Just A Minute With: "Idol" judge Randy Jackson
SYDNEY (Reuters Life!) - As the stars of the hit TV series "American Idol" gear up for their second annual televised fund-raising event, judge Randy Jackson says they are doing what all celebrities should -- giving back to the people.
Jackson, a 20-year music industry veteran, was so moved during last year's event when he visited the child victims of Hurricane Katrina in his home state of Louisiana that he signed up as Save the Children's first U.S. programs ambassador to help raise awareness about youth poverty.
Last year "Idol Gives Back" raised over $75 million for poor children in the United States and Africa and this year's event on April 9 is hoped to raise even more, boasting a list of star guests including Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey and Bono.
Jackson spoke to Reuters about his charity work and music:
Q: How did you get involved with Save the Children?
A: "I'm from Louisiana, from Baton Rouge, so the issue of poverty is near and dear to my heart. There are so many underprivileged children here in the United States and I really take these organizations seriously."
Q: Why did you focus particularly in kids' charity work?
A: "I have three beautiful children (18, 12, and 10) myself so I feel it is my duty to give back in any way I can. It breaks my heart to see these kids in need."
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Jackson, a 20-year music industry veteran, was so moved during last year's event when he visited the child victims of Hurricane Katrina in his home state of Louisiana that he signed up as Save the Children's first U.S. programs ambassador to help raise awareness about youth poverty.
Last year "Idol Gives Back" raised over $75 million for poor children in the United States and Africa and this year's event on April 9 is hoped to raise even more, boasting a list of star guests including Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Mariah Carey and Bono.
Jackson spoke to Reuters about his charity work and music:
Q: How did you get involved with Save the Children?
A: "I'm from Louisiana, from Baton Rouge, so the issue of poverty is near and dear to my heart. There are so many underprivileged children here in the United States and I really take these organizations seriously."
Q: Why did you focus particularly in kids' charity work?
A: "I have three beautiful children (18, 12, and 10) myself so I feel it is my duty to give back in any way I can. It breaks my heart to see these kids in need."
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