Simon Cowell to release charity record for Haiti

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8:57 am, January 21st, 2010

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Simon Cowell will release a charity single to benefit those devastated by the earthquake in Haiti.

The “American Idol” and “X-Factor” judge said he will likely use his own artists, including Susan Boyle and Leona Lewis, as well as other singers for the single.

“I don’t know who is available but I will get a record out … many good people are possible,” said Cowell.

The idea was at the urging of the British Prime Minister. ”[Prime Minister Gordon Brown] called me a couple of days ago and said if I put a record out he’d waive the VAT [Value Added tax],” Cowell told Sky News, adding, “It is not the best time. Logistically we’re all over the place, but we’ll make it happen.”

Cowell hopes to release the record in a week and a half.

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