Celine Dion, Ashley Tisdale & More Join 'Idol Gives Back'

By Access HollywoodMarch 27, 2008, 11:37 am PDT

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- A host of A-list stars are joining the "Idol Gives Back" fold, it was announced earlier toady.

Singing sensation Celine Dion, box office busting funnyman Robin Williams, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Yankee-for-a-day Billy Crystal, funnyman Dane Cook and "High School Musical" stars Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens were just some of the names Fox added to "American Idol's" charity night, set to air April 9.

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For years "American Idol" has ruled television screens as the biggest ratings juggernaut in primetime. And last year, in their sixth season, they decided to change the focus of the competition for one week - bringing in a host of stars, including Gwen Stefani and Bono, who helped them raise awareness and funds, which have supported charities across the globe.

This year will be no different and even more stars are flocking to the "Idol" stage.

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Oscar winner Jennifer Connoly, "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, "Enchanted" actress Amy Adams, former "Idol" alumni Eliott Yamin (Season 5) and "Idol" Season 3 winner Fantasia, will also turn up for the 2008 installment of "Idol Gives Back."

The two-and-a-half-hour show will be broadcast from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, the location the Academy Awards are held every year.

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Last year the event raised over $76 million for charity.

This year, monies raised will go to the Children's Defense Fund, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Make It Right, Malaria No More, Save The Children, and the Children's Health Fund.

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The newly announced stars join a cast which already includes U2's Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli and Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart and Gloria Estefan.

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  • wbgrl99
    Too bad the show is a piece of %@!*#!
    report abuseposted October 2, 2008, 9:57 am PDT
  • sarakisslee
    She is hot and sexy. She even uploaded her private sexy photos and videos at the millionaire & celebrity dating club ^^^^^^S e e k w e a l t h y. C O M^^ ^^^^. She drives lots of guys crazy.
    report abuseposted September 14, 2008, 4:32 am PDT
  • pilarseamans
    I agree. I hope some of the money raised yesterday on "Idols gives back" does to go Autism Speaks or any autism organization. My son is 5 years old and he has autism. It's been a long process to get him any help at all.
    report abuseposted April 10, 2008, 11:26 am PDT
  • Fridi
    Why not "give back" to Autism Speaks" while as a quiet epidemic 1 in 150 U.S. kids have the disorder and 1 in 94 boys? This underscores the developmentally delayed of all kinds right here at home. Many parents cannot work due to the disorder and many marriages are broken. So these kids depend upon the School Districts, the States, the Federal Government, and are soon
    report abuseposted April 7, 2008, 7:53 pm PDT
  • s_dude
    I think idols gives back should give back to the US why africa..let their goverment find some way to help their people...Their are many poor peoples and children here in america too......
    report abuseposted April 5, 2008, 6:20 am PDT
  • MIleyloverxoxo
    omg omg omg miley is going to perform??? SWEEEET im not going to miss it for the world
    report abuseposted April 1, 2008, 7:28 am PDT
  • mileystar929292
    i cna't wait to see idol gives back i want to see miley perform
    report abuseposted March 30, 2008, 10:30 am PDT
  • Sarah
    courtneyn. You sicken me.
    report abuseposted March 28, 2008, 9:36 pm PDT
  • miley
    omg miley cyrus s going to be on their ! i dont usually watch that show but im watching it on that night now ! yes
    report abuseposted March 28, 2008, 3:04 pm PDT
  • Mandee
    i think american idol gives back is a goodthing. they send money where its needed like new orleans, africa, these places need the money. either to rebuild, supplies, food, water and clothing . its nice to see celebs giving back.
    report abuseposted March 28, 2008, 9:00 am PDT
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