MTV.com News — Contra marks highest indie-rock debut since 2007, and first #1 for label XL.By James Montgomery Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig Photo: Jeff Gentner/Getty Images Score one for the indie kids. In a rather amazing turn of events, Vampire Week... 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

MTV.com News — 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.By Jayson Rodriguez Beyoncé Photo: Bryan Bedder/ Getty Images Beyoncé has been added to the bill for the "Hope for Hai... more info

MTV.com News — 'He's a brother,' Swizz tells MTV News about his friendship with the U2 frontman.By Shaheem Reid Bono and Swizz Beatz Photo: Twitpic Last month, some hip-hop fans were surprised to see a TwitPic of Swizz Beatz partying with U2's Bono. Rece... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A bevy of top-selling artists will perform a cross-continent televised fundraiser for "Hope For Haiti Now" on Friday. Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira and Sting will perform from New York; Los Angeles hosts Alic... more info

ET Online — The biggest names in music around the world -- including Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Sting, Coldplay and Wyclef Jean -- will unite for "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief," the global telethon being co-organized b... more info

MTV.com News — A familiar face gets a third chance and guest judge Shania Twain compliments one contestant's 'bottom end.'By James Montgomery Katelyn Epperly tries out for "American Idol" in Chicago Photo: Fox On Wednesday night (January 19), "American I... more info

MTV.com News — The singer makes her first television appearance in nearly two years on Tuesday.By Jocelyn Vena Simon Cowell and Shania Twain on Tuesday's "American Idol" Photo: Michael Becker / FOX Shania Twain sat at the judges' table Tuesday night (Jan... more info

MTV.com News — Supergroup will perform in London during 'Hope for Haiti' telethon, airing Friday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on MTV.By Gil Kaufman The Edge Photo: Mark Sullivan/ Getty Images A once-in-a-lifetime collaboration between Jay-Z and U2's Bono and The Edge... more info

MTV.com News — Bruce Springsteen, Coldplay, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera will also perform at the show, airing live Friday at 8 p.m. ET.By Gil Kaufman Jay-Z Photo: Dave M. Benett/ Getty Images Justin Timberlake, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springs... more info