Celine to appear on Idol Gives Back

[sgcpc]

oh yeah!!!!!!!! cant wait!!! did any of u guys say the idol, the idol's version of alone is horrible!!! not good at all!!! kinda ruined the song

[VinnyT.]

Celine Dion, Ashley Tisdale & More Join 'Idol Gives Back'

27.03.08 23:59

 

( Accecss Hollywood )- A host of A-list stars are joining the "Idol Gives Back" fold, it was announced earlier toady.

 

Singing sensation Celine Dion, box office busting funnyman Robin Williams, Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, Yankee-for-a-day Billy Crystal, funnyman Dane Cook and "High School Musical" stars Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens were just some of the names Fox added to "American Idol's" charity night, set to air April 9.

 

For years "American Idol" has ruled television screens as the biggest ratings juggernaut in primetime. And last year, in their sixth season, they decided to change the focus of the competition for one week - bringing in a host of stars, including Gwen Stefani and Bono, who helped them raise awareness and funds, which have supported charities across the globe.

 

This year will be no different and even more stars are flocking to the "Idol" stage.

 

Oscar winner Jennifer Connoly, "24" star Kiefer Sutherland, "Enchanted" actress Amy Adams, former "Idol" alumni Eliott Yamin (Season 5) and "Idol" Season 3 winner Fantasia, will also turn up for the 2008 installment of "Idol Gives Back."

 

The two-and-a-half-hour show will be broadcast from the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, the location the Academy Awards are held every year.

 

Last year the event raised over $76 million for charity.

 

This year, monies raised will go to the Children's Defense Fund, The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, Make It Right, Malaria No More, Save The Children, and the Children's Health Fund.

 

The newly announced stars join a cast which already includes U2's Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli and Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Maroon 5, Heart and Gloria Estefan.

[fred]

Who the heck is Ashley Tisdale?!

 

Is it a new thing, an old thing, a new old thing - I don't know!

 

/fred

[VinnyT.]

Who the heck is Ashley Tisdale?!

 

Is it a new thing, an old thing, a new old thing - I don't know!

 

/fred

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from high school musical

[A New Day Has Come]

OMG that is fantastic news I'm so excited.

[Céline's Blues]

OMG that is fantastic news I'm so excited.

 

Me too! OMG I can't hold myself!!!!!!

[celbabs]

She doesn't have to sing the next single from the album. Celine tends to do different things when she

does TV - not always the obvious next/current single. She may do something special like last year - NO ONE

expected that and it really got people talking!! Since she's on tour now she'll either do a prerecorded message or

a prerecorded performance. Whatever she does it'll be great!!

 

 

Yeah, it got a lot of people talking and a lot of people were talking about how horrific and embarassing it was! Many people think dead performers should stay dead and shouldn't be "brought back from the grave" to do virtual duets with has-been singers. Now, of course, I lurve me some Celine so I didn't think so; however, all I heard from people was how horrible it was and they couldn't believe that she did that. That's why, this year, I would prefer that she just sing a song by herself, from her new album.

[Celine AJ]

How will this be possible since she is performing in Perth on the 4th and in Malaysia on the 8th (from memory)...there is no way she will detour to Malaysia via LA........

 

Maybe it will be via satilite or something or they might show a song from the tour.....???

[Koolan]

How will this be possible since she is performing in Perth on the 4th and in Malaysia on the 8th (from memory)...there is no way she will detour to Malaysia via LA........

 

Maybe it will be via satilite or something or they might show a song from the tour.....???

 

Most of it are pre-recorded performances.

[CSCfan]

Celine will do a duet ("Imagine") with John Lennon!

 

Yoko will be soooo jealous!

[Your_Su_Phu]

Yeah, it got a lot of people talking and a lot of people were talking about how horrific and embarassing it was! Many people think dead performers should stay dead and shouldn't be "brought back from the grave" to do virtual duets with has-been singers. Now, of course, I lurve me some Celine so I didn't think so; however, all I heard from people was how horrible it was and they couldn't believe that she did that. That's why, this year, I would prefer that she just sing a song by herself, from her new album.

 

 

every part of your post was so harsh yet so true i just wanted to die lol

 

and eww at the most are pre-recorded part - maybe that means mariah's "performance" will be good

 

 

I just really need to personally see celine kick some diva #ss with some runs and screaming like she did divas live 98. i'll be content then. bring it on, mariah, whitney, xtina, beyonce, kelly, whatev

Edited March 27, 2008 at 10:21 PM by Your_Su_Phu

[Thecolourofmylove]

I'd bet my house she will NOT be singing. Last year, they had Madonna send a message from Africa and other stars just asking the audience to contribute in pre-taped messages. Not a chance she will perform, as Simon would say.

[aicee]

April? Well Around April Celine is back in Asia for China and Malaysia Tour.

[mebe]

I don't think she will sing but if she does, I hope she's gonns sing a NEW song from TC...an upbeat one such as FADE AWAY, SHADOW OF LOVE OR CAN'T FIGHT THE FEELING. Maybe MY LOVE would be good too!!

[Shaun]

OMG Yes! I cannot wait to see "Love Can Move Mountains" live again!!

[CelinesDIVO5]

She doesn't have to sing the next single from the album. Celine tends to do different things when she

does TV - not always the obvious next/current single. She may do something special like last year - NO ONE

expected that and it really got people talking!! Since she's on tour now she'll either do a prerecorded message or

a prerecorded performance. Whatever she does it'll be great!!

 

 

Yeah, it got a lot of people talking and a lot of people were talking about how horrific and embarassing it was! Many people think dead performers should stay dead and shouldn't be "brought back from the grave" to do virtual duets with has-been singers. Now, of course, I lurve me some Celine so I didn't think so; however, all I heard from people was how horrible it was and they couldn't believe that she did that. That's why, this year, I would prefer that she just sing a song by herself, from her new album.

 

 

i actually didn't hear much negativity about that performance at all...just about everyone i talked to about it thought it was so cool with how real it looked...i thought it was clever, and definitely fun..and a nice tribute to the king..how long was it that he was dead? 30 years last year?

[celbabs]

She doesn't have to sing the next single from the album. Celine tends to do different things when she

does TV - not always the obvious next/current single. She may do something special like last year - NO ONE

expected that and it really got people talking!! Since she's on tour now she'll either do a prerecorded message or

a prerecorded performance. Whatever she does it'll be great!!

 

 

Yeah, it got a lot of people talking and a lot of people were talking about how horrific and embarassing it was! Many people think dead performers should stay dead and shouldn't be "brought back from the grave" to do virtual duets with has-been singers. Now, of course, I lurve me some Celine so I didn't think so; however, all I heard from people was how horrible it was and they couldn't believe that she did that. That's why, this year, I would prefer that she just sing a song by herself, from her new album.

 

 

i actually didn't hear much negativity about that performance at all...just about everyone i talked to about it thought it was so cool with how real it looked...i thought it was clever, and definitely fun..and a nice tribute to the king..how long was it that he was dead? 30 years last year?

 

 

Am curious to ask - where do you live? New York here and most of the rest of the people I know are in Chicago. They villified her in both cities.

[Black Kitten]

great! something to watch out for this season! really excited!

[ThisTime]

That's so exciting!

I can't wait!

[karatedude317]

She doesn't have to sing the next single from the album. Celine tends to do different things when she

does TV - not always the obvious next/current single. She may do something special like last year - NO ONE

expected that and it really got people talking!! Since she's on tour now she'll either do a prerecorded message or

a prerecorded performance. Whatever she does it'll be great!!

 

 

Yeah, it got a lot of people talking and a lot of people were talking about how horrific and embarassing it was! Many people think dead performers should stay dead and shouldn't be "brought back from the grave" to do virtual duets with has-been singers. Now, of course, I lurve me some Celine so I didn't think so; however, all I heard from people was how horrible it was and they couldn't believe that she did that. That's why, this year, I would prefer that she just sing a song by herself, from her new album.

 

 

i actually didn't hear much negativity about that performance at all...just about everyone i talked to about it thought it was so cool with how real it looked...i thought it was clever, and definitely fun..and a nice tribute to the king..how long was it that he was dead? 30 years last year?

 

 

Am curious to ask - where do you live? New York here and most of the rest of the people I know are in Chicago. They villified her in both cities.

 

I agree I'm in New York too and I heard a lot of positive comments about it, I was talking about it at work recently and people are still saying how great it was, I remember it was all over the news and the tv talk shows for days afterwards.

[peo]

YAY!!!!!!!

[binsk]

i bet it will be "I'm Your Angel"...a nice uplifting song from her tour

[stevo]

If it is IYA I'll vomit in my mouth. Come to think of it I'll bite off my testes Edited March 28, 2008 at 02:28 AM by stevo

[Koolan]

She doesn't have to sing the next single from the album. Celine tends to do different things when she

does TV - not always the obvious next/current single. She may do something special like last year - NO ONE

expected that and it really got people talking!! Since she's on tour now she'll either do a prerecorded message or

a prerecorded performance. Whatever she does it'll be great!!

 

 

Yeah, it got a lot of people talking and a lot of people were talking about how horrific and embarassing it was! Many people think dead performers should stay dead and shouldn't be "brought back from the grave" to do virtual duets with has-been singers. Now, of course, I lurve me some Celine so I didn't think so; however, all I heard from people was how horrible it was and they couldn't believe that she did that. That's why, this year, I would prefer that she just sing a song by herself, from her new album.

 

 

i actually didn't hear much negativity about that performance at all...just about everyone i talked to about it thought it was so cool with how real it looked...i thought it was clever, and definitely fun..and a nice tribute to the king..how long was it that he was dead? 30 years last year?

 

 

Am curious to ask - where do you live? New York here and most of the rest of the people I know are in Chicago. They villified her in both cities.

 

NY here too, no one had anything bad to say about the duet. You can go through the other thread, 95% of it are positive. It was making qutie a lot of buzz everywhere, in fact, many new members registered the day later to download the performance.

[Your_Su_Phu]

She doesn't have to sing the next single from the album. Celine tends to do different things when she

does TV - not always the obvious next/current single. She may do something special like last year - NO ONE

expected that and it really got people talking!! Since she's on tour now she'll either do a prerecorded message or

a prerecorded performance. Whatever she does it'll be great!!

 

 

Yeah, it got a lot of people talking and a lot of people were talking about how horrific and embarassing it was! Many people think dead performers should stay dead and shouldn't be "brought back from the grave" to do virtual duets with has-been singers. Now, of course, I lurve me some Celine so I didn't think so; however, all I heard from people was how horrible it was and they couldn't believe that she did that. That's why, this year, I would prefer that she just sing a song by herself, from her new album.

 

 

i actually didn't hear much negativity about that performance at all...just about everyone i talked to about it thought it was so cool with how real it looked...i thought it was clever, and definitely fun..and a nice tribute to the king..how long was it that he was dead? 30 years last year?

 

 

Am curious to ask - where do you live? New York here and most of the rest of the people I know are in Chicago. They villified her in both cities.

 

NY here too, no one had anything bad to say about the duet. You can go through the other thread, 95% of it are positive. It was making qutie a lot of buzz everywhere, in fact, many new members registered the day later to download the performance.

 

a thread from here? of course the fans loved it, I LOVED IT. i live in norcal and ppl were negative as usual. a lot of stuff I read online about that performance makes me cringe so I just have to ignore it whenever i come across it lol

[Koolan]

a thread from here? of course the fans loved it, I LOVED IT. i live in norcal and ppl were negative as usual. a lot of stuff I read online about that performance makes me cringe so I just have to ignore it whenever i come across it lol

No, most of the negative comments came from Elvis forum...

[JP]

It could be a nice way to launch a new single in the US! I don't care what will it be, just release something for god sake!!

[rhaps]

ANYSONG....just any..not a message..

[Prince Whiskers]

The PERFECT place to debut a new single. PLEASE NO MORE wasted opportunites.

[rbysjti]

I would love her to sing either "Can't Fight The Feelin'" or "That's Just The Woman In Me". But since she can't hit those songs live, (that's what i think 'cos she doesn't give enough rest for her voice which explains why when she performs the songs are sung in a lower key) and since the song should be related to the program, I would want her to sing "A World To Believe In"