Wyclef Jean
Star-studded 'Hope for Haiti' telethon raises $57 million
All the stars aligned on January 22 for "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief". Organized by George Clooney, the telethon is reported to have raised $57 million… and counting. The sum does not yet include donations made on behalf of corporations, but it’s safe to say that the event, televised on dozens of channels and all major networks, was a huge success!
Wyclef reps for Haitians-in-need
As the heartwrenching aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti continues to unfold, Haitian-born and Brooklyn-raised rapper, Wyclef Jean is representing his homeland, working through his org, the Yéle Haiti Foundation, to collect major funds. He appeared on CNN immediately after news of the quake broke to ask Americans for their support.
CGG Must See: The People Speak
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Matt Damon is letting “The People Speak” in his latest film, but it is Hollywood stars doing most of the talking. Matt collaborated with the author of the bestselling “A People’s History of the United States”—Howard Zinn on the film and it is ready to release on the History Channel later this year.
"Mandela Day" jams flood Radio City
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