Beyonce can see your Haiti-lo...
Los Angeles, CA -- With over $57 million USD raised so far, the "Hope For Haiti Now" telethon is without a doubt a resounding triumph of charity and compassion, but to some, like donor Desiree "Baby" Bowes, the event left something to be desired.
Bowes, 23, said she was hoping she would get to talk to "Reese Witherspoon, or maybe even Steven Spielberg," but instead got Chevy Chase to take her $25 donation.
"I was really bummed," said the professional dog walker and aspiring screenwriter. "Like, who the hell wants to talk to Chevy Chase?"
Chase is one of numerous recognizable people in music, film, television and sports who donated their time and effort to what is perhaps the most televised and media-exposed event in history. Other more notable celebrities who took part in the George Clooney-spearheaded initiative were Jack Nicholson, Tobey Maguire, Justin Timberlake, Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce and Madonna.
According to Bowes, she was "miffed for a minute" that Chevy Chase wouldn't transfer her call to Ms. Witherspoon but took solace in the inspired performances of the diverse mix of musicians who appeared at the event.
Pop queen Madonna's cheeks performed "Like A Prayer" backed by a full choir.
When asked why the 51-year old Material Girl herself had to take a raincheck on the proceedings, spokesperson Liz Rosenberg responded, "she heard Jennifer Hudson's rehearsal."
Meanwhile, R&B singer and occasional actress Beyonce's fans were up in arms over her decision to change the lyrics to her worldwide hit "Halo" to include the word "Haiti."
"The gesture was sweet, but really not necessary and turned out to be cringe-worthy," said LaShonda Reeds, 25, who said she swore she heard the "Single Ladies" singer sing "I can see your Haiti-lo, Haiti-Lo, Haiti-lo..." during some parts of the song.
"I was like, 'What the hell is a Haiti-lo?'" Reeds added. "It was just uncomfortable to listen to."
Those who missed the telethon can still make donations on the Hope For Haiti Now website at https://www.hopeforhaitinow.org/.
(With contributions from Roger Darling.)
