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Idol Gives Back is an annual televised charity drive that first aired on April 24, 2007. The second charity drive, during season seven, aired on April 9, 2008. The event raises money to help fund projects to fight disease and promote education, largely in Africa, but also in other under privileged areas as well.
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Fast Facts
- First aired: April 24, 2007
- Second season airing: April 9, 2008
- Parent organization: American Idol
- 2007 show was co-hosted by Ellen DeGeneres
- News Corp. paid 10 cents per call for the first 50 million calls made
- Other major sponsors and contributors: Ford Motor Company, AT&T, Allstate, Exxon Mobil
- 2007 earnings: $75 millionOfficial Site: Idol Gives Back Announces the Impressive... (November 13, 2008)
- 2008 earnings: $64 millionOfficial Site: Idol Gives Back Announces the Impressive... (November 13, 2008)
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2008 Campaign
While Idol Gives Back was spread over two episodes of Idol in 2007, it aired as one 2 1/2-hour episode on April 9, 2008. Celebrity guest spots included performances by Miley Cyrus and Snoop Dogg and a special appearance by actor Brad Pitt. -
2008 Performers
- Snoop Dogg with Charlie Wilson
- Teri Hatcher
- Fergie
- Heart
- Annie Lennox
- Carrie Underwood
- Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown
- Gloria Estefan with Sheila E
- Chris Daughtry
- Mariah Carey
- Miley Cyrus
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2007 Campaign
Initiated by AI creator Simon Fuller and writer Richard Curtis, the first "Idol Gives Back" campaign sent funds to Africa and donated to Hurricane Katrina charitable funds. Corporations such as News Corp and Coca-Cola donated money based on the number of votes called into the show. Celebrity performances highlighted the two-night event, with appearances by Marc Anthony, Antonio Banderas, Bono, Tom Cruise, Ellen DeGeneres, Shaquille O'Neal and Gwyneth Paltrow. -
2007 Performers
- Earth, Wind & Fire
- Il Divo
- Carrie Underwood
- Jack Black
- Fergie
- Rascal Flatts
- Josh Groban
- Kelly Clarkson
- Celine Dion
- Annie Lennox
- Green Day
- Pink and Gwen Stefani were had taped segments for the show, but due to time constraints their segments were aired on later episodes.
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Charities Helped
- Save the Children
- America's Second Harvest
- Boys & Girls Club of America
- Children's Health Fund
- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS
- Tuberculosis & Malaria
- Malaria No More
- Nothing But Nets
- UNICEF
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The New York Times: Where Idol's Charitable Arm Reaches
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The Earth Times: Malaria No More to Continue Idol's Fight Against Malaria
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View All Idol Gives Back Questions (5681) | Ask a QuestionDo you give back to the community with impact? (2 Answers)i will make a hospital in villages where health facility is almost nill like in africa ,india etc read moreIf you adopt a child and don't bond with him/her, should you try to give the child back? (9 Answers)Hmm... actually, yeah... if you really can't bond, and if both feel the same way, then you're lucky that you can pass the child back for different adoption if it's ... read moreWhat is the American Idol theme tonight? (1 Answer)Top Downloads http://www.americanidolfan.net/2009/03/american-idol-theme-33109-top-downloads-itunes-theme.html "The American Idol theme for March 31, 2009 will be “Top Downloads“, and by that we assume Top 100 iTunes downloads, according to news spreading around the ... read more
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Idol Gives Back '07 Clips
- YouTube Video: Fantasia Barrino and Elliott Yamin in Mongolia (Time: 2:51)
