'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