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Wee Are the World: Hole in the Wall Gang Camps

LilSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:00:01 PDT

Lots of parents take shuttling their youngsters off to camp for granted. But for other moms and pops, the prospect of their seriously ill tots enjoying one of life's simple pleasures is a dream.

Twenty years ago the late actor Paul Newman opened the first Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Connecticut to give children with a variety of illnesses the opportunity to experience athletics, arts and crafts and theater while camping under the watchful eye of specially trained counselors and themed medical centers. At the camp, lil ones are not treated any differently than healthy kids. Through the sale of Newman's Own food products and donations, the camp has now expanded to 11 locations in four countries.

Hole in the Wall Gang Camps serve more than 1,000 kiddos living with cancer, hemophilia, sickle cell anemia, HIV and other serious medical conditions free of charge each Summer. Through the foundation, they have expanded their reach to Asia and Africa, partnering with local organizations to help children living with HIV/AIDS in those countries build confidence and enjoy a break from the hardship in their lives.

Biggest Headline of 2008: Paul Newman Passes Away

PopSugar — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:00:00 PST

We've been counting down the biggest headlines of 2008, and we'll be revealing more throughout the month of December. We hope you enjoy this look back at some of the posts and stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.

Early in 2008, rumors began to circulate that legendary actor Paul Newman's health was in decline. The stories persisted despite assurances that he was "doing nicely." As a friend let it slip that he was battling cancer, it began to appear that Paul was, in fact, seriously ill.

The chatter proved to be sadly accurate - Paul Newman passed away at his home in Westport, CT on September 27 after waging a private battle against cancer. As his family and friends remembered the actor and race car enthusiast, we took a look back at his storied life and career. The 10-time Academy Award nominee was famous for his many films, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Cool Hand Luke and Road to Perdition. He was equally revered for his extensive philanthropy, which included the non-profit food empire he ran with his daughter Nell, Newman's Own, and his Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a summer camp for seriously ill children.

Tributes continued to mount for the man who was unanimously loved in Hollywood for his kindness and charity, and Paul's memory is certain to live on.

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Buzz Gift Guide: Gifting Granny

BuzzSugar — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:45:34 PST

Welcome to the next installment of my Buzz Gift Guide series for all the entertainment lovers in your life. I've already thought up some holiday gifts for mom and dad this week, so today we're moving onto a very special lady: Grandma!

It can be hard to think of entertainment-related gifts for grandmas because of generational (not to mention maybe technological) gaps. But I thought of some gifts I know my grandma would get a kick out of, and to be honest, I wouldn't mind receiving a few of these myself!

For example, take this collection of movies starring Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart - a pairing that captivated an entire generation on and off the silver screen once upon a time. I'm ordering this up for my grandma and I look forward to viewing them with her.

And how cute is this I Love Lucy merchandise? My favorites are the purses. I've also included The Price Is Right on DVD (Bob Barker's entire final week!), a great Ella Fitzgerald Christmas album, a subscription to Soap Opera Digest, and a DVD set of classic Paul Newman films (grandmas still swoon, ya know).

Soap Opera Digest ($37.44)	Bogie & Bacall - The Signature Collection ($29.99)
The Films of Paul Newman ($15.99)	Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas ($10.99)
I Love Lucy Purse: Great Minds Think Alike ($29.95)	Best Of The Price Is Right ($34.99)

Check out HolidaySugar for all of our holiday coverage and gift guides.

Sugar Bits - Madonna and A-Rod Have Dinner Together

Molly — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:30:55 PDT

Madonna and Alex Rodriguez, who were suspected of having some sort of affair before his recently settled divorce, were seen eating a dinner for two at Dos Caminos Third Avenue restaurant in NYC last night. - Us Weekly
Despite recent rumors, Elisabeth Hasselbeck is not leaving The View to work for Fox News. - E! Online
Broadway theaters will dim their lights today at curtain time in memory of Paul Newman. - AP
Sharon Stone denied that she wanted to give her son Botox injections for his feet; her attorney called this a "complete fabrication". - People
Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky are getting married tonight at a 180-guest sitdown dinner at Le Cirque restaurant in NYC, and Mark Consuelos will perform the ceremony. - Page Six
Sandra Bernhard denied she made the joke that Sarah Palin would be gang raped and said the whole thing has been blown out of proportion. - AP
Dancing With the Stars winner and Indy car driver Helio Castroneves was indicted and charged with conspiracy for not paying taxes on more than $5 million. - TMZ

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Link Time!!!

PopSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:31 PDT

David Letterman's touching tribute to Paul Newman - Molly.OnSugar
Anne Hathaway is putting dating on hold - MSN Hot Gossip
Janet Jackson is out of the hospital - TMZ
Guess who is showing off her new engagement ring? - Pink Is the New Blog
Dita Von Teese teases Paris - JustJared
Heath's insurance still wants info from Mary-Kate - D-Listed
Check out Megan Fox in How to Lose Friends and Alienate People - Egotastic
Elizabeth Hurley is in the pink - Hollywood Tuna
More details on Scarlett and Ryan's wedding - Lainey Gossip
Vanessa Hudgens gets herself a house - Hollywood Rag
Phoebe Price is a lady - IDLYITW
Lindsay Lohan puts her fanny pack to good use - cityrag
Michael Phelps gets wax-ified!e - popbytes
Michael Buble is still heartbroken over Emily Blunt - I'm Not Obsessed
Spotted: Eleanor Waldorf sits Anna Wintour in the second row! - Vanity Fair

Paul Newman on Salad Dressing, Goodness, and Giving

SavvySugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:00:21 PDT

Hollywood icon and passionate philanthropist Paul Newman sadly passed away on Friday. He is a role model for anyone inspired by giving, and he used his fame and good taste to build his successful nonprofit, the Newman's Own Foundation. He was involved in every aspect of the business, from writing the legends on the back of his salad dressing bottles to hanging out with the kids at Hole in the Wall Camps. Here is Paul talking about his vision for the common good and how he came up with his concept for a food-based nonprofit.

Sugar Bits - Julia Roberts and More to Honor Paul Newman

PopSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:30:51 PDT

Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, and Sean Penn will honor the late Paul Newman at a benefit for his charities at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco on Oct. 27. - Us Weekly
Eagle Eye opened at the top spot at the box office this weekend, bringing in $29.2 million, as the fourth best September debut. Nights in Rodanthe snagged the second spot with $13.6 million. - BuzzSugar
The NFL and NBC have confirmed the rumors that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play at the 2009 Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa on Feb. 1. - AP
Photos have surfaced of Heather Locklear during her DUI arrest this weekend. - TMZ
Kanye will not be charged with felony counts after his attack on a paparazzi at LAX airport earlier this month. - AP
Matilda's trustee is suing Heath Ledger's life insurance company because they are delaying paying out the $10 million policy until they investigate whether he committed suicide, despite his death being ruled accidental by police. - TMZ
ICYMI Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson got married at a remote wilderness resort in Vancouver on Saturday.

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Remembering Paul Newman

BuzzSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 05:30:13 PDT

For me, Paul Newman epitomized the term "Hollywood movie star." His devastating good looks (especially those blue eyes that make your knees go wobbly), paired with a great talent and sheer charisma made for a rare and winning combination. His cinematic career spanned over 50 years, a feat that only a handful of actors will probably ever match.

The New York Times has a terrific article about his life, and contextualized his mark in film with the following:

If Marlon Brando and James Dean defined the defiant American male as a sullen rebel, Paul Newman recreated him as a likable renegade, a strikingly handsome figure of animal high spirits and blue-eyed candor whose magnetism was almost impossible to resist, whether the character was Hud, Cool Hand Luke or Butch Cassidy.

While Newman will be remembered for his extraordinary career in movies, it was his mark in philanthropy and his dedication to his children and his wife of 50 years, Joanne Woodward, which ultimately made the man. It's an old cliché but it seems like it was coined for him: beautiful on the inside and out. He will be missed.

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Remembering Paul Newman

PopSugar — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:31:26 PDT

On Friday, Paul Newman passed away at the age of 83 in his home in CT with friends and family by his side. In this slideshow, we take a look back at the Hollywood legend and philanthropist who touched so many lives. From striking a pose in the Florida Keys during his directorial debut, Rachel Rachel, to helping sick children and donating multi-millions from his various charities, Paul Newman lived an amazingly full life, and he will be greatly missed.

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RIP Paul Newman

PopSugar — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:19:36 PDT

Last night the legendary screen actor and philanthropist passed away at the age of 83. Paul was surrounded by friends and family when he passed at his home in Westport, CT, after battling cancer. Few details were released by his publicist just as his illness was kept under the radar since suspicions rose earlier this year. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, actress Joanne Woodward, and their five daughters and grandchildren.

Paul was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and directed and starred in films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Road to Perdition. Paul won his first Oscar with The Color of Money as well as two additional honorary awards. He was one of the most charitable men in Hollywood with his food empire, Newman's Own, and as a co-founder of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a summer camp for seriously ill children.

As well as one of the most giving, he was also arguably the coolest man in Hollywood, who raced cars and flashed those baby blue eyes. He remained married to his longtime sweetheart for over 50 years and stayed away from the Hollywood scene. He will be greatly missed.
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