Lil Wayne, Jennifer Hudson, Kanye West and even Vince Vaughn unite for epic recording session. LOS ANGELES — The energy was electric Monday night (February 1) at Henson Studios as more than 80 of music’s biggest stars gathered for a charity remake of “We Are the World” in support of Haitian earthquake relief. “I feel like a kid in a candy...

The trio of MCs are backed by Travis Barker on drums.By Shaheem Reid Lil Wayne and Eminem perform at the 2010 Grammy Awards Photo: Michael Caulfield/ WireImage Lil Wayne, Eminem and Drake closed out the Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 31) — and gave the censors a workout — with a medley of “Forever” and unannounced surprise track “Drop...

‘There are certain things you can’t say, or sing, on television,’ the network’s Chris Ender says.By Jayson Rodriguez Drake and Eminem perform on the Grammys Sunday Photo: Robyn Beck/ Getty Images Some fans are saying CBS censors were overeager with the bleep button during Drake’s performance of “Forever” with Lil Wayne...

‘It was real cool to work with such talented people,’ drummer says.By James Montgomery Travis Barker performs onstage at the 52nd annual Grammys Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images When MTV News spoke to Travis Barker on Friday, he was pretty much in the dark about his Grammy-night performance with Lil Wayne, Drake and Eminem, saying, “I’m...

‘He gave me that reassurance,’ Drake says of Eminem’s pre-show pep talk.By Shaheem Reid, with reporting by Sway Calloway Drake performs at the Grammys Sunday Photo: Kevin Winter/ Getty Images “I think it’s a great night for hip-hop,” Drake said at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 31). “Just that medium...

‘I have yet to rehearse,’ Blink-182 drummer tells MTV News of his performance at Sunday’s show.By James Montgomery, with reporting by Kelly Marino Travis Barker Photo: MTV News Travis Barker is eternally busy. Blink-182. Solo album. Clothing company. You name it, he’s probably got his hand in it. That’s why you can’t blame...

‘Everybody came out and supported,’ Lo says of the video shoot.By Shaheem Reid Shawty Lo and Lil Wayne Photo: Thaddaeus McAdams Much like his friend Rick Ross, Shawty Lo is thinking ahead. On Thursday, Ross announced a record called “Sweet Life” with John Legend as a future single. The song has not been released yet, but Ross and Legend...

Annual pre-Grammy gala rumored to have performances by Ke$ha, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Kelly Marino Clive Davis Photo: MTV News The Grammy Awards are about to go down on Sunday, but the night before the Grammy Awards is when the artists famously let loose and watch some headline-making performances take place at the...