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iPod Auction Heats Up With Barrymore, Ben And Bateman

By Caroline Walker | Monday, April 13, 2009 9:00 AM ET

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Tonic's celebrity DJ iPods have officially been snatched up. If you missed out on Samantha Ronson's winning bid, there's still time to snatch up a trophy of pop culture goodwill, as our auction just keeps on rockin' and rollin'.

Affleck signatureFrom "Grey Gardens" to "Wedding Singer" takin' it all the way back to "E.T." -- this movie darling has her share of music cred too. Ex of Strokes drummer Fabrizio Moretti, Drew Barrymore delivers a killer lineup of infectious pop and rock tunes perfect for your summer soundtrack. (Yes, there's a Strokes shout-out on her list.) Plus, her sweet "All my love" inscription will make you blush. Blushing feels good. And so does generosity. Which is what your self-indulgent bid is actually all about, seeing as how all proceeds go to support musicians in a post-Katrina New Orleans, via Music Rising. Win-win.

Once Drew's time is up -- (Hurry, hurry! Won't last long!) -- we have a duo of dreamboats next in line. Ready for this?

Bateman iPodBen Affleck. He of two Bennifer pairings, father of Violet, butt of Aflac duck jokes, Jason Bourne's other half. Megaphilanthropist. Hot-shot turned normal guy. Shockingly awesome director. (Yes, "Gone, Baby, Gone" blew me away.) What more can I say? This guy's done it all.

Now get the soundtrack to his life -- or at least the playlist he wants the public to see -- by bidding on his upcoming auction item.

And then the iPod I've been holding my breath for. Jason Bateman. Sigh... Forget his teen star status. It's his hysterically dry and loveable role as Michael Bluth on "Arrested Development" that's stolen my heart. (I'm officially blocking his "Juno" character out of my mind.) I am anticipating a hopelessly charming and clever playlist with a little bit of youthful quirk. Too much to ask for?

Don't forget to keep checking back for more auction updates. Barrymore's is live and the clock is ticking. Affleck and Bateman kick off today. Put your pennies toward a good cause. And make your friends drool while you're at it.

Caroline Walker is Tonic's Senior Editor, fusing her experience with media production -- writing, editing, video production -- and nonprofit advocacy work.

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