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Mary J. Blige Tears Through ‘Hard Times Come Again No More’ For Haiti Telethon

Emotional song was written in 1855 and covered by everyone from Johnny Cash to Bruce Springsteen. By Shaheem Reid Mary J. Blige (file) Photo: Rick Diamond/ Getty Images Mary J.

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Alicia Keys Performs ‘Prelude To A Kiss’ During ‘Hope For Haiti Now’

Singer pleads for an angel to be sent to Haiti during her emotional telethon performance. By Shaheem Reid Alicia Keys (file) Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Alicia Keys was the first act to perform at Friday night’s (January 22) “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief” telethon. Keys, who sat and played at the piano, gave a somber but stirring performance of her song “Prelude to a Kiss,” from her 2007 LP As I Am.

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Shakira Pledges To Build New School In Haiti

Singer’s Barefoot Foundation has done similar work for children in Colombia. By Jayson Rodriguez Photo: Neil Mockford/ FilmMagic Pop superstar Shakira announced on Thursday that her U.S.-based Barefoot Foundation will partner with Architecture for Humanity to help build a new school in Haiti

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Lil Wayne Makes His NFL Playoffs Prediction

And Weezy’s not picking his hometown team, the New Orleans Saints. By Shaheem Reed Lil Wayne Photo: Universal Motown Of course Lil Wayne has infinite love for his hometown of New Orleans.

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Robert Pattinson, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts Join MTV’s ‘Hope For Haiti’ Telethon

Other newly announced participants include Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman. By Jocelyn Vena Robert Pattinson Photo: James Devaney/ Getty Images Along with newly announced musical performances from Madonna and Haitian artist Emeline Michel, a number of stars of the screen will be participating in the “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief” telethon, airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV and many other networks

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T.I. Working On New LP While In Halfway House

Rapper is serving out remainder of yearlong sentence on gun possession charge.

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Rihanna Covers ‘Redemption Song’ On ‘Oprah’ To Benefit Haiti Relief

Singer will appear with Wyclef Jean on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ Wednesday. By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/ FilmMagic Rihanna will join Wyclef Jean for a special episode of “The Oprah Winfrey Show” on Wednesday (January 20), focusing on the devastation in Haiti in the wake of last week’s 7.0 earthquake and what people can do to help

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Tiny Tim’s ‘Tiptoe Through The Tulips’ Faithfully Covered On ‘American Idol’

During Chicago auditions, substitute teacher Brian Krause swore he wasn’t joking. By Eric Ditzian Chicago auditioner, Brian Krause Photo: Michael Becker/ FOX Tuesday night’s “American Idol” showcased Chicago’s collection of hopefuls with heartrending backstories, laughably bad singers and only a handful of folks with enough talent to garner golden tickets. But into this otherwise unremarkable episode stepped a man named Brian Krause

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U2’s The Edge Talks Haiti-Benefit Collaboration With Jay-Z

Supergroup will perform in London during ‘Hope for Haiti’ telethon, airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV. By Gil Kaufman The Edge Photo: Mark Sullivan/ Getty Images A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Jay-Z and U2’s Bono and The Edge will take place at a London venue during Friday night’s “Hope for Haiti” telethon , which airs at 8 p.m.

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‘NSYNC’s Joey Fatone Welcomes Second Daughter

Wife Kelly gave birth to Kloey Alexandra Fatone on Monday.

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