MTV.com News — Emotional song was written in 1855 and covered by everyone from Johnny Cash to Bruce Springsteen.By Shaheem Reid Mary J. Blige (file) Photo: Rick Diamond/ Getty Images Mary J. Blige wore all black as she stood in the middle of the stage in... more info

MTV.com News — Gospel-derived song often associated with the 1960s civil-rights movement.By Maura Johnston Bruce Springsteen (file) Photo: Greetsia Tent/WireImage Bruce Springsteen contributed a minimalist performance of the iconic American folk song "We... more info

MTV.com News — Singer puts her own spin on 'I'll Stand By You' during earthquake-relief telethon.By Amy Wilkinson Shakira performs on "Hope For Haiti Now" on Friday Photo: Hope For Haiti Now Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira took to the stage at MTV's ... more info

MTV.com News — George Clooney, Wyclef Jean and Hollywood's biggest names help raise money for earthquake relief.By Jocelyn Vena George Clooney Photo: MTV News On Friday (January 22) at 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT), MTV's "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit... more info

MTV.com News — Singer pleads for an angel to be sent to Haiti during her emotional telethon performance.By Shaheem Reid Alicia Keys (file) Photo: Kevin Mazur/WireImage Alicia Keys was the first act to perform at Friday night's (January 22) "Hope for Hait... more info

MTV.com News — '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.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway George Clooney Photo: MTV News It's not a complicated proces... more info

Guardian Music — The singer is teaming up with producer Quincy Jones to re-record his 1985 hit with an all-star cast to benefit HaitiLionel Richie and Quincy Jones will record a new version of We Are the World to benefit Haiti. The veteran stars are honouring the son... more info

The singer is teaming up with producer Quincy Jones to re-record his 1985 hit with an all-star cast to benefit HaitiLionel Richie and Quincy Jones will record a new version of We Are the World to benefit Haiti. The veteran stars are honouring the son... more info

Guardian Music — Last week was all about songs that give you the shivers. This time we want tracks about famous people from the pastThe last week has been a sombre one, unavoidably so. It was touching too though, an example of why RR is a real community and one with ... more info

MTV.com News — Singer's Barefoot Foundation has done similar work for children in Colombia.By Jayson Rodriguez Photo: Neil Mockford/ FilmMagic Pop superstar Shakira announced on Thursday that her U.S.-based Barefoot Foundation will partner with Architectu... more info