[VIDEO] "Just Stand Up" - LIVE!

It's finally here! In case you missed the Stand Up For Cancer special last night, we have the live performance of "Just Stand Up", done by 13 of some of the hottest ladies in music today. Sheryl Crow, Melissa Etheridge & LeAnn Rimes weren't in attendance, but they instead added Nicole Scherzinger from The Pussycat Dolls to the roster. (You can click the backstage photo above for a bigger version.) All the ladies sounded wonderful, and you can peep the live performance below!

♫ Listen: Various Artists - "Stand Up"

The song, "Just Stand Up", a charity song done by various artists from different genres, has leaked. It's not exactly what I was thinking, but it's very nice nevertheless! It features artists like Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Beyonce, & more, all helping to raise awareness and research profits for cancer. Remember to watch all 15 artists perform the song live on September 5th! *Edit: I have uploaded the HQ version of the song for download!

LISTEN: ♫ "JUST STAND UP" ♫

Just Stand Up To Cancer: Another Coalition

Back in 2001, artists such as Destiny's Child, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Monica, Alicia Keys and many others redid Marvin Gaye's song "Whats Going On". The song was done to spread the awareness about AIDS. Back in 2004 another group of artist came together to influence people to vote. Akon, Ashanti, Brandy, Faith Evans, Musiq Soulchild, Monica, Mary J. Blige are some of the few artist that helped make this message a success.

NOW, It's 2008 and according to Billboard.com, this year will be about spreading the awareness of Cancer. The song is called "Just Stand Up" and will be premiered and available on iTunes September 2nd. All proceeds will go toward cancer research. Artists who collaborated on this track include Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Fergie, Ashanti, Keyshia Cole, Leona Lewis, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Sheryl Crow, Natasha Bedingfield, Melissa Etheridge, Miley Cyrus & Ciara. There are 15 artist, all females, and all spreading the message about cancer. The Stand Up To Cancer TV special will be aired September 5th on ABC, NBC, and then CBS. The special will also include a live performance from all 15 ladies! I think this is an excellent thing and is for a good cause! Make sure you check it out. Click HERE for more info.

Keyshia Cole and the paparazzi

Keyshia Cole was spotted leaving Mr. Chow, a restaurant in Beverly Hills. The camera's were definitely flashing as the 26 year old California native was heading to her car. She manages to keep a calm and collected manor. She even stops to take pics and answer a couple of questions the media throws at her.