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Fans Go Crazy for Brad Pitt at Idol Gives Back Taping
Monday April 7, 2008

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Brad Pitt on IDOL GIVES BACK, airing Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
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The real Idol at Sunday's taping of Idol Gives Back? Brad Pitt!

When the actor, 44, hit the stage at Hollywood’s Kodak Theater, the crowd wouldn't stop screaming, one attendee tells Usmagazine.com.

Idol floor manager Debbie McVickers stopped the show because the actor's mic wasn't working.

As she tried to attach his mic, she joked, "I just needed a reason to touch him!"

Pitt — whose efforts to rebuild New Orleans were recognized on the show — then erupted out in laughter.

The screaming continued, as he introduced a video of rocker Daughtry. (See Pitt through the years here.)

Robin Williams, who also presented, even joked, "I want Brad and Angelina to adopt me!"

The show airs Wednesday on Fox.

Last year, Idol Gives Back raised more than $75 million for charities worldwide. This year, producer Nigel Lythgoe wants to rake in $100 million.

Miley Cyrus told Us she believed the number was attainable.

"It doesn’t matter if it’s a penny or a dollar or anything, it’s one more penny than they had before," she said.

Added Carrie Underwood, "The opportunity will be presented to the
world to call in and donate money and hopefully a few people will rise to that occasion."

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