• The "We Are the World" remake to aid Haitian earthquake relief debuted as part of the Winter Olympics' opening ceremonies. While nobody seems to be questioning the good intentions, the actual results are coming under fire. Jay-Z, for one, is not a fan. And neither are the critics: The music writer for our sister operation the Portland Oregonia thinks it's an abomination.

What's your take?

Other entertainment headlines this morning:

MORE MUSIC

• Speaking of music videos, here's your big chance — two, in fact: First, Carly Simon is running a contest to create the first official video for her old hit "You're So Vain." Meanwhile, Jon Bon Jovi is looking for videos of fans performing "Livin' on a Prayer" for use in his upcoming tour, which hits the Palace of Auburn Hills on March 13.

• The Detroit Free Press reports that the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's recent tour of Florida was a big success in every respect.

MOVIES

• The fallout continues over director Kevin Smith being kicked off a Southwest Airlines flight because of his bulk. The Los Angeles Times has some interesting perspective on the matter. Meanwhile, the Times' gossip blog says the episode has made Smith a hot commodity for talk shows. And Salon.com notes how the incident demonstrates the ever-growing reach of social media (Smith has been going after the airline on Twitter.)

• With Oscar time fast approaching, the Los Angeles Times reports on the annual nominees' luncheon yesterday. Barbara Walters has announced that this year will be her last Oscar special. And the Associated Press has some thoughts on how Oscar loves a bad boy.

ART & EXHIBITS

• The Michigan Daily has a nice feature story on downtown's Gallery Project and its latest show, "In Spite of the Evidence."

TELEVISION

• A New York Daily News writer has some thoughts on how Ellen DeGeneres is turning out to be more like Simon Cowell than Paula Abdul as a judge on "American Idol." Meanwhile, Kara Dio Guardi addressed rumors of tension between Simon and Ellen with reporters.

• Filming has been suspended on "24" because Kiefer Sutherland needs surgery.

STAGE

• Writing in The Detroit News, critic Lawrence B. Johnson raves about the touring production of "August: Osage County" that's in East Lansing and Detroit this week.

AND FINALLY ...

• The Associated Press wraps up the first day of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

Renee Tellez contributed to this roundup. Bob Needham is director of entertainment content for AnnArbor.com. Reach him at bobneedham@annarbor.com or 734-623-2541, and follow him on Twitter @bobneedham.