George Clooney named UN Peace Messenger

Hello I'm Rebecca Field with today's UPI entertainment update on this Friday, the 1 day of February 2008.

Actor and activist George Clooney is using his star power to promote peace. Clooney was named a UN messenger of peace yesterday for his efforts to shine light on war torn regions...particularly in Darfur. The actor spoke at the UN yesterday, urging them to take action in equipping a peacekeeping force in the Sudanese region. Experts predict more than 200,000 people have died and more than two million displaced have been from their homes since the conflict began.

"Grey's Anatomy" star Justin Chambers reportedly checked into the psychiatric ward at an LA hospital earlier this week. The actor's rep says he was treated for severe exhaustion and suffers from a sleeping disorder. He apparently entered voluntarily and has since checked out. It's the same facility where Britney Spears is currently on psychiatric hold.

Meanwhile Spears' ex husband Kevin Federline is supporting the pop stars' hospital stay. One source tells People magazine Federline is concerned for her well-being and thinks psychiatric treatment is the best option for now. He also apparently wants her to get better so she can eventually have a relationship with their sons. Spears was escorted to an L.A. hospital yesterday. Friends say she hasn't slept since Saturday.

Paris Hilton is apparently partying it up in Arizona this Super Bowl week. The hotel heiress hosted a bash last night, celebrating the 6 anniversary of the lifestyle magazine 944. The publication is the official magazine of the 2008 Super Bowl committee. Hilton is in town for all the festivities leading up to the big game. This Sunday the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants for the title.

Mommy-to-be Jessica Alba hit the red carpet last night for the premiere of her new film "The Eye." The actress, who's expecting a baby with her fiance Cash Warren, plays a blind woman who gets her vision back and starts seeing ghosts. Alba's stars in the thriller alongside Alessandro Nivola and Parker Posey. "The Eye" is out in U.S. theaters starting today.

That's all for now. Go to upi.com for the day's latest news and updates. Thanks for watching

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[mkerr767]

Almost at 1 million signups for peace from around the world. 999,775 to go. Looks like it's going to be a long haul. You can help by signing up for peace at dubya,dubya,dubya DOT NamesforPeace DOT Calm

[nonoy700]

bloody hell mate!! it's not george fault if was choosen to be a UN peace messenger it's the association mistakes why they choose george. Let me ask you a question. why did you react like that? maybe your choice to be a UN peace messenger hasn't choosen that's why you react like that. All I can say to you is, so, sorry....well, let's all witness on how George work as a UN peace messenger. hahaha.. sorry again....kisses!!

[vatonorteno]

It appears the U.N. has completely lost its mind. Clooney is a moron. He has no background in international relations. He did attend Northern Kentucky University--otherwise known as No Knowledge University, but couldn't graduate. He was a poor student.  Why should anyone listen to this ultraliberal cretin?

[erwintommy]

Only naturally would the dictator dominated corrupt U.N.love liberal no mindslike George looney Clooney. Send him back to Batman reruns...let him replace Adam West!

[Benthecatslayer]

is that new lipstick Field?

[oilhammer04]

Good for Clooney. This is so much better than raling at our leaders for the war on terror.