Cancer Telethon Donations Top $100M

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NEW YORK (AP) - With the help of Friday night’s one-hour TV event, more than 100 million dollars has been raised for cancer research.

The amount comes not just from viewers of the “Stand Up to Cancer” special that was aired on three networks and a cable channel. It also includes money raised since last May, when the initiative was launched.

The organization behind it says all of the money will go directly to funding cancer research programs.

Research advocates and about 100 stars from music, sports, TV and film took part in Friday’s live event. They included Rihanna, Jack Black, Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry and Keanu Reeves. Sitcom star Brad Garrett underwent an on-the-air prostate exam.

The telecast was aimed not just at fundraising, but also at educating the public on cancer prevention and treatment.

Source: Associated Press

NEW YORK (AP) - With the help of Friday night’s one-hour TV event, more than 100 million dollars has been raised for cancer research.
The amount comes not just from viewers of the “Stand Up to Cancer” special that was aired on three networks and a cable channel. It also includes money raised since last May, [...]

Just Stand Up 2 Cancer — FIRST LISTEN!

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Check out the new all-star charity single “Just Stand Up” as recorded by 15 of the most well-known singers in anticipation of the Sept. 5 “Stand Up for Cancer” telethon.

The track, produced by Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and L. A. Reid, starts off with solos by powerhouse singers Beyonce and Carrie Underwood. You’ll later hear Fergie, Leona Lewis and Mary J. Blige belt it out. Other vocalists include: Mariah Carey, Sheryl Crow, Rihanna, Melissa Etheridge, Miley Cyrus, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara and LeeAnn Rimes.

Listen to the single at FOXNews.com.

“Just Stand Up” officially debuts on iTunes on Sept. 2. For more info on the charity, visit StandUp2Cancer.org.

Source: Just Jared

Check out the new all-star charity single “Just Stand Up” as recorded by 15 of the most well-known singers in anticipation of the Sept. 5 “Stand Up for Cancer” telethon.
The track, produced by Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds and L. A. Reid, starts off with solos by powerhouse singers Beyonce and Carrie Underwood. You’ll later hear Fergie, [...]

GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions

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Bid Now for Autographed Rihanna GRAMMY Memorabilia

Bid now on an exclusive piece of GRAMMY® memorabilia autographed by Rihanna! It’s part of the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions July sale benefiting The GRAMMY Foundation® and MusiCares®. Auction runs now through July 31, so place your bids today by entering the auction at www.ebay.com/grammy.

Bid Now for Autographed Rihanna GRAMMY Memorabilia
Bid now on an exclusive piece of GRAMMY® memorabilia autographed by Rihanna! It’s part of the GRAMMY Charity Online Auctions July sale benefiting The GRAMMY Foundation® and MusiCares®. Auction runs now through July 31, so place your bids today by entering the auction at www.ebay.com/grammy.

Rihanna, Gucci & Unicef

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Rihanna, having given a stellar performance at Gucci’s UNICEF fundraiser during New York Fashion Week in February, will be furthering her relationship with the fashion house by starring in the label’s first ad campaign for the children’s charity.

To showcase its collaboration with UNICEF, Gucci’s creative director, Frida Giannini, chose the songstress for her strong personality. Giannini explained they had decided to dedicate a full ad campaign, more than just creating products, in order to really come out and show the commitment they have towards UNICEF. A beautiful musician was the perfect icon for their campaign.

The campaign, which is called, Tattoo Heart, will be out in December this year. The advert will has Rihanna featuring in limited edition Gucci products for UNICEF, of which 25 per cent of sales will go towards the charity.

Rihanna was reportedly honored to represent the prestigious fashion house.

Source: Vogue

Rihanna, having given a stellar performance at Gucci’s UNICEF fundraiser during New York Fashion Week in February, will be furthering her relationship with the fashion house by starring in the label’s first ad campaign for the children’s charity.
To showcase its collaboration with UNICEF, Gucci’s creative director, Frida Giannini, chose the songstress for her strong [...]