MTV.com News — Hip-hop band will back up Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, more at 'Hope for Haiti Now.'By Gil Kaufman ?uestlove Photo: MTV News "Time is definitely of the essence." That was the simple message Roots drummer ?uestlove said about why the hip... more info

MTV.com News — Participants include President Bill Clinton, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Leonardo DiCaprio, Meryl Streep, Robert Pattinson, Tom Hanks, Will Smith, many more.By Jayson Rodriguez Madonna Photo: Martin Fraser/ Getty Images Madonna, President Bi... more info

MTV.com News — All-star telethon airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET.By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway George Clooney Photo: MTV News Throughout the harrowing coverage from Haiti, one moment stuck out in George Clooney's mind as the most powerful... more info

Guardian Music — Previously unseen footage from Jackson's aborted O2 residency will be broadcast during the awards as a tribute to the late singerA 3D video segment from Michael Jackson's aborted O2 residency will air at this year's Grammy awards, as part of a celebr... more info

MTV.com News — Fans can pre-order a full-performance album, the two-hour video telecast or individual songs starting Friday.By Jayson Rodriguez Photo: MTV One of the highlights of "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief," airing Friday... more info

MTV.com News — Other newly announced participants include Denzel Washington, Halle Berry, Leonardo DiCaprio, Nicole Kidman.By Jocelyn Vena Robert Pattinson Photo: James Devaney/ Getty Images Along with newly announced musical performances from Madonna an... more info

Detroit Free Press — Smokey Robinson, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Carrie Underwood and Usher will perform together at this year's Grammys -- along with Jackson's voice --for a special tribute to the late King of Pop during a rendition of his "Earth Song." An... more info

Perez Hilton — Hope you held onto your pair of 3D specs the last time you went to see Avatar! During the Grammy telecast this year, Michael Jackson will be receiving an unprecedented tribute. Not only will there be performances Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Us... more info

MTV.com News — Singer will appear with Wyclef Jean on 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' Wednesday.By Jocelyn Vena Rihanna Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/ FilmMagic Rihanna will join Wyclef Jean for a special episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on Wednesday (January 20), ... more info

AllHipHop — (AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean’s efforts to help his native Haiti will get an added boost this week when the rapper/producer takes the stage for the Hope for Haiti Now global telethon.   Jean will be among an all-star line-up of performers for... more info