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Wyclef Jean`s Yele Haiti charity under fire for alleged overspending

Nov 28, 2011, 11:26 GMT

Wyclef Jean`s Yele Haiti charity under fire for alleged overspending
Rapper Wyclef Jean's Haiti charity was under fire yesterday amid reports that less than a third of the cash raised went to emergency efforts. ... more

ZZ Top honored in new tribute album

Oct 27, 2011, 15:51 GMT

ZZ Top honored in new tribute album
Rock icons ZZ Top are getting some respect from their musical friends on the new album ‘ZZ Top: A Tribute from Friends’ – which features a variety of musicians taking on some of the band’s best songs.

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Hot 97 on Da Reggae Tip Concert Pictures

Sep 7, 2010, 14:56 GMT

We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Hot 97 on Da Reggae Tip Concert'. ... more

Wyclef Jean strikes out at alleged 'cocaine sniffing' Sean Penn through song

Sep 6, 2010, 16:47 GMT

Wyclef Jean strikes out at alleged cocaine sniffing Sean Penn through song
Wyclef Jean, who nearly ran for president of Haiti, spoke to actor Sean Penn and his bandmate Pras through some lyrics as Jean performed for New York radio station Hot 97's On the Reggae Tip concert Friday night, where he laid it out in song: ... more

Wyclef Jean to continue Haitian aid, will not be political figure

Aug 21, 2010, 18:07 GMT

Wyclef Jean to continue Haitian aid, will not be political figure
Haiti's famous son, musician Wyclef Jean, will not be a political figure in the impoverished country still reeling from a massive earthquake. ... more

NAACP Vanguard Award given to Wyclef Jean, Feb. 26 on FOX

Feb 16, 2010, 15:57 GMT

NAACP Vanguard Award given to Wyclef Jean, Feb. 26 on FOX
Grammy Award-winning musician Wyclef Jean will be honored with the Vanguard Award at the 41ST NAACP Image Awards, broadcast live from LA's Shrine Auditorium, Friday, Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX. ... more

MTV and Clooney's Hope for Haiti Now UPDATE, new lineup additions

Jan 21, 2010, 17:57 GMT

MTV and Clooneys Hope for Haiti Now UPDATE, new lineup additions
“Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief,” today announced the addition of new musical artists and celebrity participants to its lineup.   “Hope for Haiti Now” will air on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT and 7:00 p.m. CT ... more

George Clooney's Haiti telethon takes shape, the line up, full details

Jan 19, 2010, 23:24 GMT

George Clooneys Haiti telethon takes shape, the line up, full details
A few notable personalities are emerging as heroes and motivated kind souls in the wake of the Haitian earthquake.  ... more

Charity watchdogs scrutinize Yele Haiti, Wyclef Jean group, questions arise

Jan 16, 2010, 16:30 GMT

Charity watchdogs scrutinize Yele Haiti, Wyclef Jean group, questions arise
In the race to save Haiti and alleviate the massive suffering, the American presidents, current leader President Obama, and past leaders President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton spoke together Saturday morning in conference revealing a collaborative fundraising push to restore order and aid to the earthquake stricken region. ... more

Celebrities line up to donate to Haiti relief, Jolie, Pitt, Turner, New York Yankees too

Jan 14, 2010, 2:33 GMT

Celebrities line up to donate to Haiti relief, Jolie, Pitt, Turner, New York Yankees too
Celebrities are donating large sums of money for Haitiian relief.  ... more

Wyclef Jean vows to help Haiti

Jan 13, 2010, 13:04 GMT

Wyclef Jean vows to help Haiti
Wyclef Jean has vowed to help Haiti recover from its recent earthquake. ... more

In Pictures: 'Nobel Peace Prize Concert'

Dec 12, 2009, 18:31 GMT

In Pictures: Nobel Peace Prize Concert
We have added a new set of pictures from the event 'Nobel Peace Prize Concert'. ... more

Iconoclasts spotlight on Venus Williams and Wyclef Jean, Nov.13

Nov 12, 2008, 22:54 GMT

Iconoclasts spotlight on Venus Williams and Wyclef Jean, Nov.13
Sundance graciously sent us great video clips of tomorrow night's great show, Iconoclasts, a series that pairs divergent yet equally prominent talents together who have great respect and admiration for each other, and also learn new things along the way. ... more

In photos: Jay-Z's, Last Chance for Change, Rally and Concert

Oct 7, 2008, 15:26 GMT

In photos: Jay-Zs, Last Chance for Change, Rally and Concert
We have added a new set of images from the event 'Jay-Z's, Last Chance for Change, Rally and Concert.' ... more

Album Review: Wyclef Jean – ‘Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant’

Feb 13, 2008, 16:27 GMT

Album Review: Wyclef Jean – ‘Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant’
Wyclef Jean provides a nice mix of reggae and rock and even this tone deaf critic mellowed out on the sounds. I didn’t go to the first Carnival but this one has some great moments and well worth the ticket that you have to buy from the barker. ... more

In photos: 'Wyclef Jean Performs'

Jan 25, 2008, 13:51 GMT

In photos: Wyclef Jean Performs
We have added a new set of images from the event 'Wyclef Jean Performs'! ... more

Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and more mentioned in steroid investigation

Jan 14, 2008, 16:36 GMT

Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent and more mentioned in steroid investigation
Several of the music industry’s top names, including Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Timbaland and Wyclef Jean, were listed in connection with an Albany, N.Y.-based steroid investigation. ... more

Wyclef Jean's hypnotic beats

Nov 23, 2007, 7:30 GMT

Wyclef Jean uses his music to hypnotise people. ... more

Wyclef Jean to release ‘The Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant’

Oct 17, 2007, 14:59 GMT

Wyclef Jean to release ‘The Carnival II: Memoirs Of An Immigrant’
Wyclef Jean - the Grammy Award-winning musician, producer, hip-hop pioneer, and humanitarian who founded the legendary ensemble the Fugees - returns to Columbia Records with ‘The Carnival II: Memoirs of an Immigrant.’ ... more

Hip-Hop/Reggae star Wyclef Jean named ambassador

Jan 4, 2007, 18:40 GMT

Hip-Hop/Reggae star Wyclef Jean named ambassador
Haiti President Rene Preval has chosen hip-hop/reggae star Wyclef Jean to be named a roving ambassador for Haiti, according to an announcement made by Foreign Affairs Minister Reynald Clerisme on Thursday. ... more

DVD Review: Dave Chappelle’s Block Party

Jun 16, 2006, 11:49 GMT

DVD Review: Dave Chappelle’s Block Party
Almost two years ago on September 18th, 2004, Dave Chappelle along with Director Michel Gondry helped give back to the community by staging a huge hip-hop, comedy block party at the intersection of Quincy and Downing Streets in Brooklyn, New York ... more

Revver, Inc. ask fans to “Invite Dave Chappelle to Your Block Party”

Jun 15, 2006, 20:33 GMT

Revver, Inc. ask fans to “Invite Dave Chappelle to Your Block Party”
To celebrate the Universal Home Entertainment DVD release of Dave Chappelle’s Block Party on June 13th, Revver.com (Revver Inc.) today launched “Invite Dave Chappelle to Your Block Party.” ... more