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

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 — 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 — Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie are lining up stars for the day after the Grammys.By Amy Wilkinson Quincy Jones Photo: David Livingston/ Getty Images On February 1, the music industry's hit-makers convene won't all be rushing home with thei... 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

Live Daily — A slew of big name stars--including Jay-Z [ tickets ], Bruce Springsteen [ tickets ], members of U2, Justin Timberlake and Taylor Swift--have signed on for next week's "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief." Other artists who... 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

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

MTV.com News — One week after devastating earthquake, survivors and rescue workers experience strong aftershock.By Gil Kaufman Haiti (file) Photo: Lisandro Suero/ AFP/ Getty Images The strongest aftershock to date hit Haiti early Wednesday morning (Janua... more info