Thu, 26 April 2007 12:00:00 ET
American Idol's charity night was full of surprises as Elvis Presley was awaken from the grave and no single contestant went home.
Elvis Presley performed from beyond the grave with
Celine Dion in a special 'American Idol' show last night (25.04.07). A host of stars took to the stage for 'Idol Gives Back', including 'The King ' who appeared as hologram, to raise money for impoverished children in the US and Africa. Adding to the theme of generosity, none of the contestants were kicked off the show this week.
'American Idol' presenter Ryan Seacrest said: "All your favorites are still in the competition. How could we let anyone go on a charity night?"
Kelly Clarkson - who has won two Grammys since she won 'American Idol' in 2002 - returned to the show's stage. 'School of Rock' star
Jack Black performed Seal's 'Kiss From A Rose'. He was panned by judge
Paula Abdul, who joked: "The School of Rock called, they want their diploma back."
Other acts included
Annie Lennox and
Josh Groban with the African Children's Choir.
Madonna and
Ben Stiller made recorded messages asking viewers to donate generously. British actress
Keira Knightley and '
Music And Lyrics' star
Hugh Grant also featured in the two-hour concert at Los Angeles' Walt Disney Concert Hall.
As well as raising funds, the two-hour show hoped to increase awareness of the new Charity Projects Entertainment Fund and similar organizations that support children and young people affected by extreme poverty. Event host
Ellen DeGeneres announced she was donating $100,000.
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