Looks like the VMA thing paid off!

This article is from a Pittsburgh newspaper, but it gives some background on the list.

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/s_643699.html

This was their criteria, though:

Quote:
Esquire's criteria for determining do-gooders who made the cut included two questions: Would we like to have a drink with the person? And would we trust this person with our puppy?

#1 was Matt Damon, #2 was Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, and Bey's #3.

http://www.esquire.com/features/best-people-1009