The Hope for Haiti Now telethon to benefit earthquake victims, was broadcasted by more than 60 television networks last Friday (January 22), and was watched by 83 million people around the world, with 24 million in the United States.
Donations made during the telethon are at more than $61 million, according to MTV. The music network teamed up with George Clooney and Wyclef Jean to do the telethon.
Clooney hosted the benefit in Los Angeles, Jean was in New York and Anderson Cooper was in Haiti, and featured live performances from many celebs. Some celebrities also manned the phones, taking pledges.
Hope for Haiti Now will be accepting donations for the next six months.