Wyclef Jean tells Haitians to stop "raping women"
In a radio ad sponsored by the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Haiti, Grammy Award-winning musician Wyclef Jean is asking his fellow citizens to give up crime and work to improve the country.
"If you love Wyclef, that means you love Haiti. So you should not be raping women, kidnapping people and children, because there can be no excuse for doing so," Jean said in Creole in a short ad run several times a day by local stations in Haiti.
"I reject these evil practices," said the 35-year-old Jean, who also u
Wyclef Jean Helps Haiti Through New Initiative
Haitian-born musician Wyclef Jean has launched an initiative named “Together for Haiti,” which aims to help the impoverished country by providing food, creating jobs and supporting local agriculture.
Wyclef Jean held a news conference in Manhattan on Monday, May 20, to announce the creation of “Together for Haiti,” described on the singer’s official website as an “emergency allegiance for food crisis relief.”
The initiative is backed by the World Food Program, the Pan American Developmen
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AN EVENING WITH WYCLEF!!
Verizon Wireless/NHL All-Stars Present An Evening With Wyclef Jean Hosted By Usher.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Tabernacle152 Luckie Street, NWDoors Open @ 9PM
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Wyclef on Larry King Live!
Be sure to catch Wyclef Jean on Larry King Live!Wyclef will be on a panel discussing the upcoming Presidential elections.Monday March 3, 20089:00PM/ESTCNNCheck Your Local Listings
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Emergency Alliance For Food Crisis Releif!
Wyclef Jean and his Yele Haiti Foundation have joined forces with World Food Programme (WFP) and Pan American Development Foundaion (PADF) to announce the launch of "Together For Haiti" (Kombit Pou Ayiti), a partnership committed to providing food, creating jobs and supporting local agriculture as part of a coordinated emergency response to the current food crisis.So far they have raised $3 million as a combination of cash and in-kind donations to cover the first six months of operation. The goal is to rais
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SIGNED GIBSON GUITARS TO BE AUCTIONED OFF!
The National Hockey League (NHL), in conjunction with Gibson Guitar, will hold an on-line auction featuring three autographed Gibson guitars, signed by 2008 NHL All-Star players, performers and hosts, including Grammy Award-winning musicians Usher and Wyclef Jean, platinum recording artists Jonas Brothers and five-time Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Ne-Yo. Proceeds from the auction will benefit Usher's New Look Foundation, a non-profit program established to expose young people to the business side of s
Gossip Girl Star Faints!
Gossip Girl star Michelle Trachtenberg fainted last night at the Gen Art Styles Fashion Show.
The incident took place at Sunglass Hut in Manhattan's Soho neighborhood. An eyewitness standing next to the actress at the time tells Star, "One minute Michelle was talking, and the next thing I know I hear a thump and Michelle was on the ground. It was really freaky."
Michelle's agent and publicist were standing next to her when Michelle blacked out and immediately jumped to her aide.
While that was g
Jessica Simpson Gives Tony Romo a Lap Dance
Saturday night the duo hit up Hollywood hotspot Villa with a few pals, including Simpson’s former assistant Cacee Cobb and her boyfriend, Scrubs’ star Donald Faison.
“Jessica was super social and energetic,” an onlooker there told Us.
Between “singing and dancing with everyone,” Simpson gave Romo a lap dance to Shakira and Wyclef Jean’s “Hips Don’t Lie.”
“Jess was also laughing and dancing to Diana Ross’ ‘I’m Coming Out,’ and then a disco medley, where she did the disc
Elton John concert for Hillary
Sir Elton John has a new Candle in the Wind.
Mr. John, the legendary British pop crooner who memorialized the late Princess Diana by rewriting the lyrics to his song, “Candle in the Wind,” will be holding a “one night only” solo concert on behalf of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential campaign on April 9 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
The event, his first solo concert in New York since a 2000 appearance at Madison Square Garden, is a fundraiser for Mrs. Clinton. Tickets go o
Joan Collins buys new Hollywood pad
Actress Joan Collins has purchased a plush pad in the heart of Hollywood.
The 74-year-old Dynasty star and husband Percy Gibson, 42, splashed out $2.7 million for the high-rise apartment that sits on the world-famous Sunset Strip.
The 2,700-square foot unit has two bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with glass walls and a balcony.
The flat is on the 27th floor of the 32-story Sierra Towers landmark building, which towers over Tinsel Town with spectacular views from the city to the sea.
Her new neighbours
Clinton supporter Elton John laments U.S. misogyny
British pop star Elton John, playing a fund-raiser for Hillary Clinton in New York on Wednesday, said he was amazed at the misogyny of some in America and he hoped that wouldn't stop her being president.
At the fund-raiser which Clinton's campaign manager said raised $2.5 million, John said there was no one more qualified to lead the United States into the next era.
"Having said that, I never cease to be amazed at the misogynistic attitude of some people in this country. And I say to hell with them,"
Elton John's unique blue look
You won't see too many people trying to pull this look off - electric blue suit and pink sneakers!
Uma Thurman, Arpad Busson engaged
Uma Thurman, who played the sword-wielding Bride in "Kill Bill," is taking another stab at marriage, now that financier Arpad (Arki) Busson has proposed, her rep confirmed to the Daily News.
Busson, who has two children with supermodel Elle Macpherson, just presented Thurman with a engagement ring so big "she can't fit it through the sleeve of her coat," a friend said.
Thurman showed off the honkin' sparkler Thursday night at Elton John's British manor house, where he's throwing his 10th White Tie an
Noel Gallagher turned away from Elton John and Prince parties
There was no Definitely Maybe for Noel Gallagher when it came to trying to blag an invite.
The Oasis star was with scruffy hangers-on who tried to get into Elton's amazing bash and Prince's party.
Says our source: "Noel was texting the organisers trying to get in but they weren't having any of it. In the end, they all sloped off looking dejected."
Diana stopped trusting her true friends before she died says Elton John in 'most candid interview' ever
Emotional Sir Elton John struggled to hide his grief as he watched footage of Princess Diana's funeral on a TV special - but claimed she had been "airy fairy" with her true friends.
The superstar singer had to ask the cameras to stop filming while footage of him performing 'Candle In The Wind' at the ceremony was played.
A show promising Sir Elton "talking more candidly than ever before" also saw him open up about his battle with drugs and bulimia and confusion over his sexuality.
Sir Elton John plays Nel's 90th
SIR Elton John will be the icing on a very big cake at Nelson Mandela’S 90th birthday concert in London this summer.
I'm sorry to be a party pooper but I can exclusively reveal the singing legend will be the surprise guest at former South African president’s celebrations on June 27.
The event is being set up by Mandela's 46664 campaign against Aids team – however Elt wanted to keep schtum as he is afraid it will take away the focus from his own Aids Foundation.
An insider said: “Elton is a
Calista Flockhart with Harrison Ford at Elton John's Oscars party
Calista Flockhart with Harrison Ford at Elton John's Oscars after-party.
The 60-year-old singer's 16th annual viewing dinner and after-party benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation topped other bashes Sunday, with 750 guests and a bevy of A-list stars who sipped cocktails and feasted on a four-course meal under the Pacific Design Center's red-draped tent.
Mary J. Blige performed at Elton John's Oscars party
Mary J. Blige performed with Elton at the party, and gushed to press about her admiration for the Englishman.
“Elton John is one of the most inspirational musicians and philanthropists in this industry for me. I respect him with all my heart, and it is truly a pleasure to be performing with him on such an important night as we look to raise awareness and vital funds for the fight against HIV/AIDS.”
Elton John Gets Iced (Cream)
The Rocket Man just hooked up with the ice cream guys.
Elton John has joined the rarified and rather delicious ranks of Stephen Colbert, Jerry Garcia, Monty Python, Dave Matthews and Phish, becoming the latest celebrity inspiration for a Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor: Goodbye Yellow Brickle Road
The limited-edition treat will be rolled out for one week only later this month to coincide with John's first concert in the pint purveyors' home base of Vermont, the last state in the U.S. the Brit rock star
