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Jennifer Lopez is well-known for her diva-like demands and over-the-top lifestyle, but that’s not all there is to Jenny from the block. The singer/actress/new mom took time out of her schedule to give some autistic children in New York an amazing experience by performing at their graduation.

The kids’ teacher, Kathy Amati, and a paraprofessional showed Jennifer’s Let’s Get Loud video to the students, who loved it so much that they wanted to watch it every single day. They learned the lyrics and the dance moves, and with some coaxing from their teachers, sent a letter to Jennifer with the hopes of getting some pictures or autographs. They got a whole lot more.

Upon receiving the request, Jennifer went above and beyond anything the kids or their teachers had dreamed of — she contacted them and asked if she could to the kids’ graduation. And so, earlier this week, Jennifer not only attended the graduation — she performed Let’s Get Loud for the 10 and 11 year olds.

Big kudos to Ms. Lopez! I’m sure those kids and their families will remember her generosity for years to come, and I’d imagine she’ll feel good about it for just as long!

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Country superstar Carrie Underwood is ready to knock life-threatening diseases like cancer out of the park. Well, she’s ready to knock some softballs over the fence, anyway, and it’s for a good cause.

Underwood is taking part in the 8th Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge, which will take place in Nashville, Tennessee on June 4th. The game will feature two celebrity-packed teams competing to raise funds for City of Hope, “an innovative biomedial, research, treatment, and education institute dedicated to prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening illness.”

So far, in addition to Underwood, country legend Vince Gill has made the team, and they’ll be joined by Phil Vassar, Chuck Wicks, Danielle Peck, James Otto, and Jake Owen. If you’re interested in watching some celebrity softball for a good cause, head to Ticketmaster. Tickets start at just $18, so really, you can’t go wrong!

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Jack Johnson (a very handsome, talented singer/songwriter/surfer/beach bum) released his latest album this week, Sleep Through the Static, and though I haven’t listened to every song yet, I can tell you one really cool fact about it: Johnson used the most eco-friendly means possible to bring it to fruition.

The album was recorded using only solar energy, and the packaging for the CD is made from recycled materials.

This really comes as no surprise, as Johnson has been green since long before it was cool. The Oahu native grew up surfing some of the biggest waves in the world and had an interest in nature from his early days. He recently told Rolling Stone, “When you’re surfing really big waves, you’re reminded of how itsy-bitsy you are. Seeing the power of nature all around you like that gives you a profound respect for it.”

The father of two, while well known for his environmental beliefs, says he doesn’t want to be the next Al Gore. He told Outside Magazine, “I’m not trying to act like I’ve got all the answers and that I’m greener than everyone else. I want to do what I can to help, but sometimes it starts to overwhelm me.”

Many of us who strive to make the world a better place feel overwhelmed by all that there is to do, but Johnson gives us a good reminder that those feelings shouldn’t keep us from doing our part, however big or small it is.

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