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Don Cheadle has been outspoken about raising awareness about the Darfur genocide. Don Cheadle visited Darfur in 2005, wanted to do something to help people Cheadle has been instrumental in poker tournaments that raise money Ante Up for Africa, Cheadle's organization, has raised more than $4 million Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- "Hotel Rwanda" star Don Cheadle got a first-hand view of horror when he traveled to the devastated Darfur region of Sudan in 2005. He saw what it's like when a government kills 300,000 of its own people and forces another 3 million or so from their homes -- in a region of just 6 million overall. He came back inspired to try to help. And this Thursday, he'll return to one of the efforts that has had the most impact. Playing poker. Cheadle, poker champ Annie Duke and their friend Norman Epstein... [read full story]
There's nothing to get you into the mood for a Thanksgiving gathering like a little H1N1 in the air. I've been hacking away for 10 days -- no fever, but suffering all the other symptoms -- and earlier this week, my...
By Scott Collins, Los Angeles Times NBC may be losing its gamble of putting Jay Leno's new show in prime time. This list includes ABC's sitcom "Modern Family," CBS's crime drama "NCIS: Los Angeles" and Fox's animated "The...
Ah, the lovely scent of fermented shark on Turkey Day! Thursday, November 26, 2009 Before I carve the turkey, I'd just like to say a few words. Thanksgiving is a time to come together, and I want to thank everyone for choosing...
By Adrian McCoy, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Pete Seeger asked the NewLanders to write a song about a folk hero, Johnny Appleseed. "Apple Blossom Breezes: The Story of Johnny Appleseed," the song they wrote, will premiere during...
