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Dozens and dozens of stars were at the Henson Recording Studios in Los Angeles earlier today to record a remake of “We Are the World” to benefit those devastated by the earthquake in Haiti.

Among those lending their voices and support were Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Carlos Santana, Wyclef Jean, Pink, Jennifer Hudson, the Jonas Brothers, Kanye West, Miley Cyrus, will.i.am, Rob Thomas, Natalie Cole, Josh Groban, Tony Bennett, Katharine McPhee, Justin Bieber, Keri Hilson, Brian Wilson, Akon, Brandy, Gladys Knight, Randy Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Adam Levine, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Robin Thicke, Jason Mraz, Faith Evans, Harry Connick Jr., India.arie, Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, Brandy,  Julianne Hough, Lil Wayne, Amber Rose, Nicole Scherzinger, and Vince Vaughn. 

The benefit single was produced by Quincy Jones, who along with Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, put together the original recording 25 years ago in the exact same studio. 

Gossip Cop will update when more participants’ names are confirmed.

The video for the song is reportedly going to begin airing February 11.

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“Kanye West will have the chance to let Taylor Swift finish on Monday,” claims AccessHollywood.com in a piece titled, “Taylor Swift & Kanye West To Team Up For ‘We Are The World’ Remake.”

The report, which got picked up everywhere, goes on to state, “A source has exclusively confirmed to Access Hollywood that the two musicians – who faced off in an infamous incident at last year’s MTV Video Music Awards — will be among those participating in Quincy Jones’ remake of the 1985 charity anthem, ‘We Are The World,’ at a recording session the day after the Grammys.”

One big problem: A Swift insider assures Gossip Cop that the Grammy-nominated singer will NOT be at the recording session.

In fact, Swift will be leaving Los Angeles immediately after the awards show, and traveling to Australia, where she will be performing a few days later in Brisbane.

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An “exclusive” from the generally good Hollyscoop announced, “John Mayer Dating Actress Rashida Jones,” and went on to note that on Friday night the musician “found himself new prey and he’s going to extremes to impress her.”

According to the blog, Mayer and Jones were “on a romantic date” at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles, and at one point the “No Such Thing” singer “took the guitar from someone who was performing… at the Chateau and performed an impromptu performance for Rashida.”

Well, John Mayer did NOT have a “romantic” (or any type of) date with Rashida Jones. “She was having dinner with friends – totally independent of him,” her rep told Gossip Cop. The rep for the “Parks and Recreation Star” added, “He came over to the table she was at with her friends, said hello to everyone, [and] asked if he could play the guitar that her friends were already playing.” Mayer’s “performance was not directed at anyone,” including Jones, the daughter of music legend Quincy Jones.

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More than two months after he died, Michael Jackson was laid to rest in the presence of family and friends last night at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

While the King of Pop’s public memorial at Staples Center in early July drew an international television audience and tens of thousands of mourning fans, Thursday’s private service was an intimate gathering attended by some of the people who knew him best.

Longtime friend Elizabeth Taylor was among those who waited in sweltering heat as the funeral began nearly ninety minutes late. Actors Macaulay Culkin and Chris Tucker were in attendance, as were Barry Bonds, Mila Kunis, Quincy Jones, Motown Records founder Berry Gordy, and Jackson’s ex-wife, Lisa Marie Presley.

Jackson’s three children – Prince Michael, 12; Paris, 11; and Blanket, 7 – placed a crown atop his casket, and his five brothers carried it to the marble mausoleum where he was interred. Gladys Knight performed the hymn “Our Father” (The Lord’s Prayer), and the Rev. Al Sharpton gave the eulogy.

Jackson’s father, Joseph, also addressed mourners, and his mother, Katherine, appeared overcome with emotion at several moments.

The pop icon was laid to rest near Hollywood stars such Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Red Skelton, and Carole Lombard.