Brad Pitt and Larry King
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt admits to using his celebrity status to manipulate the media.

The Ocean’s Eleven star recently pledged $5 million to help build 150 new homes in New Orleans, Louisiana. He hopes his philanthropy will bring in more donations from the American public.

But Brad isn’t worried about using his A-List status to raise more money for the scheme, despite usually trying to avoid the media attention.

He told CNN host Larry King, “I duck and jive (from the press).
Keep moving. Keep my head down. That’s been my modus operandi. But for something like this, I feel very fortunate to have it and I can direct it this way.

“It’s just not part of my makeup (to manipulate the media). I’m not good at it. There are other people who are. But for something like this, I feel very fortunate to be able to do it. It (the media) uses me and I use it.”

I really wish more celebrities would use their status for causes that could actually make a difference in the world. Kudos to Brad for assisting New Orleans!

Michael Jackson at Jesse Jackson’s 66th Birthday Bash

November 10th, 2007 | Posted in Celebrity Sightings

Congressman Danny Davis, singer Michael Jackson, Founder and President of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. and Founder of Motown Records Berry Gordy
Michael Jackson made his first public appearance in California since his 2005 acquittal of child molestation charges on Thursday night.

The Billie Jean singer attended a party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in honor of his friend Jesse Jackson’s 66th birthday.

The King of Pop led the crowd, which included TV veteran Larry King, through a spirited rendition of Happy Birthday for the civil rights leader.

I think I seen a ghost…

Michael Jackson, Jesse Jackson and Larry King

Michael Jackson and Jesse Jackson

Michael Jackson, Jesse Jackson and Larry King

Michael Jackson and Jesse Jackson

Michael Jackson, Jesse Jackson and Larry King

Congressman Danny Davis and Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson and fan