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Bono will participate in charity event for Haiti

bono_1-300x296Bono, the leader of the British band U2, will head the list of movie stars, TV and music event that will participate in the Hope for Haiti, which will raise funds in support of victims of the devastating 7.3 earthquake that killed off much of its capital, Port au Prince.

The singer, typically known for good causes that flag, will share the stage with other music celebrities like Sting, Justin Timberlake, Alicia Keys and Christina Aguilera.

The telethon will be hosted by George Clooney and the Haitian singer Wyclef Jean will be held in New York on Friday 22 January.

Likewise, more than a dozen broadcast television channels open and subscription television. CNN special coverage

with journalist Anderson Cooper.

Foundations that will specifically aid beneficiaries include the Red Cross, Unicef, Oxfam America, Partners in Health and the Foundation Jean Yele. All are doing humanitarian work in the island.

Artists also marketed his songs on iTunes to benefit the cause.

The announcement of this event was made during the press Clooney the conclusion of the delivery of the Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton. The actor said more than 40 stars will participate in the cause of Haiti.