Benefits for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

The Shadow has just learned that there will be two benefits taking place this weekend for victims of Hurricane Katrina.

NBC Universal (which includes the NBC, MSNBC, and CNBC networks) will televise a telethon on Friday evening entitled "A Concert for Hurricane Relief". Scheduled performers include Tim McGraw, Harry Connick, Jr., and Wynton Marsalis. Matt Lauer will host the telethon. Proceeds from the telethon will go to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. Tune in to your local listings for times.

Also, actor Morgan Freeman has organized a celebrity auction with the proceeds going to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund as well. The auction will open on Friday. More information is available here.