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American Idol Episode: "American Idol"

Season 6, Episode 33
Episode Synopsis: A star-studded episode benefiting young people living in extreme poverty in America and Africa. Performers include Kelly Clarkson and Jeff Beck; Carrie Underwood; Josh Groban; Annie Lennox; Celine Dion; Il Divo; Rascal Flatts; and Earth, Wind and Fire. Those appearing include Bono; Jack Black; Ben Stiller; Madonna; Forest Whitaker; Helena Bonham Carter; Teri Hatcher; Gwyneth Paltrow; and Helen Mirren. Ellen DeGeneres hosts the portion of the show telecast from the Walt Disney Concert Hall. Original Air Date: Apr 25, 2007

April 25, 2007: 70 Million Votes and Everyone's Safe!

This is going to be a different kind of blog tonight as I am frankly stunned, shocked and really pleasantly surprised that Idol pulled this little telethon together so quickly and so effectively. Idol is in a position to do something to help others less fortunate, and I am proud they took this opportunity to do it. They have friends in very high places, and scores of Idol-worshiping celebrities offered their services to help spread the message. Not only that, but they partnered with One.org to bring awareness to extreme poverty. And although the show felt pretty much like a long Ford commercial, I am happy and amazed that they did it. A little more than halfway through the show Ryan announced they had raised $30 million! That’s pretty impressive. So if you haven’t donated, do so now! There were some funny moments, but mostly these were two hours that really touched me. I started to lose it during the segment about New Orleans: After walking back and forth to the bathroom f... read more

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