Idol Chatter 3-3-08: Fun IDOL GIVES BACK Details
Mariah Carey.
Bono.
John Legend.
Annie Lennox.
Snoop Dogg.
Sounds like a list of singers whose songs the hopefuls on American Idol might cover. But, it's REALLY just a few of the big-name singers and celebrities set to appear on the now-annual Idol Gives Back special, April 9th on FOX43!
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Reese Witherspoon.
Fergie.
Peyton and Eli Manning.
And the list goes on (and gets hotter)!
Brad Pitt.
Miley Cyrus.
Chris Daughtry.
Carrie Underwood.
And that's just the list of celebs announced so far! The stars are DEFINITELY coming out to help Idol raise money during a 2-hour a music celebration to raise awareness and benefit various U.S. and international charities.
This year’s event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and will feature incredible international talent (like those listed above)! The star-studded evening will echo the success of last year’s Idol Gives Back, which raised over $76 million for various U.S. charities that deliver support to underprivileged children in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the country, providing them with medical care, food and grocery products, health and life skills and literacy programs, among other important initiatives.
In Africa, funds were dedicated to organizations that support efforts to battle poverty through various health and education programs, including delivering medical supplies and providing clean water.
The brainchild of Simon Fuller, Idol Gives Back has been recognized as a life-changing program, earning praise from many of the world’s best known figures, including: President George W. Bush, HRH Prince Charles and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown.
Last season’s special featured performances from the American Idol stage, where Ryan Seacrest hosted alongside judges Randy Jackson, Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell.
Visit americanidol.com for more information on Idol Gives Back, as well as exclusive videos, photos, special behind-the-scenes information and all of your AMERICAN IDOL news.
(And, of course, you can always get your Idol updates from the FOX43 Idol Experts, right here on Electric Blogaloo!)
 | Collins: Not a lot of things impress me, as you know by now! But THIS is going to be one incredible show. If last year's effort is any indication, we're in for a spectacular night of entertainment and surprises, all in the name of some truly worth causes. The only downside is...none of the singers will be sent home that night! I do love watching them squirm on that stage as they await Seacrest's announcement of their fate! Still, if we MUST take a night off from the competition, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better reason! |
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