“Hope For Haiti” Raises $58 Million/Performance Videos
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The MTV-sponsored telethon to raise money for earthquake relief in Haiti set a new record for funds raised for disaster drawing in more than $58 million and counting. Check out some videos of the live performances.
According to MTV News, Friday’s “Hope For Haiti” telethon which aired simultaneously on over 30 networks, collected a record-setting amount of funds thanks to donations from millions of viewers across the world. With over a 100 celebrities from music, movies, and television chipping in to answer phones, talk to the audience at home and perform songs the historic event was massive success. Hosted by Wyclef Jean in New York and George Clooney in Los Angles, the telethon saw memorable performances by Alicia Keys, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Bono, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, and many more.
Here are some of the performances.
Stevie Wonder “A Time to Love” / “Bridge Over Troubled Water”
John Legend “Motherless Child”
Mary J. Blige “Hard Times Come Again No More”
Beyonce “Halo”
Jay-Z, Rihanna, & Bono Stranded — Haiti Mon Amour”
Jennifer Hudson “Let It Be”
Wyclef Jean “Rivers of Babylon” / “Yele”
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