Cash for kids. (L.A. Stories).In an effort to raise cash for kids, an Alexandria, Va.-based nonprofit group is auctioning off the chance to have a meal with some Hollywood celebs and other famous types at lunchwithaleader.com. Last week's most sought after lunch date was actress Salma Hayek, who was fetching $3,700. No. 2 was Arnold Schwarzenegger Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger (German pronunciation (IPA): [ˈaɐ̯nɔlt ˈaloɪ̯s ˈʃvaɐ̯ʦənˌʔɛɡɐ] ($2,600), who was drawing far more action than his journalist wife, Maria Shriver Maria Owings Shriver (pronounced: /'ʃɹaɪvɚ/) (born November 6, 1955) is an American journalist and the wife of California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and, as such, the First Lady of California. ($550). Other locals on the block include Wolfgang Puck Wolfgang Johann Puck (born Wolfgang Johann Topfschnig on July 8, 1949) is an Austrian-American celebrity chef, restaurateur, and businessman based in Los Angeles. ($400) Michael Milken Michael Milken As an executive at Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc. during the 1980s, Milken used high-yield junk bonds for financing and corporate takeovers. While his personal wealth was enormous, he spent two years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of securities fraud. ($800) and Jack Valenti ($600). Trailing the pack was Arianna Huffington ($100). "We don't care who takes the lead," said Bonnie Frazier, spokeswoman for Communities In Schools, which sets up tutoring and mentor programs, for public schools across the country. "We're just thrilled these people have come forward to support young people." |
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