(AFP) NEW YORK — A telethon led by actor George Clooney to help earthquake victims in Haiti has raised more than 58 million dollars, setting a new donation record by the general public, organizers announced. “The public has set a new standard of giving for a relief telethon with ‘Hope for Haiti Now,’ and the …
7.0 Earthquake in Haiti, Thousands Dead-Text ‘Yele’ to 501501 to Help
“PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haitians piled bodies along the devastated streets of their capital Wednesday after a powerful earthquake crushed thousands of structures, from schools and shacks to the National Palace and the U.N. peacekeeping headquarters. Untold numbers were still trapped. It seemed clear that the death toll from Tuesday afternoon’s magnitude-7.0 quake would run …
2009 MTV Africa Music Award (MAMAs) Winners!
2009 MAMA Awards is reportedly “bananas” as Wyclef and 2Face bring down “da house.” Group performances on stage so far: Wyclef with Akon, 2face, HHP and Sound Sultan, Lira, Pype & MI, Wyclef,Nameless & Samini Mohits Pending. Wyclef also pays tribute and indtroduces the 2009 MAMAs Hip-hop Legend Awards which goes to the late Reggae …
Wyclef Jean to Host 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) with Zain
Organizers of MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) have announced the signing of Africa’s hip-hop music legend Wyclef Jean as the host of the 2009 MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain. Wyclef Jean will host the 2nd annual event in Kenya on October 10th, 2009 at Indoor Arena of the Moi International Sports Complex. “As well …
ESPY 2009 Awards: Red Carpet
The big names in music, fashion and film gathered yesterday July 15th, 2009 at the Nokia theatre for the 17th annual ESPY Awards, an event that honors excellence in sports. In attendance were some of the hottest African, European, American and Asian celebs like: Ephraim Saalam, Demi Moore, Wyclef Jean, Rashida Jones, Kristi Yamaguchi, Michelle …