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Download To Donate is a compilation of unreleased music from the likes of Dave Matthews, Linkin Park, Weezer, The All-American Rejects, and many more, put together by Music For Relief to help rebuilding and recovery efforts in Haiti.

The first single from the compilation comes courtesy of Chi-town whiz-kid rapper Lupe Fiasco with his track "Resurrection," featuring Kenna and Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda. The clip, directed by Shomi Patwary and Robert Simmons, is a mixture of gripping images of the toll the earthquake has taken on Haiti and uplifting examples of the recovery efforts taking place. This footage is intercut with Lupe, Kenna, and Shinoda doing work in the studio. It's understated and effective.

Download And Donate, as you might be able to tell by its name, is a free download, but you are encouraged to donate after doing so. Proceeds from donations will go toward Habitat For Humanity's efforts in Haiti, as well as other relief organizations.

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Here we have the "We Are The World: 25 Years For Haiti" video, directed by Academy Award winning writer/director Paul Haggis (Crash). Featuring a cast of countless actors, singers and entertainers, released for the sole purpose of benefiting the earthquake-ravaged nation of Haiti.

There's a lot to take note of here. So let's just point out:

+ Vocalists like Jennifer Hudson, Tony Bennett and Josh Groban working hand in hand with younger pop stars like Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and The Jonas Brothers.

+ A touching "duet" on the first chorus between Janet Jackson and her late brother Michael.

+ The increasingly emotional vocal relay between Pink, a sample of Michael Jackson's vocals from the original "We Are The World," Usher and Celine Dion.

+ Haggis' cutting between in-studio footage and scenes from on the ground, in Haiti.

+ Lil' Wayne's auto-tuned Bob Dylan impersonation over Carlos Santana's guitar solo.

And a ton more..

Check out the video below and be sure to peep all the amazing footage and interviews captured by MTV at the recording session. You can go to iTunes to download the song, with proceeds going to the We Are The World Foundation.

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(Credit: Jennifer Barry)

Every time you turn around it seems like David Archuleta is doing something good for the world. Just last week, the American Idol sweetheart was in Miami performing "No Air" with Jordin Sparks at her annual charity concert.

Now comes news, via Just Jared Jr. that one of Archuleta's Arch Angels created a calendar that will help fight multiple sclerosis.

The calendar was created by photographer Jennifer Barry, who was inspired by Archie's performance of the song "Prayer of the Children" backstage at the Hope For Haiti Now benefit concert. The calendar is called "Be The Change," it's filled with great photos of Archuleta, and it's available at Qoop.com, with all proceeds benefiting Crush MS.

Please support this cause by picking up a copy of David's calendar -- they're $21, and again, all proceeds benefit Crush MS -- and be sure to check out his performance of "Prayer For The Children," below.

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+ Artists continue to do their part for Haiti relief. We've had the Hope For Haiti Now benefit album, the two charity singles ("Everyboyd Hurts" and the "We Are The World" remake). Now we get news that John Mayer and Arcade Fire have each licensed songs to help aid the earthquake-ravaged nation. Arcade Fire's "Wake Up," will be used in an NFL charity ad shown during the Super Bowl, while Mayer's "The Heart Of Life" will soundtrack a new Red Cross ad. (Rolling Stone)

+ If you felt a powerful disturbance in The Force last night, it was probably because a million teenage girl hearts shattered. Yep, seems as if Nick Jonas and Selena Gomez are, allegedly, an item. Again. Allegedly. (People)

+ Alex Gaskarth and his band All Time Low are one of the many awesome acts featured on Almost Alice, an album of songs inspired by Tim Burton's upcoming take on Alice In Wonderland. Find out about ATL's contribution, "Painting Flowers." (Buzznet)

+ Interesting piece about the hard times designer Zac Posen has fallen on, due to the recession and his brash attitude. Equally interesting? The awesome 2006-era pic of a long-haired Rihanna rocking a Posen dress during the desinger's salad days. (New York Times)

+ It's been a long, not particular strange trip for Miley Cyrus from tween idol to the "Party In The U.S.A." Check out a photo essay (of sorts), documenting her transformation from "smiley to sophisticate." (Idolator)

+ Tuesday we linked to a New York Times piece calling out Taylor Swift for her wide-eyed innocence. Well, call this the backlash to the backlash; Taylor's label head has gone on the offensive, telling critics that the voice they're critiquing is the "voice of a generation." (Pop Eater)

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+ More news on the Haitian relief front: Legendary producer Quincy Jones will be re-recording the groundbreaking charity single, "We Are The World" to benefit the earthquake-ravaged country. The recording will happen next week and rumored participants include Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Will Smith and many more (E! Online)

+ You may have noticed bearded man onstage at the Hope For Haiti Now benefit show performing Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah." No, not Justin Timberlake...the other guy. That was former Mickey Mouse Club member Matt Morris, an artist signed to Justin's Tennman Records. Learn more about Morris, what it was like to perform at the benefit, and when Timberlake is getting back in the studio. (EW)

+ Country star Leann Rimes spent this past Saturday night doing what a lot of other people probably did: having some drinks and singing Lady Gaga's "Poker Face" at a karaoke bar. (TMZ)

+ "Tony and Gwen are rocking the synth." So tweeted No Doubt guitarist Tom Dumont, about the progress of No Doubt's (apparently, reggae-flavored) new album, which they're currently recording. (MTV News)

+ You should never question a mother's love for her daughter, even when she puts herself through the humiliating process of getting a tramp stamp so that said daughter can go see Justin Bieber. (DListed)

Tags Gwen Stefani, Hope For Haiti, justin bieber, Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, LeAnn-Rimes, Miley Cyrus, No Doubt, Will Smith

+ Country-pop stars: they're just like us. How did Taylor Swift spend her New Year's Eve? A lot like you, probably -- texting her friend to let her know she got home safely and hanging out with some folks at her house. Just happens that Taylor was texting Hayley Williams, and the folks she hung out with were the kids in her "You Belong With Me" video. (Rolling Stone)

+ The incredible support for the Hope For Haiti Now benefit continues long after the cameras have been turned off; the Hope For Haiti Now album will top this week's Billboard 200 album chart. With over 150,000 downloads, Hope For Haiti Now will become the first digital-only album to top the album chart in Billboard's 54-year history. (Billboard)

+ Daaaaad! You're embarrassing me! And by "embarrassing me" I mean getting me thrown off of American Idol and sabotaging my chance at fame, success and dream-fulfillment. Wait 'til mom hears about this! (MTV News)

+ Justin Timberlake can add Harvard Hasty Pudding Man of the Year to his ever-growing pile of accolades. The singer/actor will share the stage with actress Anne Hathaway when both receive the Harvard undergrad drama club award. (People)

+ Adam Lambert: ALL. WHITE. EVERYTHING. (Buzznet)

+ If you couldn't simply deduce how to dress like a hipster by wandering around American Apparel for long enough, there is now a guide for you to follow. Apocalypse in 3, 2, 1...now (Flavorwire)

+ I wouldn't really recommend Courtney Love as a life coach to anyone, but she does seem to know what she's doing with an eyebrow pencil. The Hole singer gave a video makeup tutorial on Twitter the other night, because that's the kind of thing that happens in 2010. (Idolator)

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One of the questions facing musicians performing at MTV's Hope For Haiti Now benefit last Friday was what to play. Some chose to perform covers, with Jennifer Hudson deftly handling "Let It Be" by The Beatles and Justin Timberlake giving a close reading of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". Others chose to dip into their own catalogs to find an appropriate piece.

For her performance, Madonna chose her stirring gospel-pop anthem, "Like A Prayer." New York Times pop critic Jon Caramanica might have summed the moment up best: "For 20 years, that song has been the symbol of one of the most tumultuous and controversial periods in Madonna's life. But for five minutes tonight, it was pure, put in service of something bigger than the singer."

Rendered in an appropriately minimal fashion, with just an acoustic guitar and the backing of a fantastic choir, Madonna gave a heartfelt, cathartic performance of one of her greatest singles. Relive it in the video below. And for old time's sake, check out the original "Like A Prayer" video as well.

Make sure you watch all of the performances from the Hope For Haiti Now benefit here. Also, pre-order the Hope for Haiti Now full-performance album for just $7.99 on iTunes. And please, donate.

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MTV's Hope For Haiti Now benefit sent out a beacon of light, hope, and help to the people of Haiti. And one of the brightest lights of the star-crossed night was Taylor Swift, who performed a stripped-down, slowed-down, breathy version of Better Than Ezra's "Breathless," set to strings, live from Los Angeles.

Watch Taylor Swift's performance of "Breathless" at MTV's Hope For Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief.

And if you haven't yet, watch all of the performances from the Hope For Haiti Now benefit here. Also, pre-order the Hope for Haiti Now full-performance album for just $7.99 on iTunes. And please, donate.

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