U.S. music mogul Russell Simmons, who is organizing the U.S. Live 8 concert in Philadelphia, is trying to persuade Michael Jackson to lead the concert finale, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported Thursday. Hip hop pioneer Simmons, who is the founder of the Def Jam record label, told the paper that he was working on a dream lineup for the finale: Michael Jackson, Prince, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Alicia Keys and Beyonce, all singing “We Are the World,” the anthem of 1985’s Live Aid concert. Jackson was one of the artists who sang the song in the Live Aid concert. Simmons admitted that he’s had no response from Jackson, Prince or Usher - “but they haven’t said no. Until they say no, I’ll keep dreaming.” Saturday - the day of - sound checks are due to begin with Destiny’s Child at 7 a.m. Then it’s Jars of Clay (7:30), Dave Matthews (8), Alicia Keys (8:30), Kaiser Chiefs (9), and Black Eyed Peas, with the Marleys (9:30). The big show is to start at noon.

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