'Idol Gives Back' Comes Back In April

Fundraising 'American Idol' special will return after one-year hiatus.By Gil Kaufman Simon Cowell Photo: Gustavo Caballero/ Getty Images Next year's "American Idol" will be a mix of the old and new. On the one hand, the fourth seat will be filled by newbie judge Ellen DeGeneres. On the other, the "Idol Gives Back" charity special will return to the schedule after taking a one-year hiatus in the midst of the financial meltdown. The third edition of the fundraiser will air on April 21,...

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