WORLD PREMIERE: 'We Are The World 25' Released
Posted on Feb 13, 2010 @ 02:12PM - 19 comments
'We Are the World 25' premiered to millions around the world in a rare simulcast Saturday, and RadarOnline.com has the video.
Academy Award winning actor Jamie Foxx introduces the much-anticipated music video.
FIRST PHOTOS: We Are The World Remake - Behind The Scenes Of Star-Studded Recording
"Two weeks ago we found ourselves surrounded by a dazzling array of artists of all ages, backgrounds and genres - but all of whom who shared a common commitment to take cation to help Haiti rise from the rubble and rebuild," said Foxx.
A shorter, three-minute version of the re-recording debuted Friday night during coverage of the opening ceremony of the XXI Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Tween heartthrob Bieber opens the song, which also features Barbara Streisand, Cyrus, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Céline Dion, Josh Groban, Nick Jonas, Lil Wayne, Jeff Bridges, Kanye West and Wyclef Jean.
And while he may no longer with us in life, original 'We Are the World' co-writer and executive producer Michael Jackson was featured, singing alongside sister Janet.
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The song's most significant update is a rap breakdown lead by LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg and Will.I.Am.
And there is also a nod to the original record from 1985, when Foxx imitates Ray Charles, much to the amusement of Hudson.
The video, filmed by Oscar winner Paul Haggis, shows some of the 85 artists who gathered in Los Angeles this month to re-record the charity anthem.
"We ask you to do please more than just watch," said Foxx.
"Reach deep into your hearts and give anything you can as we have for Haiti.
"Whatever you have, no matter how big or small, it all helps."
The video finishes with Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the song with Jackson 25 years ago: "Wow... We Are The World 25' is an opportunity for us to see what we can do to help our fellow man.
"Haiti right now is in desperate need of our help - and you can help them."
VIDEO: 'We Are The World' Teaser Released
Posted on Feb 12, 2010 @ 02:18PM - 2 comments
The 25th-anniversary remake of 'We Are The World' debuted Friday night during coverage of the opening ceremony of the XXI Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
FIRST PHOTOS: We Are The World Remake - Behind The Scenes Of Star-Studded Recording
The glimpse of version 2.0 came before the full seven-minute version of the music video is to be aired simultaneously on 53 domestic and international channels later Saturday.
The worldwide simulcast is set for 2 p.m. Eastern.
The video, filmed by Oscar winner Paul Haggis, shows some of the 85 artists who gathered in Los Angeles this month to re-record the charity anthem.
PHOTOS: Stars record for the We Are The World 25 Years for Haiti Recording Session Held At Jim Henson Studio
In the teaser released, tween heartthrob Bieber opens the song, which also features Barbara Streisand, Cyrus, Fergie, Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Céline Dion, Josh Groban, LL Cool J, Nick Jonas, Lil Wayne, Jeff Bridges, Kanye West and Wyclef Jean.
And while he may no longer with us in life, original 'We Are the World' co-writer and executive producer Michael Jackson was featured, singing alongside sister Janet.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: will.i.am On We Are The World Remake: "I Was Crying"
EXCLUSIVE DETAILS & FIRST PHOTOS: We Are The World Remake - Behind The Scenes Of Star-Studded Recording
Posted on Feb 02, 2010 @ 08:06AM - 6 comments
A remake of the 80s classic We Are The World was recorded Monday, as a star-studded cast of more than 100 entertainers -- highlighted by Barbara Streisand, Pink and Kanye West -- united at the same Hollywood recording studio the original was recorded at 25 years ago, with the proceeds from the new song's downloads earmarked for the ongoing Haitian relief efforts.
PHOTOS: We Are The World Remake
RadarOnline.com has the just-released photos of the celebrity-studded marathon recording session, which included, among others, Wyclef Jean, Carlos Santana, will.i.am, Jamie Foxx, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg, Celine Dion, Keith Urban, Jeff Bridges, Vince Vaughn, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Natalie Cole, Akon, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Toni Braxton, Josh Groban, Zac Brown, Gladys Knight, Justin Bieber, Harry Connick Jr., LL Cool J, Robin Thicke, Rob Thomas, Jordin Sparks, Good Charlotte's Madden brothers, Keri Hilson, Tyrese, Katharine McPhee, Sean Garrett, Melanie Fiona and all three Jonas Brothers.
Stars record for the We Are The World 25 Years for Haiti recording session held at Jim Henson Studios
Posted on Feb 02, 2010 @ 06:45AM - 2 comments
Celebrities unite to record a new version of We Are The World to benefit Haiti.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: will.i.am On We Are The World Remake: "I Was Crying"
Posted on Feb 02, 2010 @ 06:30AM - Add a comment
Twenty-five years after Hollywood and the music industry joined forces to record the charity song We Are The World, they did it again! Everyone from Barbara Streisand to Miley Cyrus came out Monday to be a part of the historical remake at L.A.'s Jim Henson studio, the very same studio where the original video was shot.
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One of the participants, Grammy winner will.i.am stopped to speak exclusively with RadarOnline.com's Allison Swan and told us the night was all about Haiti. In fact the multi-talented artist, who reportedly has a solo in the big song, still had tears in his eyes.
VIDEO INTERVIEW: LL Cool J Dishes On We Are The World Remake
Posted on Feb 02, 2010 @ 12:54AM - 1 comment
LL Cool J was a teenager in 1985 when We Are The World was first released and twenty five years later, the rapper/actor talked about the honor of being part of the star-studded group remaking the song on Monday night in Los Angeles.
PHOTOS: We Are The World Remake
"I remember being a teenager [when the song was first recorded] and here I am now all these years later and here I am participating in it," he said outside the recording studio. "We weren’t allowed to really comment on who was going to be there cause no one really knew who was confirmed."
Michael Jackson Retrospective
Posted on Jun 30, 2009 @ 01:03PM - 1 comment
RadarOnline.com takes a look back at the King of Pop’s illustrious career highlights.
When Michael was just 11 years old, The Jackson 5 released their first single, “I Want You Back,” and fans were instantly captivated by the young lead singer’s dynamic stage presence and James Brown-inspired moves. The American public hadn’t been so fascinated by a child star since Shirley Temple, and Michael led the Jackson 5 to become the first group in pop history to see their first four singles top the charts.
Soon Motown began grooming their star on the rise for a solo career. Sure enough, Michael’s first three singles were all in the Top 5, with his first solo Number 1 single being the title song from the film Ben, a children’s movie about a rat, which also earned an Oscar nomination.
It was his role as the Scarecrow – to Diana Ross’s Dorothy – in the somewhat unmemorable film The Wiz in 1977 where Michael met Quincy Jones, who produced his first adult solo effort, Off the Wall. The disco-pop album had four Number 1 hits and went multi-platinum, all while Michael was still the star of the Jackson 5.
