Matt … Continue reading →

Oprah For President… Nope! Clooney For President… Maybe?

I recently blogged about the man who wants Oprah to run for president and Libby recently blogged about actor George Clooney’s appearance at the United Nations to speak about the atrocities in Darfur, so I would be remiss to gloss over the fact that many are now speculating that the former “ER” star will soon make a run for political office. After all, Clooney has been outspoken on a number of social and political issues, he’s rubbed shoulders with senators and dined with former presidents and heads of state. However, when reporters pushed him to answer the question of a … Continue reading →

Clooney Speaks Out for Darfur

I have loved George Clooney since I first saw him on “ER”. Dr. Doug Ross…passionate, dedicated, good-looking – what was not to love? Since he left “ER”, I have also enjoyed many of his movies such as Oceans 11 and The Perfect Storm. I have not always agreed with his person political views, but I like that he is speaking out for Darfur. I had never heard of Darfur until a couple of episodes of “ER” dealt with the situation there aired last season. I was shocked by what was going on there. How could this be happening and the … Continue reading →