Wyclef Pleads for Help after Earthquake Shakes Haiti

Wyclef Jean is pleading for help after a 7.0 earthquake plagued his home country of Haiti Tuesday.

“Haiti today faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced,” Jean wrote on his website, of the largest earthquake the Caribbean island has seen in over 200 years.

“I cannot stress enough what a human disaster this is, and idle hands will only make this tragedy worse,” Wyclef continued.

“The over 2 million people in Port-au-Prince tonight face catastrophe alone. We must act now. President Obama has already said that the U.S. stands ‘ready to assist’ the Haitian people. The U.S. military is the only group trained and prepared to offer that assistance immediately. They must do so as soon as possible. The international community must also rise to the occasion and help the Haitian people in every way possible.” 

While no numbers have officially been reported, officials predict the Haiti earthquake death toll to be in the thousands.

Please visit the UNICEF website to make a donation today.

Tweet of the Day

“I SAY 2 YOU REMAIN HUMBLE NO MATTER HOW HIGH YOU CLIMB THE LADDER, ITS A LONG FALL DOWN”

–Wyclef Jean Tweets

Tweet of the Day

“If someone Really loves you they will not tell you they will show you!”

–Wyclef Jean Tweets

Wyclef Jean Performs Free Western Union Concert in Times Square

It’s just before noon on Monday, and hundreds of people are lined up in front of Nokia Theatre in Times Square to see Wyclef Jean team up with Western Union for a free “lunchbreak” concert.

“If you can make it here in the daytime,” Wyclef tells the crowd, “then it’s not about the music. It’s about the movement.”

The movement Jean is referring to are environmental and social initiatives he seeks to reinforce as both a musician and Goodwill Ambassador to Haiti.

In addition to these posts, Jean has plenty to celebrate. First, his very own Western Union Visa prepaid debit card debuted today (complete with image of him on the front), and his new mixtape From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion, drops tomorrow. The record features everyone from DJ Drama to Eve to Cyndi Lauper to Timbaland.

Wyclef called Drama onstage during today’s show, along with rapper Maino, for an energetic performance of “All the Above,” while Western Union President Stewart Stockdale had his moment of glory during an impromptu dance of “You Don’t Wanna Go Outside.”

Clef also mixed Lil Wayne‘s “A Milli” with his Fugees classic “Fu Gee La,” and dove into the audience during “You Don’t Wanna Go Outside” with this warning to security: “Calm down man… I’m not 50 Cent. I know how to punch people out myself.”

Check out videos of all, below.

Wyclef, Eve Team Up for Advertising Week

“I was still on welfare when this record came out,” Wyclef Jean told the crowd at Nokia Theatre Monday night. “And still working at Burger King!”

The former Fugees frontman then dove into an alcohol-fueled version of “Ready or Not,” also informing the crowd that, “I hope you got the drink in your system, cause I do.”

Jean teamed up with Eve and doo-wop artist Raphael Saadiq for New York’s Advertising Week – an annual industry event designed to promote networking and reward creativity in media. (Monday’s event was sponsored by Billboard.com).

Wyclef played nearly two hours for employees, including songs like “Perfect Gentleman,” “Gone Til November,” a cover of Bob Marley‘s “No Woman No Cry,” and an in-Poison Ivy’s-face version of “Sweetest Girl.” (Our favorite!)

Check out what we mean, below.

Jesse McCartney Scores Big at ASCAP Pop Awards

More than 600 music industry insiders attended the ASCAP Pop Awards in Hollywood Wednesday to salute musicians behind the most popular tunes of 2008.

Jesse McCartney was among one of the top honorees, scoring big with the song of the year award (shared with OneRepublic‘s Ryan Tedder) for Leona Lewis’ “Bleeding Love.”

Said McCartney:

“Being recognized by ASCAP is a great honor as a songwriter, and I am very grateful for this award. The success of this song would not have been possible without Leona’s stunning vocals and amazing approach.”

In addition, Wyclef Jean earned the Creative Voice Award, while songwriter of the year went to Stargate for writing six of the most performed songs of the year: Jordin Sparks “Tattoo,” Rihanna’s “Take a Bow” and “Don’t Stop the Music,” Ne-Yo’s “Closer” and “Miss Independent,” and Chris Brown’s “With You.”

Wyclef and Colbie Rock Nickelodeon Concert

Wyclef Jean and Colbie Caillat colorfully teamed up to perform at Thursday’s Nickelodeon Upfronts at Hammerstein Ballroom in New York.

Good to see you, CC!

U kinda fell off the map for a sec!

Wyclef Debuts Timbaland Song at Party

Wyclef Jean surprised guests at the Brian Reyes after-party Thursday by debuting his new song, a collaboration with Timbaland called “More Bottles.”

“This is going to be the number one song in the country!” Wyclef told the crowd, before sparking a celebratory joint.

He also treated attendees to a special performance of “Sweetest Girl” featuring soul singer Nia.

Thanks, Clef!!