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And what's this? No Taylor. Dont they know kanye was mean to her?
Taylor Swift does not care about black people!
hmm. I know it's for a good cause, but a remake? And what's this? No Taylor. Dont they know kanye was mean to her?
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Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Dozens of recording stars converged on a Hollywood studio on Monday evening to add their voices to a song they hope will raise millions of dollars for Haitian earthquake relief.
The lyrics and music are an updated version of "We Are the World," a song that raised at least $30 millions for African humanitarian programs 25 years ago.
Music legends -- including crooner Tony Bennett and Barbra Streisand -- stood with newcomers -- including 15-year-old Justin Bieber and country artist Zac Brown -- in the crowded studio Monday night.
Lionel Richie and the original producer, Quincy Jones, gathered "a diverse group of contemporary superstar artists" at the same studio used for the 1985 recording session," organizers said in a news release. Richie co-wrote the first song with Michael Jackson.
The production team includes producer-musician Wyclef Jean, producer RedOne and producer-musical director Ricky Minor, the statement said.
The world premiere of the new "We Are the World" will take place during the NBC network's coverage of the Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver, Canada, on February 12, it said.
Paparazzi and security surrounded Henson Studios, just off Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard, as limousines delivered the stars Monday for what was expected to be a marathon overnight recording session.
Smokey Robinson, who sang on the original, said the roster of 100 singers asked to take part does not include any of the 45 stars from the previous version.
Legendary crooner Tony Bennett and Beach Boy original Brian Wilson were among those seen entering the studio Monday evening.
Many of the stars were already in Los Angeles to attend Sunday's Grammy Awards show.
The original 1985 roster of artists was packed with such superstars that Jones placed a sign above the studio door that read: "Check your egos at the door."
The roster of artists made public by organizers includes: Carlos Santana, Orianthi, Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Sugarland, Adam Levine, Jason Mraz, Earth Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, The Jonas Brothers, T-Pain, Brian Wilson, Justin Bieber, Nicole Scherzinger, India.Arie, Julianne Hough, Mary Mary, Melanie Fiona, BeBe Winans, Mya, Tyrese Gibson, Anthony Hamilton, Raphael Saadiq, Gladys Knight, Keri Hilson, Joel and Benji Madden, Heart, Brandy, Pink, Musiq Soulchild, Miley Cyrus, Akon, Jordin Sparks, Celine Dion, Rob Thomas, Katharine McPhee, Jeff Bridges, Randy Jackson, Patti Austin, Kid CuDi, Usher, Will.i.am, Kanye West, LL Cool J, Issac Slade (of The Fray), Snoop Dogg, Nicole Richie, Trey Songz, Ethan Bortnick, Taryll Jackson, Taj Jackson, TJ Jackson, Vince Vaughn, Drake, Freda Payne, Faith Evans, Robin Thicke, Rashida Jones, Barbra Streisand, Jimmy Jean Louis, Enrique Iglesias, Zac Brown, Lil Wayne, Tony Bennett, Josh Groban, Sean Garrett, Harry Connick Jr., Al Jardine, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (Bizzy Bone) and A.R.Rahman
And what's this? No Taylor. Dont they know kanye was mean to her?
Taylor Swift does not care about black people!
All ideas have officially been used up.
Yep. During my morning Robin Meade oogling there was a story about it. There's already a video. It's the same exact song. Just with a "fresher" beat. It said Celine Dion is doing cyndi pauper's part and lil' Wayne is doing..............................dylan's.
What a bunch of whiny es.......who cares if they remake this or Monopoly or Ferris Bueller's Day Off?? Shhheeeesh!!
Run along, mrs Albright.
I'd kinda be embarrassed as a musician trying to remake this song.
And I'd feel really cheesy during the recording.
We are the world but I'm so New Orleans...
yawn
So Josh Groban and Tony Bennett are teaming up w/ Vince Vaughn and Randy Jackson???
Chriiiiist.
Willie Nelson probably heard who was going to be involved and said it.
Along with pretty much the rest of Nashville it seems
No that again................
Who will play the role of Cindy Lauper as the annoying little girl?
what a joke. the originial crew had vocal talent. about half of these new people have none.
At least they recognised to keep Swift out
I think Jeff Bridges is playing his part.
Vince Vaughn?
Rashida Jones?
We Are the Autotuned
I think Rashida Jones is Quincy's daughter, so that's not much of a shock, whether she can carry a tune or not. Vince is definitely at the top of the "WTF?" list.
Remember Dan akroyd. Even though he was in the blues brothers I always scratched my head with him. There were a couple of other actors in there if I remember correctly.
Celine Dion
Spot onCeline Dion
R. Kelly can sing Michael Jackson's part
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