Drew Barrymore donates $1 million to charity

Hello it's Tuesday, March 4, 2008. I'm Rebecca Field with today's UPI entertainment update. Drew ...  More »

Hello it's Tuesday, March 4, 2008. I'm Rebecca Field with today's UPI entertainment update. Drew Barrymore is donating one million dollars to help children in Africa. On yesterday's Oprah Winfrey show the actress announced she'll give the money to the World Food Program to feed hungry children. Barrymore has been working with the organization for a few years now and has visited Kenya twice to see the group's work. Actress Jeri Ryan has a new baby girl. The actress's rep says she and her husband, chef Christophe Eme welcomed the new addition on Sunday. Her name is Gisele and her rep says the pair are thrilled. The two married last June...they own an L.A. restaurant together. Gisele is their first baby together, but Ryan has a 13 year old son from a previous relationship. Meanwhile Van Halen is postponing their tour dates. Concert organizers say the band's upcoming stops in Dallas, Cincinnati, Baltimore and Raleigh have been rescheduled for April. The band's gutarist Eddie Van Halen is reportedly undergoing medical tests but there's no word on why. Van Halen began touring in September...it's the first time in 22 years that the singer David Lee Roth performed with the group. A new heist thriller is making it's way to theaters. Saffron Burrows and Jason Statham star in the new movie The Bank Job. The two attended the New York premiere of the film last night. The director, Roger Donaldson was also at the event. The Bank Job is based on a true story about a foolproof bank robbery where the robber comes out with more than he expected. It's set for a U.S. release on Friday. Actress Kerry Washington is being honored for her inspirational career and work in the community. The Women's project presented her with the women of achievement Award in New York last night. She was presented the honor by actress Marcia Gay Harden. Every year women are recognized for their positive impacts on others at an annual gala. That's all for today and tune in tomorrow for another entertainment update. Thanks for watching.  « Less