Ben Affleck Commits to Living Off $1.50 Per Day for Charity

In an effort to further extend his good deed resume, Ben Affleck committed to living on $1.50 per day to bring awareness to global hunger and poverty.
Teaming up with the “Live Below the Line” charity team, the “Argo” star vowed to live on the small amount of cash, which will cover his food and drink, for five days.

On Monday (April 22), Ben tweeted, “1.4 billion people live on less than $1.50/day. I’m joining Live #BelowTheLine on behalf of @easterncongo. Will you?”
Other stars including Sophia Bush and Josh Groban are also reportedly taking part in the challenge.
The campaign begins on April 29 and runs until May 3.

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Cara Delevingne Covers British Vogue March 2013

She's made quite a name for herself in the fashion world, and now Cara Delevingne is showing us why she's so successful while covering the March 2013 issue of British Vogue magazine.
Teaming up with famed photographer Mario Testino, the 20-year-old supermodel looks absolutely gorgeous while opening up about everything from her crazy busy life to her Tomboy tendencies.

Check out some of the exciting moments from Cara's interview below. For more, be sure to visit to British Vogue!
On refusing to be a prissy girl:
"I was always a big old tomboy. Both my sisters are very girly and my mom used to dress us in matching pinafores... I just didn't get it. I loved superheroes and fantasy."
On keeping up with her hectic schedule:
"I never really expected it to be like this. I always said, it can't get any busier than it is now - and that was six months ago. This has been my first day off since fashion week."
On stepping out from the stereotypical model personality:
"There is something about modeling that stresses me out. There's something about having to be pretty... it's just not for me. I do sometimes feel a bit alien. It's not that I don't want it, or I don't love it... S*** I grew up quickly last year. People ask me, 'Are you happy?' I don't ask myself that question because I don't have the time."
On going stag in the modeling world:
"It's so hard... I'm traveling all the time and the thing about me is that I'm very independent. From the age of 16, Poppy and Chloe have had long-term boyfriends. The longest term boyfriend I ever had was when I was five. And I think the first proper boyfriend I had, I got hurt and after that I was like, 'What the frick is the point?' I've never been in love, this is the thing. And how can I get someone to love me if I don't know who I am? I'm still trying to figure this out."

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2013 Social Media Week Lagos Live Series "Monday 18th to Saturday 22nd February 2013"

As the world comes to Africa in February, the city of Lagos will be afire with excitement, in anticipation of the first Social Media Week to hold on the African continent. During this week-long groundbreaking event, the world will get to experience the very best of Nigerian culture, business, and technology and its interaction with its incredibly vibrant online social community.
Amidst the conferences, presentations, and workshops, participants at the 2013 Social Media Week Lagos will especially look forward to experiencing what promises to be one of the most unique events, the SMW Lagos Live Series.
If you are a lover of good music looking for a fun way to relax at the end of a long day or if you are looking for a new experience in Nigerian music during Social Media Week, then the SMW Lagos Live series is right for you. Taking place every night from Monday 18th February to  Friday 22nd February 2013, SMW Lagos Live will give attendees an exciting way to close out their conference day.
The SMW Lagos Live Series is partnering with some of the music industry’s biggest labels to bring the most amazing event every night of Social Media Week.
Participants at SMW will be thrilled by the Now Muzik/Hypertek showcase (2Face Idibia, Timi Dakolo, J Martins and Dammy Krane) on Monday, Chocolate City Live (DJ Caise, MI, Ice Prince, Jesse Jagz, Brymo, Pryse, Victoria Kimani, and Nosa) on Tuesday, EME all-stars (Banky W, Skales, Wizkid, Shaydee, Niyola, and DJ Xclusive) on Wednesday.
The Channel O All Stars will be present on Thursday night, and Bez, Freedom Hall and Naijazz all-stars will round off the series on Friday night. All these at the MACES Hub, Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tola Odunsi (Executive Director, Executive Producer SMW Live Series) said “I just want to thank our partners at Now Muzik & Hypertek, Chocalate City, E.M.E, Mavin All Stars, Naijaz, Bez, Freedom Hall and all the hot artistes who will grace the Channel O All Stars Night, every night at Terrakulture people will experience the best of the best and we can’t wait to get the party started. Storm has always been about bringing the community together and we are excited to be driving this series of live shows which will be live streamed to the world”
From 2Face Idibia to Ice Prince to Naeto C, SMW Lagos Live will showcase the finest Nigerian talent, who also happen to be some of the biggest artists on the African continent.
For details on the SMW Lagos Live series and the SMW Lagos Schedule, visit http://socialmediaweek.org/lagos/schedule/ and stay updated by following @SMWLagos on Twitter, and Facebook.

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Sports Illustrated Models Bring Sexy to 2013 Swim Issue Launch

Making for one of the sexiest red carpet events of the year, models for the 2013 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue gathered together at the New York City launch party on Tuesday (February 12).
Looking flawless in sexy ensembles, Anne V, Chrissy Teigen, Irina Shayk and covergirl Kate Upton all worked the Crimson media line before heading in to mingle with the eager crowd.

Anne V & Fellow Sports Illustrated Swim 2013 Models Bring Sexy to NY Stock Exchange

Bringing their style to Wall Street, Anne V and her fellow Sports Illustrated swimsuit models rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday (February 11).
Joining the Russian beauty on the podium to bang the gavel were Julie Henderson, Adaora Cobb, Kate Bock, Natasha Barnard, Jessica Gomes and Jessica Perez.

In town to unveil Kate Upton's steamy new cover for the coveted magazine issue, the ladies will participate in the official launch on Tuesday.
Earlier in the day, Ms. Upton debuted the official billboard as a guest on the "Late Show with David Letterman."

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Enjoy the pictures of the Sports Illustrated Swim 2013 models at the New York Stock Exchange (February 11).

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Pope Benedict XVI To Resign On February 28th

Pope Benedict XVI will resign on February 28, 2013, a Vatican spokesman said today Monday February 11th. The 85-year-old German-born Pope said he was resigning because he no longer has the strength to fulfill the duties of his office. If the Pope resigns February 28th, he will be the first pontiff since 1415 to step down. See the Pope's full resignation statement after the cut...

 

Dear Brothers,

I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church.

After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an adequate exercise of the Petrine ministry.
I am well aware that this ministry, due to its essential spiritual nature, must be carried out not only with words and deeds, but no less with prayer and suffering.

However, in today's world, subject to so many rapid changes and shaken by questions of deep relevance for the life of faith, in order to govern the bark of Saint Peter and proclaim the Gospel, both strength of mind and body are necessary, strength which in the last few months, has deteriorated in me to the extent that I have had to recognize my incapacity to adequately fulfill the ministry entrusted to me.

For this reason, and well aware of the seriousness of this act, with full freedom I declare that I renounce the ministry of Bishop of Rome, Successor of Saint Peter, entrusted to me by the Cardinals on 19 April 2005, in such a way, that as from 28 February 2013, at 20:00 hours, the See of Rome, the See of Saint Peter, will be vacant and a Conclave to elect the new Supreme Pontiff will have to be convoked by those whose competence it is.

Dear Brothers, I thank you most sincerely for all the love and work with which you have supported me in my ministry and I ask pardon for all my defects. And now, let us entrust the Holy Church to the care of Our Supreme Pastor, Our Lord Jesus Christ, and implore his holy Mother Mary, so that she may assist the Cardinal Fathers with her maternal solicitude, in electing a new Supreme Pontiff.

With regard to myself, I wish to also devotedly serve the Holy Church of God in the future through a life dedicated to prayer.

Katy Perry & John Mayer Cozy Up at the 2013 Grammy Awards

After walking the red carpet, Katy Perry and John Mayer enjoyed the festivities at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
The two lovers showed their affection while sitting together and taking in performances including Kelly Clarkson, The Black Keys and Rihanna.

Last night, Katy and John enjoyed a Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons in Beverly Hills.
According to sources, the pair "seemed really happy and content." The onlooker added, "She fixed his hair and they chatted."

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Enjoy the pictures of Katy Perry and John Mayer at the 2013 Grammy Awards (February 10).

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