Soccer Aid for UNICEF

Gerard Butler shows off his sports skills as he participates in the celebrity Soccer Aid football match for UNICEF on Sunday (May 27) held at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. The event, which featured Hollywood stars and soccer legends, was a huge success as it helped raise $6.46 million for the charity. Despite the good match, there were some intense moments during the game as both Will Ferrell and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay were injured during the match and taken off the field.

Cannes Weekend

Gerard Butler was spotted partaking in numerous festivities at the Cannes Film Festival. He got all dressed up in a tux and bow tie on Friday evening (May 18) to attend the Haiti Carnival festival with other A-listers including, Sean Penn and Jada Pinkett Smith. While inside the Armani presented event, which benefited J/P HRO Artists for Peace and Justice & Happy Hearts Fund, he was spotted laughing and chatting it up with friends, while giving a go at a traditional Haitian music instrument. Gerard was brought onstage by filmmaker Paul Haggis, who included tea with the actor as part of a big prize - a Golden Globe weekend pass. The final bidder ended up buying the impressive package for more than $125,000, but insisted that he didn't want Gerard as part of the prize. The star laughed off the snub, and says it was all in good fun. The auction raised more than $2million for the relief cause in the earthquake-torn country. The Hollywood star attended the Hollywood Domino charity event, where guests were treated to champagne aboard a luxury yacht. However, Gerard skipped the bubbles for fizzy water from the drink-making machine, which proved a hit with the ladies. Gerard was spotted "offering one lady a sip from his plastic cup" - and was seen leaving with her a couple of hours later. He ended Cannes with a 'wild' party. The black tie affair was held at a private mansion and attracted a crowd of stars including Zac Efron, Karolina Kurková and Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld.

Lakers

On April 22, 2012 Gerard Butler was in the house for the Los Angeles Lakers basketball game. He sat court side and looked to be enjoying the Lakers cheerleaders as they pranced around during a timeout.

Manhunt

Gerard Butler may be starring in another action thriller! The 42-year-old Scottish stud is in talks to star in Manhunt, set to begin production at the end of the year, Deadline reports. Synopsis: “A team of FBI agents [are] sent to the North Carolina wilderness to chase the FBI’s most wanted man, domestic terrorist and survivalist James Tollan, who has eluded arrest with the support of the local population while attacking the federal government. They enroll the help of a reluctant bear hunter to capture the killer. But once the team enters the woods, the hunters become the hunted as Tollan will stop at nothing to survive and defend his territory.”

Having fun

On April 9th, 2012, Gerry attended the screening and after-party for Darling Companion held at the Tribeca Grand Hotel. On April 11th, 2012, Gerry grabbed lunch with a guy friend in New York city. Last weekend, the 42-year-old Scottish actor took the stage at the NYC hotspot, The Darby. He belted out “Wonderwall” by Oasis and “Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones. He attended the 2012 Coachella Music Festival GenArt MUSE party powered by Ciroc to benefit The Art of Elysium on Friday night (April 13) in Indio, Calif. Later that night, the 42-year-old Scottish actor made his way behind the DJ booth and chatted it up with the musicians! Earlier in the evening, Gerard was spotted enjoying The Black Keys‘ performance at the outdoor music festival. The following night, he attended the Radiohead concert and later hit the Neon Carnival, which celebs such as Kellan Lutz, Emile Hirsch, Dylan McDermott, and Chris Masterson also came out for.