New music royalty present for the recording session on Monday included Usher, Jamie Foxx, Pink, Maroon 5's Adam Levine, the Jonas Brothers, Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias, Jordin Sparks, Raphael Saadiq, Rob Thomas, India Arie, Jason Mraz, Tyrese, Will I. Am, Miley Cyrus, Mary Mary, the Fray's Isaac Slade, child prodigy pianist Ethan Bortnick, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger and Julianne Hough, Akon, Brandy, Melanie Fiona, Mya, Musiq Soulchild, Katharine McPhee, Trey Songz, and Faith Evans. Lil Wayne told the press that he was proud and humbled to sing the solo that Bob Dylan made famous in the original. Rappers such as Kanye West, Busta Rhymes, LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, T Pain and Bizzie Bone also added their unique sounds to the mix. This time around, it was a family affair for Richie and Quincy Jones, who co-produced the first version and produced the 2010 version. Richie's daughter, Nicole Richie, her daughter Harlow, and husband Joel Madden and his brother, Benji Madden from Good Charlotte were on hand, along with Jones' daughter, Parks and Recreation star Rashida Jones. Jackson's nephews, 3T members Taj, Taryll and TJ Jackson (the sons of Jackson's brother Tito), and former Michael Jackson guitarist Orianthi pitched in as well.
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