Allmusic Blog — American Idol raised over $15 million on Wednesday night with its two-hour-plus Idol Gives Back special, which featured performances by Elton John, Carrie Underwood, Alicia Keys, the Black Eyed Peas and more. The event took place on two stages and ra... more info

VH1 News — Carrie Underwood is keeping her season nine 'American Idol' favorite contestant a secret. more info

MTV.com News — 'I will keep it to myself 'cause I never talk about who my favorites are,' season four 'Idol' winner says.By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Ryan J. Downey Carrie Underwood Photo: Jon Kopaloff/ FilmMagic After gracing the stage to sing her ... more info

MTV.com News — On 'Idol Gives Back' week, it was hard to notice anything but Crystal Bowersox.By Jim Cantiello Tim Urban and Ryan Seacrest on "American Idol" on Wednesday Photo: FOX It was "Idol Gives Back" week on "American Idol," that time on the show w... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol Recap: ‘Gives Back’ in the Saddle Again The spirit of generosity was most definitely in the air during tonight’s Idol Gives Back telecast. President Obama quoted Randy. Victoria Beckham interacted with common folk. And Tatiana de... more info

VH1 News — "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood and David Arquette talked backstage at Wednesday's "Idol Gives Back" special about why the fundraising special is important to them. more info

MTV.com News — 'American Idol' winner and actor David Arquette explain fundraiser's importance.By Ryan J. Downey  Carrie Underwood backstage at "Idol Gives Back" on Wednesday Photo: Jon Kopaloff/ FilmMagic PASADENA, California — Leave it to a small... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Time finally ran out for "American Idol" contestant Tim Urban on Wednesday as Elton John, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood and The Black Eyed Peas all took to the stage for a fund-raising special benefiting children's, hunger and he... more info

VH1 News — "Idol Gives Back" got a hand from Alicia Keys, Joss Stone, Elton John, the Black Eyed Peas and more. Carrie Underwood also performed during the "American Idol" fundraising effort. more info

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