Island Def Jam Creates Cancer Benefit Single
by 
Lauren C. on August 19th, 2008
It’s being reported that Island Def Jam Music Group are benefiting the Stand Up to Cancer campaign by recording a single entitled, “Just Stand Up.” The song features a mega list of some of the biggest and most successful female artists including Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Melissa Etheridge, Ashanti, Natasha Bedingfield, Keyshia Cole, Ciara, Leona Lewis, LeAnn Rimes and Carrie Underwood. The track is being produced by Kenny “Babyface“ Edmonds and Antonio “L.A.” Reid, who haven’t worked together in almost 20 years.
The single will be released exclusively on iTunes on September 2nd and on September 5th, CBS, ABC and NBC will air the “Just Stand Up” special premiere.
Check out the stars who are scheduled to appear on the TV special after the jump!
Many stars are lined up for appearing on the TV special including Casey Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, Abigail Breslin, Josh Brolin, David Cook, Dana Delany, Fran Drescher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kirsten Dunst, Elizabeth Edwards, Jon Favreau, America Ferrera, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Masi Oka, Danica Patrick, Christina Ricci, Robin Roberts, Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Meryl Streep, Hilary Swank, Charlize Theron, Goran Visnjic, Forest Whitaker and Reese Witherspoon. Commentary will be provided by Charles Gibson, Katie Couric and Brian Williams.
I think it’s great that they’re able to bring together so many stars for such good cause. It’s wonderful. I can’t wait to hear what the song sounds like and how the TV special will go. Make sure to tune in!
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8 opinions for Island Def Jam Creates Cancer Benefit Single
Aug 20, 2008 at 1:45 am
I know they’re doing this for a great cause, but why so many “singers” who can’t actually sing (Miley, Rihanna, Ciara, Ashanti)? And where is Alicia Keys at?
Aug 20, 2008 at 1:53 am
Good point, QD. I’m surprised that Alicia’s not involved. I’m actually a bit disappointed. :(
Aug 22, 2008 at 10:05 am
now don’t be mad because Alicia not here it’s for a good cause after all Jennifer Hudson was busy too.
Aug 22, 2008 at 11:14 am
Why are you worried about who is or isn’t singing? The point is that this is for a good cause…..end of discussion
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Aug 24, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I thought people were allowed to have an opinion. I know it’s for a good cause, I was just disappointed in the line-up is all. I have the right to be, do I not? If you don’t agree, oh f*cking well because I’ll still feel that way.
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