+ Yesterday we mentioned that Quincy Jones was corralling the likes of Bieber, Cyrus and Will Smith for a "We Are The World" re-make to aid Haitian relief efforts. Not to be outdone, Simon Cowell is putting together his own all-star Haiti benefit single, "Everybody Hurts," (yes, R.E.M.'s "Everybody Hurts"...see bottom of post to refresh your memory) reportedly featuring Susan Boyle, Mariah Carey and Jon Bon Jovi. (Spinner)
+ Whatever Jay-Z does, Beyonce can do as well. A couple of years after Hova made a milestone appearance on 60 Minutes (remember him showing Steve Kroft how to "flow"?), Bey will go under the venerated television news magazine's spotlight this Sunday. It airs right before the Grammy Awards. Check out a snippet. (Concrete Loop)
+ Speaking of the Grammy Awards, don't go into your Grammy pool unprepared: let Pink and ?uestlove of The Roots handicap the nominees for you. (Rolling Stone)
+ Tired of waiting to hear Erykah Badu's much-anticipated new album, New Amerykah Pt. II? Well, today might be your lucky day. Badu has hinted on Twitter that she might leak/stream/preview some music on her site this afternoon. (Sound of the City)
+ Keri Hilson went on the Rachael Ray Show yesterday and played an acoustic version of "Knock You Down." More importantly, she showed the world her wild juggling skills! (Rap-Up)
+ With Fall Out Boy on an indefinite break, what better time for Patrick Stump to redesign his website, put up an esoteric Anais Nin quote and, oh yeah, prep a solo album, on which he will write, produce and perform all the music! (MTV News)