As if crying wasn't the part of the previous post, American Idol "almost" shed a few tears from me today. A two hour special for "Idol Gives Back" was an emotional and special episode.This was to encourage people watching to text in to donate to help poverty.As if I haven't known enough about poverty(thanks to issue analysis),Idol showed real footages on celebrities and themselves(Ryan,Simon,Rnady)visiting to the poverty-ridden Africa.
It was beyond sad, imaginable but it was all true.Children infected with HIV and Malaria(1 child dies every 30secs).Even the people Ryan and Simon met 2 days ago personally when they were able to speak to them,can just pass on within days.Children living helplessly and overcrowdedly in small areas and infected with diseases without medical attention.It was really hard to watch but in reality there was no escaping it.
Celebrities flocked to support the event and it is a success so far,USD$30mil has been donated for the moment.The lovely Carrie Underwood's acoustic version of "I'll Stand By You"just totally sunk my heart and even she couldn't hold back on those tears.Here's the clip from youtube.use this link if there is a prob with the one below
This episode really raised the awarness of the people in very different manners.Plus a few good performances from Kelly Clarkson,Josh Groban,Rascal Flatts..etc.Catch the replay on 8tv during the weekend or download it off the net.
~deyao~
