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Idol Gives Back

American Idol — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:06:53 +0000

Stay tuned for more guest appearances and performances tonight.

Since last night Idol Gives Back has raised over $60 million. Great work!

If you haven’t donated by the traditional methods you can donate by downloading performances from last night through the iTunes application.

Guest appearances tonight: Zack and Cody, Dr. Phil, Ricki Lake, Michael Chiklis, Jim Carrey

The music dance video contained a bunch of familiar faces;: Ricki Lake, Rob Schneider, Camryn Manheim, Mary Murphy, Dr. Phil, Zack and Cody, Selma Blair, Kyra Sedgwick, George Lopez, Kylie Minogue. That’s just a few of the faces shown busting a move to “I’m a Believer.”

Forest Whitaker sent another video to share with everyone. Another heartbreaking video of children without parents.

The Idol Gives Back MySpace

American Idol — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:50:32 +0000

The Idol Gives Back MySpace page is also raising money tonight as the show airs. As of right now they have $25,111.

9:15 Update: $26,553
9:26 Update: $27,573
9:40 Update: $29,054
9:52 Update: $30,059
10:00 Update: $30,507
10:08 Update: $30,897

Donation Updates

American Idol — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:11:32 +0000

As Ryan Seacrest announces the amount of money donated throughout the show you will find the updated amounts here.

Update #1: $15 million thus far from sponsors!
Update #2 at 8:35: Over $18 million
Update #3 at 9:13: Almost $22 million

Idols Take Calls

American Idol — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:11:25 +0000

You might notice something a bit different this year. Some lucky viewers that call in to donate money to Idol Gives Back may have the chance to speak to one of the top 12 Idols.

Judges Videos

American Idol — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:02:17 +0000

Randy Jackson and Paula Abdul made a special video of a trip they made showing the levels of poverty that people in the United States live in and how unsafe our streets can be.

Simon traveled to New York and made a video about the Children’s Health Fund.

Idol Gives Back Guest Performances

American Idol — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:44:58 +0000

The first guest performance tonight was Snoop Dogg.

The second performance of the night belonged to Teri Hatcher and Band From TV. You may recognize some of the band members: Hugh Laurie, Greg Grunberg, James Denton, Jesse Spencer, and Bob Guiney.

The third performance of the night goes to Miss Miley Cyrus.

The fourth performance tonight was Fergie with John Legend on piano.

Taking the stage next was Heart with an appearance by Fergie.

After the Bono and Annie Lennox video she took the stage to perform a number.

Carrie Underwood returned to the Idol stage to perform.

Gloria Estefan and Sheila E performed “Get On Your Feet.”

Mariah Carey was the next performer with Randy Jackson on bass guitar.

Maria Shriver Makes an Appearance

American Idol — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:41:39 +0000

The first lady of California, Maria Shriver, made an appearance tonight to explain why it’s important to donate. She was surrounded by volunteers as she spoke. She asked all of us to help set a record tonight not only by donations but also by the amount of people that volunteer their time.

Idol Gives Back Guest Appearances

American Idol — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:35:54 +0000

The first celebrity to make an appearance on the show tonight asking viewers to donate was NASCAR driver Jimmy Johnson.

The following other people also have appeared on the show:

George Lopez, Kylie Minogue, Ben Stiller, Jennifer Connelly commercial, Kobe Bryant, Triple H, Mary Murphy, The Jonas Brothers, Billy Crystal, Bono Video, John Cena, Adam Sandler, Eli and Peyton Manning video, David and Victoria Beckham, Annie Lennox and Bono video, Kiefer Sutherland, Celine Dion, Jimmy Kimmel, Whoopi Goldberg, Ellen DeGeneres, Sarah Silverman, Exxon Mobile and Forest Whitaker video, Gordon Brown, Keith Urban, Reese Witherspoon video, Dane Cook, Alicia Keys video, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus video, Robin Williams, Rob Schneider, Tyra Banks, David Spade, Brad Pitt video, Daughtry video.

The American Idol Contestant Performances

American Idol — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:35:02 +0000

The show opens tonight with a dance sequence and all the Idols singing the Rihanna song “Don’t Stop the Music“.

The next song the Idols sang was, “Season of Love,” from the musical, Rent.

The last performance of the night was the song, “Shout to the Lord.”

How to Donate to Idol Gives Back

American Idol — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 23:31:29 +0000

If you are interested in donating to Idol Gives Back there are several ways that you can go about it.

First, you can donate by phone at: Call 1 877 IDOL AID (1 877 436 5243)

Second, you can donate by mail at:

Idol Gives Back Foundation
P.O Box 414214
Boston, MA 02241-4214

The American Idol website asks viewers to send checks payable to Idol Gives Back Foundation and not cash.

Third, you can donate by corporate matching by email at:
matchinggift@idolgivesbackfoundation.org

or by mail at:

Idol Gives Back Foundation
92 Corporate Park
Suite C, Box 324
Irvine, CA 92606-5106

Last but certainly not least you can donate by visiting this page. Just follow the directions listed to complete your donation.