Demi Moore Knows About Real Men

It seems like star power doesn't get you the attention it used to.  That's the hard lesson that Demi Moore and husband Ashton Kutcher are learning when it comes to their campaign to fight child sex slavery.  The campaign, called "Real Men Don't Buy Girls," involves photos of different celebrities (including Justin Timberlake and Bradley Cooper) holding up signs that have the groups title on it. 

But despite the star power behind this important issue, it appears it hasn't caught on too well, at least in the social media department. As of earlier this week, the Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher Foundation (DNA) Facebook page had only 74 followers.  74!  It does beg the question of why this issue isn't catching on very well.  Just look at some of the statistics related to human trafficking (taken from the DNA Facebook page):

• There are 27 million people forced into sex slavery today, one million of which are in the United States
• 120,000 to 130,000 of the slaves in the United States are children
• The global sex slavery market generates $39 million annually
• The average age of entry into forced prostitution in the US is thirteen.

These are some disturbing numbers, so why aren't more people paying attention to the DNA Campaign?  One reason, at least according to a report by FoxNews, some think the celebrity duo isn't treating this issue with the seriousness it deserves.  The report states that some, including Norma Ramos of the Coalition Against Trafficking Women, think they are "dumbing down" the overall message with some of the ads they have put out in support of the campaign.  One of the ads, for instance, features Justin Timberlake shaving with a chainsaw, in order to show that "real men know how to shave."  That does sound a bit silly, doesn't it?

Well whatever the reason is, the fact of the matter is that the  "Real Men Don't Buy Girls" campaign just doesn't seem to be catching on as well as it should.

Celebrities Stepping Up To The Charitable Plate

The group known as dosomething.org recently released its latest top 10 list, based on people who have made extraordinary contributions to charitable causes during 2010. That is the subject matter of this video that sheds light on the increasing amount of charitable efforts undertaken by a variety of celebrities. Lady Gaga topped the list at the number one spot for her involvement in gay rights and her call for the end of the 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Lady Gaga has been actively involved in a variety of other charities, channeling the proceeds from her involvement to HIV and AIDS research and care programs.

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A number of other well known personalities embraced personal involvement in charitable endeavors in 2010. Alicia Keys took the 2nd spot on the list for her work with her 'Keep A Child Alive' campaign focused on providing support for HIV and AIDS victims around the world. Providing support and encouragement for victims of floods was what earned singer Taylor Swift the number three spot on the list, a cause that she has donated half a million dollars towards. A focus on the tragic and urgent issue of child sex trafficking was what earned Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore the number four spot on the list.

Other individuals who made the dosomething.org top 10 list were Matt Damon for his efforts to bring clean drinking water and sanitation infrastructures to the Third World. Leonardo DiCaprio made a significant contribution in 2010 towards saving endangered tigers, and was also involved in raising awareness regarding global warming and other environmental issues. Justin Bieber is another celebrity who made the list as a result of his charitable fundraising efforts. Be sure to view the video to see what good work some of your favorite celebrities have been involved in.