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Tue Nov 17, 2009 1:34 pm EST

Cher's got Kyle, babe: The oddest celeb charity pair ever

By Jay Busbee

Quick-hitter for you here -- spotted this ad for some kind of charitable gala in Miami Thursday night, featuring -- of all people -- Cher and Kyle Busch. Wha ... ? (Also slated to attend: Helio Castroneves and DJ Jazzy Jeff, who's a nice guy as long as you don't mention that whole Fresh Prince thing to him.)

Sure, Cher doesn't seem like a good match for NASCAR, but think about it -- she's been rebuilt more times than one of Robby Gordon's cars, and at this point her makeup/plastic surgery team probably works as quickly as any pit crew.

Seriously, the charity is to benefit Operation Helmet, which helps provide helmet upgrades to combat troops, so it's a good cause. And it's exclusive, too -- only people who visit their website and pay $125 to $250 for a ticket are invited. Get to it!

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  1. bajamilton
    1. Posted by bajamilton Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:24 pm EST

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    Busbee why are you hatin' on RG there's a couple of us ( okay me ) out here that actually like him and lately he's been caught up in a hell of alot more than he's caused.
    I think Kyle's got a mommy complex and a Barbie fetish, with Cher he covers both. Old enough to be his mom and whatever weird thing he has for plastic!
  2. Carol
    2. Posted by Carol Tue Nov 17, 2009 2:40 pm EST

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    Lol Baja; I like Robby too (shh, it's a secret!) but on the Nascar circuit, well I think Jay's comment is accurate, at least. He could just as easily have said Mikey Waltrip or Sam Hornish or Paul Menard...
    Remember way back when, before she had all the surgery, when Cher was actually gorgeous? She had an aquiline nose and long straight hair and a believable, enviable figure. She doesn't even look real anymore. OTOH I'll bet she treats Kyle like a tick. She won't have time for him.
    I love the helmet cause. Wish I could afford to attend.
  3. Willy Doer
    3. Posted by Willy Doer Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:28 pm EST

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    I like ol Robby too, he is just better off on a road course....or an Off road course lol.
  4. NostraChronus
    4. Posted by NostraChronus Tue Nov 17, 2009 4:57 pm EST

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    a charity to provide helmet upgrades for American troops? What's the matter, this country can pay for a corporate executive's golden parachute but it can't properly protect those enlisted in its armed forces? It certainly seems like a good cause, but jeez, maybe Obama can ask the Canadian government to cash in some of their ownership shares in GM so that we can take care of our soldiers overseas.
  5. Jonathan
    5. Posted by Jonathan Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:16 pm EST

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    cher isnt even going to be at the event. she is doing a video broadcast. booo, but good cause still
  6. Dani
    6. Posted by Dani Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:19 pm EST

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    I never would have known that our combat troops needed upgraded helmets if it weren't for this charity event !! I give high praise to Kyle, Cher and others for their time and effort in bringing attention to Operation Helmet !!!
  7. Carol
    7. Posted by Carol Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:53 pm EST

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    Nostra I can speak to that just a bit. I have heard the same thing concerning a new design of flash-hider for rifles. It's an upgrade that everyone who sees it wants to have, and the company that makes it has tried and tried to get the military to buy it. BUT the approval process is very involved and they apparently will not actually order them until they consider the product perfect. They keep asking for minute changes. So the families are ordering the flash-hiders to send to their boys, and they get a deep discount from the company. It's probably the same thing with these helmet pad upgrades. The American military has always been very hidebound, and very slow to accept new ideas.
  8. Oliver Klosov
    8. Posted by Oliver Klosov Tue Nov 17, 2009 6:59 pm EST

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    There used to be a joke that went "...when our troops need to have a bake sale to raise money for..."
    Don't look now - those days may be here....
  9. Juan de Nova
    9. Posted by Juan de Nova Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:08 pm EST

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    Sarah. Evans. 'Nuff said.
  10. Jim T.
    10. Posted by Jim T. Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:41 pm EST

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    I guess pork projects are more important than helmets. How much does a "Road To Nowhere" cost. Sorry ba$tards that run this country. They don't skimp on THEIR health insurance but they give a fighting American soldier a half a$$ helmet. Don't get me started.
  11. Gregory
    11. Posted by Gregory Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:30 pm EST

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    Thank former pres. bush & his cronies for the shape our country's in ! ! ! ! 911, enron ,madoff,aig,$ 700 billion before he left office, whered that $ $$$$$ go to ! ! ! ! sure did'nt buy any helmet's.? ? ? how many people have wound up dead or flat a$$ broke on his watch. him & the cronies are'nt worried about feeding their kid's or making a house payment ! ! ! ! ! this economy was inheireted from the pre vious administrations lack of leadership.
  12. Carol
    12. Posted by Carol Tue Nov 17, 2009 9:43 pm EST

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    OMFG. It was the Clinton admin that deregulated the banking industry! Am I the only person that remembers this?
  13. Oliver Klosov
    13. Posted by Oliver Klosov Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:24 pm EST

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    Deregulation is one thing - standing by while the fox raids the hen-house... something else... and now let's all go to Dick Cheney's house for a B-BQ on his Iraq war profits!! When I yell DUCK, it's not what's for dinner, but you don't want to get hit by the bird-shot!!!
    ...and Carol, he's not YOUR f'ing god... despite what the Religious Wrong has been telling you...
  14. Rudy88
    14. Posted by Rudy88 Wed Nov 18, 2009 5:03 am EST

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    Oliver - "The fox and the hen house." You finally made some sense to me. You hit the nail right on the head, IMO
  15. Jim T.
    15. Posted by Jim T. Wed Nov 18, 2009 7:20 am EST

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    Carol- They forget who lit the fuse.
    Democrats- Your party is driving the bus now. Do we get four years of blaming Bush or do we get "Change". I remember you all getting promised "Change". Can I ask when that "Change" that was supposed to fix everything is going to start? Are you happy so far (A year later)? How bout three more years of this will that make you happy? One more question: When can we stop using our grandkids credit cards to pay for everything?
  16. Rudy88
    16. Posted by Rudy88 Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:35 am EST

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    As soon as the conservatives stop allowing the rich to get richer, while the poor get poorer and stop the war mongering!
  17. Willy Doer
    17. Posted by Willy Doer Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:46 am EST

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    You gotta love politics. I wonder when people will realize that it doesn't really matter if a Rep or Dem is in the house, their intentions are for nothing more than power and monetary gain.
    As long as Americans continue to be uncaring sheep this will continue.
    To much foreign money running this country for one President to "change" anything.
  18. Jim T.
    18. Posted by Jim T. Wed Nov 18, 2009 8:58 am EST

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    Rudy- We can respectfully disagree. I respect your opinion but disagree with you. That being said the Conservatives have control of nothing right now. "Change" is up to the Democrats who promised it. Can you answer any of my questions?
  19. Rudy88
    19. Posted by Rudy88 Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:51 am EST

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    Jim - Always with respect.
    I think Willy is on to something. You're right! The conservatives have no control at this point. Have some patience. This mess were in, didn't happen over night and it can't be fixed over night. Give the man a chance. He inherited ONE HUGE PLATEFUL. Maybe he won't be able to fix everything. I guarantee that Palin couldn't, and from the looks of things, she could be the conservative choice in 2012! God forbid!! Political promises have ALWAYS been made to be broken, so what's new?
  20. Rudy88
    20. Posted by Rudy88 Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:54 am EST

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    Jim - I respectfully replied. Don't know what happened to it. Have to wait for it to come up today or tomorrow!
  21. Rudy88
    21. Posted by Rudy88 Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:55 am EST

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    Aaaah! There it is!
  22. Carol
    22. Posted by Carol Wed Nov 18, 2009 9:55 am EST

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    Oliver O-so-clever, the Bush admin was trying to warn of the impending doom and no one would listen, especially after the Dems gained hold of Congress. I've seen the tapes. And who or what you think you are to tell me who is or is not my God, I'm sure I don't know what makes you think you're qualified.
  23. Willy Doer
    23. Posted by Willy Doer Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:12 am EST

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    Carol-1 Oliver-0
  24. Jim T.
    24. Posted by Jim T. Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:54 am EST

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    Rudy- I made my point and you made yours. Lets leave it there knowing we have different views and we both respect one another's opinion. Have a good day buddy.

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