Ricky Martin gathers stars to raise money for Haiti victims

Martin Gathers Stars to Help Haiti

February 21st, 2010 more imagesmore imagesRICKY MARTIN has gathered celebrity pals ALICIA KEYS, JANET JACKSON and EVA LONGORIA for a star-studded video, to raise money for the victims of earthquake-ravaged Haiti. The She Bangs hitmaker has formed the Ricky Martin Foundation/Habitat for Humanity Haiti Recovery Fund (RMFHaiti) to benefit the poverty-stricken country, rocked by a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake on 12 January (10).

Naomi Campbell to raise money for Haiti at charity gala on eve of London Fashion Weeks

February 16th, 2010 Naomi Campbell to raise money for Haiti aidLONDON — Model Naomi Campbell will host a charity gala Thursday on the eve of London Fashion Week to raise money for mothers and babies in Haiti. The relief effort will also include proceeds from the auction of eight special edition Lotus cars donated by the carmaker.

Pop stars raising money for Haiti to boost careers: Benjamin Zephaniah

February 5th, 2010 LONDON – Rastafarian poet Benjamin Zephaniah has accused pop stars of using the Haiti earthquake to boost their careers. “I know a lot of these people, they talk to their managers and say ‘is it worthwhile; is it a good career move for me?’” the Telegraph quoted him as saying, at the Concert for Haiti at Congress House, the TUC’s headquarters, in London.

Susan Boyle says she feels honoured to be on star-studded Haiti aid song

January 27th, 2010 LONDON – Susan Boyle has said that she feels honoured to be a part of the star-studded line-up recording a track to raise funds for the earthquake victims of Haiti. The Scottish singing sensation performed one of her trademark jigs as she added her lines to REM’s Everybody hurts.

Radiohead raise 500k dollars for Haiti earthquake victims

January 26th, 2010 more imagesmore imagesLONDON – Radiohead have performed at a special concert organized to raise funds for Haiti earthquake victims. The band raised more than 500,000 dollars in their two-hour performance at the Henry Fonda Theatre.

Robbie Williams re-unites with take That for Haitians

January 26th, 2010 LONDON – Robbie Williams has re-united with his band take That to record a song to raise fund for the earthquake victims in Haiti. Confirming his participation for the The Sun’s Helping Haiti charity single, Williams said: “I’m very honoured to be asked to contribute to the single.

Stars Unite for Haiti Telethon

January 23rd, 2010 more imagesmore imagesmore imagesmore imagesGEORGE CLOONEY gathered a galaxy of stars in three cities including MADONNA, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, JAY-Z, RIHANNA and BONO on Friday night (22Jan10) to raise money for victims of the earthquake in Haiti. while Hollywood’s elite, including Jack Nicholson, Daniel Day-Lewis, Ben Affleck and Mel Gibson manned a bank of telephones in Los Angeles, tens of millions of TV viewers were treated to a string of performances from chart-topping stars in LA, New York and London.

Susan Boyle, take That team up for Haiti charity single

January 23rd, 2010 LONDON – Susan Boyle and take That are set to lend their voices to a Helping Haiti single to help victims struck by the massive earthquake that shook the Caribbean region. The Britain’s Got Talent star and the popular band will join other artists including Rod Stewart, Cheryl Cole, Leona Lewis and Westlife to record REM’s Everybody hurts to help raise funds for those hit by the 7.0-magnitude tremor on January 12.

Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Damon Albarn to sell items in auction for Haiti victims

January 22nd, 2010 Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys to raise funds for HaitiLONDON — Coldplay, the Arctic Monkeys and Blur’s Damon Albarn are donating items to be sold at a charity auction beginning Friday to raise funds for Haiti earthquake victims, auction organizers said. The items on sale will include an offer from Albarn to record a specially written piece of music, the white electric guitar Fender Stratocaster played by Arctic Monkeys’ Alex Turner in the band’s first video, and Coldplay singer Chris Martin’s signed Viva La Vida tour jacket.

Simon Cowell to produce charity single for Haiti quake victims; British stars to perform

January 21st, 2010 Simon Cowell to produce charity single for HaitiLONDON — TV mogul Simon Cowell said Thursday he would produce a charity single within 10 days to benefit victims of the earthquake in Haiti. The “American Idol” and “X-Factor” judge said he was asked by British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to help with the relief effort.

Simon Cowell to record single for Haiti victims at Gordon Brown’s request

January 21st, 2010 LONDON – TV mogul Simon Cowell has decided to record a charity single for victims of the Haiti earthquake under the special instruction of British President Gordon Brown. X Factor judge Cheryl Cole has also signed up for the project.

Linkin Park to sing for Haiti victims

January 20th, 2010 LONDON – American rockers Linkin Park have teamed up with stars including Peter Gabrield, Alanis Moissette and Enrique Iglesias to release a digital charity album to benefit the Haiti relief effort. Frontman Mike Shinoda has created the project, titled “Download to Donate” for Haiti, with nine songs that can be downloaded in return for a donation to help the earthquake-ravaged country, which was hit by a massive tremor Jan 12, reports Entertainment Weekly.

Haiti: how you can Help Now

January 19th, 2010 more imagesChristian Slater, Celebrities raise money for ‘Haiti: how you can Help Now’ telethon live on CNN’s ‘Larry King Live’USA

George Clooney to host MTV telethon to help raise funds for Haiti victims

January 15th, 2010 NEW YORK – Hollywood Star George Clooney is set to host the MTV telethon, which aims to collect funds for the earthquake victims in Haiti. “The Perfect Storm” star is believed to be hosting the show on January 22.

Wyclef Jean requests fans to help Haiti victims

January 14th, 2010 LONDON – Rap star Wyclef Jean has requested aid from fans for earthquake victims in Haiti, his native land. The singer, who is a roving ambassador for Haiti since 2007, urged support from international community.

Ricky Martin gathers stars to raise money for Haiti victims