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Boost for charities backed by stars

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Stars including David Beckham and Bono have spoken about receiving a share of $67m for charities they support, after a fundraising scheme by US TV's American Idol.

Reese Witherspoon and Annie Lennox also spoke about money donated to charities backed by them. The TV show aimed to raise money for six organisations - The Children's Defence Fund, Children's Health Fund, The Global Fund, Make It Right, Malaria No More and Save The Children.

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