Idol Gives Back Returns!

American Idol will once again host Idol Gives Back, the Emmy Award-winning television event and musical celebration raising awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities, during the Top 7 Results Show Wednesday, April 21 at 8/7c on FOX. Childrens Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Childrens U.S. Programs and the United Nations Foundation are confirmed beneficiaries.

I am very pleased to announce that we will be doing our third Idol Gives Back on April 21, 2010, said Simon Fuller, Idol creator and CEO of 19 Entertainment. This is our opportunity to reach out and support the people of America and around the world who need our compassion and generosity to improve or even save their lives. America will undoubtedly prove once again what a remarkable and generous nation it is. For American Idol to be able to facilitate this kind of initiative makes me very proud.

In todays tough economic times, its more important than ever but more difficult than ever to raise money to help those in need, said Mike Darnell, President of Alternative Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. With this years Idol Gives Back, were focused on raising awareness about thechallenges that so many children and familiescurrently face and demonstrating how even small donations can make a difference and help save lives. Every little bit counts.

Theres never been a more important and appropriate time to give what we can to help those less fortunate, said Cecile Frot-Coutaz, executive producer of American Idol. We all have less to give, and we may not raise as much as in previous years, but with the power of the Idol platform and the generosity of our viewers, we hope to extend a much-needed compassionate hand to those … read more
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