Millie Bobby Brown, 14, named UNICEF envoy

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As he gets Hollywood Walk of Fame star, Snoop Dogg thanks ... himself

California rapper Snoop Dogg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday, and celebrated by giving himself a big thank you. The musician and star of an unlikely television pairing with lifestyle guru Martha Stewart - "Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner" - was awarded the honor on the 25th anniversary of his debut album "Doggystyle."

Netflix star Millie Bobby Brown, 14, named youngest-ever UNICEF envoy

The United Nations children's agency UNICEF appointed Millie Bobby Brown, the star of hit Netflix series "Stranger Things", as its youngest ever goodwill ambassador on Tuesday and the 14-year-old had a message for world leaders: "Listen to us." "I want to raise issues about education and violence and ending bullying and ... making sure children have a safe environment and clean water," Brown told Reuters at the United Nations. "But I'm still learning what I feel passionate about."