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Justin Timberlake Says ‘Hallelujah’ Was A Perfect ‘Fit’ For Haiti Telethon

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘Hopefully there will continue to be a lot of different ways that everyone can help,’ he says after ‘Hope for Haiti Now.’ By Maura Johnston Justin Timberlake backstage at the “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon Photo: MTV News When Justin Timberlake was asked to perform on Friday night’s “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon, he didn’t hesitate to say yes — and he knew exactly what song he was going to perform. “Obviously, I was going to help answer phones and help make donations,” Timberlake told MTV News. “But as soon as I got that call, all of a sudden ..

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Kevin Jonas And Selena Gomez On Haiti: ‘Every Little Bit Matters’

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘It’s so empowering to see how many people are coming together to help,’ Gomez says of ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ telethon.

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Hope for Haiti Now: The Performances

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood

Bruce Springsteen “A small prayer for Haiti,” said Springsteen as he launched into an acoustic version of “We Shall Overcome.” [13 photos] Continue reading →

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Bill Clinton Optimistic About Haiti’s Rebuilding Process

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Former president spoke about outreach efforts backstage at ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ telethon.

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Bruce Springsteen Brings Inspirational ‘We Shall Overcome’ To ‘Hope For Haiti Now’

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Gospel-derived song is often associated with the 1960s civil-rights movement. By Maura Johnston Bruce Springsteen (file) Photo: Greetsia Tent/WireImage Bruce Springsteen contributed a minimalist performance of the iconic American folk song “We Shall Overcome” to the “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon on Friday (January 22). The song’s mix of steely resolve and hope for a better day — “We are not afraid,” “We are not alone,” it proclaims — resonated even more thanks to an arrangement that let the song’s lyrics shine

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

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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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Shakira Covers The Pretenders On ‘Hope For Haiti Now’

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Singer puts her own spin on ‘I’ll Stand By You’ during earthquake-relief telethon. By Amy Wilkinson Shakira performs on “Hope For Haiti Now” on Friday Photo: Hope For Haiti Now Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira took to the stage at MTV’s “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief” to perform an emotional cover of The Pretenders’ 1994 hit “I’ll Stand by You.” Shakira was one of several artists, including Madonna, Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J

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

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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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Live — ‘Hope for Haiti’ Telethon

Posted on January 22, 2010 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Sean Penn Lends a Hand in Haiti

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Sean Penn has never been one to sit tight and let others do the dirty work. The two-time Oscar winner toured earthquake-ravaged Haiti Friday after arriving in town with 11 doctors and a…

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