Harry Connick Jr and Tim McGraw are among the acts lined up for a special charity concert due to take place this Friday to raise funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina, which hit America's East Coast this week. Leonardo di Caprio is reportedly among the celebrity names due to appear at the event, which will be broadcast live on US TV.
Commenting on his involvement, McGraw, who comes from Louisiana, one of the affected areas, told reporters: "I am heartbroken by the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in my home state. It's at times like these that each of us must work together to provide life-saving aid to those in terrible need."
MTV will stage their own fundraiser on 10 Sep and have confirmed Green Day and Alicia Keys are already involved.