Just Stand Up!

Even though I won't be able to watch it from the UK (thank you, Uncle Bob, for recording it for me!) I have been following Stand Up to Cancer as the big day approaches and am very excited for the broadcast!


Yesterday I downloaded the new single "Just Stand Up," released on September 2 on iTunes. This song was recorded especially for the show and includes an absolutely stellar cast of female performers rockin' out with a great message to spread:

If the mind keeps thinking you’ve had enough
But the heart keeps telling you don’t give up
Who are we to be questioning, wondering what is what
Don’t give up
THROUGH IT ALL, JUST STAND UP!

Performers on the single include my personal fave these days, Leona Lewis, as well as Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey, Fergie, Mary J. Blige, and many, many other superstars.

To be completely honest, the song is a little corny - but it's also catchy, and it's amazing that all these women came together to create it. You can listen to the single (and download it!) on iTunes here.

Also amazing? The celebrity lineup for the broadcast! LOOK: Casey Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Christina Applegate, Lance Armstrong, Abigail Breslin, Josh Brolin, David Cook, Katie Couric, Dana Delany, Fran Drescher, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kirsten Dunst, Elizabeth Edwards, Jon Favreau, America Ferrera, Charles Gibson, Neil Patrick Harris, Salma Hayek, Scarlett Johansson, Masi Oka, Danica Patrick, Christina Ricci, Robin Roberts, Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson, Meryl Streep, Hilary Swank, Charlize Theron, Goran Visnjic, Forest Whitaker, Brian Williams and Reese Witherspoon.

And apparently Brad Garrett is getting a live on-air prostate exam. Love it.

So please tune in! And let me know how it is!