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Liberal Hall of Shame
The show, which will raise money for the Democratic National Committee's campaign to elect Gore, is being put together by Miramax co-chairman Harvey Weinstein, VH1 president John Sykes and Rolling Stone editor and publisher Jann S. Wenner. At press time, Republican candidate George W. Bush had no concert fund-raiser planned. "I would think that people who are music fans would have to ask themselves why these people whose work and ideas they admire are all backing this man," says Wenner. "This is an endorsement by artists who clearly stand for certain social and political value systems." JENNY ELISCU (August 15, 2000) "We've become the people our parents warned us about!" That quip by veteran singer Jimmy Buffet underscored the zeitgeist at Thursday night's major Democratic fundraiser at New York's Radio City Music Hall. Vice President Al Gore and running-mate Joe Lieberman, with respective spouses and Hillary Clinton for good (and local) measure were the front-row guests of honor through a three-hour concert which raised a very impressive $6.5 million for the DNC. The evening started with a lengthy introduction by the three entertainment industry moguls who conceived and produced the event. Michael Douglas brought on what he called the "Three Divas" - VH1 chief John Sykes, Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner and main instigator Harvey Weinstein - co-chairman of Miramax Films. The trio each spoke of their passionate commitment to the Democratic cause - before Weinstein brought on the Gores and Liebermans to start the evening. Being For The Benefit Of Mr. Gore
The event was billed as "The Concert" and was organized by Miramax co-founder Harvey Weinstein, Rolling Stone publisher Jann Wenner and VH1 president John Sykes. At the show, a whole bunch of celebrities -- microphones on -- ripped Bush apart, and in the process raised $6.5 million for Democratic contender Al Gore and the Democratic National Committee. Stars scorch George W. At a Gore concert fundraiser,
Hollywood strikes back -- and gets nasty. |
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