Country singer and American Idol alum Kellie Pickler has a pet cause, and I do mean that quite literally.  She and designer Geren Ford have created a cat sweater to raise funds for the ASPCA.   The oatmeal heather sweater features an illustration of a cat playing a banjo.  Cheesy?  Maybe, but it’s pretty cute, and hey – it’s for the animals!

Pickler unveiled the sweater in New York on Tuesday, and recently talked to Parade about the project and her own love of kitties.

On her design project:  “I’m no Vera Wang, that’s for sure, but it’s really cute for a cat sweater. I think there’s a stereotype for women who love cats. We get called crazy cat ladies, so this is hopefully going to break that!”

On choosing her husband (songwriter Kyle Jacobs) over her feline friends:  “I love cats, but my husband’s severely allergic to them. I had to find a good home for my cat when we got together. I still get a little teary eyed when I think about Pickles.”

To get your own Kellie Pickler cat sweater, visit ASPCA‘s website.

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Prince William and Kate Middleton toured a UN aid depot in Copenhagen where they helped pack boxes headed to drought ravaged East Africa.

The food shortage is affecting an estimated 13 million people. Middleton called the crisis “shocking.”

The British royal couple were guests of Denmark’s Crown Prince Frederick and his wife, Australian-born Crown Prince Mary and the Danish hosts accompanied them as they visited a UNICEF emergency supply center.

“The rains have come now and … that doesn’t necessarily mean things are going to get better at all,” William said. “In fact, disease becomes a huge issue. And so it’s very much a case of anyone who can do anything to help, please do.”

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, donned a hard hat along with the other royals and packed boxes for the humanitarian organization’s effort. Prince William tasted the high-protein peanut paste that is sent in the relief packages. Kate declined a sample of the food.

The fashionable Duchess of Cambridge wore a beautiful long red coat cinched at the waist with a belt by L.K. Bennett.

Lots of photos below.  (Read the article)

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A Bob Dylan tribute album is reportedly in the works to benefit Amnesty International and a slew of singers will cover the legendary musical poet’s tunes.

Among the celebrities giving Dylan’s songs a go are Sting, Adele, Ke$ha, Patti Smith, The Dave Matthews Band and Miley Cyrus.

Chimes of Freedom: Songs of Bob Dylan Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International is set for release in early 2012.

Adele’s track is “Make You Feel My Love” which is also featured on her latest album, 19. Ke$ha is taking on “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right.”

The specific track Cyrus will be covering has not been announced.

So what tune do you think Cyrus should try?

“Blowin’ in the Wind,” “Just Like a Woman,” “Like a Rolling Stone” or maybe “Mr. Tambourine Man.” Any suggestions?

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Chloe Moretz stepped out to Variety’s 5th Annual Power of Youth Event presented by The Hub at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon.

The Kick Ass star wore a green checked sweater and black, white and orange raffia herringbone skirt from Kenzo. She had on strappy orange heels also from Kenzo.

Chloe was honored for her work with The Film Foundation, which is supported by Martin Scorsese, her director in the upcoming holiday film Hugo.

More photos of Chloe are below. (Read the article)

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Royal Marsden in Sutton, Surrey to open the Oak Centre for Children and Young People – a new cancer ward for the hospital.

Prince William and Kate Middleton were met by a waiting crowd as they drove up to the medical facility where people lined the balconies to get a glimpse of the royal couple.

The Duchess wore a simple cream colored Amanda Wakeley dress with her LK Bennett nude heels. The Duke, who donned a navy suit, removed his jacket once inside and the couple sat with 14 year-old patient Digby Davidson on his bed chatting.

“William was joking about Digby’s flip flops and shorts – he said he had a tropical theme that fitted in with the decor,” Digby’s mother, Hermoine Davidson said.

The Prince had the opportunity to reconnect with a cancer patient he met two years ago. Alice Marples, 12, had interviewed William for the CBBC Newsround program and she presented Kate with a bouquet of flowers.

William had a bit of a sleepless night before the event. The future King, who is a search and rescue pilot in the RAF, was on a regular 24 hour shift and carried out a “compassionate call-out” flying a serviceman in from a warship off the Isle of Mann and bringing a casualty in from Snowdonia with a serious head injury.

William was named president of the Royal Marsden Hospital in 2007. His mother, the late Princess Diana, held the title until her death in 1997.

Photos of Kate and William are below. (Read the article)

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Brooke Hogan, the daughter of wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, has stirred up a little controversy with her new photos.

The pictures of Brooke nude and caged were taken by Jordan Michael Zuniga for an exhibit at Miami’s Cafeina Lounge to raise awareness of caging animals. The proceeds of the sale of the photographs will go to PETA.

The 23 year-old singer said she wanted to give a voice to abused animals.

“I’ve always had a love for animals, and I’ve seen abuse firsthand. It ignited my passion for saving them even more,” Brooke told the Miami New Times. “The worst part is that they are voiceless in our world.”

At the unveiling, Brooke brought her father to the show and Hulk made a bit of a joke about seeing his daughter in the buff by using his hands to cover up her private parts.

The two took a lot of heat on twitter claiming that the father and daughter were “perverted.” Brooke responded angrily.

“Im SO sick of people saying me and my dad are in some perverted relationship! Go home and do your own thing! Stop picking on me,” she tweeted.

See the photos below.  (Read the article)

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Lindsay Lohan is in Italy for the Spring/Summer 2012 Milan Fashion Week and she attended the 2011amfAR Milano Gala, Auction and Dinner held at La Permanente on Friday night.

The 25 year-old actress wore a backless, halter top black gown from designer Philipp Plein, who chose her to be the new face for the fashion designer’s upcoming ad campaign.

Plein chose Lohan as his next model, replacing his last headline-grabbing actress/model, Mischa Barton.

Lohan’s appearance in Milan for Fashion Week comes on the heels of her allegedly throwing a drink at a photographer during a party while attending New York’s Fashion Week.

Through her publicist, Lohan said she was “extremely distressed” by all the hoopla surrounding her and the rumors of bad behavior “were completely false.”

Photos of Lindsay at the amfAR Gala and the Philipp Plein press conference are under. (Read the article)

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Actress Daryl Hannah was arrested in Washington D.C., yesterday for protesting the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from Canada to the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Hannah, 50, and several other protesters were taken into custody following a sit-in in front of the White House.

“We stand here today to just say no to slavery, to just say no to tar, sands, oil, and no to the Keystone pipeline,” the Splash actress said Tuesday afternoon, just before her arrest.

Critics of the project say the way the oil is extracted from the tar sands is detrimental to the environment.

Hannah has been arrested before for peaceful environmental protesting.

” Sometimes it’s necessary to sacrifice your freedom for a greater freedom,” she said. “And we want to be free from the horrible death and destruction that fossil fuels cause, and have a clean energy future.”

The State Department is expected to make a decision by the end of the year on allowing the pipeline expansion.

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Georgia May Jagger, the daughter of singer Mick Jagger and model Jerry Hall, was in Dublin yesterday launching the limited edition tote for “Fight Like A Girl.”

Designed by Marc Jacobs in aid of Fashion Targets Breast Cancer in Ireland 7th Annual Campaign, the tote features Jacobs character, Miss Marc, wearing boxing gloves, a tank top with the ‘Fight’ slogan emblazoned on it and big grin.

The totes are available at Brown Thomas luxury department stores in Ireland and proceeds from the sale go to Action Breast Cancer in Ireland.

More photos from the event are under. (Read the article)

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Rob Lowe was in New York City on Monday to kick off the Valspar Hands for Habitat for Humanity charity auction at the Hearst Towers. Celebs are donating their hand prints and signatures to help the international housing organization provide more homes.

“The goal is to build 50,000 homes for people who are still suffering in Haiti,” the Parks and Recreation star told Parade.com.

“My stepfather has worked for Habitat for Humanity off and on since the late 70s, so I was very familiar with their work and I thought, ‘OK, it’s time for me to do my share.’”

The 47 year-old actor isn’t the only one in the family who tries to leave a positive impact. Lowe said he supports his two teenage sons – Matthew, 17, and John Owen, 15 – in their efforts as well.

“In the summer, I like to encourage them to do something that’s about something other than themselves,” he said.

“They’ve just come off of a great summer and I’m really proud of them. One volunteered in a science lab in San Francisco, and the other served on Capitol Hill.”

More photos of Rob are inside.  (Read the article)

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