Matt Damon
Celebs Gone Good on VH1
So, how'd we look on TV? Last night was the television debut of CGG, when Top 20 Celebs Gone Good premiered on VH1, counting down the twenty most charitable celebrities of 2009. Months ago, we started with a list of 100 big stars who’ve shined this past year – actors, musicians, and athletes who’ve gone above and beyond to do good. From this 100, we left the voting up to you, and the 20 celebrities with the most votes made it to our countdown.
In case you missed it, here were the top 10:
Quote of the day: Matt Damon
via People
"When your great-great-grandkids study history, don’t you want them to be proud that you were part of the solution?"
Matt Damon wrote a piece for Parade Magazine where he talks about why it's so important for everyone to give back. Read the whole article, then find your cause.
CGG Must See: The People Speak
via cinemamanagementgroup.com
Matt Damon is letting “The People Speak” in his latest film, but it is Hollywood stars doing most of the talking. Matt collaborated with the author of the bestselling “A People’s History of the United States”—Howard Zinn on the film and it is ready to release on the History Channel later this year.
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Matt Damon brings water online and overseas
via water.org
Matt Damon has been splashing in the water cause but now he has taken the plunge. Yesterday, Matt announced that his organization, H20 Africa, has teamed up with Gary White’s WaterPartners to create a powerful new non-profit: Water.org.
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Matt Damon’s charitable Entourage deal
via people.com
How did the producers of the hit series Entourage get Matt Damon to agree to a cameo? It required a little negotiation—but the A-lister wasn’t asking for a bigger contract, he was asking for them to promote his charity OneXOne!
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Story time Mandela style
via amazon.com and beliefnet.com
Nelson Mandela is having quite the birthday blowout. Not only is he getting a charity concert, but Artists for a New South Africa (ANSA) and Hachette Audio have produced an audio book edition of his favorite African Folktales.
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