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LucasFilm has released yet another clip of outtakes from its Stand Up to Cancer campaign, which encourages fans to snatch up some sweet shirts in order to fund cancer research. Good news — there's yet another shirt you can buy, this one featuring Darth Vader who urges you to never underestimate the power of Stand Up to Cancer. I can't get enough of these celebs goofing off in front of the Read more
We were promised a video of top comedians and actors re-creating iconic Star Wars scenes to raise awareness for the new line of Stand Up to Cancer t-shirts, and here it is in all its hilarious glory. Watch the funny crew of Aziz Ansari, Zach Galifianakis, Bill Hader, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Jaime King, Seth Rogen, Andy Samberg, and Emma Stone, along with a cameo by Star Wars star Samuel L. Read more
Fresh off announcing a charity eBay auction, Star Wars is again partnering with Stand Up to Cancer with the release of Star Wars t-shirts ($25) and calling fans to "use The Force for good." Hollywood stars Emma Stone, Bill Hader, and Ken Jeong showed off their geeky side in the tees to raise awareness, as all proceeds will benefit cancer research. A Star Wars tribute video, featuring the actors Read more
Vanessa Hudgens, Kristen Bell, and Mandy Moore walked the red carpet on Friday before heading in to take their seats at the Stand Up 2 Cancer phone banks in LA. The hour-long telethon was broadcast on multiple major networks and streamed across the web, and the effort raised more than $100 million dollars for research in the fight against the disease. Modern Family's Sofia Vergara and mom-to-be Read more
Though most of you are against the idea of Facebook Credits on the principle that paying real money for virtual goods is a bad idea, what if your real-dollar-funded Facebook Credits could go toward a real cause like cancer research? Tonight's Stand Up to Cancer telethon will not only allow donations via its Facebook page, but it will also allow donations to be made in Facebook Credits. The Read more
Leaving an LA gym on Saturday, Jake Gyllenhaal sported a Stand Up to Cancer hoodie over his workout attire. It's not the first time we've seen celebrities supporting the charity, but what can you do to fight cancer when it seems like risks are lurking everywhere we turn? Today, the Environmental Working Group released its nine tips for shielding yourself from environmental cancer risks. Read more
Just over a week ago, all three major networks simultaneously broadcast Stand Up to Cancer. The organization has raised $100 million since its inception and the funds will go directly to funding research programs to fight this deadly disease. Documentary film maker Errol Morris made this three minute video that captures surprising and surprisingly moving moments about how cancer has affected Read more
J.K. Rowling has won her copyright infringement lawsuit against a fan who wanted to publish a Harry Potter encyclopedia. — AP Spike Lee is working on a sequel to Inside Man. — Hollywood Reporter 24 is shutting down production for two weeks to rewrite scripts and figure out the end to the next season. — Zap2it The Stand Up to Cancer telethon and associated fundraising efforts made $100 Read more
Friday night the entertainment world united to Stand Up To Cancer. The telethon took place on both coasts and aired on CBS, ABC and NBC. Prior to the event there was a red carpet in LA at Kodak Theatre. Celebs included Jennifer Garner, Kate Bosworth, Salma Hayek, America Ferrera, Ellen DeGeneres, and many more. Take a look at the touching shirts worn by the many helping hands with big hearts. Read more
Most likely, cancer has affected everybody in one way or another, which is why it's so important that we bind together to find a cure. But it's not just your own efforts to stay healthy that will keep cancer out of your life. You should also think about the greater cause. Tonight be sure to check out the Stand Up to Cancer telethon. This one-hour, commercial-free event will be broadcast on NBC, Read more
