Scheduled performers include Elton John, Annie Lennox, Nelly, Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Maroon 5, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Mary J. Blige, Lenny Kravitz, ...

... John Mayer, Kenny Chesney, India.Arie, Tom Jones, Eric Clapton, Roger Waters (Pink Floyd), Brian Wilson and Gloria Estefan. Others scheduled to appear include Halle Berry, Kevin Spacey, Usher, George Clooney, Uma Thurman, Matt Damon, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas, Bruce Willis, Danny DeVito and Rhea Pearlman, Tim Robbins, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, Meg Ryan, Clint Eastwood, Renee Zellweger, Ray Romano, Ben Affleck, Morgan Freeman and Robert Downey, Jr.

In response to aid victims of the tsunami tragedy, NBC Universal Television Group airs a live benefit special across its broadcast and cable platforms on January 15, 2005, 08:00 pm - 10:00 pm ET.

The hour-long, music and celebrity driven special will air on many NBC Universal networks, with phone lines remaining open throughout the evening.

NBC Universal has partnered with the American Red Cross on its benefit special. All viewers will be encouraged to donate to the American Red Cross International Response Fund in support of tsunami relief through its website and donation hotline. The humanitarian needs from this catastrophic tsunami are immense and will continue to emerge over the next weeks, months and even years.

The immediate American Red Cross focus is on getting lifesaving help to millions affected by the tsunamis. This includes distributing culturally appropriate food like rice, canned fish and lentils to millions of people. Safe water and sanitation is a priority, and the American Red Cross will be rehabilitating water and sanitation systems to ensure that people have clean water and waste disposal systems.

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