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Kanye West's GoFundMe Pages Get Taken Down: What Happened

Some of Kanye West's loyal fans decided to create a GoFundMe page for the rapper, who was recently dropped from the Forbes billionaires list. Their goal? To make him a billionaire again. #KanyeWest #GoFundMe #Billionaire
Mommy Blogger Jillian Meredith McCabe Admits to Throwing 6-Year-Old Autistic Son Off Historic Yaquina Bay Bridge in Oregon

Several months ago, mommy blogger Jillian Meredith McCabe launched a crowdfunding campaign to help her take care of her family, which included her 6-year-old autistic son London McCabe and her husband Matt. Matt McCabe was recently diagnosed with MS and a mass in his brain stem leaving him not only unable to work but unsure if he would recover at all. The family was apart for awhile, but just last month they were back together in time for London's final birthday. On Monday, Nov. 3, Jillian called police after throwing London off a 100-foot historic bridge in Oregon.A little after 6 p.m. last night, Jillian reportedly called 911 and told the emergency dispatcher, "I just threw my son over the Yaquina Bay Bridge."
Nickelback Frontman Chad Kroeger Loves The Campaign To Ban The Group From London

Almost a week after a man launched a crowdfunding campaign to ban Canadian rockers Nickelback from performing in London, frontman Chad Kroeger has responded to the the online slight.
In a Broadway First, 'On the Town' Producers Seek Investors Online

Howard and Janet Kagan are seeking equity investors for their 70th anniversary production of the Leonard Bernstein/Jerome Robbins/Betty Comden/Adolph Green musical via a custom-made website.
The People Have Spoken: $2 Million Crowdfunding Campaign Saves San Diego Opera!

Reports of the San Diego Opera's demise have been greatly exaggerated. Earlier today, the opera company announced its decision to remain open after reaching and surpassing its goal to raise $1 million by May 19.
Embattled San Diego Opera Raises 30% of $1 Million Crowdfunding Goal in 3 Days

San Diego Opera launched a crowdfunding campaign on Friday, April 25 with the goal of raising $1 million by May 19 to ensure the company has a 2015 season. As of Monday evening, the campaign had raised about 30 percent of that goal. With 21 days left to go, the odds are looking good.
The Choir is Crowdfunding Two New Projects

For nearly 30 years, The Choir has been sharing their faith through music. The first band to ever play at Cornerstone, they have been favored by mainstream media outlets from Billboard to the Los Angeles Times. As they prepare to...