Hudson Goes Wild, Miley Buys Fortwo and Ellen ‘Gives Back’ Again
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Madonna Is The Cover Girl For Vanity Fair’s Green Issue

Miley Cyrus buys 2008 smart fortwo car with “Miley - Girls Night Out” painted on the side.
The smart is a great car for parking in some tight spaces and even better for mileage, 40mpg. smartusa.com

“It is grotesque how out of control manufacturing has become, and the excess, the pollution that’s caused by it. Vintage (clothing) is not only glorious and stylish, it’s also the way forward in terms of recycling. Whenever I go into great vintage stores, I wonder why we ever buy new things.”
—Actress Thandie Newton.

Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl recently listed Delight’s Eco-Glam Wine Bottle Earrings as one of her favorite things in OK! Magazine. The earrings are made of 100% recycled wine glass bottles and stainless steel posts. Delight.com

Kate Hudson has partnered with Los Angeles hairstylist David Babaii to create a new hair care line that’s free of sulfates, parabens, animal products and not tested on animals. Also, the pair will donate 10% of their proceeds to the global wildlife conservation organization WildAid. wildaid.org

Leonardo DiCaprio visited to Hong Kong to help launch HSBC’s new line of “green” credit cards. The green card is made of environmentally friendly materials and uses digital bills to cut down paper consumption. Every transaction will also contribute to a local environmental protection project.

Ellen DeGeneres will once again co-host IDOL GIVES BACK. Last year’s music celebration helped raise an incredible $76 million for various domestic and international charities.  Maroon 5, Gloria Estefan, Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Annie Lennox are all scheduled to attend.

“Music education and keeping the legacy of Memphis music alive has always been important to me. That is why I will always continue to support my hometown the same way they have always supported me.” Said Justin Timberlake.

He donated $200,000 between two music organizations in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. memphisrocknsoul.org & memphismusic.org

“It would be amazing if Charlize Theron did one of our ‘Go naked’ campaigns. I saw her just the other day and she just blew me away. Charlize is so sexy - I would totally love for her to go naked. I’d die for that.” Said Jenna Jameson.

“Many years ago, I was fishing, and as I was reeling in the poor fish, I realized, ‘I am killing him - all for the passing pleasure it brings me.’ “Something inside me clicked. I realized as I watched him fight for breath, that his life was as important to him and mine is to me”. Said Paul McCartney.

Hotel heiress Paris Hilton’s potential inheritance dramatically diminished after her grandfather Barron Hilton announced plans to donate 97% of his $2.3 billion fortune to charity.

“We have a joke in our house that wasting energy kills the penguins. When somebody slips up, we always say, ‘The penguins, for the love of God, the penguins!’ And of course, that person runs and shuts off the source of the wasted power.” Said Jason Alexander.