Celebrity Circuit

A photo from actor Ben Affleck's fact-finding mission to Africa. The 35-year-old actor took a "Nightline" crew to Africa with the goal of spreading the word on a story that gets relatively little notice in the United States. It will air as a special edition of "Nightline" on June 26.

A photo released by ABC shows Ben Affleck's personal essay on his travels through the Congo which will air June 26, 2008 as special edition of "Nightline." The 35-year-old actor took a crew on his recent fact-finding mission to Africa with the goal of spreading the word on a story that gets relatively little notice.

Singer Kelly Rowland interacts with a child in Hyena Square in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on June 21, 2008. Rowland is the 2008 Ambassador for MTV's Staying Alive Foundation which works to empower young people to protect them against AIDS and HIV.

Actress Maureen McCormick, who portrayed "Marcia Brady" in the 1970s TV series, works with poor children in Zambia through Children International, a nonprofit humanitarian organization based in Kansas City, Mo. McCormick's upcoming 30-minute television program, which airs July 1, is previewed on "Access Hollywood."

Author, Author

In a TV interview, actress Brooke Shields discusses her new book, "Welcome to Your World, Baby," Tuesday, June 24, 2008, in New York.

New York Preview

From left, actors Olivia Thirlby, Josh Peck and Mary-Kate Olsen attend a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in New York.

Actresses Olivia Thrlby, left, and Mary-Kate Olsen pose together at a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in New York.

Actor Josh Peck attends a Cinema Society hosted premiere of his movie "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in New York.

Actress Mary-Kate Olsen poses for photographers a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in New York.

Actors Josh Peck and Olivia Thirlby attend a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in New York.

Actress Selita Ebanks attends a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in New York.

Actress Mary-Kate Olsen poses for photographers on the red carpet at a Cinema Society hosted premiere of "The Wackness" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in New York.

Mandela's Birthday

Former South African president Nelson Mandela waves as he leaves his hotel in London, Thursday, June 26, 2008. Mandela is in the UK to celebrate his 90th birthday with a concert in his honor at Hyde Park with the proceeds going to his 46664 charity.

Musicians Brian May, left, and Paul Rodgers of Queen arrive at the Intercontinental hotel in London, June 26, 2008. May and Rodgers will be performing at the charity concert to celebrate Nelson Mandela's 90th birthday in London on Friday.

On MTV

Actor James McAvoy makes an appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live" show on Monday, June 23, 2008, in New York.

Actor James McAvoy, right, talks with MTV VJ Damien Fahey on MTV's "Total Request Live" show on Monday, June 23, 2008, in New York.

In Concert

Musician Sting from the British band The Police performs on stage during a concert in Belgrade, Serbia, Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

Actor David Spade is seen before George Michael's "Live Global Tour" concert in Inglewood, Calif. on Wednesday, June 25, 2008.

Family Time

Actress Vanessa Williams and her daughter Sasha, 8, pose in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

TV Interview

Academy Award winner Chalize Theron, who co-stars in the new film "Hancock," appears on the NBC "Today" television show in New York, Tuesday, June 24, 2008.