Fox's second annual American Idol special fund raising event Idol Gives Back aired on April 9 2008, hosted by Ryan Seacrest and guest co-host Ellen DeGeneres.
Performers included Miley Cyrus, Carrie Underwood, Mariah Carey, Daughtry, Snoop Dogg Annie Lennox, Maroon 5, Fergie Fantasia and Elliot Yamin.
Presidential hopefuls Barack Obama, Hillary Rodham Clinton, and John McCain also made videos for the event.
Idol Gives Back Spoilers Links
American Idol: Idol Gives Back 2008
USA Today: Stars, politicians lend a hand for Wednesday's Idol charity Show (April 8, 2008)
MJs Big Blog: Idol Gives Back Spoilers (April 7 , 2008)
Entertainment Weekly: On the Scene: Idol Gives Back (April 7, 2008)
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Does anyone know why they're not doing ''Idol Gives Back'' this year?(1 Answer)
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According to this article, since the economy is so bad, they didn't want to ask people for money. http://www.tvguide.com/American-Idol/American-Idol-Shelves-1000800.aspx
Do I want to read American Idol spoilers befote the ep airs on the west coast?(1 Answer)
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Heck yeah you do! We're live-blogging it right here: http://www.mahalo.com/American_Idol_Spoilers Right now!
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Organizers hope to raise $100 million
