3.27.2008

Link of the Day - IDOL GIVES BACK

Fan of American Idol or not, you just can't help but be in awe of when musicians and music companies get together to raise money for a worthy cause. The producers and artists of American Idol are doing just that again this year. Below is a news release from their web site American Idol last year they were able to raise 76,000,000 for their cause.

March 26, 2008 - Posted by Miles

The Emmy Award-winning IDOL GIVES BACK returns with an illustrious group of celebrity participants to help raise awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities Wednesday, April 9 (7:30-10:00 ET/PT) on FOX.

Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia and Amy Adams join previously announced international talent and sports figures Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart and Gloria Estefan.

Tickets for the star-studded event are currently on sale to the general public. The event will tape at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Sunday, April 6. Visit our IDOL GIVES BACK section for further information.

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, IDOL GIVES BACK raised over $76 million for charity and garnered a prestigious Governor's Award Emmy.

During the show, viewers will be able to make donations via toll-free lines and the Internet. Money raised by the charity special will be distributed by IDOL GIVES BACK to the following beneficiaries:

The Children's Defense Fund
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
Make It Right
Malaria No More
Save The Children
The Children's Health Fund

1 comment:

Unknown said...

raising money is always good but if Idol really wants to give back-how about they give a 30 % cut of their advertising revenue from the show to charity instead of or in addition to asking viewers for money.