May 4, 2000
'George': Celebrities and Charity Activism
The magazine George (April) has announced its first Save the World Awards honoring 10 celebrities "who are fighting for their causes -- no matter what."
The article ranks Bono, lead singer of the rock group U2, as the "most persuasive." He has been working on a campaign called Jubilee 2000, which is trying to persuade banks and governments to forgive the debts of developing nations.
"It's a hard sell," Bono told the magazine. "That's why you
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