More than a dozen musical acts have signed on to perform in NBC Universal's tsunami benefit special, which will raise money for the American Red Cross's relief efforts.
Among those scheduled to perform in the special, titled 'Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope,' are Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Lenny Kravitz, Eric Clapton, Mary J. Blige, Kenny Chesney, Brian Wilson, India.Arie, John Mayer and Gloria Estefan. A number of other stars, including George Clooney, Usher, Halle Berry and Uma Thurman, are also set to appear.
The concert, airing at 8 p.m. ET Saturday (Jan. 15), will be broadcast on NBC and all its cable networks. The PAX network, which is partly owned by NBC, and Spanish-language broadcaster Telemundo will also air the benefit.
During the benefit, viewers will be directed to a phone number and website for the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which is working to provide victims of the Dec. 26 disaster with food and water and to prevent disease in the areas hit by the tsunamis.
The Red Cross is at work on long-term aid efforts that include mental health counseling and disaster preparedness initiatives.

I heard that Maddy will perform a cover of John Lennon's "Imagine" at this event.

DavidEye said:

yes i heard that too

Ewwwww

but apparently she was asked to perform that song

why not Love Profusion or I'll Remember?

"imagine".....yawn x a zillion. How imaginative

Hmm me smells a publicity stunt

kremlinshadow said:

This coming from a Michael Jackson fan

kremlinshadow said:

ummmmm it's done to gather donations, and who better than a huge name like madonna.
and i guess it's a publicity stunt for all the other performers too?

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VoicesCarry said:

you know what, i actually enjoyed her take on this during her last tour..much better then them stinkin' guitar/deer-caught-n-headlight performances..

DavidEye said:

too bad...this was the only part of the concert i didn't enjoy. it bothered me that the woman singing "imagine" on stage was the same woman who was simultaneously selling merchandise (such as t shirts) for 75-125 bucks. i think she missed the point of the song.

yeah but who wants to keep hearing that song used in every "sad" event.....Iam sick of that song....."its a song 4 the whole world" and all that crap.....

it is a publicity stunt. But its a worthy one that's all.

U could not call urself a popstar if u thought that the decision to perfrom at any benefit concert does not help ur career at all!

DavidEye said:

Will she accompany herself on guitar?
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MartyMcFly said:

talk about a weapon of mass destruction.....someone call the UN.

DavidEye said:

Davideye ure so easy to reel in

sosgemini said:

Go Strum Madogga, go strum some

I love watching her (attempt) play guitar - it looks like she is pushing a big ole fart out she concentrates so hard

when madonna performs at the tsunami benefit i think she should sing "swim".

ok, ok...that's lame but a little bit of laughter can help heal the world.

kremlinshadow said:

I'm sure MJ wants to appear at this event,but he'll probably be in court

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Yeah, he might of done. He did that sept 11 thingy didn't he? As if wacko missed live aid, what a fool.....

Madonna has to always be in someones face.....