"Idol" giving back for a third time
American Idol contestants (from L-R) Brooke White, David Archuleta, Kristy Lee Cook, David Cook, Carly Smithson, Jason Castro, Syesha Mercado and Michael Johns sing at the ''Idol Gives Back'' show at the Kodak theatre in Hollywood, California April 6, 2008.
Credit: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "American Idol" is bringing back its "Idol Gives Back" charitable special on April 21 after a yearlong hiatus.
The special, airing during the top-seven Wednesday results show, will benefit Children's Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Children and the United Nations Foundation. More than $140 million was raised in two previous specials.
In addition to the fundraising, the April 21 show also will feature that week's voting results and the elimination of a finalist.
"American Idol" will return for a ninth season in January with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson, Kara DioGuardi and rookie Ellen DeGeneres.
(Editing by DGoodman at Reuters)
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