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“We Are the World 25 For Haiti” made its debut at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics opening ceremony, featuring an all-star cast of pop superstars and actors ranging from Pink and Lady Gaga to Lil Wayne and Kanye West, with a special appearance by Michael Jackson. Last night’s premiere was announced by actor Jaime Foxx and simulcasted to millions worldwide. See the full official video inside!

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Is Simon Cowell hoping that the “We are the World” remake benefiting the victims of the Haitian earthquake is a failure? Although he’s not wishing ill to the people of Haiti, he has his own charity single coming out, and he’s not about to let Quincy Jones beat him on the pop charts if he has his way.

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Earlier this week, the new owners of Vibe magazine introduced their editor in chief, Jermaine Hall, the man who will be charged with transforming the title, which was shuttered in July, into a bimonthly with a ramped up online presence. But Hall, who got his start at Vibe as an intern, isn’t intimidated in the least.

Citing a tough ad market and an evolving music world, Vibe folded yesterday, which raised the question of which music magazine is safe these days? First it was Blender, then Vibe. In the age of digital downloads, iTunes and Pitchfork Media, is this a relevant business model anymore? Who will be next to go under?