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On March 10, Brad Pitt and Ellen DeGeneres will host “A Night to Make It Right” at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, a star-studded event for the Make it Right Foundation!

In 2007, Brad Pitt was touring New Orleans when he was shown the Lower Ninth Ward. Shocked by the lack of repairs and rebuilding of homes a full two years after Katrina, the actor decided to take things into his own hands to help the people of the devastated region.

With advice from former President Bill Clinton and with backing by the local government, Pitt established the Make It Right Foundation, an organization dedicated to rebuilding the homes of the Lower Ninth Ward and helping bring residents back to the area.

The Make it Right Foundation has linked up with over 20 architectural firms to build over 150 energy efficient modern homes for those who lost everything to Hurricane Katrina. The foundation has also raised millions to help those who suffered the most, and has recently expanded services to Newark, New Jersey, as well as Kansas City, Missouri, to provide sustainable housing for disabled veterans and disadvantaged communities.

The gala event in New Orleans on the night of March 10th will be hosted by Brad Pitt and Ellen DeGeneres and will feature an incredible start studded lineup of entertainers. The list includes, but is not limited to, Rihanna, Seal, the Neville Brothers and Sheryl Crow all performing for the crowd of guests, which currently includes the gorgeous Blake Lively, director Spike Lee, Randy Jackson of American Idol, Djimon Hounsou, Kevin Spacey, Sean Penn and NBA superstar/Los Angeles Clipper Chris Paul! As the event nears more big names are expected to RSVP, but tickets are still available for sale. The official after party is being hosted by comedian Aziz Ansari, and promises to be just as entertaining as the fundraiser itself.

All of us here at Positively Celebrity are excited for A Night to Make it Right in New Orleans, and laud Mr. Pitt for all he both has done and will do to help those in need. For more information on the event or to purchase tickets please go to www.NightToMakeItRight.com, and to learn more about the Make it Right Foundation please visit MakeItRightNOLA.org

As always, be sure to check back for all things celebrity from Richard Munassi right here at Positively Celebrity!

It may be 400 years later, but Shakespeare is back to tempt us in a big way! It’s the big-screen adaptation for Shakespeare’s “The Tempest”, and Positively Celebrity was on the red carpet to bring you all the star-studded action.  Starring Dame Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Chris Cooper, Alan Cumming and Djimon Hounsou, there definitely was no shortage of stars celebrating at the premiere.

Even the adorable Katy Perry stopped by to support her love Russell, as well as media-maven Kimora Lee Simmons.  Check out the red carpet photos from the premiere, with exclusive video coming soon!

And yep..that’s me totally pumped to be there.

Russell Brand and Katy Perry – adorable!

Born to play Shakespeare: Dame Helen Mirren

Incredibly talented character actor Chris Cooper

Fashionable duo Kimora Lee and Dijmon Hounsou

Brilliantly directed by Julie Taymor

Hollywood Heavyweights David Murdoch and Dame Helen Mirren

The brilliant cast

“The Tempest” premieres tonight December 10, nationwide in select theatres.

And for more celebrity photos on the red carpet, check back right here at Positively Celebrity!

Fans of Shakespeare and stunning imagery will love the big-screen adaptation of “The Tempest”, hitting theatres across the U.S. on December 10.  2010 marks the 400th anniversary of the mystical thriller.

Academy Award-nominated Julie Taymor (“Across the Universe,” “Frida,” “Titus”) brings an original dynamic to the story by changing the gender of the sorcerer Prospero into the sorceress Prospera, portrayed by Oscar winner Helen Mirren (“The Queen”).

Prospera’s journey spirals through vengeance to forgiveness as she reigns over a magical island, cares for her young daughter, Miranda, and unleashes her powers against shipwrecked enemies in this exciting, masterly mix of romance, tragicomedy and the supernatural.

Mirren is no stranger to Shakespearean film adaptations, having starred in many for both film and television, but, thanks to Julie Taymor’s vision, this is the first time she will play a lead character whose gender was changed from the original play, allowing her to define the classic role from a whole new perspective.

The Touchstone Pictures / Miramax film also stars Hollywood heavyweights Russell Brand, Alfred Molina, Djimon Hounsou, Chris Cooper and Alan Cumming.

Be sure to check back for more of the latest movie news from Kristen Aldridge right here at Positively Celebrity.

Instead of talking about the Harry Potter’s, 2012’s or The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus’s of 2009 that are so far away from hitting theaters it seems like they won’t premiere until … well 2012, we’re going to look at five upcoming flicks that will be at a theater near you before the Obama’s have time to fully move in.

Bride Wars – Opening January 9, 2009. There’s nothing like sharing wedding plans with a best girlfriend, but when plans start to overlap, it’s likely to evoke more nightmares than Freddy Krueger. “Wars” seems to have a bouquet of comedic potential as well as girls in white dresses – fighting. But before all the guys zone out this movie does offer something for them too. Two of the prettiest actresses in Hollywood – Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson.

Taken – Opening January 30, 2009.  Staring Liam Neeson as an ex-Secret Agent who has to rescue his estranged daughter (former “Lost” star Maggie Grace) who was kiddnapped while in Paris.  As reviewer Mr. Green from CrimeCritics.com describes, “it’s a film in which you enjoy watching HOW he will succeed. And let me state, you will enjoy every punch Bryan (Neeson) delivers to every henchmen.”

Fanboys – Opening February 6, 2009. I think “Fanboys” will be the “Superbad” of 2009. Yes, it’s about a group of “Star Wars” fans set to break into George Lucas’ business headquarters, Skywalker Ranch, and steal a copy of “Star Wars Episode 1.” Before you groan at the sound of a Sci-Fi movie, know that it’s really a coming of age story about friends who take a huge risk for one of their own. To lend some credibility, Producers include Kevin Spacey and the Weinstein Company.

He’s Just Not That Into You – Opening February 9, 2009. This chick flick makes the list because: 1) it’s based on a NY Times Best Seller, Oprah endorsed book and 2) EVERYONE is in it. That’s no exaggeration. Here’s just some of the cast: Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love), Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Connelly (The Day The Earth Stood Still), Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Ben Affleck, Justin Long (Mac commercials), Bradley Cooper (Wedding Crashers), Sasha Alexander (Yes Man), Kevin Connolly (Entourage), and MANY others.

Push – Opening February 9, 2009. Dakota Fanning, Chris Evans and Djimon Hounsou star in this film about “psychic espionage.” A Government agency is genetically modifying people to have psychic abilities and “getting rid” of those who don’t want to participate. Fanning and Evans need to find an individual who could help end the dangerous agency. So, Government Misconduct + Exotic Location (Hong Kong) + Psychic, Telekinetic, Move Stuff With Your Mind Abilities + The Cinematographer Who Did “Donnie Brasco,” “Gangster No. 1,” “Wicker Park” & “Lucky Number Slevin” = A Must See Movie!