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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 »

Tom Jones Not Recording With the Killers

Andy Sheppard, Redferns While his beef with Island Records seems to have been squashed for the ... Read More »

Stooges, Genesis, ABBA and More Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Punk, prog, Euro pop, British Invasion rock and reggae were represented at New York's Waldorf ... Read More »

'We Are the World' Remake Features Current Music Stars

In 1985, a one-time dream team of musicians calling themselves USA for Africa recorded the song "We ... Read More »

'Hope for Haiti Now' CD on Track to Top Billboard 200

Early numbers predict the star-studded 'Hope for Haiti Now' album to bow at the top of the Billboard ... Read More »

Springsteen, Coldplay, Bono Among 'Hope for Haiti Now' Performers

Friday evening's 'Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit For Earthquake Relief' telethon was organized ... Read More »

Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, U2, Jay-Z Lead 'Hope for Haiti' Telethon Lineup

Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, U2's Bono and the Edge, Wyclef Jean, Coldplay and Jay-Z are among the ... Read More »

Jay-Z With Members of U2 Among 'Hope for Haiti' Collaborations

As Spinner previously reported, atop the growing list of Haiti-related benefit concerts, Wyclef Jean ... Read More »

Wyclef Jean Fights Tears at Yele Haiti Press Conference

As people continue to question Wyclef Jean's Yele Haiti foundation, the former Fugees member told ... Read More »

Wyclef Jean Denies Financial Allegations Over Haiti Relief

Former Fugees member Wyclef Jean has angrily denied accusations he has personally benefited from his ... Read More »