sandra bullock, blake lively and others speak up on behalf of 'gulf coast'

A few of my favourite folks ever have gotten together in order to do some promo work for the Gulf Coast disaster. They've teamed up with "Be the One" which is an effort of the 'Women of the Storm' organization.

Much like the Gulf Coast, Sandra Bullock certainly knows a thing or two about being blindsided.

The Oscar winner has joined forces with the likes of Blake Lively, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Matthews and other famous folks to encourage others to sign a petition demanding that leaders take the necessary steps to restore and protect the Gulf Coast in the wake of the recent oil spill.

“What can you offer?” asks Sandra. “Your voice. Speak up.”

Sign it. Share it. Be the One.

SO glad to see my best girls Sandy and Blake (as well as my favourite chef, Emeril) doing some work in order to bring aid to those (including animals and wildlife) who need it. Hopefully little to no more damage will be done to the area and the natural environment can be restored to its prior beauty. The more support they get, the better their odds right? I signed my name for sure, using a NYC Zip Code, lol. Hey, it's better than nothing right?! View more info about the cause as well as the Restore the Gulf TV Spot after the jump.

us weekly's list of star do-gooders

US Weekly has compiled a list of 13 celebs who continually support charities and foundations, including stars like Brad and Angelina, Jen Aniston, Hilary Duff, Sarah Michelle Gellar and more. It's just a cute little read about what these folks do to support the unprivileged, mentally handicapped, physically disabled and disaster victims. Give my girl Hils-D (who supports 'Blessings in a Backpack') a clicky to read for yourself!

celebs doing telethon to aid oil spill victims

While it absolutely pains me to think that this silly oil spill is still blasting oil into the gulf and destroying miles of beach and polluting so many creatures, I was glad to hear the several celebrities are doing a telethon to aid victims of the oil spill.

Cameron Diaz and Justin Bieber are among the stars participating in a telethon Monday to benefit victims of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill.

Other stars who will appear on the special two-hour edition of Larry King Live: Ted Danson, Lenny Kravitz, Randy Jackson, Jenny McCarthy, Tim McGraw, Alyssa Milano, Robert Redford, Ian Somerhalder, Melania and Ivanka Trump, Victoria Principal, Edward James Olmos, Pete Wentz, as well as a performance by Sting.

Ryan Seacrest will host a special online "Social Suite" for those viewers participating via Facebook and Twitter.

The telethon will benefit the United Way, the National Wildlife Federation and the Nature Conservancy, among other relief organizations.

While a telethon is probably not the most effective way to send aid (ie. get down there and help clean up!), it's at least something. Anything will help those affected by this disaster at this point. I heard on the radio that the best way to help would be to keep the tourism up, as its Florida's biggest moneymaker. I will definitely be doing my part to help the Gulf Coast - I already spend a week in Madeira Beach (tourism donation, yes?) and I hope to donate to one of the relief funds, at the very least.

maria shriver, oprah, jessica simpson & more joining forces

My homegirl J-Simps has been invited to participate in the "2010 Women's Conference" in California this Fall. I'm not sure as the the extent of her appearance - whether or not she will be speaking, yada yada - however, I do love the difference she is trying to make in the lives of women, through empowerment and true beauty. I think it's wonderful that she's attending.

It takes quite the woman to get these heavy hitters mobilized for a cause! Oprah Winfrey, Robert Redford, Jessica Simpson, Deepak Chopra and Laura Ling are among the newsmakers and Hollywood names slated to headline at the Women's Conference 2010 hosted by California First Lady Maria Shriver and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

With a mission of "empowering, inspiring and educating women", the annual conference expands to three days this year, Shriver will announce Thursday. It kicks off in Long Beach, Calif., on Sunday, October 24, with a March on Alzheimer's to raise awareness and funds to fight the disease.

From what I've heard so far, this is something that I would love to attend. Just SO many inspirational and enlightening speakers. And to think my girl is going to be up there with DEEPAK! Also speaking are Kim Barnouin (Skinny Bitch), Erin Brockovich, Cat Cora, Giada DeLaurentiis, my mother-effing LADY Sally Field, Donna Karan (DKNY), Jillian Michaels, Suze Orman (and her jackets), Howard Shultz, Buddy Valastro (Cake Boss) and my girl Jess!! Anyone want to donate a round-tripper and a few nights accom to the "Vanessa Eve B.A. Charity for Poor SMF Students?" Either way... I'm going! More after the jump =)