The big news was that on April 24 their sponsors will donate money for each vote cast by america to children living in poverty in America and Africa. Then the next night they are having a big show with a bunch of celebs and people can call in to make their own donations. Plus Ford is going to be donating some money ... something to do with their Idol commercials but they said more details to come.

I agree that it probably is just for ratings... BUT they are doing a good thing so I don't really care. I mean REALLY they don't need to do this for ratings.... their ratings are already through the roof. I am glad they are finally giving something back even if it's selfish reasons... I'm sure those kids don't care what the underlying reasons are.