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Hollygood : Jeff Foxworthy, Country Duo The Roys Feel 'Blessed' to Help Impoverished Children

 “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader” host Jeff Foxworthy might be a self-proclaimed “redneck,” but he also sticks his neck out for children suffering in poverty.

 "I've been blessed to travel to Africa with Compassion International on several occasions,” Jeff Foxworthy tells FOX411.com exclusively. “I've gotten to see first-hand the life changing impact of the work they do. It is amazing!"Founded in 1952, Compassion International helps to foster more than one million children in 25 of the world's poorest countries. “We are one of the oldest organizations of its kind,” Zane King, Artist Relations Manager for Compassion International, tells FOX411.com . “We exist to be an advocate for the poor and to release children from poverty. We are a Christian organization—and we’re unapologetic about that because the primary partner that we have in the field are the local churches.”Last summer, country duo The Roys traveled to South America with Compassion International to witness the organization’...

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  2. When celebs auction their stuff for charity, they often keep most of the profits

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  4. Pippa Middleton is trying hard not to become the next Fergie

    Who knew being the likely future Queen of England's pretty sister could be such a drag?Pippa Middleton shot to instant fame last year in a body-hugging Alexander McQ...

  5. MDA Telethon Tops Last Year's Fundraising Numbers Without Jerry Lewis as Host

    Even without Jerry Lewis , the Muscular Dystrophy Association telethon posted its best gain since the recession started, though the program's longtime host was on th...

  6. James Cameron to Generate Hundreds of Jobs By Filming 'Avatar' Sequels Domestically, Experts Say

    Famed director James Cameron ’s groundbreaking hits like “Titanic” and “Avatar” have grossed millions worldwide, but he tells Pop Tarts that the films' global appeal...

  7. 'One Percenter' Richard Branson Supports 'Occupy' Protests

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  8. Who Is the Woman Who Says Justin Bieber Is Her Baby's Daddy?

    San Diego native Mariah Yeater alleges Justin Bieber impregnated her backstage at a concert a year ago when she was 19 and he was 16.Beiber through his rep has denie...

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    Some of Hollywood ’s biggest names stepped out to celebrate women in entertainment who have made significant contributions to philanthropic and charitable causes at ...

  10. Nancy Reagan, Joan Collins and Others on Death of Elizabeth Taylor

    Some reaction following the death of Elizabeth Taylor :"She was passionate - and compassionate - about everything in her life, including her family, her friends, and...

  11. Felicity Huffman: Obama Should Do More to Ease Dependence on Foreign Oil

    Like many of her Hollywood counterparts, Felicity Huffman is conscious about being as eco-friendly as possible – and she’d like to see President Obama dedicate more ...

  12. EXCLUSIVE: Pamela Anderson Says Immigrants Need to Respect the Legal Citizenship Process

    Pamela Anderson may be more famous for slow motion running down the "Baywatch" beaches in the 90's, but the now mother of two teen sons and animal rights activist ha...

  1. Hollygood : Gary Busey Gives Back to Fellow Brain Injury Survivors

    Gary Busey may have driven his teammates batty with his “Buseyisms” on Celebrity Apprentice this season, but for many fellow survivors of brain injuries, the Academy...

  2. Hollygood : Josh Duhamel Recognized for Work Helping Victims of Haiti, Japan Earthquakes

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    In the years following Hurricane Katrina, Brad Pitt and his non-profit organization   Make it Right have been tirelessly working to rebuild New Orleans. And now, the...

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