Ferrari raised $601,000 for Haiti relief efforts in auction last night. At the gala event, Ferrari auctioned the first Ferrari 458 Italia to arrive in the United States for $530,000. The money raised went to the Catholic Medical Mission Board and the William J. Clinton Foundation. Over 500 guests and Ferrari aficionados, including John Mayer, Jeremy Renner, Patrick Dempsey, Aaron Eckhart, Joel McHale, Malin Akerman, Molly Simms, Katie Cassidy, had the opportunity to bid on Ferrari Formula One driver Fernando Alonso's original racing suit and on two experiences as a Scuderia Ferrari team member at the Canadian Gran Prix in Montreal next June. The auction of the Ferrari 458 Italia was conducted by the Wall Street Journal automotive journalist and Pulitzer Prize-winner Dan Neil.
Pictured above are actors Aaron Eckhart, Olivia Munn, Jeremy Renner, TV personality Maria Menounos and Actress Molly Sims. Actor Jeremy Renner and Katie Cassidy are in the photograph below.
Actress and Avon Global Ambassador Reese Witherspoon speaks at the State Department at the Women of Courage Awards, hosted by Secretary Hilary Clinton and attended by First Lady Michelle Obama. The Avon Foundation for Women presented a $500,000 grant to the U.S. Department of State Secretary's Fund for Global Women's Leadership to accelerate the global movement to end violence against women. The U.S. Department of State will use the grant to fund innovative and breakthrough programs developed by international non-government organizations for the purpose of ending violence against women.
"I am proud to serve as Avon Global Ambassador and represent a company with a conscience and the courage to take on hard issues. Although we face many challenges around the world, nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of women and girls everywhere," said Reese Witherspoon. "Investments like the one announced today by the Avon Foundation and the U.S. Department of State are essential to the development and implementation of programs to end this global crisis."
Pictured in the photograph below, Reese Witherspoon, First Lady Michelle Obama, Secretary of State Hilary Clinton and Andrea Jung, Avon Chairman.
Here is a video of the donation announcement at the Women of Courage Awards. Take a look:
57 YouTube singers got together to record a version of "We are the World" to raise money for Haiti through the We are the World Foundation. Take a look:
Lisa Lavie, the popular YouTube singer, who helped put the video together talked to CNN about how it was done. CNN says some people like the YouTuber's version better than the We Are The World 25 For Haiti version. Take a look:
Celebrities are donating their shoes for the Hero in Heels charity auction.
The Hero in Heels Fashion Fundraiser was created by the Wish Upon A Hero Foundation to raise money to benefit women who are affected by cancer. Diablo Cody is giving away an autographed pair of shoes she wore to the Oscars. Other celebrities donating shoes include Aisha Tyler, Colbie Caillat, Emmy Rossum, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Scarlett Johannson and Susan Lucci. You can find the auction listings here. Bidding will end on April 8th.
Vampire Diaries star Nina Dobrev autographed jeans for DoSomething.org's Teens for Jeans campaign. Nina was one of several celebrities participating in the campaign to help get jeans to homeless teenagers. You can see photographs of some of the other celebrities who participated here. The DoSomething.org and Aeropostale campaign helped send over 600,000 jeans to homeless teens.
James Avery, a family-owned jewelry retailer based in Kerrville, Texas donated 300 sterling silver Joy of My Heart charms to be given to each adoption made this year through Arrow Child and Family Ministry. The charm includes a large heart that embraces a smaller heart, symbolizing a parent's love for his or her child.
Paul Avery, executive vice president, said, "We are honored to be able to show our support to families across our many communities with this donation. We trust that with each charm given our appreciation to those who choose to extend their families through adoption will be shown. It is our hope that we continue to support the impact that Arrow Child and Family Ministry has had on the many children and families across Texas and the United States."
Maggie Mae Designs and Old Friends have teamed up for an online Derby hat fundraiser. The fundraiser features Derby hats created by Maggie Mae Designs to benefit Old Friends. Old Friends provides a permanent home for retired thoroughbreds. The auction listings can be found here on eBay. The auction page for the Derby hat pictured above can be found here. The bidding for the hat is currently at $500. The auction runs until March 11th.
Cindy Lauper and Lady Gaga sit down for a chat with ITN about the current Mac Viva Glam campaign. Gaga talks about how she met Cindy when she was doing her first performance on tv at the Logo Awards. Cindy gave her some encouraging words backstage, which she remembers quite clearly. Gaga's black lace ensemble is by Jeffrey Bryant. Her black cabbage rose hat is by Charlie Le Mindu. Her floral mask is by Piers Atkinson. Take a look:
Naomi Campbell became shopkeeper for a day at London's Westfield Centre, where she personally sold the Fashion for Relief charity t-shirts. Take a look:
The Fashion for Relief t-shirt seen in the video above can be purchased here on Vivienne Westwood's website for $65. Proceeds from the sale of the Fashion for Relief t-shirts goes to the White Ribbon Alliance. Naomi's Fashion for Relief also put on a runway show at New York Fashion Week.
Oprah Winfrey has gone through her closet to find items to auction for Oprah's Great Closet Cleanout. The items Oprah picked out will be auctioned off here on eBay from March 1st through March 11th. All proceeds will benefit the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy. An article on Oprah.com explains the process Oprah went through as she went through her closet with Adam Glassman, O's creative director. There was one pair of shoes she just could not get rid of, even thoug she has never worn them and probably never will.
"Let's just start with the shoes-they're the easiest," Oprah says. "And I can see that this closet cleanout is going to give me a headache." She spies a pair of chunky-heeled, green suede oxford shoes. "Forget about them! I got those when I used to wear pants." Gone.
Adam holds up a pair of ivory lace knee-high boots. Oprah quickly comes to their defense. "Those I can't get rid of! They're beautiful. They're like sculpture!"
"Will you ever wear them again?" Adam asks.
"I never wore them ever, but I still can't get rid of them. They're closet jewelry. They make a closet look good." Onto the keeper pile they go.
Oprah chose more than 150 items to auction on eBay. Some of the items Oprah is auctioning off include:
Barry Kieselstein-Cord Bag
Chicago Olympic Delegation Jacket
Silver Metallic Booties
Green Lace Up Shoes
Ralph Lauren Cashmere Bucks
Yves Saint Laurent heels
You can view a slideshow of some of the items Oprah is auctioning off here.
Zac Efron gives cancer the bird with Emily Hobson, a young adult cancer survivor. Zac Efron is helping promote an organization called the I'm Too Young For This! Cancer Foundation. i[2]y exists to ensure that young adults affected by cancer are given access to the best age-appropriate support they are entitled to in order to get busy living at every stage of their survivorship. The organization also tries to raise awareness that young people do get cancer.
The non-profit organization sells Stupid Cancer wristbands to raise money. The wristbands can
be purchased here. Zac Efron has also been spotted wearing the wristband in paparazzi pics. i[2]y says, "Wear the band, give cancer the bird and know that 100% of your purchase goes directly to helping survivors regain their dignity and live their lives."
In an effort to continue to encourage Americans to continue support the relief efforts in Haiti, Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush appear in a new television PSA released by the Ad Council today. The Presidents acknowledge the generosity of Americans following the tragedy and communicate the immediate and long-term needs in Haiti. Viewers are directed to donate to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund (CBHF). To date, CBHF has received more than 200,000 contributions.
Americans can donate at ClintonBushHaitiFund.org through a secure online donation page. Americans can also donate by text messaging the word "QUAKE" to 20222, which will charge $10 to their cell phone bill.
"In the month following the earthquake, the outpouring of donations from generous individuals all over the world has enabled organizations on the ground in Haiti to deliver much needed supplies and save countless lives," President Clinton said. "But the road to recovery in Haiti has just begun, and the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund will continue to work with organizations and the people of Haiti to build back better. We hope this PSA will encourage people to give, not just today, but over the months and years to come."
"President Clinton and I are grateful to all those who have made donations, large and small, to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund," President Bush said. "In the months and years ahead, we will work hard to spend the money on sound rebuilding plans that will ensure a better future for the Haitian people. We believe this PSA will encourage Americans to continue to give what they can."
Shakira has partnered with Hard Rock International for its artist spotlight series. The merchandise will include a Shakira Artist Spotlight T-Shirt and Bracelet. The limited-edition merchandise will benefit Shakira's Fundacion Pies Descalzos, an organization devoted to finding and providing opportunities for children who are victims of violence in Colombia.
"I'm proud and excited to continue my partnership with Hard Rock International through the Artist Spotlight program," said Shakira. "With the launch of the Shakira Artist Spotlight T-Shirt, I hope to increase international awareness and support for the Fundacion Pies Descalzos, an organization that is extremely close to my heart."
Hard Rock's Shakira Artist Spotlight T-Shirt and Bracelet will be sold online at hardrock.com, as well as at select Hard Rock properties worldwide. The Shakira Artist Spotlight T-Shirt, designed by Shakira, features two angels sitting on an amplifier with a pink guitar in between them and set on the background of a large purple heart. The Shakira Artist Spotlight Braceleteatures Chakira beads with custom clasps.
Naomi Campbell was honored with the Outstanding Contribution award at the Elle Style Awards, marking her 25th year in the fashion industry. Sarah Brown, wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, presented the award. Claudia Schiffer, Danni Minogue and Leona Lewis all shared their thoughts about the supermodel and her career. Take a look:
Eight "Naomi for Haiti" Lotus Evora vehicles are being auctioned off for charity. The vehicles have the Haitian flag emblazoned on the front doors along with the words "Naomi for Haiti." Top Speed reports that the first of the eight vehicles was sold for $500,000. Naomi Campbell's boyfriend, Vladimir Doronin, made the winning bid. Naomi Campbell also helped put on the Fashion For Relief Haiti show at New York Fashion Week, which you can watch here.
