Hosted by Alicia Keys, the event was aired by 31 broadcasters globally. Attendees and TV viewers were encouraged to continue contributing to the Tsunami aid operation, run by Unicef and other charities.

The show featured live performances from Good Charlotte, Kelly Clarkson, Hoobastank and Simple Plan, with Chester Bennington of Linkin Park presenting and Ronan Keating contributing an exclusive performance from Phuket. Jennifer Lopez also recorded a special performance for the TV show.

Special recorded messages were relayed from United ...