Hugh Jackman is one of millions of people around the world showing some love to bullying survivor Quaden Bayles. The actor has posted a video message for the schoolboy on Twitter saying “no matter what, you’ve got a friend in me.” He also urges all his fans to be kind to each other. “Bullying is…
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Comedian Raises Over $140k to Send Bullying Survivor to Disneyland
Sometimes the internet really is wonderful. This is US comedian Brad Williams and he’s what we’d call a legend over here. He recently heard about Quaden Bayles, a young boy with dwarfism who’s been bullied relentlessly at school, to the point where he wanted to take his own life. So Brad, who also has dwarfism, started…
Indigenous All Stars Invite Bullying Survivor to Lead Them Out for Weekend Game
There’s a heartbreaking video doing the rounds this week of a young boy in tears after being bullied at school. Quaden Bayles lives with dwarfism and has been so devastated by the constant bullying, he can be heard saying that he wants to take his own life. He’s only 9 years old. The video was…
Fire Fight Australia: the Concert Raising Funds for Bushfire Relief
23 musicians and artists taking the stage including Queen with Adam Lambert, Alice Cooper, 5 Seconds of Summer, K.D Lang and Delta Goodrem. Messages of hope and positivity from much loved Aussies like Olivia Newton-John and those we claim as our own Russell Crowe (sorry New Zealand). 70,000 people rocking on at Sydney Olympic Park. And…
‘Friday’ singer Rebecca Black Reminds World How Much Words Can Hurt
It’s been nine years since Rebecca Black released that song. That song about how “tomorrow is Saturday and afterwards comes Sunday,” but the best day of the week “is Friday, Friday, gotta catch up on Friday.” Yeah, you know it – the Twitterverse dubbed it one of the worst songs ever. (And if you don’t know it, ummm,…
How Jane and Jimmy Barnes’ Small Act of Kindness Made One Refugee’s Day
Rock legend Jimmy Barnes and his wife Jane have sent a guitar to a Kurdish man who’s living in on-shore detention in Melbourne. Moz Azimi endured seven years in detention on Manus Island and Port Moresby before being transferred to Australia for urgent medical help. Although he received refugee status more than three years ago,…
Jameela Jamil’s Message of Gratitude for Ted Danson
Holy mother forking shirt balls! The series finale of The Good Place has dropped and as the world says goodbye to one of the greatest sitcoms of all time (yep, it’s up there!), Jameela Jamil is giving us a little insight into what life was like behind the scenes – And it sounds like it…
Vanessa Bryant Announces Fund For Families Affected By Helicopter Crash
It’s difficult to comprehend what Vanessa Bryant must be going through right now. She lost her husband, Kobe Bryant, and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a helicopter crash earlier this week and the whole world is talking about it. It’s on every news channel, every radio station and it’s trending all over social media. But Vanessa is…
“Tell people you love them.” Ellen’s Beautiful Message After Kobe Bryant’s Death
It’s been just over 48 hours since news of Kobe Bryant’s death rocked the world. The basketball legend and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna were among nine people tragically killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California on Sunday. He was just 41. For some, he was one of the greatest basketball players of all time….
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds Record Hilarious Birthday Message for Betty White
Hollywood screen legend Betty White is celebrating her 98th birthday today and her celebrity friends Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock have recorded a sweet but also hilarious message for her. In a video posted to Instagram, the pair not only sing the birthday girl a song, they also quibble over who is the better friend: View this…
Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach Raise Over $400k for “Lesser-Known” Bushfire Charities
Just when you think the outpouring of love for Australia couldn’t be any more wonderful, Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach bounce in with their positivity and compassion – and suddenly another $400,ooo is making it’s way to the people who need it most. The pair, known for their activism and philanthropy, recently announced their organisation…
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Earth Alliance Donates $4.3 Million to Australian Bushfire Relief
Above Photo: U.S. Department of State [Public domain] Leonardo DiCaprio is doing his bit to help those affected by the fires ripping through Australia. The Hollywood star’s environmental organisation Earth Alliance is donating $4.3 million (US$3 million) “to assist critical firefighting efforts in New South Wales, aid local communities most affected by the wildfires, enable wildlife…
Chris and Liam Hemsworth Give Celeste Barber the Hug We All Wish We Could Give Her
How does one say thanks to someone who’s raised close to $50 million for the New South Wales Fire Service? Easy. Stick her in a Hemsworth sandwich! View this post on Instagram @celestebarber: “Did someone order a Hemsworth sandwich” at #makeitrain202 in Byron Bay tonight A post shared by Javier Encalada (@enkoala) on Jan 9,…
Jeffree Star Donates $20k to Cover Fan’s Funeral Expenses
YouTuber and makeup guru Jeffree Star has donated US $20,000 to cover the funeral costs for one of his fans. 25-year-old Kevin Bacon was found dead in December last year after going on a Grindr date in Michigan. He was a huge fan of Jeffree Star and had numerous tattoos of the makeup mogul. In…
Ellen DeGeneres Creates Fund for Australian Bushfire Relief
Ellen DeGeneres has started a GoFundMe page to support relief efforts as fires continue to burn across Australia. Making the announcement on today’s episode of The Ellen Show, the talk-show host started by describing how much the country means to her: “I love Australia,” she told her audience. “I love Australia so much, I even married an…
Sir Elton John Pledges $1 Million to Bushfire Relief
Sir Elton John says he’s “heartbroken” by the bushfires ripping through Australia and is pledging $1 million to support relief efforts. The music legend made the announcement during his concert in Sydney last night, describing the scenes as “apocalyptic.” “You should all be in awe of the work that the firefighters are doing,” he said to…
The Hemsworths Donate $1 Million to Bushfire Relief
Chris Hemsworth has announced that he and his family are donating a million dollars to the bushfire relief efforts in Australia. The Hollywood superstar posted a message on Instagram thanking the firefighters for their hard work and urging all his fans to “dig deep” and give what they can. View this post on Instagram…
Chris Hemsworth, Simon Baker and More Take Part in “Make It Rain” Fundraiser for Firies
If you’ve ever dreamed about hanging out with Chris Hemsworth (umm who hasn’t?) this may be your chance! The Hollywood star is taking part in the “Make It Rain 2020” Fundraiser for the New South Wales Rural Fire Service along with fellow actor Simon Baker, tennis legend Pat Rafter and a number of other Aussie artists…