Thursday night, "American Idol" host RYAN SEACREST announced that the tally of monies raised by "Idol Gives Back" had reached $60 million with more funds expected for the six charities, which include Children’s Defense Fund, The Children’s Health Fund, The Global Fund, Make It Right, Malaria No More and Save the Children’s U.S. Programs.
Baseball has its trading cards. Now "American Idol" will have its own limited-edition collectable stamps featuring KELLY CLARKSON, RUBEN STUDDARD, FANTASIA, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, TAYLOR HICKS, JORDIN SPARKS and the soon-to-be named winner of season seven.
Once lumped in with '80s fads like headbands and legwarmers, MEMBERS ONLY jackets have gotten a hip makeover, and are now being worn by music's sassiest sirens -- FERGIE, MARIAH CAREY and MILEY CYRUS. Last night on "Idol Gives Back," "The Dutchess" rocked the front-zip biker jacket in soft black leather (available this summer), while bling-loving Mimi has been showing off the solid-gold zippered version (see thumbnail).
The "American Idol" stage was veritably overflowing with star power Wednesday night as the A-List came out to support "Idol Gives Back."
BRAD PITT, REESE WITHERSPOON, ROBIN WILLIAMS, DAVID and VICTORIA BECKHAM, and ELLEN DeGENERES were just a few of the big names who appeared on the program.
"American Idol" judge PAULA ABDUL stopped by the ET stage this morning, and filled MARY HART in on all the latest from the hit talent competition -- as well as a little dish from tonight's "Idol Gives Back," airing on FOX beginning at 7:30 p.m.
JORDIN SPARKS is on the rise! The former "American Idol" winner's second single "No Air," a duet with CHRIS BROWN, is currently at No. 5 on the music charts, and her self-titled album has gone gold! She'll also tour as the opening act for ALICIA KEYS starting April 19.
But the singing star is just getting started. In the spirit of "Idol Gives Back," Jordin is also giving back with Do Something and Staples. The trio are teaming up with a Public Service Announcement encouraging teens to hold school supply drives this summer and drop off new notebooks, markers, pens, backpacks and other school stuff at any Staples store starting in July for underprivileged kids. The PSA begins airing in May.
Bono, Miley Cyrus, Reese Witherspoon and Celine Dion are just a few of the celebs taking part in "Idol Gives Back," airing Wednesday, April 9 at 7:30 p.m. on FOX.
"Idol Gives Back" filmed segments for its upcoming Wednesday night two-and-a-half-hour special presentation on FOX, beginning at 7:30 p.m., and ET's KEVIN FRAZIER was on hand to catch all the backstage action!
DOLLY PARTON's "Do I Ever Cross Your Mind" was the swan song for "American Idol" hopeful RAMIELE MALUBAY, who got her walking papers on Wednesday night's results show.
TERI HATCHER takes off her "Desperate Housewives" baby bump to rehearse with the BAND FROM TV for her upcoming appearances on "Idol Gives Back" and this weekend's "Comedy for a Cure" -- and ET was there.
The Band from TV includes such famous faces as HUGH LAURIE, JAMES DENTON, GREG GRUNBERG, BONNIE SOMERVILLE and BOB GUINEY.
After Tuesday night's performance of a DOLLY PARTON classic, "American Idol" contestant DAVID COOK was taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital after it was decided he required medical attention.
REESE WITHERSPOON headed south to New Orleans to volunteer at a local school, according to Us Weekly. Her trip will be featured on the April 9 "Idol Gives Back" special airing on FOX.
ELLEN DeGENERES will make an encore appearance with RYAN SEACREST as co-host of "Idol Gives Back," when the fundraiser airs on Wednesday, April 9, beginning at 7:30 p.m. on FOX.
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