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Stars Banding Together to Record New "We Are the World" for Haiti

The world still needs help. It’s been 25 years since Quincy Jones helped gather the biggest names in music to record “We Are the World,” but the song is as relevant today as..

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Perez Hilton Wants To Replace Simon Cowell On ‘American Idol’

Celebrity blogger also says he’d be willing to join Cowell on ‘X Factor.’ By James Montgomery, with reporting by Brendan Kennedy Perez Hilton Photo: MTV News He’s catty, not afraid to get petty, and he’s not opposed to showing a little chest hair . (link).

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Lupe Fiasco Hopes Collabo With Kanye West, Pharrell Is ‘Coming Soon’

‘Pharrell hit me the other day and said we need to go back into the studio,’ Fiasco says of CRS project. By Jayson Rodriguez Lupe Fiasco Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage Lupe Fiasco has been lying low for the past few years, but after dropping a mixtape toward the end of 2009, the Chicago MC is ready to release his next solo album, the forthcoming Lasers. The LP will be his first since 2007’s The Cool

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Wyclef Jean’s Producer Talks About Haiti Tribute Song

‘The song was always about reaching out to help people,’ Wayne Wilkins says of ‘Hold On.’ By Jayson Rodriguez Wyclef Jean has pulled out all the stops to help Haiti since an earthquake ravaged his native land. He visiting the devastated country almost immediately after the natural disaster occurred to deliver much-needed aid. He was one of the musicians at the forefront of George Clooney and MTV Networks’ “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon .

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Better Than Ezra ‘Honored’ By Taylor Swift’s Performance Of ‘Breathless’ At Haiti Telethon

‘Obviously, we were thrilled when she performed ‘Breathless,’ ‘ Better Than Ezra’s Kevin Griffin said of Swift’s cover of the band’s song at ‘Hope for Haiti Now.’ By Jocelyn Vena Taylor Swift performs “Breathless” during the “Hope For Haiti Now” telethon in Los Angeles on Friday Photo: Mark Davis/ Getty Images Taylor Swift took to the stage on Friday for the “Hope for Haiti” telethon , and like many of the musicians on hand to help raise funds for the earthquake victims, she covered a song with appropriate sentiment for the event. However, while many of the performers chose more recognizable tunes like “Hallelujah,” “Lean on Me” and “Let It Be,” Swift chose to sing the Better Than Ezra tune “Breathless,” off the band’s 2005 album, Before the Robots

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

‘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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Rihanna Tells Haitian People: ‘We Are Not Going To Leave You Stranded’

‘This is really a song for Haiti,’ she says of ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ collaboration with Jay-Z and U2.

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Keith Urban, Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock’s ‘Lean On Me’: The Story Behind The Cover

Bill Withers’ 1972 song, performed at ‘Hope for Haiti Now’ telethon, spawned #1 hits and a Morgan Freeman movie.

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Swizz Beatz Recalls How ‘Stranded,’ Jay-Z/U2 Haiti Benefit Song, Came Together

Charity single, which also features Rihanna, will debut during MTV’s ‘Hope for Haiti’ telethon. By Jayson Rodriguez Swizz Beatz Photo: Andrew H

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Pardon Me, By Maxine Swaby

The most infuriating Grammy snub ever. I dare you to not be moved by this song and video

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