Do you remember the “Idol Gives Back” event from last year? I remember thinking that it was a good idea, that they raised quite a bit of money from it, and that it’s good that the money goes to people who really need it. I also remember thinking that stars like Paula, Simon and Ryan shouldn’t be allowed to deal with people who need help, as they made disgusted faces and made people feel bad about themselves and the situations they were in. Carrie Underwood, however, a “real person” was great with the kids, playing with them and talking to them, touching their hands and letting them touch her and sit on her lap. It’s amazing what being a “real person” does for you.

But Idol’s giving it another shot and I’m hoping for two things: 1) they find people who know how to work with peope who don’t make millions of dollars to actually show sympathy to people instead of sending people who have never stayed in anything less than a four star hotel to be disgusted by them and 2) the event raises money that can be used to help the people who need it most.

This year, the “Idol Gives Back” event will includee U2’s Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli and Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry (real person - hurray!), Carrie Underwood (real person - hurray!), Annie Lennox, John Legend and Snoop Dog. The episode will air April 9, 2007.

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