Idol Chit Chat - Milwaukee

We now have concrete details about this season’s ‘Idol Gives Back’ special. FOX announced Monday that the event will raise awareness and funds to benefit six charities including: the Children’s Defense Fund, The Global Fund, Make It Right, Malaria No More, Save The Children and the Children’s Health Fund.

The event, scheduled to air April 9, will have a special start time (6:30 p.m.) and will be bigger and more ambitious than ever. Some of the already confirmed celebrities include: Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Mariah Carey, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend and Snoop Dogg. Click here for the latest information on ‘Idol Gives Back.’

Last week’s fallen contestant David Hernandez says song selection and not exotic dance moves led to the end of his ‘Idol’ run. Read more at Eonline.com.

But, could Hernandez’s demise have been the result of another contestant being “too hot to send home?” TMZ thinks it is possible in the case of Kristy Lee Cook. According to the web site, “several contestants were overheard discussing Kristy’s survival and the prevailing theory was that she was saved… because it’s too early to send home the hot chick.” Click here for more from TMZ.

It’s another Lennon-McCartney week for ‘Idol’ contestants. Watch it all Tuesday & Wednesday nights only on FOX 6!

And, don’t forget – if you missed a performance or want to save a copy for your iPod or other mp3 device, check out iTunes for both audio and video versions of your favorite ‘Idol’ performances!

Until next week,

Web Producer Amy

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