If I was a candidate, I'd probably have Niel Young, Offspring, System of a Down, blink-182, Roger Waters , and the Chili Peppers play at a fundraiser. Whether or not they would is highly doubtful. I would pay these idiots to stay as far away as possible, however:

The likely Democratic presidential nominee is about to get some big gun help from some major pop stars.

Next week it will be announced, I am told, that Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond will perform a one off-concert for John Kerry. The pair, who had a huge hit many generations ago with "You Don't Send Me Flowers," will be sending bouquets of cash Kerry's way on June 7 in Los Angeles. Streisand isn't likely to stop there. She performed for Al Gore in the 2000 presidential race and is expected to start pitching in all over the place later this year.

Meantime, New York will reciprocate three days later on June 10 when a gaggle of superstars hits the stage at Radio City Music Hall for Kerry. Expect to see Bette Midler, John Mellencamp, Sheryl Crow, Robin Williams and Whoopi Goldberg among the many names at that show. (If the latter two are there, Billy Crystal can't be far behind.)

I would poke my eyes out and perforate my eardrums before attending that gig.