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ExxonMobil And News Corporation To Sponsor Idol Gives Back
March 29, 2008 10:01 AM by Joe Reality
ExxonMobil and News Corporation are once again returning as lead corporate sponsors for Idol Gives Back. Both companies will be donating to this American Idol special that helps raise money for charities. Charities benefiting from the program 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.
Last year, Idol Gives Back raised over $76 million for charity and received a Governor’s Award Emmy. This year, numerous celebrities have signed on to appear on Idol Gives Back. Celebrities include Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Mariah Carey, Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Forest Whitaker, Billy Crystal, Dane Cook, Kiefer Sutherland, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart, Gloria Estefan, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Jennifer Connolly, Elliott Yamin, Fantasia and Amy Adams.
Idol Gives Back is also looking for more corporate sponsors to make donations in support of the charities benefiting from the program. The donations will help children in both the United States and around the world. Idol Gives Back airs on Wednesday, April 9 from 7:30 PM to 10 PM ET/PT on FOX.
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