American Idol Haul Passes $60 Million Mark 4/28/07

This week's (begs23Apr07) American Idol two-night charity spectacular has now raised more than $60 million (GBP30 million), with money continuing to pour in.

The star-studded live Idol Gives Back special featured Madonna, Bono, Sacha Baron Cohen, Keira Knightley and Hugh Grant, and performances from Celine Dion, Josh Groban, Gwen Stefani, Annie Lennox and past Idol winners Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.

As of late Thursday (26Apr07), the fundraiser - which benefits African and American children in need - had sailed past the $60 million mark.