Stereogum — It's frustrating when texting "Haiti" to 90999 is the best most of us can do to counter the overwhelming devastation in that country, but that's a reflection both of our limited day-to-day resources and the real need there for complete social regener... more info

Mjsbigblog — Simon Cowell’s charity single, a cover of REM’s “Everybody Hurts” was released today. Listen to it below. Some of the stars involved: Leona Lewis, Rod Stewart, Mariah Carey, Cheryl Cole, Jon Bon Jovi, Michael Buble, Kylie Minogue, Susan Boyle... more info

Idolator — BBC 1 Radio premiered the Simon Cowell-organized all star cover version of “Everybody Hurts”—billed as Helping Haiti—this morning. Among the singers who lent vocals to the track are Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Robbie Williams, Mile... more info

MTV.com News — All-star remake of R.E.M.'s hit song includes Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey and Leona Lewis, among others.By Kyle Anderson Simon Cowell Photo: M. Caulfield/American Idol 2008 On Monday, the music world came together to record a new version of ... more info

Mjsbigblog — Simon Cowell’s “Everybody Hurts” All-Star Charity Single Premieres The Simon Cowell-curated all-star rendition of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” premiered this morning on U.K. radio, Reuters reports. The Haiti benefi... more info

Idolator — February 2nd sure is a busy day: it’s Groundhog Day, Shakira’s 34th birthday, and last but not least, the glorious day when Lost returns to the tee-vee to start its sixth and final season. All you Losties out there, try not to weep into your coff... more info

Rolling Stone — The Simon Cowell-curated all-star rendition of R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” premiered this morning on U.K. radio, Reuters reports. The Haiti benefit single, which will be available for download this Sunday, February 7th, features Mariah Carey, Le... more info

Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Broken Social Scene, NIN • Beyoncé, Taylor Swift Dominate Grammys • Tyler May Sue Over Aerosmith Singer Search • Lady Gaga, Jay-Z Join “We Are the World” • Inside the Grammys With Drake, KOL • Behind Butch Walker and T... more info

Guardian Music — Big names including Brian Wilson, Tony Bennett and Snoop Dogg gather to sing We Are the World in aid of disaster survivorsIt was widely seen as one of the worst charity records of all time – but that hasn't stopped an improbable line-up of sta... more info

Dlisted — Die Antwoord, a South African rave rap group making "next level" beats on a PC computer. Before I passed out face first into my bed pillow last night, I watched this music video from the psychotic minds of Die Antwoord over at Boing Boing. It was the... more info