Chinese American entertainers stage benefit

NEW YORK: More than 200 Chinese American entertainers staged a benefit performance here on Sunday afternoon, which raised more than $106,000 for victims of the earthquake.

The performers, including singers, musicians, martial artists and a competitor in this year's local beauty queen contest, endured showers during much of the five-hour event.

"None of the performers changed their appearance because of the rain," Richard Li, one of the event's organizers, said.