R. Kelly, Lifehouse and Gloria Estefan have been added to the list of performers for the Olympic Winter Games events. Kelly will sing at opening ceremonies Friday (February 8), Lifehouse will play at Olympic Medals Plaza on Sunday and Estefan will partake in closing ceremonies on February 24. ... Title TK, the Breeders' first album since 1993's Last Splash, will hit stores May 21. Sisters Kim and Kelley Deal and their new band, currently in the midst of a club tour, will launch another outing come summer, according to Elektra Records. ... Henry Rollins, X frontwoman Exene Cervenka and MC5 guitarist Wayne Kramer will share the bill next month in Los Angeles to benefit three young Arkansas men convicted of murder. The show, set for the Troubadour on March 8, will benefit the legal defense fund of the West Memphis Three, whose case was chronicled in the 1996 documentary "Paradise Lost." ...

That '80s show: Synth-poppers Depeche Mode have announced a special "One Night in Paris, the Exciter Tour" Pay-Per-View concert debuting Friday, March 8 on iN, TVN, Echostar and DirecTV. Directed by Grammy-nominated Anton Corbijn, the show was recorded at the sold-out Palais Omnisports de Paris Bercy during the band's 2001 Exciter world tour. ... On Wednesday, an L.A. Superior Court judge ruled that ex-Ratt vocalist Stephen Pearcy must stop using the band's name and logo. The judge also ruled that Pearcy must hand over all the money he earned while billing himself as "Stephen Pearcy and Ratt" to his former bandmates, who have also been touring as Ratt. Ironically, the decision stemmed from a suit Pearcy filed last year to gain sole ownership of the name. The judge determined that Pearcy's claims against his former comrades were without merit because he vacated the band of his own accord, leaving guitarist Warren DeMartini and drummer Bobby Blotzer as the sole holders of the Ratt trademark. ... Rhett Miller, frontman for the alt.country outfit Old 97's, has announced plans to begin recording his first solo album. ...

• R. Kelly
• Lifehouse
• The Breeders
• Henry Rollins
• Gloria Estefan

Michael Jackson
Photo: Epic

Mariah Carey, Ricky Martin, Tom Petty, Carlos Santana, Celine Dion and Shakira have joined Michael Jackson in asking "What More Can I Give" on a benefit single for September 11 relief efforts.

Also new to the lineup, according to an announcement from Jackson's publicist on Wednesday (October 17), are: Gloria Estefan, Usher, Julio Iglesias, Reba McEntire, Luther Vandross, Brian McKnight, Aaron Carter, Jon Secada, Billy Gilman, Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman, Alejandro Sanz, Christian Castro, Olga Tañón, Juan Gabriel, Luis Miguel, Thalía, Ziggy Marley and 3LW.

Previously announced contributors include Destiny's Child, Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter and Mya. Lovebirds Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake were also named as participants when plans were first announced, but there was no mention of them in the latest update. A source close to the project said the two were never confirmed.

"What More Can I Give" will be released in both English and Spanish versions. It was unclear which artists will appear on which one. Jackson penned the song and is producing the English version, while KC Porter is overseeing production of the Spanish rendition. A release date has not been announced.

Jackson has been flying to studios around the country to record with the stars, according to his publicist. Santana recorded his guitar part in San Francisco with Porter last week, while other sessions have taken place in New York and Los Angeles.

The enigmatic pop legend has said he hopes the single will raise $50 million. "I believe in my heart that the music community will come together as one and rally to the aid of thousands of innocent victims," Jackson said in a statement. "There is a tremendous need for relief dollars right now, and through this effort each one of us can play an immediate role in helping comfort so many people."

In 1985, Jackson, Quincy Jones, Lionel Richie and Harry Belafonte led a group of artists in recording "We Are the World," which benefited famine-relief efforts in Ethiopia.

For more information on and audience reaction to the attacks, including tips on how you can help, see "9.11.01: Moving Forward."

Share your thoughts on the attacks in Afghanistan in You Tell Us.

• Michael Jackson
• Mariah Carey
• Ricky Martin
• Celine Dion
• Tom Petty

Ricky Martin
Photo: Maggie Rodriguez

Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada premiered "El Ultimo Adios" — a song the two recorded with a virtual supergroup of Latin music luminaries including Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez — at the White House on Friday, the same day the charity single was sent to radio stations.

The song, also recorded in English and titled "The Last Goodbye," will raise money for the American Red Cross and the United Way to assist families of victims of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, according to a publicist for Estefan Enterprises in Miami.

Producer Emilio Estefan Jr. put together the lineup, which featured more than 70 artists including Shakira, Christina Aguilera, José Feliciano and Tito Puente Jr. While basic tracks were recorded in Miami, most of the artists added their vocals from studios in New York; Los Angeles; Madrid, Spain; Mexico City; San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Corpus Christi, Texas.

"In the four minutes of this song, we are sending a message of unity and hope that will last a lifetime," Emilio Estefan Jr. said in a statement. "Different music genres were represented, [and] all the artists sang together to inspire faith and hope to all affected by this tragedy."

Gloria Estefan and Secada, who co-wrote "El Ultimo Adios" with Peruvian singer/songwriter Gian Marco, performed the song at a White House event celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. They were joined by more than a dozen artists including jazz trumpeter Arturo Sandoval. A CD with both the English- and Spanish-language versions will be released in November, according to the publicist.

For more information on and audience reaction to the attacks, including tips on how you can help, see "9.11.01: Moving Forward."

• Gloria Estefan
• Jon Secada
• Ricky Martin
• Jennifer Lopez

Celine Dion
Photo: Sony

Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, John Mellencamp, Celine Dion and Mariah Carey are just some of the artists who will be featured performing patriotic or spirited American songs on the benefit compilation God Bless America, which comes out October 16.

The record will contain 15 tracks, and much of the proceeds will go to the Twin Towers Fund, which helps the families of police officers, firefighters, EMS workers and other city employees who lost their lives September 11 assisting in the rescue effort at the World Trade Center.

Dion — a Canadian — has recorded a new arrangement of the title track. Live tracks have been contributed by Springsteen & the E Street Band, who play "Land of Hope and Dreams," and Mellencamp, who performs an acoustic version of "Peaceful World."

While many of the tracks are contemporary, the album also features such classics as Dylan's "Blowin' in the Wind," Frank Sinatra's "America the Beautiful," Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and Pete Seeger's version of Woody Guthrie's "This Land Is Your Land."

Track list for God Bless America, according to Columbia Records:

• "God Bless America" - Celine Dion
• "Land of Hope and Dreams" - Bruce Springsteen
• "Hero" - Mariah Carey
• "Amazing Grace" - Tramaine Hawkins
• "Blowin' in the Wind" - Bob Dylan
• "Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Simon & Garfunkel
• "Peaceful World" - John Mellencamp
• "There's a Hero" - Billy Gilman
• "America the Beautiful" - Frank Sinatra
• "God Bless the U.S.A." - Lee Greenwood
• "This Land Is Your Land" - Pete Seeger
• "Coming Out of the Dark" - Gloria Estefan
• "We Shall Overcome" - Mahalia Jackson
• "The Star-Spangled Banner" - The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
• "Lean on Me" - Bill Withers

For more information on and audience reaction to the attacks, including tips on how you can help, see "9.11.01: Moving Forward".

• Mariah Carey
• Celine Dion
• Bruce Springsteen
• Bob Dylan
• John Mellencamp

Christina Aguilera
Photo: RCA

Christina Aguilera will co-host the second annual Latin Grammy Awards next week, and Marc Anthony and Destiny's Child have signed on as performers.

Aguilera is nominated in the Record of the Year category for the song "Pero Me Acuerdo de Ti" and is in the running for Best Female Pop Vocal Album with Mi Reflejo. Her co-host for the evening will be actor Jimmy Smits, who also co-hosted last year's event.

"Bootylicious" trio Destiny's Child will join previously announced performer Alejandro Sanz on one of the Spanish singer's tunes.

Just three weeks before show time, the Recording Academy moved the ceremony from Miami to Los Angeles, citing concerns that anti-Castro protesters would disrupt the show. More than 100 Cuban-exile groups planned to protest the ceremony's inclusion of artists from the communist country (see "Latin Grammys Relocated To Avoid Miami Protests"). The show will be held at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on September 11 and will be broadcast on CBS from 9-11 p.m. (ET/PT).

Gloria Estefan, last year's co-host and big winner, has said she is upset by the move and will not attend the event. Other previously announced stars scheduled to appear include Nelly Furtado, Jennifer Lopez, Luis Miguel, Juanes, Lou Diamond Phillips, Jon Secada, Thalía, and Alejandro and Vicente Fernandez. Additional performers and presenters will be announced.

For more Grammy news, check out the MTV News Grammy Archive.

• Christina Aguilera
• Destiny's Child
• Alejandro Sanz
• Marc Anthony
• Gloria Estefan

Michael Jackson
Photo: Susan Blond, Inc.

After causing a stir by appearing unannounced with Jay-Z at Hot 97's Summer Jam concert last Thursday in Uniondale, New York, Michael Jackson has disclosed the full guest list of performers scheduled to appear at two September shows in his honor.

The pop icon has added a September 10 date to the previously announced September 7 event titled "Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years." The shows will be taped for a two-hour television special.

Gloria Estefan, Luther Vandross, Diana Ross, Missy Elliott, Ramsey Lewis, Lil' Romeo, Gloria Gaynor, Jill Scott, Mary J. Blige, Ricky Martin and Usher have announced their participation in the extravaganza, according to Jackson's publicist. They join a cast that already includes Marc Anthony, Britney Spears, 'NSYNC, Whitney Houston, Mya, Shaggy and the rest of the Jackson 5 (see "Michael Jackson To Perform With 'NSYNC, Britney, Jackson 5").

Performing in the United States for the first time in more than 11 years, Michael will sing — and dance — his hits along with at least one new song from his upcoming album, Invincible. Scheduled for September 25 release, according to Epic Records, Invincible features production from R. Kelly, Teddy Riley and Rodney Jerkins, and guest vocals by the late Notorious B.I.G.

Another source at Epic says fans can look forward to a musical vibe similar to Jackson's Off the Wall era on the album.

• Michael Jackson
• Missy Elliott
• Ricky Martin
• Mary J. Blige
• Britney Spears

Christina Aguilera
Photo: RCA

Christina Aguilera snatched two Billboard Latin Music Awards on Thursday night, but no one could compete with Puerto Rican quartet Son by Four, who won seven.

The pop salsa band behind the hit "A Puro Dolor" took home trophies at the Miami Beach, Florida, ceremony for Artist of the Year and Track of the Year, along with Pop Track of the Year. In the Tropical/Salsa category, they won for Group, New Artist, Album and Track of the Year, according to the Associated Press. Aguilera won New Artist and Female Artist in the Pop Album category for Mi Reflejo. Enrique Iglesias also picked up two awards, including Latin Dance Maxi-Single for "Solo Me Importas Tu." Ricky Martin was shut out, while fellow crossover singer Marc Anthony took home one award for a greatest hits compilation. Gloria Estefan won Female Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year for Alma Caribena. Other notable winners include sultry Colombian singer Shakira's MTV Unplugged for Latin Rock Album, Carlos Vives' El Amor de Mi Tierra for Male Tropical/Salsa Album and Luis Miguel's Vivo for Male Pop Album.

Colombian group Los Tri-O dedicated their award for Pop Album of the Year for Mi Gloria, Eres Tu to peace in their home country, which has been struck with civil war.

Seasoned Mexican-American rock group Los Lobos were honored with the Billboard Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony will be broadcast on Sunday by Spanish-language network Telemundo.

• Christina Aguilera
• Marc Anthony
• Gloria Estefan
• Los Lobos

Wyclef Jean
Photo: Columbia

Wyclef Jean, 98 Degrees and Gloria Estefan have teamed up with other artists to record an all-star version of "Lean on Me" to raise money to fight multiple sclerosis.

The single, a remake of soul singer Bill Withers' #1 hit from 1972, will appear on The Race to Erase MS: Keeping the Dream Alive, set for release June 5, according to the Race to Erase MS organization. The song also includes vocals by Meredith Brooks, Sophie. B. Hawkins, actor Jim Belushi, Donny Osmond and TV talk-show host Montel Williams, who was diagnosed with the degenerative nerve disease in 1999.

The album will also have previously released material from Destiny's Child ("Jumpin', Jumpin' "), Brian McKnight ("The Only One for Me"), R. Kelly ("Home Alone") and Mandy Moore ("Candy").

McKnight will join Stevie Wonder and Donna Summer at a fund-raising event on May 18 at the Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, California. Jennifer Lopez is scheduled to appear, but will not perform, according to a spokesperson for the organization. (MTV's parent company, Viacom, also owns VH1, which is a financial sponsor of the May 18 event.) There's no cure for MS, which affects nearly 3 million Americans.

• Wyclef Jean
• 98 Degrees
• Gloria Estefan
• Destiny's Child
• Brian McKnight

Marc Anthony
Photo: MTV News

The finalists for the eighth annual Billboard Latin Music Awards — to be held April 29 in Miami Beach, Florida — have been announced, according to Billboard. Pop-en-español act Son By Four leads with seven nominations, including Hot Latin Track and Billboard Latin 50 Artist. Nuyorican salsa singer Marc Anthony is also up for those two awards alongside four other nominations.

Wild-maned Colombian superstar Shakira, Cuban-American superstar Gloria Estefan and semi-Latin pop superstar Christina Aguilera garnered three nominations each.

Artists performing live have not yet been announced.

Three latin acts will receive special awards at the ceremony. Mexican norteño standard bearers Los Tigres del Norte will receive the Spirit of Hope Award, East Los Angeles Latin rockers Los Lobos will hoist aloft the Lifetime Achievement Award and Cuban congo master Mongo Santamaria will receive the Hall of Fame Award.

The Billboard Latin Music Awards will be broadcast on the Telemundo network from Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts in Miami Beach. The ceremony will take place three days after the April 24-26 Billboard Latin Music Conference.

2001 Billboard Latin Music Award nominees:

Hot Latin Track
• Marc Anthony, "Muy Dentro de Mi"
• Gilberto Santa Rosa, "Que Alguien Me Diga"
• Joan Sebastian, "Secreto de Amor"
• Son By Four, "A Puro Dolor"

Hot Latin Track, Vocal Duo
• Gizelle D'Cole y Elvis Crespo, "Come Baby Come"
• Milly Quezada y Fernandito Villalona, "Pideme"
• Eddie Santiago y Huey Dunbar, "Que Locura Enamorarme de Ti"

Hot Latin Tracks Artist
• Marc Anthony
• Christian Castro
• Conjunto Primavera
• Son By Four

Songwriter
• Omar Alfanno
• Estefano
• Rudy Perez
• Kike Santander

Producer
• Emilio Estefan Jr.

• Alejandro Jaen
• Rudy Perez
• Kike Santander

Latin Dance Maxi-Single

• Marc Anthony, "Muy Dentro De Mi"
• Gloria Estefan, "No Me Dejes De Querer"
  
• Enrique Iglesias, "Solo Me Importas Tu"
  
• Ricky Martin, "Shake Your Bon-Bon"
  

Pop Album, Male

• Chayanne, Simplemente
  
• Oscar de la Hoya, Oscar de la Hoya
  
• Alejandro Fernandez, Entre Tus Brazos
  
• Luis Miguel, Vivo

Pop Album, Female

• Christina Aguilera, Mi Reflejo
  
• Paulina Rubio, Paulina
  
• Shakira, MTV Unplugged
  
• Thalia, Arrasando
  

Pop Album, Group

• Azul Azul, El Sapo
  
• Los Tri-O, Mi Gloria, Eres Tu
• MDO, Subir al Cielo
• OV 7, CDOO

Pop Album, New Artist
• Christina Aguilera, Mi Reflejo
• Azul Azul, El Sapo
• Oscar de la Hoya, Oscar de la Hoya
• OV 7, CD00

Pop Track
• Marc Anthony, "Muy Dentro de Mi"
• Christian Castro, "Por Amarte Asi"
• Chayanne, "Atado a Tu Amor"
• Son By Four, "A Puro Dolor"

Billboard Latin 50 Artist
• Christina Aguilera
• Marc Anthony
• Shakira
• Son By Four

Latin Rock Album
• Brujeria, Brujerizmo
• La Ley, Uno
• Shakira, MTV Unplugged

Tropical/Salsa Album, Male
• Elvis Crespo, Wow Flash!
• Ruben Gonzalez, Chanchullo
• Tito Puente & Eddie Palmieri, Obra Maestra
• Carlos Vives, El Amor de Mi Tierra

Tropical/Salsa Album, Female
• Gloria Estefan, Alma Caribena-Caribbean Soul
• Gisselle, Voy a Enamorarte
• Melina Leon, Bano de Luna
• Omara Portuondo, Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo

Tropical/Salsa Album, Group
• Afro-Cuban All Stars, Distinto Diferente
• Grupomania, Masters of the Stage: 2000 Veces Mania
• Limi-T XXI, Sabe a Limi-t
• Son By Four, Son By Four

Tropical/Salsa Album, New Artist
• Marc Anthony, Seras Parte de Mi Mundo
• Mala Fe, Con Su Loquera
• Omara Portuondo, Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo
• Son By Four, Son By Four

Tropical/Salsa Track
• Marc Anthony, "Muy Dentro de Mi"
• Gisselle, "Jurame"
• Gilberto Santa Rosa, "Que Alguien Me Diga"
• Son By Four, "A Puro Dolor"

Regional Mexican Album, Male
• Pepe Aguilar, Lo Grande de los Grandes
• Pepe Aguilar, Por Una Mujer Bonita
• Vicente Fernandez, Lobo Herido
• Joan Sebastian, Secreto de Amor

Regional Mexican Album, Male Group
• Banda el Recodo, Lo Mejor de Mi Vida
• Conjunto Primavera, Morir de Amor
• Los Temerarios, "En la Madrugada Se Fue
• Los Tigres del Norte, De Paisano a Paisano

Regional Mexican Album, Female Group or Solo Artist
• Yesenia Flores, Prenda del Alma
• Grupo Limite, Por Encima de Todo
• Jennifer, Abrazame y Besame
• Priscila y Sus Balas de Plata, El Amor Nos Mantendra Juntos

Regional Mexican Album, New Artist
• Placido Domingo, 100 Años de Mariachi
• Jennifer, Abrazame y Besame

Regional Mexican Track
• Banda el Recodo, Yo Se Que Te Acordaras
• Conjunto Primavera, Morir de Amor
• Los Angeles Azules, El Liston de Tu Pelo
• Rogelio Martinez, Y Sigues Siendo Tu

Publisher
• EMOA, ASCAP
• Foreign Imported Productions Publishing, BMI
• Sony/ATV Latin, BMI
• WB, ASCAP

Publishing Corporation
• EMI Music
• Foreign Imported Productions Publishing
• Sony/ATV Music
• Universal Music

Latin Jazz Album
• Marc Ribot y Los Cubanos Postizos, Muy Divertido!
• Poncho Sanchez, Latin Soul
• Poncho Sanchez, Soul of the Conga
• Chucho Valdes, Live at the Village Vanguard

Latin Greatest-Hits Album
• Marc Anthony, Desde un Principio — From the Beginning
• Elvis Crespo, The Remixes
• Enrique Iglesias, The Best Hits
• Selena, All My Hits — Todos Mis Exitos Vol. 2

Latin Compilation Album
• Various Artists, 2000 Latin Grammy Nominees
• Various Artists, Billboard Latin Music Awards
• Various Artists, Guerra de Estados Pesados
• Various Artists, Merenhits 2000

Latin Dance Club Play Track
• Gloria Estefan, "No Me Dejes de Querer"
• Enrique Iglesias, "Solo Me Importas Tu"
• Negrocan, "Cada Vez"
• Jon Secada, "Asi"

• Marc Anthony
• Son By Four
• Gloria Estefan
• Shakira

The Backstreet Boys, Shania Twain, and Ricky Martin were the musical winners in Sunday night's presentation of the 26th annual Peoples' Choice Awards in Pasadena, California, a populist precursor of sorts to the upcoming Grammy, Academy, and Emmy Awards.

-- David Basham

• Backstreet Boys
• Gloria Estefan

• Gloria Estefan