After a one-year break, “Idol Gives Back” is focused to go back towards the small screen having an assist from co-host Queen Latifah and performances by Justin Bieber, Elton John, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, the Black Eyed Peas while others. Most performances are going to be staged live, but Bieber recorded his last month, a determination “American Idol” producers made since they felt his link with youth culture could spur giving.

“I viewed that night like a good night for him being on, because he’s absolutely phenomenal, and he’s young and he’s a proper inspiration for [the] young generation, therefore it would be a fantastic fit for him to become in that special episode,” explained exec producer C%uFFFDcile Frot-Coutaz in a very conference call of cautious pre-tape his performance in lieu of air it during an earlier live show.

“Idol Gives Back” will air included in Wednesday’s elimination show. The charity effort has raised $140 million inside the two seasons that “Idol” producers have staged the big event. “Idol Gives Back” took annually off in ’09, i really hope widespread fiscal crisis gripping the nation. While using country still managing a struggling economy, producers are gearing up for what Frot-Coutaz termed a “low-key” fundraiser, one which welcomes donations of any dollar amount but which also has some big-ticket items. Fans can bid online for your possiblity to meet Simon Cowell, win some autographed sneakers from Ellen DeGeneres and be given a private voice lesson with judges Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi. Proceeds is going to do to charities like Children’s Health Fund, Feeding America, Malaria No longer, Save the Children’s U.S. Programs and also the United Nations Foundation.

Bieber, John, Underwood and the remainder of your attendees %u2014 most of whom will perform live %u2014 will sing inspirational songs using their own catalogs, in addition to covers from other artists. Frot-Coutaz also promised one surprise appearance from the yet unannounced artists. Though producers recognize how the economy continues to be in a very difficult situation, they hope a combination of high-profile performers and an elimination show will raise viewership and stimulate donations.

“We’re doing this third ‘Idol Gives Back’ using a slightly different approach,” she said. “We did incredibly well both times, we raised some huge cash, and we’re hoping, obviously, that people do incredibly well this time too. But we’re very aware that conditions have become different than when we first started working. … Whatever people will donate will be great.”