Earlier this week, mjsbigblog.com quoted from what it said was an internal Fox memo declaring, "there will be no Idol Gives Back."
The star-studded special has aired for two years, soliciting donations to benefit impoverished children in the United States and Africa. Last April's broadcast raised more than $64 million and boasted a lineup including Bono, Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Chris Daughtry and Carrie Underwood.
The "Idol" singing competition series returns for a new round Jan. 20.
