Simon Cowell Donates in Idol Gives Back
He’s strict and sarcastic on TV. He’s not generous in giving praises. And to most Americans, he’s the worst American Idol judge among them.
But when the lights are off and behind those camera scenes, Simon Cowell has a generous heart after all especially when it comes to charity. After seeing first-hand children in extremely indigent conditions while traveling to Africa and touring sites in the US last year as part of the inaugural Idol Gives Back campaign, he donated his paycheck right away and had no hesitations in donating his paycheck again this year.
According to other sources, our very own Ramielle Malubay also confirmed Cowell’s being kindhearted for giving her his shoulders after being eliminated in the show.
Charities receiving donations as part of this year’s Idol Gives Back include: The Children’s Defense Fund, Children’s Health Fund, The Global Fund, Make it Right, Malaria No More, and Save the Children.
David Archuleta: will he be the next American Idol?
With the succeeding weeks, he haven't been in the bottom three along with David Cook, his closest rival. But being the youngest among them, this 17-year old singer is definitely making his way to stardom.
Here are some facts about David Archuleta from American Idol 2008
- His hometown is in Murray, UT and he auditioned in San Diego, California
- His favorite quote: "You'll never be lonely if you befriend yourself"
- Musical influences are: Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Kirk Franklin and Bryan Adams
- His inspirations so far are his faith and family
- He sang on the several episodes of the television show Star Search and went on to win the season finale with $100, 000 grand prize.
- Inspired by the Les Miserables 10th Anniversary Video he was watching, he began pursuing his singing career at the age six.
- He started performing as an entertainer at ten when he participated in the Utah Talent Competition with the song piece "I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton where he received a standing ovation and first place in the kids division.
- Currently, his fans are dubbed as "The Archies" or "Arch Angels".
Sources:
http://www. americanidol.com
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Archuleta#The_.22Arch_Angels.22