'Hope For Haiti Now' Sets New Record For Money Raised By Disaster-Relief Telethon

More than $58 million raised to date; album is biggest one-day pre-order in iTunes history.

Posted 19 hrs ago

Conan O'Brien Exits 'Tonight Show' With Special-Guest-Filled, Music-Heavy Episode

Tom Hanks, Steve Carell and Will Ferrell are just a few of the stars who showed up to bid farewell to the late-night host.

Posted 1/23/10

Swizz Beatz Urges Viewers Of Haiti Telethon: 'You Should Donate'

The producer of the Jay-Z, Rihanna, The Edge and Bono collaboration 'Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)' encourages global participation.

Posted 1/23/10

'Haiti Can't Have Enough Money,' Halle Berry And Taraji P. Henson Say

The actresses answered phones during 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon.

Posted 1/23/10

Kevin Jonas And Selena Gomez On Haiti: 'Every Little Bit Matters'

'It's so empowering to see how many people are coming together to help,' Gomez says of 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon.

Posted 1/23/10

Rapper Apache Dies

Friends and collaborators, including Vin from Naughty by Nature, remember the artist, best known for his '90s hit 'Gangsta Bitch.'

Posted 1/22/10

Bill Clinton Optimistic About Haiti's Rebuilding Process

Former president spoke about outreach efforts backstage at 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon.

Posted 1/22/10

'Hope For Haiti Now' Is Part Of George Clooney's History Of Giving

Actor has taken leading role in aiding victims of 9/11, Indian Ocean tsunami, crisis in Darfur.

Posted 1/22/10

Haiti Contributions Now Tax-Deductible

President Obama signs bill into law shortly before 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon.

Posted 1/22/10

John Edwards Wants To Help Rebuild Haiti

Putting aside his personal drama, the former senator is in Port-au-Prince, where he's planning long-term relief efforts.

Posted 1/22/10

Twista Says 'Everything Counts' When It Comes To Helping Haiti

'I wanna lend a helping hand anyway that I can,' Chicago MC says of organizing a benefit concert in his hometown.

Posted 1/22/10

Coldplay On 'Hope For Haiti Now': 'Everyone's Got Their Part To Play'

Band will perform at telecast, airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Posted 1/22/10

'Hope For Haiti Now' Telethon: How You Can Help

From donating online or by phone to purchasing performances from the show, there are plenty of ways to contribute.

Posted 1/22/10

Shakira Pledges To Build New School In Haiti

Singer's Barefoot Foundation has done similar work for children in Colombia.

Posted 1/22/10

A Plea For Haiti From 'Twilight' Star Tinsel Korey

Donate to Hope For Haiti Now; telecast airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Posted 1/22/10

Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart Sign On For Simon Cowell's Haiti Benefit Single

Group will record R.E.M.'s 'Everybody Hurts'; Coldplay, Paul McCartney have also been approached.

Posted 1/22/10

Wyclef Jean On 'Hope For Haiti Now': 'The World Is Compassionate'

'We are loving people, and this [event] is a great example of that,' Wyclef says of telethon, airing tonight at 8 p.m.

Posted 1/22/10

Roots' ?uestlove Says Giving To Haiti Is 'Only Right'

Hip-hop band will back up Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, more at 'Hope for Haiti Now.'

Posted 1/22/10

Waka Flocka Flame Believes Shooting Was Attempt On His Life

Atlanta rapper says shooting was not random robbery attempt.

Posted 1/22/10

Leonardo DiCaprio Donates $1 Million For Haiti Relief

Actor's money will go to near-term and long-term earthquake recovery through Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.

Posted 1/22/10

Conan O'Brien Rolls Toward Exit With Pee-wee Herman, Robin Williams

Departing 'Tonight Show' host also enlists Ben Stiller, racehorse Mine That Bird in penultimate shots at NBC.

Posted 1/22/10

'Hope For Haiti Now' Telethon Airs Tonight At 8 P.M.

George Clooney, Wyclef Jean and Hollywood's biggest names help raise money for earthquake relief.

Posted 1/22/10

George Clooney Marvels At All-Star 'Hope For Haiti' Phone Bank

'They're all coming up not to be on TV, but simply to answer the phones,' he says of telethon, which airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

Posted 1/22/10

George Clooney Urges Haiti Telethon Viewers To Help In 'Whatever Way You Can'

MTV's 'Hope for Haiti Now' telethon airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Posted 1/21/10

Haitians Rely On Old-School Communication In Earthquake Aftermath

Handwritten letters and radio serve as primary means of communication in impoverished nation.

Posted 1/21/10

Omarion Named New Judge On 'America's Best Dance Crew'

Season five premieres January 28 at 10 p.m. ET on MTV.

Posted 1/21/10

Jason Derulo Talks About His Uncle's Experience In Haiti

'He went there for vacation and he just went there at the wrong time,' singer says of his uncle, who was in Port-au-Prince during the devastating earthquake.

Posted 1/21/10

Robert Pattinson, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts Join MTV's 'Hope For Haiti' Telethon

Other newly announced participants include Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman.

Posted 1/21/10

Susan Sarandon, Patti Smith And Def Jam Execs Host Haiti Benefits In NYC

From sneaker drives to rock shows, the city's celebrities are raising funds for earthquake relief.

Posted 1/21/10

Lil Wayne Makes His NFL Playoffs Prediction

And Weezy's not picking his hometown team, the New Orleans Saints.

Posted 1/21/10

Madonna, Bill Clinton, Many More Join 'Hope For Haiti' Lineup

Participants include President Bill Clinton, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Robert Pattinson, Tom Hanks and Will Smith.

Posted 1/21/10

Simon Cowell Plans Haiti Benefit Single

Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Leona Lewis and Susan Boyle among rumored singers on Cowell's project.

Posted 1/21/10

Aid For Haiti Earthquake Victims Finally Getting Through

Confusion on the ground has led to a bottleneck of lifesaving supplies.

Posted 1/21/10

Nick Jonas, Adam Lambert, Scarlett Johansson Work For Haiti Relief

'We can all do something whether it's a little bit or a lot,' the Jonas Brother says.

Posted 1/21/10

Beyonce Joins MTV's 'Hope For Haiti' Telethon Lineup

She will join husband Jay-Z, Rihanna and U2's Bono and The Edge in London for the event, airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Posted 1/21/10

Conan O'Brien And NBC Reach Exit Deal

Departing 'Tonight Show' host reportedly gets $32 million, plus $12 million for his staff.

Posted 1/21/10

'Vampire Diaries' Star Katerina Graham Says New Episodes Have 'Challenges'

'Bonnie is definitely going to be faced with some challenges that she was not expecting,' Graham says of her character.

Posted 1/21/10

'American Idol' Orlando Auditions Showcase Talent, Result In One Arrest

Guest judge Kristin Chenoweth helps hand out 31 golden tickets.

Posted 1/20/10

Ellen DeGeneres Will Be 'The Bomb' On 'American Idol,' Randy Jackson Says

Longtime judge praises DeGeneres for being 'quick on her feet.'

Posted 1/20/10

MTV's 'Hope For Haiti' Telethon Takes A Cue From Past All-Star Relief Efforts

Benefits for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11 and the Asian tsunami similarly called on celebs to help raise money.

Posted 1/20/10

Hillary Clinton Promises Haiti's Orphans Will Be Taken Care Of

Massive tent cities have sprung up on Haiti in the wake of the quake.

Posted 1/20/10

Wyclef Jean Tells Oprah That Haiti Is Like A 'Morgue'

'The cemeteries are already overflowing,' Wyclef says on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'

Posted 1/20/10

Swizz Beatz Sends 'Much Love To Bono' For Haiti-Benefit Collaboration

'He's a brother,' Swizz tells MTV News about his friendship with the U2 frontman.

Posted 1/20/10

What High Schools Are Doing To Help Haiti Earthquake Victims

From basketball marathons to spin-a-thons, students in high schools across the nation are coming up with creative fundraising ideas.

Posted 1/20/10

Haiti Earthquake-Relief Donations: What Does Your Money Buy?

Red Cross, UNICEF break down where contributions can go.

Posted 1/20/10

Brittany Murphy Didn't Die From Drug Use, Mother And Husband Insist

'She was just high on life, and people see that as something else,' Sharon Murphy tells Associated Press.

Posted 1/20/10

Haiti Rattled By 6.1-Magnitude Aftershock

One week after devastating earthquake, survivors and rescue workers experience strong aftershock.

Posted 1/20/10

Conan O'Brien NBC Talks Stalled Over Staff Severance

Departing 'Tonight' host reportedly wants better compensation for his crew of 200.

Posted 1/20/10

Barack Obama's First Year: There's Still A Lot Left To Do, Experts Say

A year after Obama swept into office on the promise of change, some experts are still waiting for results.

Posted 1/20/10

'American Idol' Chicago Auditions Offer Very Few Golden Tickets

A familiar face gets a third chance and guest judge Shania Twain compliments one contestant's 'bottom end.'

Posted 1/19/10

'American Idol' Guest Judge Shania Twain: Where Has She Been?

The singer makes her first television appearance in nearly two years on Tuesday.

Posted 1/19/10

U2's The Edge Talks Haiti-Benefit Collaboration With Jay-Z

Supergroup will perform in London during 'Hope for Haiti' telethon, airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.

Posted 1/19/10

Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake, Bono To Headline MTV's 'Hope For Haiti' Telethon

Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera will also perform at the show, airing live Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

Posted 1/19/10

Randy Jackson Says 'Idol Gives Back' May Benefit Haiti

'I'm sure we will definitely address that,' he says of the charity event's focus on helping the earthquake-ravaged nation.

Posted 1/19/10

Joe Jonas 'Excited' To Work On His Own Music, Acting Career

'It's great to be able to have these opportunities to do these different things,' he says of the Jonas Brothers' side projects.

Posted 1/19/10

Pete Wentz Explains How UNICEF Uses Haiti Donations

'Even if you donate a cent to this cause, you are donating,' bassist says during CNN telethon.

Posted 1/19/10

Sandra Bullock Donates $1 Million To Haiti Earthquake Relief

Golden Globe winner joins a number of celebrities who have donated.

Posted 1/19/10

Wyclef Jean Pleads For Help Relocating 2 Million Haitians

Singer firmly denies using Yele Haiti funds for personal benefit.

Posted 1/19/10

Jay Leno Says 'Don't Blame Conan O'Brien' For Late-Night War

O'Brien's exit deal, 'Tonight Show' future being ironed out on Tuesday.

Posted 1/19/10