Chris Brown rewards his faithful fans

Chris Brown has planned a month-long fan-appreciation tour, which kicks off Nov. 14 in Houston. After a slow comeback, he better do something big to retain support from his fans.

After admitting to abusing his former girlfriend, Rihanna, Brown has stayed out of the spotlight. Fans of all ages have watched him deal with his abuse and punishment he received.

The returning R&B star revealed on his Twitter page Monday that his third album, and first since his arrest for assaulting is due out Dec. 15, 2009. The tour will highlight the new album, including his new song, "I Can Transform Ya," as well as some oldies.

The tour is aimed to acknowledge and thank fans for their ongoing support toward the R&B performer. It is "conceptualized for and with 'fans only' in mind," according to ACESHOWBIZ.

The venue will be "small and intimate," according to MSNBC. "A portion of tour proceeds are going to charities."

Good move on Brown's side, if you ask me. Celebrities can usually bounce back after scandals, and it doesn't hurt to show his sensitive side by giving to charity, one of which is devoted to domestic-violence intervention.

I think fans will appreciate his effort to give back to the community and thank his fans for their continuous support. Though others will not be so quick to bounce back into his music.

"He was one of my favorite performers until he abused the beautiful Rihanna," said Kyle Nelson, junior at The University of Texas at Austin. "I will never buy a concert ticket or album from him again."

Brangelina...the next Nobel Peace Prize Recipients?

I don't know about you guys, but I think Brad and Angelina love attention. Whether they are making new movies, adopting kids, or saving orphans, the pair seems to attract the public eye.

To gain attention this time Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie visited a children’s village in Amman, Jordan on October 1. The couple was invited by Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, who is chairman of SOS Children’s Villages in Jordan and spent time meeting and playing with abandoned children.


It was Jolie's second time in the village after previously donating to the costs of one family's home in 2003. According to Jolie, she was "anxious to see how the family was doing now."

The couple tried to raise "awareness for the fact that childhood abandonment is at risk and that everybody should support this noble cause in every part of the world." With their impressive celebrity status, they have already helped gain some attention.

We have to wonder though, do Pitt and Jolie do this work out of the kindness of their hearts or for publicity? The answer depends on your opinion of the couple.

There are many other celebrities doing noteworthy charity events, but do not receive as much hype as Brangelina. Though this time we've got to give it to them. The couple didn't publicize their charity work all over the media like some celebrities would have done, or like they have done in the past.

Don't get me wrong, what the couple did was selfless and honorable at the very least. Though I do think there are other people in the world that deserve thanks for their charity work as well.

Teen stars perform to fight cancer

Teen stars sing to fight cancer

Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Jesse McCartney will perform at the Concert for Hope on October 25 to benefit City of Hope's cancer research.
Hosted by Staples Inc., the concert will raise money for cancer research and treatment programs at City of Hope, one of the nation's leading cancer centers. The Disney stars will come together at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.
Last year the concert raised $1.2 million for City of Hope's cancer research effort where Cyrus, Levato, and The Jonas Brothers performed.
In addition to the Concert for Hope, Cyrus is donating $1 from each ticket sold to the cancer center. In her tour last year, Cyrus raised more than $2 million.
“I think people of all ages will want to go to the concert,” said Kristen Caldwell, 20-year-old advertising student. “I can’t wait to hear Miley and Jesse, and to know that I’m helping sick people makes it so much better.”
The stars have not promoted the concert much yet, but as the event moves closer, I’m sure we will be hearing a lot from the artists.

“Thanks to Disney Music Group, artists Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Jesse McCartney, and Staples, City of Hope will further advance science to ensure the best therapies are available to patients who face cancer and other life-threatening diseases,” said Michael A. Friedman, M.D., president and chief executive officer, City of Hope. “We are honored to have their commitment as we work to ultimately find cures and give hope to patients everywhere.”
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster outlets such as Macy's, FYE Music & Ritmo Latino. For more info about City of Hope, visit www.cityofhope.org