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June 26, 2008

Stars Come Out in Full Force to Celebrate Mandela

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Nelson Mandela celebrated his 90th birthday in London in true star-studded fashion.

"I just don't know anyone who deserves this more or anybody who we should be gathered around literally at his feet to say thank you for all that he's given to the world," said partygoer Oprah. Also wishing Mandela a happy 90th were Will and Jada Smith, Denzel Washington, former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton and Elton John.

The 90-year-old philanthropist won't be slowing down anytime soon. "He's still cracking jokes," Oprah insisted. "He still has that sort of glimmer in his eye. He doesn't feel what we think 90 is at all. He's still very much lively and alive."

While Naomi Campbell attended the event, word from the London papers is that Mandela himself has arranged to keep the much-maligned model off the stage at this weekend's massive Mandela benefit concert. That, however, didn't mute Naomi's excitement about attending the celebration.

You can check out this weekend's benefit concert, Monday night on VH-1.


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I get it!!! Mr.Mandela cannot trust Naomi.What will she do next??? It’s not because he does not love her, it’s that she might throw something or say something mean!!! She really need professional help… I say that with love! Spiritual, Ruby


- Ruby Bradley
Posted 11/07/08 02:10 PM
 

OK. So I’m a huge fan of Steve McQueen. (even met him a couple of years before he passed.) And I’m all excited when I see on Extra tonite they are interviewing his 1st ex wife,& have pics of him & all. And they said check out the website for more.

So where are they EXTRA?!


- M.
Posted 06/27/08 06:05 PM
 

I find it perplexing and disappointing that Mr. Mandela will not allow Naomi Campbell
on the stage during his birthday celebration. Yet he is allowing a known/documented
drug addict, that celebrates her addiction, to sing as part of his 90th birthday
celebration. Despite Naomi’s short comings relative to anger, the most recent incident was in reaction to a racist remark made to her by a British Airways employee. It was stand up of her to
acknowledge the error of allowing that hurtful situation to erupt in a rage that the
policemen did not deserve.

I am sincerely trying to understand why he would make such contradictory decisions.






- S. Jackson
Posted 06/26/08 04:46 PM
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