America United: In Support of Our Troops

Blond beauty, Jessica Simpson seemed to be in cheerful spirits yesterday as she prepared for the big America United: in Support of Our Troops concert in North Carolina. Jessica is one of the big names headlining the event. Other celebrities include Janet Jackson, Jordin Sparks, Ne-Yo, Clint Black, Joe Nichols, Blind Melon, Snoop Dogg and ZZ Top. Toby Keith also preformed for the show, but he was in Iraq for the taping.

The two hour prime time special, America United: In Support of our Troops, will air on NBC from 7-9 pm, on June 1.

Shakira Partners With UNICEF Against Hunger

Shakia has taken on a new campaign in which she hopes to raise $200 million dollars in the fight against juvenile malnutrition and hunger in Latin America.

Four concerts are scheduled to be held in Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro and New York later this year, with the proceeds going into joint initiatives with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).