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Idol Gives Back, In Pictures

Before we get down to the business of determining who is sent home tonight on American Idol (we foresee an upset, with Carly Smithson getting the surprising boot), let's relive Idol Gives Back on more time.

Here are a series of pictures from the event, from shots of established stars such as Mariah Carey, to those of up-and-comers such as David Cook. Click on each now for a larger version...

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Idol Gives Back: Your Favorite Moment?

We're asking readers to write in and let us know what was your favorite moment from last night's Idol Gives Back broadcast?

The most important thing, of course, was the money donated to charities around the world and we'd like to thank every viewer that called in.

Now, take a look at the list below and let us know which moment stood out the most for you:

  • The Idols singing "Don’t Stop the Music” by Rihanna
  • Fergie taking the stage with John Legend and then Heart
  • Jimmy Kimmel roasting Simon Cowell
  • Carrie Underwood’s performance

Shout to the Lord

  • Alicia Keys in Africa
  • Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray’s trip to Kentucky
  • Mariah Carey’s performance of “Fly Like a Bird”
  • Chris Daughtry visiting Uganda?

Or did you like something else best? Leave a comment. Let us know. And, of course, get ready for ANOTHER American Idol broadcast tonight. Yes!


More Idol Gives Back Photos

We hope all American Idol fans are preparing to watch Idol Gives Back tonight and donate at least a few bucks to the cause.

Here are a couple backstage photos of your favorite finalists during the taping of the special:

David and Brooke

David Archuleta and Brooke White are backstage buddies.

Wonders in White

David Cook and Carly Smithson are wonders in white.

Also scheduled to appear/perform are Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, WWE superstars Triple H, John Cena and so many more!


Brad Pitt Gives Back

Brad Pitt is just one of several celebrities who will make an appearance on this Wednesday's Idol Gives Back special. Here's a shot of the actor during his taped segment.

The show hopes to top last year's $75 million raised in the name of charities across the world.

We plan on calling in and helping out. We hope you do, too.

Giving Back

Idol Gives Back Lineup Announced

800014280_220_cache.jpg Fox has announced that Idol Gives Back - the fund-raiser that in its inaugural edition generated $76 million for charity - this season will be broadcast Wednesday, April 9, from 8 to 10 pm/ET.

Promising an event "bigger and more ambitious than ever," Fox thus far has lined up the following celebrities:

  • Bono
  • Brad Pitt
  • Reese Witherspoon
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Mariah Carey
  • Eli Manning
  • Peyton Manning
  • Fergie
  • Chris Daughtry
  • Carrie Underwood
  • Annie Lennox
  • John Legend
  • Snoop Dogg