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- 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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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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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
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.
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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Idol Gives Back Questions
Do you give back to the community with impact? 2 Answersi will make a hospital in villages where health facility is almost nill like in africa ,india etc read more
If you adopt a child and don't bond with him/her, should you try to give the child back? 9 AnswersHmm... 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 i... read more
What is the American Idol theme tonight? 1 AnswerTop 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... read more
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*WireImage: [http://www.wireimage.com/GalleryListing.asp?navtyp=gls311622&nbc1=1 Idol Gives Back 2008 Arrival Photos]
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Idol Gives Back '07 Clips
- YouTube Video: Fantasia Barrino and Elliott Yamin in Mongolia (Time: 2:51)
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stan or hayley? WHO GIVES A SHIT , Idol is crap , BRING BACK DANCE !
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Check this vid - Miley Cyrus - Good and Broken - Idol Gives Back http://bit.ly/8I8w3q Plz ReTweet!
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@DavidArchie I just watched on youtube when you and the other idol contestants sang Seasons of Love for Idol gives back Love you guys<3
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nggak sabar pengen januari tahun depan,american idol udah mulai loh!yang paling gue suka ada lah moment idol gives back,banyak penyanyi TOP!
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