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Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Totally Care About Myanmar

by celebuzz on May. 15, 2008 03:13 PM / 7 Comments

And here you were probably thinking that the only thing Nicole Richie and Joel Madden contribute to society is comic relief.

The Good Charlotte rocker and the reformed Hollywood bad girl teamed up with UNICEF to create a public-service announcement to raise funds for the victims of the recent cyclone that devastated Myanmar. UNICEF estimates that 8 million children have been affected by the storm.

In the PSA, Madden pleads, "These kids need food, water, medicine, shelter and protection," while Richie implores viewers to "please give generously."

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“OK, I know this is for a good cause, but I can't help but be amused by Nicole and Joel using their most concerned voices while they read their cues off a card with about as much charisma as a manila folder. The new parents sat down to film a PSA for UNICEF in light of the recent destruction taking place in Myanmar.

But seriously, these two reportedly "dropped everything so they could record it," which has aroused my curiosity. What exactly did Nicole drop? Her baby? You know she tossed that kid like last season's shoe as soon as her attention was diverted.”

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“New parents Nicole Richie & Joel Madden lend their support to UNICEF in a campaign to raise funds for 8 million children affected by the Myanmar cyclone.

Watch the PSA below! But here’s what Nicole and Joel say anyway: “We want to talk to you about Myanmar, a country that’s just been devastated by the biggest disaster since the tsunami. Ten of thousands are dead and rising. 8 million children’s lives hang in the balance. These kids need food, water, medicine, shelter and protection ... Please help UNICEF do whatever it takes to save children’s lives. Take a moment to visit UNICEFUSA.org and please give generously.””

Just Jared

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laffylila 1 yr 6 mos ago
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I'd like to believe that motherhood has brought her back to the land of reality.
panasonicyouth 1 yr 6 mos ago
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That's asking too much.

It's better than nothing, but it just sounds so insincere.

Donate to UNICEF, though!
lisatee 1 yr 6 mos ago
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Is Myanmar the name of their baby?
gossipguy 1 yr 6 mos ago
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myanmar would be a better name than harlow. seriously.
lisatee 1 yr 6 mos ago
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hey gossipguy, didn't we meet once in the bottom of a public swimming pool? ;)
rforrumor 1 yr 6 mos ago
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awww harmlow is so cute!!
rforrumor 1 yr 6 mos ago
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oops i meant harlow hehe