Country music star Trace Adkins recently made a name for himself as a supporter of food allergy education. Perhaps you saw him on the last season of Apprentice, where he raised awareness about the cause. I missed it, but recently came across an article about his efforts. Why food allergies you ask?

Well, one of Trace’s daughters, Brianna, was diagnosed with severe food allergies at only 9 months old. She is allergic to nuts, eggs and milk, and it was only the touch of a peanut butter jar lid that caused her little body to begin swelling up.

Food allergies are particularly dangerous because the smallest exposure to an allergen can be deadly, and lack of public education about it exacerbates the problem. For instance, a child with severe food allergies only needs to touch an object or person who has come into contact with the allergen. So at a birthday party, if PB&J’s are served and the child with allergies passes on a sandwich…that child is still exposed and at a deadly risk when he or she plays on the monkey bars with other kids who may have gotten peanut butter on their fingers. It’s a scary thought.

I give Trace Adkins kudos for his efforts. He’s raised about $250,000 for the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network since his appearance on Celebrity Apprentice, and he still has fans coming up to him and thanking him for educating the public. These kids with allergies cannot sit in a bubble their entire lives, and parents cannot take on the job of educating the public all by themselves. I can see how it is so important for parents of children WITHOUT allergies to be aware and sensitive to the problem, so that when their child makes friends with an allergy sufferer, they can be part of the solution. Good job, Trace!

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Musical sensation Coldplay is celebrating their new album release by giving away free music. For the next week only, you can visit their website for Viva La Vida and download the single “Violet Hill.” In addition, the UK magazine N.M.E. is giving away some limited-edition vinyl singles to some lucky fans.

No, that’s not it!

Coldplay fans also get a chance to see the band in concert for free! The UK rockers will be holding two free concerts - one at Brixton Academy in London on June 16th, and the other June 23rd at Madison Square Garden.

Now, because Coldplay is so hot talented, the demand for these tickets will far outweigh supply. This means there will probably be a contest you have to enter to get the free tickets - but wouldn’t it be worth it? The details will be posted on their website soon, but in the meantime, go download your free single!

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BBC News has reported that Britain band Radiohead canceled a live performance on Wednesday night’s late show with Conan O’Brien because of its concern over global warming. The appearance was set to be a part of a NBC’s Green Week line-up on shows.

But don’t worry just yet. In lieu of appearing live, the band recorded a live version of their performance in London that will be aired on Conan’s show instead.

The band member have always been concerned about the impact they leave on the earth, and were in this instance concerned about the carbon footprint they would leave when flying to America for the show.

Talking about the change in plans, they said that their recording in London has avoided leaving a carbon footprint that equals one car driving for an entire year.

Now only if other celebrities would be more self-aware when making travel or tour plans.

Way to go, Radiohead! See you Wednesday night on The Late Show.

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