Posts with tag "haiti"

Wyclef Jean on Running for Haitian Presidency: 'I Can't Sing Forever'

Posted Jul 27th 2010 at 07:29 AM by PopEater Staff

Though French-Canadian publication Le Droit recently reported Wyclef Jean would run for president of Haiti, the singer's words to CNN are a bit more cryptic: "I can't sing forever," Jean said. The 37-year-old Haitian-born musician told CNN reports of a presidential campaign are premature, but that he is indeed mulling the idea. Jean, a member of '90s hip-hop staple The Fugees, was an active ...

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Sean Penn Remains In Haiti: 'As Long as This Camp Is Here, We'll Stay Here'

Posted Mar 15th 2010 at 02:06 PM by PopEater Staff

Sean Penn has had his fair share of time in the media spotlight for everything from his impressive acting resume to his on-again, off-again relationships with some of Hollywood's hottest leading ladies, but it's his charitable work in Haiti that's making headlines these days. The actor has announced that he will remain in the devastated country until mid-April, assisting in relief efforts at ...

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'We Are the World' Remake: THE Reason to Watch the Opening Ceremonies

Posted Feb 12th 2010 at 05:00 PM by Sam Brand

Canadians Nelly Furtado, Sarah McLachlan and Bryan Adams will all reportedly step onto the stage at tonight's Vancouver Winter Olympics opening ceremonies. But if you're like us, then you're not going to watch (or DVR) the celebratory puck-drop merely to catch a handful of crooning Canucks (OK, maybe if Neil Young were performing). And it's not about Lindsey Vonn sashaying down an indoor track in ...

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Angelina Jolie Is Heading to Haiti

Posted Feb 9th 2010 at 07:52 AM by PopEater / Wire Services

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says its goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie is heading to Haiti to meet with earthquake victims. UNHCR spokesman Andrej Mahecic said Jolie would travel to Haiti later Tuesday. He provided no details of her planned itinerary for security reasons. The Hollywood star spoke with hospitalized Haitian survivors in the neighboring Dominican Republic on ...

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Mia Farrow Speaks Out On Illegal Adoptions In Haiti

Posted Feb 5th 2010 at 03:50 PM by Sarah Crow

Mia Farrow, a vocal advocate for children's rights for many years, is lending her voice to the victims of the crisis in Haiti. The Associated Press reports that the UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and mother of fifteen has recently spoken out against the recent illegal adoptions in Haiti, calling them "deplorable." Illegal adoptions in the devastated country have been prominently featured in the ...

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Simon Wants to Topple 'We Are the World'

Posted Feb 4th 2010 at 07:00 AM by Rob Shuter

Simon Cowell is the top dog at many things -- 'Idol,' 'X Factor' and so forth, and now the music mogul wants to be the titan of another industry -- the Haiti charity song biz. Simon's competitive side has him gearing up for a fight with fellow music honcho Quincy Jones as they unleash dueling Haiti benefit tunes. Healthy competition for a good cause is just fine by us. More on Simon's quest, plus ...

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Stars Align for 'We Are the World' Remake

Posted Feb 2nd 2010 at 12:42 AM by Sam Brand

We are still the world if Quincy Jones and an all-star squad of contemporary music stars have anything to sing about it. On Monday, Jones, Lionel Richie and Wyclef assembled what appears to be the entire VIP section from Sunday night's Grammys to re-record the monster selling single ($63 Million in sales!). Can "We Are The World – 25 For Haiti" bring home that kind of bacon in the Internet ...

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It's National Lady Gaga Day!

Posted Jan 29th 2010 at 02:31 PM by Sam Brand

So says a massive gaggle of Lady Gaga wannabes on Facebook. At least 100,000 fans will be getting their poker face on tonight. In other news, Usher and Chilli are back in the sack (maybe). And Oscar de la Renta appeared on 'The View' to remind Americans to follow their dreams and keep Haiti in your hearts. This is What You're Searching for Today... ...

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Paul Shirley Fired Over Haiti Comments

Posted Jan 27th 2010 at 01:46 PM by Sam Brand

Paul Shirley was a much better blogger than he ever was a basketball player. His ESPN column on music, sports and culture was read by thousands. But that gig is kaput after the journeyman forward dropped some controversial words on Haiti relief. In a nutshell, he doesn't believe in helping the earthquake victims. ESPN no longer believes in helping him. In other news, today is Apple's iPad day, and ...

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Tim Tebow to Appear in Controversial Super Bowl Ad

Posted Jan 26th 2010 at 08:50 AM by Sam Brand

The outspoken all-American has never been shy about his conservative leanings. On Feb. 7, Tim Tebow will make his most public political proclamation yet in a 30-second spot that may be the most controversial in the Super Bowl's history. In other news, Corinne Bailey Rae's new album The Sea is dedicated to her recently deceased husband Jason. And John Travolta is delivering aid to Haiti in the form ...