Almost $45 Million Raised for Charity by Idol Gives Back
The Idol Gives Back fundraising effort, which culminated Wednesday night with a two-hour television event, has raised almost $45 million to benefit various U.S. and international charities including the Childrens Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No More, Save the Childrens U.S. Programs and the United Nations Foundation. Learn more about these charities.
This year, Idol Gives Back was broadcast live from the American Idol stage and The Pasadena Civic Auditorium, where Queen Latifah emceed...
Queen Latifah to Emcee Additional Idol Gives Back Celebration
While Ryan Seacrest hosts Idol Gives Back from the American Idol stage in Los Angeles, Queen Latifah will join the celebration as emcee live from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, an additional venue sponsored by ExxonMobil, Wednesday, April 21 at 8/7c on FOX. This year, Idol Gives Back will feature performances and appearances by some of Hollywoods biggest stars, including Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, The Black Eyed Peas, Annie Lennox and Jeff Beck.
Tickets are currently on sale for the Idol Giv...
Jennifer Hudson to Perform at the White House
Superstar and former Idol finalist Jennifer Hudson will perform at the White House on February 10, 2010. She will be singing at an event hosted by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama called In Performance at the White House: A Celebration of Music from the Civil Rights Movement. The concert celebrates Black History month and focuses on music that captures the struggles of the Civil Rights Movement. The performances will happen in the White Houses East Room, and President Obama w...