We thought Wyclef Jean and the current president of Haiti were on good terms? Just last week he went to visit President Rene Preval, in hopes that he would help him gain political support. When asked about the man who’s currently in power the singer/rapper said, “I feel that the president that I voted for five years ago is the same person that was sitting in front of me today.” Really? According to a report from Reuters, he blames Prevel for him being banned from the November 28th vote.

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Would you vote for musician Wyclef Jean as President? Of course, we’re not talking about President of the United States but rather the President of his homeland, Haiti. Jean, who was one of the leaders in promoting awareness and raising funds for Haiti after its devastating earthquake back in January, is pondering whether he should take one step further and firmer in regards to being proactive for the country he was born in.

Nothing is set in stone but would the pros and cons be with Jean in the running for Haiti’s presidency?

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There’s no doubt that Port-au-Prince, Haiti is still suffering from the massive earthquake that struck six months ago and Arcade Fire is still urging people to donate what they can. They were one of the first bands to react in a proactive manner and gather people together after the natural disaster and they’re not stopping their good deeds any time soon. Even all the way from Canada, band member, Régine Chassagne, was deeply affected by the event as her parents emigrated from Haiti to Canada.

Now, the Arcade Fire multi-instrumentalist and singer and her husband, Win Butler, are finding a way to bring money from Canada and everywhere else to Haiti through a non-profit organization called Kanpe. They’re encouraging everyone to donate just a little so they, in return, can also donate a very large sum on behalf of the band.

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Columbian singer, Shakira, can do more than just belly dance for everyone out there. We like to think most musicians use their influence (and their dollars) for good things, and Shakira is proving that she can still send a message out to her fans by reminding them of the tragedy which happened in Haiti a few months back.

Not only is Haiti one of the impoverished countries in the world, but to have a heartbreaking natural disaster hit them has only weakened their ability to maintain a normal lifestyle – even in their constant dire needs.

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If you missed out on bidding $475 tickets for the Los Angeles Haiti benefit concert Radiohead threw together a few weeks ago, no worries! Tonight, Pete Yorn, Tim Kasher of Cursive, and Craig Wedren of Shudder To Think will be playing a benefit show tonight (2/10) at The Bootleg Theatre. If you want to go to a show and enjoy some music for fun as you simultaneously help raise funds for a much needed cause, this is your chance to do it!

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P. Diddy, Queen Latifah and Pharrell will be taking a day off of their busy schedules to host a two-hour concert and telethon that will benefit the earthquake relief efforts Haiti. They will be joined by top musicians such as Wyclef Jean, Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige, Drake, Justin Beiber, Keri Hilson, Robin Thicke, and Monica who will be taking the stage at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

The concert “SOS Saving Ourselves — Help for Haiti” will air live Friday, Feb. 5 on BET, MTV, VH1, and Centric at 8 p.m. EST.

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There’s no doubt that when we posted this photo and this video from 1985′s original “We Are The World,” we’re still in awe of so many great talents together doing such a great thing. Although life seems to have its triumphs and its tragedies, it’s great to know that there will always be people who want to help during troubled times. Last night, Quincy Jones and a roster of all-star 81 musicians have come together in LA to make that magic happen once again with the re-recording and taping event for Haiti.

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We previously informed you about Quincy Jones’ quest to re-record the 1985 hit, “We Are the World.” Jones produced the song which Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote together and it became an instant classic when all three invited singers from every genre to record for the benefit of USA For Africa.

Now, after the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Jones and Richie have rounded up some of the biggest stars of the current generation to lend their talents to great use and make a difference once again.

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The Grammys are just around the corner! The 52nd annual award show will take place in Los Angeles, CA and air on CBS this Sunday and as always, the event will try to out-do the previous year’s extravaganza. If you haven’t heard yet, there will be a special Michael Jackson tribute in 3-D where select stars will be singing along with a mini-film Jackson had made prior to his death.

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