Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope was a worldwide benefit held for the

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victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. It was broadcast on

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and its affiliated networks of

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, Bravo,

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, Trio,

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and other

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stations and was heard on any Clear Channel radio station. The benefit was led by the actor George Clooney on January 15, 2005, and was similar to '' America: A Tribute to Heroes'' (set up after the

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). Digital Media innovator Jay Samit enabled viewers to purchase digital downloads of the performances as a new way to raise money for the cause; including live recordings by Elton John, Madonna, Sheryl Crow, Eric Clapton, Roger Waters and Diana Ross. Taking a cue from Bob Geldof (the man who had organized the Live Aid concerts for African famine relief), it consisted of famous Hollywood entertainers and former American presidents George H. W. Bush and

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. It was two hours long with stories and entertainment from a huge array of Hollywood popstars notables that include Brad Pitt,

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, and much more. It was estimated to raise at least five million dollars by the end of the broadcast.

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* {{IMDb title, id=0445772, name=Tsunami Aid: A Concert of Hope Benefit concerts 2005 television specials American telethons International broadcasting Simulcasts