Obama et al On Idol Tonight?

[Kittycat]

I had really hoped to avoid getting sucked in to the marketing time warp that is American Idol... But also, Obama (Clinton/McCain) are going to be on. Is that tonight, or tomorrow night? And what time is that show on? I'm sure it's going to interupt Top Chef if it's tonight, and Office if it's tomorrow - or worse yet, Olberman on both days. :mad:

[Tropics_Dude83]

1. LOL yes it's true

and here are the details

For the first time in any of their respective campaigns, presidential hopefuls Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and John McCain are all uniting for one cause: "American Idol." The three wanna-be Commander-in-Chiefs will each make an appearance on tomorrow night's "Idol Gives Back" special that aims to raise funds to benefit various U.S. and international charities.

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Embracing pop culture trends in an attempt to amass additional votes is nothing new to this group of candidates: McCain has used the endorsement of "The Hills" star Heidi Montag as a way of seeming more in touch with the nation's youth while Obama has shaken his booty on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and Clinton lampooned herself on "Saturday Night Live."

The three Senators will be joined by a cavalcade of celebrities who are all aiming to surpass the $76 million that was raised by the Emmy Award winning special last year. Miley Cyrus performs her hit song "Broken Chains" while "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood covers George Michael's "Praying for Time." But arguably the biggest star lending his wattage to the event is Brad Pitt whose sheer presence caused such an uproar in the studio, filming had to be halted while the crowd calmed down.

In fact, the guest list for "Idol Gives Back" (airing Wednesday, April 9 7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT on FOX) reads like a who's who of Hollywood. Also making appearances on the special are Victoria and David Beckham, Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler, Alicia Keys, Reese Witherspoon, Julianne Moore, The Jonas Brothers, Felicity Huffman, Toby Keith, Whoopi Goldberg, Amy Adams, Bono, Celine Dion, Eli and Peyton Manning, Fergie, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Connolly, John Legend, Mariah Carey and Robin Williams.

[WillyT]

2. I Believe They Are All Taped Appearances...

:shrug:

[snooper2]

3. If the mythical Jesus Christ him/her-self showed up on Idol..

I still would not watch :rofl:

Anything important that happens will be youtubed in minutes anyway...

[cooolandrew]

4. I think what would be cool if Barack did his dance in the group song.

[rug]

5. That's one way to settle this primary.

[Lorien]

6. Truth imitates fiction:

Imagine a country where the President never reads the newspaper, where the government goes to war for all the wrong reasons, and more people vote for a pop idol than their next President.

http://www.americandreamzmovie.com/index2.html

A satire who focuses on reality shows like American Idol. Sally's dream is to become a music star and to participate in American Dreamz show. In order to achieve this, she leaves her boyfriend and mixes up with the host of the program. Meanwhile, an Arabian boy travels to the USA to visit their relatives and, accidentally, he becomes a participant of the show. The president of the USA is kind of depressed, but the chief of staff comes up with the idea of a live presentation in the show.

[NYCGirl]

7. Here's the transcript of Obama's segment so you (and I) don't have to watch it:

http://marcambinder.theatlantic.com/archives/2008/04/democratarchuleta_08.php

Tomorrow night, according to CBS News's Maria Gavrilovic, Sen. Barack Obama will appear on American Idol's "Idol Gives Back" program via a taped piece.

Here's Obama:

Hello everybody. I’d like to say a few words not just as the father of two young girls who are big American Idol fans, but as someone who cares deeply about what tonight’s show is all about. Whether it’s across the street or around the world, Idol Gives Back is proving that when ordinary people come together, they can do extraordinary things. So I want to commend American Idol for the example they’re setting and the work they’re doing. And I hope that everyone who’s watching will make a contribution to Idol Gives Back, and help make this world a more just, more equal, and more hopeful place to live.

A Clinton spokesperson confirms that Clinton taped a similar segment.

And so did McCain.

[Benhurst]

8. Disgusting. I wish Simon Cowell would send all three packing with a sharp rebuke.

They deserve one.

[Texasgal]

10. Why?

Is it really that big of a deal to you?

[gabby garcia]

9. Obama tonight!

and he was the only one who came across as presidential.

McCain was grumpy and downright mean spirited.

the hill was just weird....

as usual.

[Orangepeel]

12. McCain thought he was on Saturday Night Live

Hillary was okay, but she looked uncomfortable. Obama was as smooth as usual.

Welcome to DU, gabby! :hi:

[Symarip]

11. He should do a duet with Sanjaya. (nt)