From human rights organizations like Amnesty International to rebuilding infrastructure at home and abroad, the following are celebrities that have donated the most $$$$ to charitable organizations in 2008.

Paul Newman gave a whopping $21 million to fund health initiatives, education, emergency campaigns and environmental protection before his death last September while Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt gave $13.4 million to build a health clinic in Ethiopia, development in New Orleans and the Armed Services YMCA.

Very generous!

Jesus-worshipping Mel Gibson gave $6.5 million to the Holy Family Church in Southern California, Oprah Winfrey gave $2.4 million to after-school programs across the U.S. and scholarships for students in Whitesboro, New Jersey (Steadman's hometown).

That's it, O?! Considering the money she's got stashed away, she could restore California's economy!!!

Rounding out the list is Barbra Streisand, who gave $1.7 million to fund The Barbra Streisand Women’s Cardiovascular Research and Education Program in El Lay, Leonardo DiCaprio for donating $1.5 million to community development and The Paris Review literary magazine and Nicolas Cage, who gave $1.1 million to Amnesty International.

Damn! We bet Nic wishes he was a little more stingy these day!

And to all those that donated, no matter how much you gave or held out on us - you're an inspiration!

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Say it ain't so! Please let this be a vicious lie!

Sources are saying that Leonardo DiCaprio has become smitten with The City star Whitney Port!

Yuck!

The same source is saying that the A-list actor has been attempting to lure her back to El Lay from NYC to be with him, even paying for her flights back and forth between coasts for visits.

We just got rid of her and you want to bring her back?

Insiders on the set of his new movie, Inception, say that "He texts her off the hook" and that she is definitely considering transitioning back West for him.

What could Leo possibly see in this girl? She has no personality, no real claim to fame, and if we maybe frank for just a minute, looks like an elongated dwarf!

In other words Leo, you can do better. Please dispense this waste as soon as possible from your life.

Update: Sources close to DiCaprio tell us that Leo is DEFINITELY not dating (or even sticking it in) Whitney Port.

Did she start this rumor herself?????

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Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith must be some proud parents.

Their two kids, 11-year-old Jaden, and 8-year-old daughter Willow have been named youth ambassadors of Hasbro's Project Zambi.

Project Zambi is "a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness of the estimated 15 million African children who have been orphaned by the AIDS epidemic. "

And Willow and Jaden would like to do their part to help out.

The siblings even spoke out about the initiative and how important it is to them. Says Jaden:

"Willow and I joined Project Zambi to represent all the kids out there who want to make the world a better place. We want to encourage kids everywhere to lend a hand and join us in spreading the word about how much children who have been orphaned by AIDS in Africa need our help."

With Willow adding:

"Project Zambi is about kids and for kids, and it's so important that we all learn to take care of each other. Even from the other side of the world, kids in Africa will know they have friends who care about them."

Too cute!

The brother and sister duo have joined other celebs, such as Leonardo DiCaprio, George Clooney, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake, Scarlett Johansson, The Jonas Bros, and many others in autographing custom-designed elephant models which will be available via a celebrity charity auction.

We're glad the kids have taken such a role in helping out, but we need to ask, who the hell did the Photoshop for this press photo?

Where did Willow's arm go?!?

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Three nominations and no wins means Leonardo DiCaprio is stepping up his game to snag himself an Oscar.

We're hearing that for his next role, Leonardo DiCrapio is gearing up to get super skinny so he can appear "emaciated" in a pivotal scene. Insiders from the flick, Inception, written by Dark Knight director Christopher Nolan, say that Leo is taking this role very seriously and he will do whatever needs to be done to pull it off.

But don't worry about poor Leo going too extreme. The insider observes: "Leo isn't the kind of guy who can just lose a radical amount of weight… He's following a strict diet and is embarking on a rigorous workout regime… Leo's a pretty determined kind of guy, when he sets his mind to things he always achieves them. Though this is going to be hard for him, you can guarantee he'll succeed."

Christian Bale wannabe!

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In a surprising move, this afternoon it was announced that Martin Scorsese's next film, Shutter Island, starring Leonardo DiCarapio, will be pushed back to a February 2010 release from its original October 2009 date.

There are several possible reasons behind the move, but the most likely are the lack of funds to promote the flick with this year's studio budget or Leo's lack of availability to promote internationally.

It's still a pretty big slap in face. Plus, since the trailer premiered in June, there has been a lot of buzz for the flick, which could fizzle if audiences have to wait too long to see it.

Also, moving the film to February takes it out of Oscar contention.

Hope they are making the right decision!

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It's been a made-for-TV movie several times, but now the literary classic by Aldous Huxley, Brave New World, is making it to the big screen.

Ridley Scott is slated to be the man behind the lens of this futuristic epic with Leonardo DiCaprio at his side as his producer and possibly his star.

The project is still in the development stages, but sources say that the flick could pick up momentum after Ridley finishes Robin Hood.

Are U interested in seeing the movie?

Or just watching Leo in it?

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Since splitting up from girlfriend of two years, Bar Rafaeli, Leonardo DiCaprio has wasted no time in rebounding with leading lady after leading lady.

He's apparently managed to bed Cameron Diaz and can now add D-lister Ashley Roberts of the Pussycat Dolls to his list.

He invited her out to the Whisky Mist in London recently, where he paid attention to only her at a VIP table of several other models.

According to a witness, "They were getting on like a house on fire, drinking bottles of champagne and expensive tequila. They were so close at one point she was almost on his knee."

They then left at the same time although via different exits.

Tricky!

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We think this is…interesting.

Over a decade ago, Titanic became one of the biggest award-winning, cash cow flicks of all time. Well, of course, there is always a little more buck to squeeze out of the public's pockets and director James Cameron has just thought up of a way to do so.

While at Comic-Con discussing his newest flick, Avatar, he revealed plans to "dimensionalize" the 1997 blockbuster, meaning the Titanic will come alive again - in 3D!

We think a 3 hour movie in 3D would give us a headache, but we can see how some people could get really excited for this - The boat right in your face, the present day underwater expedition, the iceberg- all of this will look super cool. But we can't help but think of the pervs who will shell out the funds just to see Kate Winselt's rack protrude off of the screen.

What? You think they are gonna go through all the trouble of converting the thing to 3D and not do that? Please!

Would U go see Titanic in 3D?

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Cameron Diaz gets around! She knows how to work a Hollywood hunk and she wastes no time going after the best in the bunch. Over the past few years she has been linked to Justin Timberlake, Adam Levine, and Matt Dillion.

Now, she is rumored to be messing with not one but TWO sexy men.

It's being reported that she is secretly dating Hamet actor Jude Law, while at the same time, sneaking off with superstar Leonardo DiCaprio.

Two weeks ago, she was seen with Leo, being romanced through the streets of London, while this past week, she and Jude had an intimate evening at a posh club in South Kensington. It seems Cameron is biting off a lot to chew on since her breakup with Paul Sculfor.

But someone is being a little greedy. Leave some Holly-love for the rest of the starlets, huh Camie?!

Putona!

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