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All 3 White House contenders to appear on 'American Idol'

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(Newser) – Tonight’s "American Idol" will boast cameos from Miley Cyrus, Brad Pitt, and both the Manning and Jonas brothers—but the most anticipated appearances could be by Hillary Clinton, John McCain, and Barack Obama, the New York Post reports. The charity episode is exhibition-only (no candidate will actually score Paula Abdul’s vote), but there will be much pop-culture popularity at stake.

"Idol Gives Back" hopes to raise more than the $76 million the previous edition brought in, and the White House hopefuls are officially on the scene to help raise money for various charities. But they’re also bidding for a cool factor—witness McCain’s delight at receiving Heidi Montag’s support, Obama’s footwork on Ellen, and Clinton’s SNL cameo. 

Fergie performs with John Legend, left, at the
Fergie performs with John Legend, left, at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Billy Crystal, right, and Miley Ray Cyrus are seen on stage at the
Billy Crystal, right, and Miley Ray Cyrus are seen on stage at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Actor David Spade arrives at the
Actor David Spade arrives at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg)
Randy Jackson, left, Paula Abdul, center, and Simon Cowell are seen at the
Randy Jackson, left, Paula Abdul, center, and Simon Cowell are seen at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
American Idol contestants perform at the
American Idol contestants perform at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008.   (AP Photo)
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