<p>Wow… they’ve got some big names. Almost makes me want to call in and donate so I can talk to a star (even though I’ve already given).</p>
<p>OK… I missed who the first performer was, but then saw Coldplay and now Bruce Springsteen. Also, George Clooney and Halle Berry have offered narratives.</p>
<p>A few hours away, here in California, but yes! Big names!</p>
<p>Huge names. And it’s wonderful that the big names are doing this for free. And it’s wonderful that they will raise lots and lots of money for Haiti.</p>
<p>That said, I’m underwhelmed with the performances. </p>
<p>I think I’ll see if What Not to Wear or Say Yes to the Dress is on TLC.</p>
<p>so, on the phone bank, I’ve recognized:
Meg Ryan
Julia Roberts
Tim Robbins
Johnny Depp</p>
<p>I saw Mel Gibson, Reese Witherspoon<br>
and now Shakira…</p>
<p>Who is this singing now? She’s really good, and I love the song–one of Stephen Foster’s little-known gems.</p>
<p>Were you referring to Taylor Swift?</p>
<p>No, tall African American woman. Gospel-y arrangement.</p>
<p>The two american singers:
Mary-j Blight -is an American singer, record producer, and actress
and Taylor Alison Swift is an American country-pop singer-songwriter.</p>
<p>The singer you are referring to is Mary-j Blight -</p>
<p>sorry, I was distracted by finishing up dinner. I know Alicia Keys is scheduled to appear tonight.</p>
<p>yea, could have also been Mary J Blige.</p>
<p>Ah. It must have been Mary J. Blige, I think. Cool performance.</p>
<p>Sting’s band was hot, eh? He can’t quite hit those high notes anymore but he can still pick good musicians.</p>
<p>Mary J. Blige performed. Christine Aguilera sounded and looked great. Chris Martin from Coldplay is accompanying Beyonce now.</p>
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<p>Good observation. I would not have recognized that. But it explains why they had her standing right next to him.</p>
<p>John Legend’s performance was very good.</p>
<p>Ahh, I thought maybe that was Martin on piano. I liked that stripped-down arrangement.</p>
<p>Man, Sheryl Crow sure looks good for 48.</p>
<p>Wow! Madonna’s singing, not lip synching.</p>
<p>I am surprised that she would sing with no adoring fans to applaud afterward.</p>