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Clooney Helps With Haiti Telethon

According to People.com:

In response to the devastating earthquake in Haiti that has killed up to tens of thousands of people, George Clooney and MTV Networks are organizing a megawatt line up of musicians, film and television stars for a national telethon looking to be successful in raising funds as previous disaster telethons have in the past.

“He’s been on the phone for three days straight with almost no sleep,” Clooney’s rep told PEOPLE when he skipped the Critics’ Choice Awards Friday in order to prepare for the Haiti telethon. “George knows how to do this well. It’s his third one.” The Up in the Air actor and humanitarian was involved in organizing both the Sept. 11 and the South Asia tsunami telethons.

With specific details still being worked out, the two-hour telethon, airing Jan. 22, will be similar to past disaster events featuring musical performances and an all-star ensemble of Hollywood celebrities offering viewers the opportunity to pledge money.

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