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‘Hope for Haiti’ telethon Friday
As another earthquake hits ravaged Haiti, planning continues for Friday’s “Hope for Haiti” telethon, slated for a live 7 p.m. CT airing on all the major broadcast networks, as well as MTV, VH1, CMT, BET, PBS, CNN, Bravo, others, according to the Associated Press.
“Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief” will be anchored by Haitian native Wyclef Jean from New York. George Clooney will emcee from Los Angeles and CNN’s Anderson Cooper will report from Haiti.
Artists performing in the benefit include Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Sting, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Justin Timberlake, Dave Matthews, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, Bono, The Edge, Rihanna and Coldplay.
Performances will be available for iTunes downloading on Saturday, with proceeds benefiting Haiti relief.
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