The producers of American Idol adapted the format and style of the show from similar successful shows in the [[UK|U.K.]] called ''Pop Idol'' and ''X-Factor''.
The producers of American Idol adapted the format and style of the show from similar successful shows in the [[UK|U.K.]] called ''Pop Idol'' and ''X-Factor''.
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"The charity initiative Idol Gives Back raised $64 million in 2008 for groups including Children's Health Fund and Malaria No More." <ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D96Q1H8G0&show_article=1 Pop culture sings an `American Idol' tune], Lynn Elber, ''Associated Press'', March 8, 2009</ref>