Just as the lights start going back on around parts of the storm-ravaged East Coast, NBCUniversal is announcing plans for a Sandy benefit concert featuring the likes of Jersey's own Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi, as well as New York natives Billy Joel and Christina Aguilera. Sting, who sings the song "Englishman in New York," also is performing.

The hour-long telethon, dubbed "Hurricane Sandy - Coming Together," airs Friday at 8 p.m. Eastern and will be hosted by NBC’s Matt Lauer. It will be broadcast live on the East...