May 19, 2013

Wyclef Jean’s Foundation Being Sued

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*Wyclef Jean’s Yéle Haiti foundation has some bookkeeping issues. From the start, the org has been on the raised eyebrow radar. Now some shadiness is coming out. The charity is at the center of a recently filed lawsuit filed by a consulting firm that never got paid. HVC Global Hospitality Services provided job training for [...]




Chris Brown Paints a Mural for the Kids

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*Despite what those grudge holding critics may say, Chris Brown has a softer side to him. Wednesday the singer showed off his mural painting skills. Through his org, Symphonic Love Foundation, he and rising star Romeo Britto worked together to raise money for Best Buddies International, volunteer program that establishes one-on-one friendships and leadership programs [...]




Bill Gates Wants A Condom That Works AND Feels Good

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*No one looks at the founder of Microsoft and thinks about sex … well maybe his wife. But, he’s got sex on his mind and how it’s affecting the mortality rates and medical status of people around the world. Bill Gates is looking to invest in a condom that will not only fit every man [...]




Make-A-Wish Foundation Grants Janiya Penny’s Wish to Meet Obama

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*President Obama must be one of the most beloved U.S. President’s of all time. Now, in the election season, people are finding more ways to love him.  If the children could vote, they would beat everyone to the polls to re-elect him. Some of you may have seen a picture that popped up on Facebook yesterday of [...]




Mary J. Blige Fires Back at Charity Lawsuit with Interesting Strategy

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*Mary J. Blige just came out and said the bank that’s suing her charity organization knew the group was penniless. She said it was a bad business decision the loaner made. So it’s the bank’s fault for making a bad investment and they won’t get the money back. The Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute [...]




Mary J. Blige Sheds Light on FFAWN’s Recent Lawsuit

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*The queen of Hip Hop Soul explained the issues involving a recently revealed lawsuit regarding her charity. Mary J. Blige and business partner Steve Stoute were faced with a serious issue when their organization, Mary J. Blige Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now [FFAWN], was hit with a major suit. In a [...]




Dwight Howard Launches Orlando Based D12 Foundation for Children Around the World

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*Five-time NBA All-Star and Orlando Magic Center Dwight Howard is pleased to officially announce the launch of D12 Foundation on Monday Feb. 14th. With a mission of planting seeds, cultivating them and watching them grow, D12 Foundation has a vision of making a long-lasting impact on the lives of children worldwide. With collaborative support from [...]




Obama Strategy Coming Clear: Tax Deal Used to Bring Back Independents

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*(Via the LA Times) Since his midterm election drubbing, President Obama has followed what seems like a wobbly course, taking one step to the left, then two to the right. The pattern, now reinforced by his tentative tax deal with Republicans, has pleased GOP adversaries while infuriating allies on the left. But viewed through the [...]