American Idol 'American Idol's "Idol Gives Back" charity special raises $45 million 04/26/2010 Fox announced on Friday that last week's Idol Gives Back fundraising special has raised almost $45 million. Read More RELATED NEWS Kelly Clarkson reunites original 'American Idol' judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson'American Idol' was "one of the worst decisions I've ever made," says former judge Ellen DeGeneresCrystal Bowersox and husband Brian Walker announce divorce TAGS: American Idol