[On TV] Idol Gives Back: Will Simon Sing for $50 million?

Yesterday Fieldnotes reader Sheila asked if we could give advance notice when UNICEF is going to be featured on TV. We do our best, but sometimes we're also taken by surprise! Last night during American Idol there was a great clip of Simon Cowell in Kenya, featuring UNICEF's school in a box education kit. UNICEF's school in the box is an innovative way to ensure that kids receive an education no matter what circumstances they face. The kit is essentially a portable school that can teach 80 kids, for only $183. Simon Cowell, who has a reputation for being overly harsh, revealed a softer side while he was with those children in Kenya talking about education. Simon and Ryan's trip to Africa is part of the Idol Gives Back effort. On April 24 and 25, American Idol will help raise funds to avert poverty in the U.S. and Africa. My favorite part last night's show was after the clip. Ryan asked Simon if he would sing if Idol Gives Back raises $20 million " Simon said no, Ryan said, how about $22 million? Still a firm no