Partyhopper

It's springtime in New York City, which can only mean one thing--the Tribeca Film Festival is here! What began as Robert De Niro's labor of love to help revitalize his neighborhood after September 11th has become a reputable film fest that draws A-listers like Nicole Kidman and Leonardo DiCaprio to Gotham every April. Last night, the 7th annual festival kicked off with the star-studded premiere of Baby Mama, starring funny ladies Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Today I headed downtown for the debut of Madonna's I Am Because We Are.

The festival is growing and so is the line of photographers and reporters who crowd along the red carpets. My strategy is to position myself near the Scholastic crew, a pair of precocious kiddies who hone their on-camera skills by interviewing some of the biggest stars on the planet. And since there isn't a celebrity alive who can resist talking to them, it's a great place to stand if you're looking for a sound byte. There was no way Madge would have had time to stop for all of the TV crews, tabloids and radio services, but she made time for the two junior--a 10 year-old and a 13 year-old--correspondents to talk about how making the moving documentary about Malawi changed her life and what kids can do to help save Africa.

Just double click below to watch.--Bronwyn Barnes