By Amy & Nancy Harrington, Pop Culture Passionistas In recent celeb news a former Eurythmic got a UN appointment, some Hollywood stars lent a hand in the Gulf, and an ex-Idol asked fans to give back. Here are this week’s most inspirational pop culture moments. Annie Lennox Becomes a UN Ambassador Scottish singer Annie Lennox…

Al and Tipper Gore shocked the world with the announcement of their separation after 40 years of marriage. But the fact that the separation is scandal-free may be more shocking to a public used to tabloid-fueled break ups.

The text came over the CNN newswire to my blackberry today: “Actor Dennis Hopper has died, his family confirms.” Idol Chatter’s Kris Rasmussen has posted two great videos from his life here. I believe the day will come when actors dying will not be considered “Breaking News.” But for the generation of Baby Boomers who…

While I waited to get home from a business trip to see “Sex and the City 2” with my girls, I went in to see “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time.” I figured “hey, it’s a Jerry Bruckheimer film,” so for sure it will be good at the least and I may even be…

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