A devastating 8.8 earthquake rattled Chile just after 3 AM on Saturday — and Season 5 American Idol finalist Elliott Yamin had a Tweeting front seat for the year’s latest natural disaster. A discouraged Yamin has just returned to his hotel after participating in a disappointing singing competition in Vina Del Mar, when the quake [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Haiti’
Elliott Yamin Survives Chile Earthquake; Keeps The World Updated Via Twitter
February 27th, 2010 |
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Wyclef Jean honored at NAACP Awards
February 27th, 2010 |
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Wyclef Jean was chosen as humanitarian of the year at the NAACP Award show:
The NAACP has seen fit this year to honor Mr Wyclef Jean with the Vanguard Award. The recipient of this award is chosen based on their work to improve racial and social issues. It is an honor well deserved by Mr. Jean.
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Kris Allen “Let It Be†Performance On “American Idol†[VIDEO]
February 26th, 2010 |
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Reigning American Idol Kris Allen returned to the Idol stage on Thursday, where he shared footage from his recent missionary trek to the earthquake-ravished nation of Haiti and kicked off the new season of “Idol Gives Back.” Here’s Kris performing the old Beatles classic “Let It Be.”
The heart is always stuck at home for music maestro AR Rahman
February 25th, 2010 |
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After getting two Oscars and two Grammy awards in his hands in less than a year, the great musician, AR Rahman of is riding on the international success but still his heart stays at home.
After being in Los Angeles for a month, now he is back in his hometown, Chennai. He was working on [...]
Leona Lewis auctions herself off to raise money for Haiti victims
February 23rd, 2010 |
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Leona Lewis is auctioning off an afternoon in her company in a bid to raise money for Haiti earthquake victims.
The special time could involve anything from bowling to horse-riding and a meal.
“I”ve been amazed and inspired by the courage of people in Haiti. What’’s happened has been so devastating, and I really want to do [...]
Naomi Campbell to jet to Haiti to help victims
February 23rd, 2010 |
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Naomi Campbell will jet to quake-torn Haiti to lend a helping hand to the victims struck by the massive tremor that shook the Caribbean region in January.
The supermodel has already raised money for victims by organising celebrity fashion events in New York and London.
She has now signed up for an aid-relief mission in April to [...]
Allison Iraheta To Perform “Scars†On “American Idol†Results Show Feb. 25
February 22nd, 2010 |
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American Idol Season 8 finalist Allison Iraheta is returning to the Idol stage. The “Friday I’ll Be Over You” singer will perform her power ballad, “Scars,” on the first A.I. Results Show of the season — airing Thursday @ 8 PM. The episode will also feature Kris Allen performing and sharing his experiences from his [...]
Romanians find 100 kilos of heroin in Bulgarian truck
February 21st, 2010 |
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Romanian authorities say they have seized more than 100 kilograms of heroin in a truck traveling from Bulgaria. Realitatea TV reports today that the driver of the truck claimed he was transporting humanitarian aid for the Haiti quake victims.
Haitian ‘orphans’ taken by detained US missionaries had parents
February 21st, 2010 |
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Not one of 33 children a US Baptist group tried to take from Haiti in a do-it-yourself rescue mission following a devastating earthquake is an orphan. In a visit Saturday to the slum where 13 of the children lived, parents who gave their children away confirmed that each one of the
Rain threat pours further pain on Haiti
February 20th, 2010 |
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Simmering frustration in Haiti is growing again, with the earthquake-hit population now facing up to another of Mother Nature’s tests. The rainy season may still be weeks away but already the first torrential downpours are adding to Haitians’ worries.po
“American Idol†Kris Allen Visits Haiti
February 18th, 2010 |
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American Idol’s Feb. 25 results show will spotlight reigning Idol champ Kris Allen’s upcoming missionary trek to Haiti. Allen will travel to the impoverished island as part of the United Nations’ campaign to raise awareness and funds for Haitian earthquake relief.
As part of the how’s “Idol Gives Back†charity effort, Kris will travel to disaster [...]
Keith Urban Nicole Kidman Haitian School
February 18th, 2010 |
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Hollywood power couple (I’m being generous…) Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman are teaming up with Oscar-winning director Paul Haggis and the Artists for Peace and Justice organization to provide financial backing for a school opening in the earthquake-ravaged nation of Haiti.
In addition to education, the school will also reportedly provide basic health needs to the [...]
Linkin Park Lends Hand To Haiti With “Not Aloneâ€
February 17th, 2010 |
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Linkin Park is lending their support to survivors of last month’s natural disaster in Haiti with their new video “Not Alone.” The song was written and recorded specifically for the “Download to Donate For Haiti” campaign, which was launched by the band’s non-profit organization Music for Relief.
LINKIN PARK – “Not Alone” Visit MusicForRelief.org for more [...]
Lotus and Naomi team up for Haiti
February 16th, 2010 |
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In response to the horrific consequences of the Haiti earthquake, Naomi Campbell together with Lotus Cars will be auctioning eight special edition “Naomi for Haiti” Lotus Evora sports cars, with the proceeds from the auction going to help the relief effort in Haiti. There will also be an opportunity to bid for some of the cars online. The grand total raised for the charity and the highest bidders will be announced by Naomi Campbell at the Geneva Motorshow on the 2nd of March.
Well done to Naomi for taking time out from throwing telephones at people. And eight cars is a pretty decent sounding donation so well done also to Lotus!
Jay-Z: “‘We Are The World’ Should Have Remained Untouchedâ€
February 15th, 2010 |
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Approximately 80 of music’s biggest names gathered on February 1, 2010 to remake the 1985 charity classic “We Are The World,†in an effort to raise funds for earthquake-ravaged Haiti. “We Are The World: 25 For Haiti” made its debut during the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver Winter Olympics on Friday night — but [...]
John Travolta Adopting Haitian Orphan?
February 15th, 2010 |
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Grease legend John Travolta is the latest Hollywood notable rumored to adopting a child from the earthquake-torn nation of Haiti, gossips reveal to GLOBE.
According to new reports, Travolta, 55, recently notified his staff that he and wife Kelly Preston have decided to take a young Haitian orphan into their Florida home after bonding with a [...]
Gloria Estefan Spearheading Spanish-Language “We Are The Worldâ€
February 14th, 2010 |
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The Queen of Miami, Gloria Estefan, is spearheading an effort to bring together a host of Latin singing stars for a Spanish language re-recording of Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie’s “We Are The World.” Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez, Jon Seceda, Paulina Rubio, and Shakira are among the artists expected to contribute vocals to the charity [...]
Agyness Deyn Falls Down During Fashion For Relief-Haiti Show
February 14th, 2010 |
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Falling for a good cause! English model/singer Agyness Deyn took two tumbles during Naomi Campbell’s Fashion For Relief-Haiti Show at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week in Manhattan’s Bryant Park on Friday night.
Don’t sweat it, Hun. It happens to the best of us — even The Great Carrie Bradshaw.
This year’s Fashion For Relief show [...]
Red Cross Concert For Haiti 02/21 Stamford, CT
February 14th, 2010 |
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Red Cross Concert For Haiti Set for February 21 in Connecticut
 Matt Rae Trio |
Nine of Connecticut’s best rising bands are helping to raise money for the Red Cross Haiti relief effort. There will be a five dollar cover and donations of more accepted. All proceeds go to the Red Cross. The all day event will run from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and will featuring Matt Rae Trio, Undercover, Twisted, The Uninvited, Mantyhose, Cadillac 9, All the Above, The Artie Tobia Band, Ten Feet Deep, Nick Depuv and Billy Foster.
The benefit concert will take place at Route 22 Bar & Restaurant in Stamford, CT.