A star-studded telethon is being supported by Cameron Diaz, Robert Redford, Sting And Lenny Kravitz in a bid to raise funds for the state of Louisiana following the BP oil spill in April.

"Coming from the entertainment world, I'm really shaken by how quiet Hollywood is. And I say that out of respect for my peers and colleagues, but I'm really bummed that no one is really coming up to help the situation. I think a telethon is a good way to funnel money into these channels. We need to set one of those things up to really paint a picture of exactly how much devastation is here," The Daily Star quoted Somerhalder, as telling E! Online,
He added: "This is ground zero right now. I'm looking at this slick of oil. I've been watching pelicans die. This place is going to need money, that is the bottom line - money in the right hands to replant these marshes. (It) really breaks my heart..."
The Disaster in the Gulf: How You Can Help telethon will take place during a special two-hour edition of Larry King Live on Monday, June 21, with appearances from a slew of celebrities, including Ted Danson, Tim McGraw, Alyssa Milano, Justin Bieber, Jenny McCarthy and Pete Wentz. (ANI)
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