"I'm here today to shed light on a problem most of us don't usually think about – the devastating impact of our national bottle habit, especially as it relates to our soda consumption," said Ms. Sarandon. "The recycling rate in America is less than 25 percent. Troubling news to say the least," she continued, "Particularly considering that this means that 141 billion beverage cans and bottles go to landfill each year."

The "Cage" environmental exhibit shows the number number of bottles and cans the average American family will use over 5 years. It is a 6x6x12 foot cage containing 10,000 bottles and cans. Only 25% of Americans recycle, so most of these bottles and cans will end up in landfills.

MCCN recently caught up with Bai Ling at Matt Lanter of 90210's Toys for Tots Drive.  Zach Adeniji asked her about her some questions  about one of our favorite subject...food.

The YWCA Black & White Benefactrix Ball held Friday, October 22, 2010, drew top LA tastemakers to make a house a home for local Job Corps students. Sponsors included Edison International, Union Bank, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Los Angeles Confidential Magazine.

From Popsop.com-Eva Longoria Parker and Pepsi partnered to develop a documentary to present the Latino identity from a fresh point of view. To create "Latinos Living the American Dream," Longoria Parker selected stories from a pool of over 600 submissions to www.pepsiyosumo.com, shared by Latinos from all parts of the country. Working with Cevallos Brothers Productions, Longoria Parker combined the entries to show a fresh perspective of the Latino community.

KiKi Shepard has spent the past 17 years helping to raise awareness for sickle cell disease.  A carrier of the sickle cell trait herself, Shepard hosted the 7^th annual celebrity bowling challenge at the PINZ Entertainment Center in Studio City, California. The event will benefit the programs of The K.I.S. Foundation a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, & The Dorothy H. Shepard Scholarship Fund.

On September 26, 2010 Reality Show Stars of MTV's The Hills, Whitney port demonstrated reality cares by co-hosting a dinner at The Little Door for her friends and family celebrating their birthdays to help create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. This very close family was incredibly supportive of the cause and also vowed to volunteer and work closely with the American Cancer Society. Guests laughed while they wore ACS party hats and cried when they shared stories of how cancer had effected their lives. Jeff Port (Whitney's father) is a 10-year prostate cancer survivor. ACS Board Member gave a toast to the Port family and their commitment to help end cancer and create a world with 'More Birthdays' for everyone.

Sharon Osborne and her team which consisted of hunky celebrity chef Curtis Stone.  Win a celebrity wins a challenge on the Celebrity Apprentice he or she is awarded a cash prize.  Osborne’s pet charity is Sharon Osborne Colon Cancer Program associated with Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.  Her win means 40,000 cancer screenings.   The charity is very personal to Osborne because she battled colon cancer. 

Last Friday, millions across the country gathered to watch the 41^st NAACP Image Awards—the nation’s premier event celebrating outstanding achievements in African American arts and culture. The Image Awards honors the aspirations of all Americans, told from an African American perspective.

 But the awards are more than just glitz and glam.  They also promote those who work to make a difference in the world around us. This year, R&B superstar Jill Scott debuted the song, Hear My Call as part of a moving tribute to Wyclef Jean and the survivors of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. Ms. Scott has generously allowed the NAACP exclusive rights to the download of the recording, with proceeds going to aid survivors through the NAACP for Haiti fund.