Celebrities and What They Do With Their Fame & Power

So here we go with another blog about celebrities this month. It seems that they're really getting under my skin this month. First with (idiot-not-a-man-but-a-slug) Chris Brown, now with two more celebrities. One whom I adore(d) and thought was oh-so-sexy, the other who I just thought was a pain in the ass. I'm talking about Joe Perry and Oprah Winfrey.

When you become a celebrity....you have a lot to contend with. You've scads of adoring fans, more money than you really should even have, and of course more influence on the public that anyone should ever have. Because...you know...most of the public follows by example, and doesn't think for themselves. Example: Paris Hilton has a platoon of Chihuahuas...so everyone goes out to buy the same breed....forgoing pets in shelters who need good homes. Every once in awhile, you'll have a celebrity who actually uses their fame, voice and popularity for good and helping mankind....see Brad Pitt, Bono, Gary Cooper, which then leads to bringing awareness to the public and sparking people to help their fellow man or cause.

But it broke my heart and even sickened me when my very own (ok, maybe he's not mine....but I was so enamored by him) Joe Perry decided to list some personal items on e-bay for an auction. Joe Perry decided to sell a Gibson amp which he had used to record some of Aerosmith's earlier albums, as well as Just Push Play, and had used it on tour as well. This item was not in pristine condition, having some nics which added to the charm and personality of the amp. Not only did the group's web site: aeroforceone.com send out messages about 'being able to buy one of Joe Perry's amp's' but it was being auctioned!I went right to e-bay, knowing there was no way I could bid on it...but wondering what charity this item was helping out. Okay people...sit down for this one: the 'charity' that the proceeds of the amp auction was going to was JOE PERRY'S OWN POCKETS.Joe is not selling it to help those less fortunate than him, or no pun intended, the average joe. He was selling the Gibson amp for his own personal gain. Because, you know...he don't have enough money. And with the econonmy inthe state it is, perhaps the $3,400.00 at which the auction ended at is his mad money. Shame on you Joe....for not just selling the item, but auctioning it....and auctioning it for his own gain. You know what? You're not as good looking to me as you once were, and age has nothing to do with it. Maybe you should take a look at Steven Tyler's actions and follow in his footsteps. Learn from Steven about donating your items to charity.

Oprah Winfrey is my new hero. At least for the remainder of the month. I had thought her to be a busy-body, know-it-all who just talked to hear her own voice. I never thought her sincere. But I am very proud of her, and applaude her for vocalizing her disgust of the Chris Brown actions, and trying to set Rihanna and all women straight about it never being okay for a man (or anyone for that matter) to hit and hurt you. Oprah has spoken on national televison from the beginning of this Chris Brown/Rihanna debacle about domestic abuse, quoting the facts about repeat offenders, and offering Rihanna help as well as pleading with her to leave him. Oprah has even swore that Chris Brown would never be a guest on her program. Oprah is teaming up with Tyra Banks to do a special show in regards to domestic violence and bringing awareness to women to run away from anyone who lays hands on you in anger. Kudos Oprah.....you are finally using your celebrity, not for your own personal image...but to help women in the world who suffer physical abuse and trying to reach out a friendly hand to Rihanna. Now if only Tina Turner would try to reach out and open her eyes...maybe Rihanna will live a successful life too.