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April 1st, 2010
05:33 PM ET
'Idol Gives Back' announces first performers
 testing captions Fox has announced some of the artists who will be participating in the “Idol Gives Back” program. Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck are the first batch of performers slated for the philanthropic event scheduled to air April 21 as part of the hist show, "American Idol." “Idol Gives Back” has raised over $140 million for charity to date. This year’s special will help raise awareness and funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities, including Children’s Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and the United Nations Foundation.
Viewers of the show will be able to make donations during and following the show during which time the week’s voting results will be revealed, and one finalist will be sent home. More performers are expected to be announced. |
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I agree with jason too – with the exception for Mr Beck of course – Long Live Rock, Down with this over-processed, non-talent BS crap!!! And yes, be-otche Janice – I can sing!
The Only time, and I MEAN ONLY Time I watched this HIDEOUS program is because the Master Jeff Beck was on it, so... AGAIN...
he is VERY generous, and I will have just come back from seeing him in all(4) of his California Concerts!
He IS THE BEST!
When will Idol invite Elvis to mentor the contestants and perform on the show?
I want to see Season 7's best: David Archuleta, Brooke White, and Carly Smithson!
Please!
jason, u r an idiot
ANYTIME JEFF BECK IS THERE ITS ALL GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!
THIS IS WHAT I SAY
DRAGA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There are a lot of great singers like Brad Paisley,Rascal Flatts,Brooks and Dunn who are on thier farewell tour,and that's just to name a few.
Some of the singers they invite on is plain nonsence. And you all know who I am talking about.
Does it matter to anyone who sings? Think about it...As long as it raises money and the money goes to the said charities, they are gaining. Can't we stand a little to lose while others in need gain? Where is the humanitary dignity in any of us?
Annie Lennox has been terrible lately. Have any of you heard her? She is terrible. She has had lots of trouble with her voice in the last few years, which in turn doesn't help her singing. I guess it's the only gig she can get.
ummmm... the show is not called "make sure jason is entertained." it's called "idol gives back" and it's GREAT that such a popular show is demonstrating a spirit of giving back. our society is all about 'what's in it for me' and this is very refreshing. i still remember kelly clarkson's performance of 'up to the mountain' with jeff beck a few years back, which was INCREDIBLE. i look forward to unique performances. i might not love them all, but i respect all the artists who participate.
i just wonder why people can't just enjoy the entertainment, even if it's not their "cup of tea", it's entertainment, not meant to be specific for YOU, but broader for the whole general audience. what you like, I don't, what I like, someone else doesn't. so what, it's mindless entertainment!! ugh.
Seriously? Stop complaining, the main focus of this is to raise money for charities
Wow – Jason, your a real Debbie Downer huh? Do you like ANYTHING?
I think it's a fun, entertaining little show to watch.
Can't wait to watch the "hist" show... whatever happened to editing?
well one light in this mess will be Carrie Underwood..just have her sing every song from her albums..forget everyone else and I will be so there..she can certainly hold her own,,,LOL
Jason – excellent post! So true. Where the @#&#& are the real singers?
Bring back Diddy Dirty Money!! (opposite day. just kidding.)
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oh no, not 'Idol Gives Back' again!!... What a mess!! gosh, I am sooooo tired of this event... blah blah blah!...
I agree with Jason. Green Day was pretty good a couple years back though...
I think they should have all of the past Idol winners team up to do one of the wonderful group songs that Idol is so famous for....just kidding of course.....
Jason, how well do you sing?
Because Annie Lennox did so well last time?! No! She was terrible. Also- Black Eyed Peas? I wonder which auto-tuned piece of garbage they'll perform this time. I don't even watch the results shows anymore, as I cannot stand these pop artists that perform every Wednesday- just horrible performers, and singers: Usher, Kesha, Diddy, Orianthi, Miley Cyrus – just nothing but terrible singers, with horrendous songs. It appears as though Idol Gives Back will be no different. This is one episode my TiVo will not be recording. It's just sad when they cannot find a single performer with natural talent to perform on a singing show.