From mtv.com:

Michael Jackson's reeling in some big names for his hurricane-relief charity single, "From the Bottom of My Heart." So far, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, R. Kelly, Ciara, Lenny Kravitz, Mary J. Blige, James Brown, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean and Babyface are among the artists who've signed on to sing on the track, according to Jackson's rep. All proceeds will be donated to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Nice!

wow great... do you know when it will be released?

WOW!!! :crazy:

Thatz reall good knewz. I really hope she dont back out at last minute. She'll definately outshine a lot of artists on there..
Not that itz supposed to be a competition.. lol.

Much respect to MJ for doing this aswell.

Latest news on the single:

Jackson: Full Speed Ahead on Katrina Song

Created: Saturday, 17 September 2005

In his first talk with a reporter since the end of his criminal trial, pop superstar Michael Jackson said Saturday he is "moving full speed ahead" on plans to record a song for the benefit of Hurricane Katrina victims and feels that his creative juices are flowing again.

In a telephone call to The Associated Press, Jackson said the trial was "the hardest thing I've ever done in my life" and that he and his children were still in Bahrain "resting and recovering" from the ordeal.

Jackson said he has been at work on the charity song, tentatively titled, "From the Bottom of My Heart."

"I'm constantly working on it," he said.

Also on the line was Raymone K. Bain, Jackson's spokeswoman. She said the call would not be a full-fledged interview, and that Jackson just wanted to make contact to express his thanks for what he said was the AP's fair coverage of his trial.

Jackson has been staying in Bahrain as the guest of Prince Abdulla, the son of the king of Bahrain. Of his friend Prince Abdulla, he said, "He's the very best, amazing, so kind."

Asked about his health, Jackson said, "I'm feeling good." The singer had said during his trial that he was plagued by back problems.

Jackson was acquitted of child molestation in June after a five-month trial in Santa Maria, Calif. He has not appeared in public since and has spent much of his time in Bahrain.

Jackson wants the charity anthem to follow the success of the 1984 worldwide hit "We Are the World," which he co-wrote to benefit African starvation victims. Bain has said many artists have agreed to join the project, but the lineup hasn't been finalized.

By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent

Source: MJJSource.com.

yeah, i'm looking forward to this track, obviously to hear lauryn but also just in general. Mos Def beat him to it tho, he already released a single called 'Katrina Clap'.

yeah me too... I'am really looking forward to this song..

From mtv.com:

While Babyface's spokesperson confirmed that the singer is down to record with Jackson, representatives for R. Kelly, Jay-Z, Ciara, Wyclef Jean, Mariah Carey and Lauryn Hill said those artists have been contacted but have not yet agreed to participate. Missy Elliott's rep said she and Jackson are in discussions about the song but have not yet reached any agreement. Spokespeople for Lenny Kravitz, James Brown, Yolanda Adams and the O'Jays could not be reached by press time.

Hopefully she'll confirm..

yeah I'll keep my fingers crossed

It's been confirmed y'all !!!
She will be on the single !!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:
from southorangenewjersey (runboard)

According to British newspapers, superstar Michael Jackson is currently in UK, for business, making his first public appearance since the molestation trial.


It is believed that Michael came to London to record his comeback single, "From the Bottom of my Heart", the charity song for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, R, Kelly, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean, Snoop Dogg, Lenny Kravitz, Jay-Z, Kenneth Babyface Edmonds and James Brown are among the celebrities that already signed up for the song.

WOW Great :D Thanks sybillecutey :)

yeah I can't wait to hear it !

yeah that's great!!! do someone know's when the single will be released??

According to contactmusic.com, the artists who have pulled out are Mariah Carey, Jay-Z, R. Kelly, Lauryn Hill, James Brown, Wyclef Jean, Lenny Kravitz and eight others. They have pulled out as contributors to the single "From The Bottom of My Heart".

yeah,that's too bad ! :(

Yeah :(

yeah i heard that on the radio, but they said that MJ was still over here in London recording something...doesn't sound likely that Lauryn will still be on it tho... :crying:

maybe she's busy,reheasing for the Kiss awards.

yeah good point...maybe she's still here from the mobos

it's a shame... anyway I am wondering why she withdrew from the project