Archive for January 18, 2010

Wyclef Jean on Haiti Visit: ‘Inside the Belly of the Beast’

Haitian-American musician Wyclef Jean got emotional about traveling to Haiti with his family after last week's devastating earthquake, calling the experience like going "inside of the belly of the beast." "I'm the one that was carrying the dead bodies on the street," he said during a New York press conference Monday, referring to looting and security problems, "There's a problem that's going on, and we have to solve it in a few days." Wyclef also denied accusations that he personally profited from his YĆ©le Haiti foundation, created to help the impoverished country. Read More »

Jennifer Lopez, Stars React to Haiti Crisis on ‘Larry King’ Special

Larry King hosted a star-studded, two-hour special edition of his "Larry King Live" on CNN -- "Haiti: How You Can Help" -- Monday evening, focusing on the post-earthquake crisis in Haiti and how we can help. From Jennifer Lopez and Paula Abdul to Mick Jagger and Ben Stiller, many A-List stars lent their wattage to help this dire situation. For more information on what you can do to help, click Here and Here. "It's been six days since the quake, and it's only going to get worse," said King, who revealed that there have been a reported 150,000 deaths as a result of the massive disaster. Over the course of Larry's two-hour broadcast, UNICEF and the Red Cross raised approximately $5 million. Read More »

Fans Rally in the Rain for Conan O’Brien

Go Team Coco! Die-hard fans of Conan O'Brien rallied in the rain on Monday at Universal Studios in Los Angeles to demonstrate to NBC executives that they want their man to remain host of "The Tonight Show"! "A day without Conan is a day without sunshine," one fan told ET. "We want NBC to know that Conan is appreciated by the fans. The people have spoken." Across the nation in New York and Chicago, more fans organized and rallied in front of NBC offices to make themselves heard. Read More »

Stars Talk Rain, Haiti on the Golden Globes Red Carpet

ET has the latest... Everyone from George Clooney to Julia Roberts to Fergie and hubby Josh Duhamel stormed the Golden Globes red carpet Sunday night and while all excited about one of Hollywood's biggest nights, the top stars had two things on their mind, the rain and the situation in Haiti. "It's funny when it rains in L.A. Everyone falls apart," Clooney joked about the weather condition. Golden Globe winner and 'Precious' actress Mo'Nique revealed to ET's Mark Steines that she had the perfect hair for the rainy day. "Baby, it won't move," she exclaimed, adding, "I could jump in a pool right now." Roberts turned her focus back to those in Haiti, saying of the tragedy, "We can't do enough with our thoughts, our energy, our prayers, our money and our focus." Read More »

Kirsten Dunst and Celebs Express their Support for Children’s Charity

Kirsten Dunst, Elijiah Wood, Topher Grace, Rumer Willis and other stars spoke out to ET's Kevin Frazier in support of the organization that helps bring celebs to children who are hospitalized. The Art of Elysium 3rd Annual Black Tie charity gala titled Heaven brought together fashion, design, music, art and the voices of the children that the charity serves. Dunst was awarded the Spirit of Elysium honor, saying of her work with the charity, "I'm grateful to be allowed to be of service. ... It's really lovely." Read More »