Hollywood stars shine for US hurricane victims
Afp, Los Angeles
Canadian pop singer Celine Dion donated one million dollars to lead a growing effort by Hollywood music and film stars to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. From actors Morgan Freeman and Leonardo DiCaprio to Dion, rap star Usher and rock group Green Day, Hollywood began rolling out its talent and pocketbooks to raise money for the storm's victims. Three days after the massive storm left possibly thousands dead and hundreds of thousands homeless along the US Gulf Coast, Hollywood is mobilising like an army with charity concerts and telethons scheduled for coming weeks. DiCaprio, star of "Titanic" and "The Aviator" will highlight an NBC concert-telethon Friday night to raise money for the American Red Cross relief operation. Dion's million-dollar donation will also go to the Red Cross, her publicist said in a statement from Montreal Thursday. The show will feature performances by jazz crooner Harry Connick Jr., and country music star Tim McGraw, who both call hurricane-ravaged New Orleans home. "I haven't slept in days," said Connick, who grew up in the city.
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