Bono to lead the charity event
Bono, the main singer in U2 band is ready to lead the “American Idol” charity concert. This is the second annual concert and Bono will be joined by many other leading singers like Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Annie Lennox, John Legend, the young sensation Miley Cyrus , Fergie etc. This event is organized for the benefit of the neglected and underprivileged children. This year’s “American Idol” charity show is set for 9th April and the occasion will see the presence of Bradd Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, football players Eli Manning and Peyton. Last years “Idol’ charity concert raised about $76 million for the support of the underprivileged children.
The brain behind the “American Idol”, Simon Fuller wanted to extend the potentials of the hit television program for the benefit of less fortunate children and staged a charity concert and a song writing competition last year. It was a two-night fundraiser and the amount collected was given to the relief agencies for helping the needy people in U.S and Africa. The additional star power definitely adds the value of the fundraiser. There are some more star attractions in the pipeline for this mega fund raising event. The date of the event was announced by the Fox network early this week.
