'MTV' raises funds for tsunami relief

'MTV' raises funds for tsunami relief

THAILAND: Pop stars from around the world will appear live or
contribute taped performances to a concert next month sponsored
by MTV to support tsunami relief work.

The event, to be held in Bangkok on Feb. 3, will include live
performances from at least 11 artists including India's Asha
Bhosle, Good Charlotte from the United States, Taiwan's Jay Chou,
Thailand's Tata Young, and Simple Plan from Canada, said a news
release from MTV. Alicia Keys is also scheduled to attend the
event.

Jennifer Lopez, Moby, 50 Cent, Nelly, Ronan Keating, Ricky
Martin, Sting and Zhang Ziyi will contribute prerecorded
performances.

"MTV Asia Aid will help to maintain the world's attention on
the devastation and loss that the tsunami has caused for millions
of people," Richard Bridle, deputy regional director of United
Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), said in the release. UNICEF
will be the primary recipient of funds raised by the event.

Also performing live at the event will be Slank of Indonesia,
Namie Amuro of Japan, Siti Nurhaliza of Malaysia, Thongchai
"Bird" McIntyre from Thailand, and Hoobastank and Kelly Clarkson,
both from the United States. -- AP