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Who Knew That American Idol Could Ride the Wave to Help Japan?
American Idol Gives Back Again
Over the years American Idol has done a lot to raise awareness and funds to events happening around the world. Their annual Idol Gives Back event has raised money for underpriviledged kids around the world in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Now the singing competition is stepping up to use its high profile to help raise money for relief for the recent Japan earthquake and tsunami.
At the start of tonight’s episode the three judges — Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler, and Randy Jackson — along with host Ryan Seacrest announced that the show would be donating the proceeds from the sale of downloads of tonight’s songs on iTunes to the ongoing relief efforts. Tomorrow night viewers will be able to donate via text message during the results show.
If the results of the previous Idol Give Back efforts which have raised an estimated $175 million dollars for charitable causes, we can expect a big announcement about the total raised during tomorrow’s results show. The songs will be up for grabs immediately after tonight’s show.
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Jason commented on Mar 16 11 at 8:50 pmFinally somebody is doing something to help Japan! I mean no celebrites are doing anything for Japan! It’s actually really sad when you think about how Japan is the second home to many famous singers and celebrites!
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