Archive for the ‘Help Haiti’ Category

Jay Z isn’t thrilled with “We Are The World” remake


The remake debuted on Friday night at the Opening Ceremony at the Olympics to benefit Haiti earthquake relief, but many people including Jay Z didn’t enjoy it too much.
He said,

“I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: ‘We Are the World,’ I love it, and I understand the point and think it’s great. But I think ‘We Are the World’ is like [Michael Jackson's] ‘Thriller’ to me. I don’t ever wanna see it touched. I’m a fan of music. I know the plight and everything that’s going on in Haiti. I applaud the efforts: [Millions have been raised] through text [donations] to Haiti. So I appreciate the efforts and everything, but ‘We Are The World’ is [musically] untouchable like ‘Thriller’ is untouchable. Some things are just untouchable. It was a valiant effort, but for me, it’s gonna be untouchable.”

Jessica Simpson wants your shoes!

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Jessica Simpson is doing a good thing! She wants us to donate a pair of shoes to Haiti.

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Local restaurants are helping Haiti!

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While I was making reservations for Restaurant of the Week, I came across these news tidbits about restaurants donating to help Haiti. Check them out!


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Cuba Libre has created a new Haitian-Creole inspired entrée as part of their Restaurant Week menu. $5 from each sale will be donated to the Red Cross to aid Haiti earthquake victims.
10 S 2nd St | cubalibrerestaurant.com

On January 25, Stephen Starr restaurants will donate 10% of gross sales from all meals to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund.
Various locations | starr-restaurant.com

Twice weekly, Seafood Unlimited offers lobster specials: Tuesday, a lobster dinner served with corn and house-made coleslaw: 1-1/8 lb [$19.95], 1 1/2 lbs [$27.95] and 2 lbs [$34.95]. Saturday, add 1/4 lb peel ‘n’ eat shrimp or steamed mussels to a 1 1/8 lb steamed lobster for $22.95, 1-1/2 lbs [$29.95] and 2 lbs [$37.95].
270 S 20th St | seafoodunlimited.com

The Prime Rib offers a happy hour Monday through Friday, 5-7pm. $4 Stoli Cosmos, $4 Mango Martinis, half-price cocktails, $5 wines and $2 beers. Also, order from the $5 “Bites” menu. The dress code is also relaxed.
1701 Locust St | theprimerib.com

MTV for Haiti

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MTV’S HOPE FOR HAITI NOW CONCERT LINE-UP

Wyclef Jean, Bruce Springsteen, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, Shakira, Sting, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Dave Matthews, John Legend, Justin Timberlake, Stevie Wonder, and Taylor Swift will all perform at MTV’s Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief on Friday. The show will also feature a group performance by Keith Urban, Kid Rock, and Sheryl Crow from Los Angeles, while Coldplay, along with a group performance by Bono, The Edge, Jay-Z, and Rihanna will beam out live from London. In addition to musical performances, the telethon will feature more than one hundred stars of film, T-V and music supporting the cause. Wyclef Jean will be holding the fort down in New York City, George Clooney will be live in Los Angeles, and CNN’s Anderson Cooper will be reporting from Haiti during the two hour show. MTV’s Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief will take place Friday, January 22nd at 8 PM Eastern and Pacific and will air on MTV, VH1, CMT, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CNN, BET, THE CW, and HBO.

  • WHERE YOUR MTV’s HOPE FOR HAITI NOW DONATIONS ARE GOING! The Clinton Bush Haiti Fund and United Nations World Food Programme have joined the list of relief organizations that will benefit from Hope for Haiti Now, which also includes Oxfam America, Partners in Health, the Red Cross, UNICEF, and Yele Haiti Foundation.  Proceeds from Hope for Haiti Now will be split evenly among each organization’s individual funds for Haiti earthquake relief.
  • BUY THE MUSIC FROM MTV’s HOPE FOR HAITI NOW TO BENEFIT HAITI!! All musical performances will be available for purchase for 99 cents per song through the Apple iTunes store beginning Saturday, January 23rd, with all proceeds benefiting Haiti relief funds managed by Hope for Haiti Now charities.
  • George Clooney confirmed to host telethon for Haiti

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    GEORGE CLOONEY & MTV TO HOLD TELETHON FOR HAITI

    In the wake of the devastating 7.0 earthquake that occurred on Tuesday in Haiti, George Clooney and MTV have teamed up to hold a telethon to raise money and support for the embattled country. The benefit will take place on Friday, January 22nd and all proceeds of the bi-coastal event will go towards relief efforts in Haiti. The show will air Friday night on all MTV Networks channels, including MTV and VH1. The impressive list of musicians, actors and actresses who will take part in the benefit with Clooney will be announced in the coming days. Learn more at MTVNews.com.

    THE EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI

    BESIDES THE MTV TELETHON: HERE’S HOW YOU CAN HELP

      • Visit these trusted Web sites to contribute: RedCross.org, Yele.org, HelpHaitiNow.org, AmeriCares.org or WorldVision.org.
      • Text “Yele” to 501501 to donate five dollars to the Yele Haiti Earthquake Fund or visit Yele.org and click “Donate” to help.
      • The United Nations World Food Program is currently sending food assistance to the island and announced it will provide ten-million dollars in aid.
      • The World Bank pledged 100-million dollars to the cause.
      • UNICEF has promised to deploying “essential aid” while The American Red Cross is looking to fund 200-thousand in assistance to impacted communities.
      • Direct Relief International has sent 420-thousand dollars worth of medicine, supplies and food to Port-au-Prince’s St. Damien Children’s Hospital.
      • If you or someone you know has family or loved ones in Haiti, call 1-888-407-4747.

    FACTS ABOUT HAITI

  • Haiti is located between Cuba and Puerto Rico and shares an island with the Dominican Republic.
  • Its current population is over nine-million people with 80 percent of its residents living in poverty.
  • Haiti is one of poorest countries in the Western hemisphere.

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