Stewart Rahr Saves the Virtual Lives of Lady Gaga, Kim Kardashian and More

Stewart Rahr did something very nice for anyone affected by AIDS today. And something not as nice for anyone who was enjoying a world without self-serving Web chatter.

The billionaire saved the lives of a handful of "dead" celebrities, as Alicia Keys, Kim Kardashian and others agreed on December 1 to silence themselves on all social networks until $1 million was donated the Keep a Child Alive organization.

There was just one problem: nearly a week into this campaign, barely half that amount had been raised.

But Rahr stepped up this morning and gave $500,000 to the charity that focuses its efforts on HIV/AIDS in Africa and India. It was clearly a kind gesture, but perhaps he could have given $499,999 instead?

Naturally, Kim leaped back in and immediately Tweeted this evening: "I am back from the dead! Thank you all so much for your donations and contributions! I have missed u all so much!!! We raised $1mil to help KCA fight AIDS. Thank you so much and never stop buying life!"