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John Legend Sings ‘Motherless Child’ On ‘Hope For Haiti Now’ Telethon

Singer delivers an emotional version of the classic spiritual accompanied only by piano. By Jayson Rodriguez John Legend Photo: Hope For Haiti Now/ Getty Seated alone at his piano, isolated and with no extravagant or theatrical production equipment behind him, John Legend delivered a stirring version of “Motherless Child” during the “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief” telethon. The song is derived from the classic Negro spiritual, “Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child,” which dates back some 200 years ago.

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

George, Julia, Denzel, Brad, Leo & So Many More Make it an All-Star Effort for Haiti Relief

The mood was subdued, yet the passion with which the crème de la crème of the acting and recording worlds approached the evening’s efforts was an underlying force to be reckoned…

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Beyonce Performs ‘Halo’ With Chris Martin During ‘Hope For Haiti Now’ Telethon

Coldplay frontman plays piano for B, who injected Haiti into her ‘Halo’ lyrics. By Hillary Crosley Beyonc

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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Wyclef Jean On ‘Hope For Haiti Now’: ‘The World Is Compassionate’

‘We are loving people, and this [event] is a great example of that,’ Wyclef says of telethon, airing tonight at 8 p.m.

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MTV’s ‘Hope For Haiti’ Performances Will Be Available On iTunes

Fans can pre-order a full-performance album, the two-hour video telecast or individual songs starting Friday. By Jayson Rodriguez Photo: MTV One of the highlights of “Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief,” airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT, will undoubtedly be when Jay-Z and Rihanna join U2’s Bono and The Edge onstage in London for a group performance.

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Nick Jonas Calls Selena Gomez Romance Rumors ‘Flattering’

He also talks about his Taylor Swift cover during solo tour: ‘I noticed that Taylor started following me [on Twitter] after I played her song.’ By Jocelyn Vena Nick Jonas Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images for VH1 Nick Jonas has spent January on the road with the Administration, and with a week and a half left on the trek, he’s just finding ways to keep himself focused and fit before he wraps it up to start shooting his Disney Channel show “JONAS.” “I actually was just at a baseball training facility here in Milwaukee, just trying to keep active and get ready for next season,” Nick told MTV News from the road. “I don’t really like to work out at a gym or anything. Finding other ways to [stay in shape] is fun for me.” Nick’s dedication to staying active might be the reason he’s felt so good during the tour.

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Nick Jonas Calls Selena Gomez Romance Rumors ‘Flattering’

Beyonce Joins MTV’s ‘Hope For Haiti’ Telethon Lineup

She will join husband Jay-Z, Rihanna and U2’s Bono and The Edge in London for the event, airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

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George Clooney Explains How MTV’s ‘Hope For Haiti’ Telethon Came Together

Telethon airs on MTV, other networks Friday at 8 p.m.

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