WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

[EDITOR'S NOTE 1: Programming begins at 7:30 PM this night.]

[EDITOR'S NOTE 2: THE MOMENT OF TRUTH is preempted this night.]

**2 �-HOUR SPECIAL EDITION**�"AMERICAN IDOL"�Idol Gives Back�(7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) CC-HDTV 720p-In Stereo

EMMY AWARD-WINNING SPECIAL "IDOL GIVES BACK" RETURNS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9, ON FOX

Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend and Snoop Dogg Among Celebrity Participants to Appear on the "American Idol" Fundraiser Special

IDOL GIVES BACK is a music celebration raising awareness and benefiting various U.S. and international charities. This year's event will be bigger and more ambitious than ever, and will feature incredible international artists and sports stars including Bono, Brad Pitt, Reese Witherspoon, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, Fergie, Chris Daughtry, Carrie Underwood, Annie Lennox, John Legend and Snoop Dogg. Additional artists scheduled to appear to be announced. Last season, the special garnered a prestigious Governor's Award Emmy for raising an incredible $76 million. IDOL GIVES BACK returns with another star-studded event Wednesday, April 9 (7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (ID-728A) (TV-PG L)

Host: Ryan Seacrest

Judges: Paula Abdul, Simon Cowell and Randy Jackson