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November 20, 2009

Variety To Honor Young Hollywood’s Top Philanthropists

Entertainment trade publication Variety has announced the line up for their Third Annual Variety’s Power of Youth event, dubbed the “World’s Greatest Block Party,” on Paramount Studios’ “streets of New York” in Los Angeles on December 5, 2009. 

This year’s event, produced in conjunction with Variety’s annual Youth Impact Report, features an exclusive afternoon of festivities and live performances. The day will celebrate a select group of outstanding young entertainers, chosen to receive the Variety’s Power of Youth “@15 Award”*, presented by Best Buy, who, through their efforts have made significant contributions to their chosen philanthropic and charitable causes.

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Kelly Clarkson’s career literally almost went up in flames!

Prior to making it huge as the very first “American Idol,” the Burleson, Texas native had moved to Los Angeles to try to get in to the business. But the apartment building she lived in burned up and she lost practically everything! Although she had already moved back to Texas, a determined friend convinced her to audition for the brand new “American Idol” show, which certainly turned out to be a smart move!

After her huge win on “Idol,” Kelly went on to release her first album, “Thankful,” and in 2005 she released her second album, the critically acclaimed “Breakaway,” for which she won two Grammys.

Her third album, “My December” was her most personal to date, although the album failed to make many waves in terms of sales, due to a lack of pop hit singles. Clarkson is rumored to already be planning her fourth album, for release in 2008.

  • Name: Kelly Clarkson
  • Birthdate: April 24, 1982
  • Birthplace: Burleson, Texas

fun facts

  • Kelly was convinced to join her school choir after a teacher heard her singing in the halls.

  • Kelly was the very first “American Idol.”

  • Kelly’s first album, “Thankful,” has sold more than 2 million copies in America.