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Rock the Vote: 20 Musicians Turned Politicians

Many musicians have tried to bridge the gap between public performance and public service, most recently Youssou N'Dour. So we've compiled a list of 20 musicians who left the stage to run for office. ... Read More »

Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti Foundation Under Fire for Allegedly Misusing Funds

Wyclef Jean is coming under fire for a recent report that shows his Yele Haiti Foundation has spending practices that did little to help victims of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti. ... Read More »

20 Musicians Who Were Once Teachers

Songwriters have often penned odes to being hot for ... Read More »

Wyclef Jean's New EP Inspired by Failed Haitian Presidential Run

Wyclef Jean is set to release a six-track EP, 'If I Were President: My Haitian Experience,' which draws on his time attempting to run for office in the country still trying to recover from January's earthquake. ... Read More »

Wyclef Jean in Hiding After Receiving Death Threats

As Spinner previously reported, Wyclef Jean has made it clear he wants to be Haiti's next president. However, it looks like there are few factors that could potentially derail his efforts. ... Read More »

Haiti Hopeful Wyclef Jean Files Presidential Papers

Frederic Dupoux, Getty Images 'President Wyclef' moved a small step closer to reality yesterday, ... Read More »

Wyclef Jean to Announce Haitian Presidential Bid This Week

Wyclef Jean has been rallying to rebuild Haiti since the massive earthquake that hit in January, but it looks like he may be taking his efforts a little bit further. The Haitian-American artist and producer will announce his candidacy for president of Haiti this week, former head of Haiti's Chamber of Deputies Pierre Eric Jean-Jacques told the Associated Press. ... Read More »